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Newspaper
Fairfield Journal
Location
Fairfield, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1911
Page
3
The essay traces New Year’s Day calls from Dutch origins to a Washington habit rooted in ceremony and precedence. It explains the White House reception split between officialdom and laity, and notes that foreign diplomats rank by length of service, not home social status.
Washington observes New Year with a grand White House reception. Taft, Mrs Taft, cabinet wives, and diplomats greet guests as Major Archibald Butt records names. Officials from Knox to Dewey appear in full dress. crowds include thousands of residents and visitors.
Poetic tribute questions the upcoming year’s fate and whether it will bring good or ill. The speaker asks what the new year will reveal and if fate will be a pliant ally, shaping events to fit human will and desired outcomes.
A reader asks about dating steps and kissing at fifteen. Madame Merri supports staying safe, not kissing strangers, and avoiding street corner conversations while praising good writing and suggesting firm boundaries with young men and quiet discretion.
A bride elect asks for guidance on essential linen for a modest home. A sample list from a young bride includes twelve sheets, twelve pillow cases, three table cloths, two luncheon cloths, ten napkins of three sizes, twenty four towels, six bath towels, twelve wash cloths, four roller towels, and twenty four dish towels for three single beds.
A reader asks where to seat honored guests at table. The column replies that the honored woman sits to the host or hostess’s right, and the honored man sits to the right of the host. The reply notes space limits in printing Q and A.
A six girl club plans a progressive dinner during the holidays. Each hostess should arrange her own centerpiece and place cards to keep secrecy and excitement. First house serves raw oysters or canapes, second soup with celery and olives, third a heavy course, fourth salad and cheese wafers, fifth dessert, sixth coffee nuts and fruit.
An advice reply from Madame Merri counsels delaying engagement until at least age eighteen and urges enjoying youth. The writer suggests sending a self addressed stamped envelope for a personal reply and warns against paying attention to teasing from peers.
The article notes laces from Russia used in bands and sport tunics on smart frocks, fur buttons distinguishing fur garments, detachable rhinestone buckles for slippers and shoes in black and color. Muffs trimmed with fringe and gauze evening scarfs edged with metal fringe, hats are soft inexpensive felts suitable for morning and outdoor wear.
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