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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1908
Page
12
In a feature by Elizabeth Ler, modern spring shirt waists suit elderly women with simple lines and fluffy trimmings. Tips cover choosing belts for different figures, blending waist and skirt colors, and fabric options from lawn to chiffon taffeta for afternoon wear.
A Kentucky woman, Miss Carrie Harden of Rowlins Green, reports severe kidney and bladder trouble eased after using Foley's Kidney Remedy. She says the first bottle brought great relief and the second completed her healing, per Dreier & Broa.
An article shows methods to repurpose carrots squash cabbage sweet potatoes onions and rice. Squash fritters use eggs flour and crumbs fried. cabbage is fried with bacon. sweet potatoes are fried or sugared then browned. onions mixed with rice baked with a milk butter sauce and bread crumb topping.
Fashion advice suggests remedying narrow waists with vertical trims of lace and checks from belt to shoulder to back for a modish silhouette. Refreshing worn dresses with washing ironing stiffening and silk bands can renew look. Also white ecru guimpes over neckless black nets and short waisted tailoring underarms offer affordable style options.
A description of varied neckwear options shows stiff embroidered collars yielding to new lace and fingered stocks. Lace turnovers and Irish crochet bands pair with bows and Marie Antoinette frills for softer looks. Observations note spring hats, gold straw accents, and a hint of bronze paint to refresh faded straw hats.
A short column from Woman's Life urges women to act now to support and encourage others while there is opportunity. It emphasizes timely action to help their circle and give cheer, rather than delaying until it is too late.
The piece argues wives complain of marriage monotony while admiring creative women. It notes both husbands and wives face tiresome routine, and change does not come from fate but personal choice to seek variety beyond home life.
Quote argues marriage is dull only if both partners fail to cultivate hobbies. It suggests wives or bachelor maids alike should pursue interests to keep relationship engaging. The assertion contrasts personal effort with perceived inevitability of tedium.
Household tips cover making waterproof cement from lime or plaster with egg white, and glue in warm milk. Cleaning boards or marble uses soda chalk pumice with water and soft soap. A paste base cleans with a scrubbing brush. Honey dark storage prevents granulation. Carpet sweeper works best with pile direction. Dampened clothes use a clean whisk broom for even dampening.
Turning teakettles upside down after use drains residual water and stops the rust process that causes leaks. This simple tip helps extend kettle life and maintain performance.
A writer advises cleaning furs by heating flour in an oven and rubbing it into the fur, then shaking and repeating until clean. Pack by shaking, sewing in blue tissue, wrapping in newspapers to deter moths, and boxing with taped edges. If moth eggs exist, camphor or tar cannot prevent damage.
Margaret Mixter offers style guidance for tall women to appear shorter. She advises choosing seating that flatters height, a modest head droop without slouching, and avoiding extreme high hair and hats. She endorses soft blouse waists, wide belts, and fabrics with contrasting textures to reduce apparent height.
The guidance urges tall women to avoid high heels and three quarter coats, favoring low heels with graceful curves, a moderately short jacket, and long uninterrupted lines to downplay height. It warns against extremes and emphasizes proportion and flattering silhouettes.
Advice on sitting upright to reduce hip strain and simple abdominal exercises. cautions against overexertion. Promotes Pinesalve Carbolized poultice for cuts, sores, burns, and chapped skin sold by Meyer Bros. Co. at three drug stores on Calhoun Street.
An insidious warning about kidney disease notes that early signs can go unnoticed. It advocates Foley's Kidney Remedy to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes, claiming Dreier & Bro. offer the product.
Use existing waist fabric to craft delicate corset covers. Cut off collars yokes and sleeves, bind edges, add beading and lace, then mark belt line and finish with a buttoned band. Mend small flaws to reveal a dainty lingerie corset cover.
An advertisement promises improved appearance and vigor from Foley's Kidney Remedy. It claims to cure backache, nervous exhaustion, and kidney and bladder troubles and urges starting today through Dreier & Bro.
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