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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 10, 1919
Page
2
Subscription rates for Daily Herald Cards of Thanks set at 50 cents each and obituaries charged at 1 dollar per obituary with an additional 5 cents per line for alovetry. The notice states pricing details and per item charges.
An experienced nurse shares simple poultices and remedies for common ailments. Recipes include a mustard plaster for colds and hoarseness, onion syrup cough relief, hot bath and borated powder wound care, peach leaf and molasses remedy for asthma, bed sore prevention with alcohol and glycerine, and methods to wash lace and laundry items without damage. The article emphasizes warm applications, careful preparation, and home care.
Six ball cluster pin cushions in pastel tones use scented cotton filling and a celiniod ring with a matching ribbon. Cone cushions feature brown linen and green ribbon hanging from ivory hooks with a large bow. Maltese cross cushions of Dresden silk have ribbon trim and bored edges for pins.
Advice stresses absolute cleanliness to avoid chafing and warns against using grease on irritated skin. Wash rubbed areas with pure soap and water, bathe with boracic acid and water, and dust with borax, especially when going out.
A column of practical domestic hints and crafts from a bygone era covers kitchen hacks from cleaning with vinegar to cabbage cooking, shoe grip improvements, preserving clothing scraps, biscuit and griddle cake advice, and simple sewing tweaks for children and babies with step by step guidance.
Women favor a morning lemon and water drink for digestion and complexion. Use a third to half a lemon daily, sugar avoided to prevent acid issues. To keep lemons fresh, cut the used section and squeeze, store the rest cut side down in a cup or waxed paper, keeping air out.
Directions describe soaking dried fruit overnight in ample water, then cooking with sugar until fully tender. Techniques include using a bean pot or dish, turning fruit and preserving juice, and optional tools to avoid dye stains. Tips mention using cornmeal or chlorine water to remove stains and suggest various utensils.
A collection of domestic hints covers breakfasts to desserts, preserving lemons, cabbage with cream sauce, boiling potatoes, preventing cake icing from running, candle care, and safe handling of glassware. Gentle guidance on cleaning, wallpaper sizing, and brush care follows with practical tips for pantry and home maintenance.
A woman trained in French millinery learns from an artist friend to study art first. He guides her through studio work, color theory, and proportion, teaching how to blend tones and design hats. She applies this to millinery, shaping wire and fabrics into refined French creations with skill and secrecy.
Practical kitchen apron guidance emphasizing ruffled bottoms for stain protection and large pockets for convenience. Advice covers dusting from pockets, long strings for easy patching, and using fabric strips to mend tears without visible marks.
A compact pin cushion designed to attach to a sewing machine arm provides a convenient place to store pins and needles while sewing. This handy accessory keeps pins within reach and prevents loss during work.
Short tips on vegetables, dairy, grains, meat, preserve color of cabbage, washing canned peas, oven hygiene, nut selection, and freezer handling. Practical guidance on browning, boiling, stewing, and using herbs and spices with emphasis on proper preparation and avoiding flavor spoilage.
A lively auction game uses beans wrapped in napkins as money while a talkative auctioneer hides character. Items are opened when knocked down with humorous conundrums guiding bidding and a risqué list of “finds” includes lace, wedding day items, stamps, and flowers to spark laughter.
A survey of needlework trends includes heavy white gram table covers with corner card spreads, Dutch style caps with Delft blue embroidery, sheer white muslin corset bags embroidered in black, and a long washable bar with "Corsets" stitched. Also featured is a Greek cross luncheon set, fringe fashion, and sofa cushions in tan linen or crash with bright color embroidery. Paint on glass can be removed with hot vinegar.
An article provides multiple corn meal based recipes including Southern corn pone with milkless white meal, Johnnycake with sour milk, Kot Cake or Corn Dodgers, and corn meal pancakes with variations. It also discusses Miss Shepperd’s corn meal pancakes and Kentucky buttermilk corn muffins, plus a note on Indian Bannock and a separate reflection on marital hobbies and harmony.
An Economy. When boiling new milk, to prevent a skin from forming on the milk as it cools add two tablespoons of cold milk to every pint at the boiling point. Stir briskly for a minute and the skin will be absorbed and the milk not impoverished. Fish lemons and cheese or any strong flavored food should not be placed in the same compartment with milk and butter.
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