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Newspaper
Fort Wayne Weekly Sentinel
Location
Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1908
Page
14
The article describes a foulard driven fashion this year emphasizing simplicity over heavy trimmings. A princess jumper is paired with a lingerie guimpe, featuring a simulated front closing via overlapping button holes, satin buttons, and decorative satin bands at the hem and below the knees.
Practical guide for saving Easter bulbs like hyacinths jonquils tulips and narcissus to reflower in spring 1909. Instructions cover keeping bulbs in pots through frost replanting soil changes feeding watering lighting and moving to strong light for bloom. Also notes home bed plantings and bulb gifting to rural friends.
The text notes that plants kept in pots should not be darkened after flowering. Roots must continue to grow and gain strength through exposure to light, even when the above ground parts have faded.
Elizabeth Lee explains engagement gift etiquette from rings to bracelets pearls and holiday keepsakes. She notes gifts suit wealth and sentiment, highlighting necklace pins and heart shaped lockets as common wedding period tokens for both partners.
This piece debates cosmetic use and fitness for society, noting moderation avoids vulgarity while overuse dulls the hue. it cites Lincoln, warns against undetectable rouge, and outlines grandmotherly methods, cautions about harmful dyes, oily skin, and advises powder with arrowroot, liver health, baths, exercise, and dietary changes.
A historic guidance note by Margaret Mixter explains quick facial color: rapidly alternate hot and cold water, chill the skin, then apply hot water with a cloth to targeted areas while keeping the nose untouched. The color lasts about an hour. suggests outdoor exercise and simple living to restore natural rosiness.
Ad extols Bees Laxative Cough Syrup as a safe remedy for coughs colds croup whooping cough hoarseness and throat troubles. It claims gentle laxative action expelling phlegm and notes Meyer Bros Co sells it at three drug stores Calhoun Street with a contact number.
A Home Chat guidance piece recommends the mistress personally instructing a new maid. It suggests showing the dining room setup, table arrangement, and exact handling of dishes to ensure accurate duties. Direct instruction by the mistress aids memory more than guidance from another servant.
A brief medical note claims Foley’s Orino Laxative cures chronic constipation and aids the liver. It warns sufferers face serious ailments if untreated, emphasizing relief and health benefits in a period tone.
A 19th century dieting proposal urges girls to switch to a simple month long plan to improve blood and complexion. It favors fish eggs milk and thin meat soups, with stewed fruit for desserts and small treats after meals to supply sugar. The tone promotes seasonal health benefits and resilience for hot weather.
A fashion description praises an evening gown crafted from Assyrian scarfs valued in luxury shops. The design features a princess bodice and sleeve, a decollete outline with gold fringe, a plastron bust, a circular skirt with a black velvet band, and touches of black on the neck and sleeves.
A healthful routine is outlined for a working girl, starting with hot milk at rising and a light breakfast of cereal boiled eggs or toast with fresh butter. It advises six raw eggs for mid-morning nourishment, describes a lemon juice method to swallow eggs, and suggests a French dressing as an alternative. Luncheon should include a thin meat soup fish and vegetables, avoiding fried potatoes, with rice or macaroni as lighter starches and daily greens plus a small candy after meals.
The article outlines digestion tips recommending milk between meals, eggs and frog fish for supper, and a lime water addition to milk to prevent curdling. It notes some people may react differently to milk and urges trying the beverage between meals before judging its suitability. It also mentions that milk is desirable at all times and suggests pacing meals with light foods.
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