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Newspaper
Eureka Sentinel
Location
Eureka, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1915
Page
3
A girl asks how to keep a new crepe de chine waist collar from slipping from the neck. The article recommends using a satin or ribbon neck loop as a practical solution, placed inside or outside the collar, fastened at the back, finished with a tiny bow under the chin, and notes the color adds to the waist’s appearance.
Leghorn straw hats rise again for warm weather with soft undulating crowns. Trimmed in velvets, flowers and chiffon, the latest styles offer jaunty, chic silhouettes. Millinery workers craft distinctive shapes to complement new frocks.
The article notes that a simple wedding calls for a bride in a street costume with a hat and coat. It suggests light gray or tan as favorable colors, mentions possible prior marriages or older brides, and states no attendants are customary for this quiet, simple affair.
The craze for mock and white band bags features striped linings and black and white handles. Directly contrasting are satins and silks in vivid colors with gilt clasps. Clasp knobs showcase cut glass ivory jet and imitation stones. Monograms in gold silver or enamel appear on envelope shaped bags with coin purses and vanity accessories.
A reader suggests using diluted eau de cologne on hair before waving to help maintain fullness. Mix one teaspoon each cologne and water, adjusting by experience to prevent stiffness. this method aims to preserve waves for a longer time despite wind and damp.
Houseplants look wilted but can recover with coffee grounds applied to the soil three times a week and olive oil fed weekly. Prevent soil from drying and compacting, ensuring better moisture retention and plant vitality.
A renowned actress offers fashion guidance stressing dress to fit personality rather than body type. She cautions against blindly following trends and urges adapting silhouettes to preserve balance between character and figure, with examples for various body types.
Lettuce endive and romaine are good salad greens. The two latter may be cooked in several attractive forms. lettuce can form the basis of a cream of lettuce soup or be boiled and chopped like spinach with a seasoned sauce. Include a daily varied spring salad without rich mayonnaise dressings.
On a rural telephone line Enoch Dawson faces two admirers Edna Perkins and Sallie Short. A misread call and eavesdropping reveal Edna’s voice and a planned Sunday outing. Community pressure and rival signals force Dawson to choose Edna, with a cheering Perkins party awaiting at the farm.
This excerpt describes a kite flying sport with judges and criteria such as air time, altitude, and steadiness. It notes variants with two contestants using armed strings to cut the opponent's kite, emphasizing skill in construction and maneuvering.
A plea urging people not to kill birds through the summer, highlighting their music and the ecological balance. The poem argues that God provides food for all, birds help control insects, and a world without birds would be poorer for orchards and nature.
A word riddle chain describes becoming slow sound noise from cats and exclamations. It hints at a vital body part common to humans and animals, present in earth and rivers, essential to crafts like cannons, and linked to animal motion and noise. The solution notes include L Blow low lo Q and references to the manual.
Eugene Hart critiques 19th century evangelists who claim universal damnation for nonchurch members. He argues such dire predictions deemphasize Christ’s sacrifice and overlook aggregate church impact, noting how new preachers replace predecessors yet claim to save 70 million Americans from hell.
Harper's Weekly notes the revival of Venice lace under Princess Margherita, later queen of Italy, as a government supported craft training Venetian women. It describes workers seated at cushions with pattern papers, glass headed pins, and many bobbins, producing simple laces quickly but rose point takes longer. the craft is valued as an employment and cultural revival.
A debtor villager sells two beautiful windows to a rich archaeologist. Government inspector halts dislodging, declaring the windows not sellable antiquities. The money is safe but the buyer may not move the windows, only sit and view them.
A humorous exchange shows a woman claiming she fed Rover a doughnut and a dog buried it in the garden. The judge questions the idea dogs lack reasoning powers as the banter unfolds.
The snippet records a backstage quip where Pall misses a joke and Mali notes the No. 1 left before she sang, attributed to a Gargoyle. It captures a backstage moment between performers in a vaudeville setting.
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