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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Aug 22, 1912
Page
2
A period piece notes the appeal of outdoor living spaces with wicker furniture, rag rugs, grass mats, and decorative rail planters. It highlights awnings with red fringe, Chintz and cretonne for cushions, and emphasizes a cohesive central theme for porch and garden decor. Daphne Dean.
A historical note describes fumed and golden oak finishes. Quartered oak yields the strongest golden figure, with sections cut and lined to maximize the grain. Fumed oak uses ammonia fumes to darken and roughen the grain before sanding and staining or waxing.
A collage of collapsible scrap basket fling basket and writing paper box made of pasteboard covered with green and white cretonne shown as an airy alternative to heavier winter brass and wood pieces. The items promise a practical lighter look for summer living rooms.
The proper upright piano position is at right angles to the side wall with space to the opposite wall for the player. A mahogany table with gold leaf or similar furnishing should be placed against the piano back, covered with drapery. Add a plant, pottery, a brass item, or a lamp to finish the setup.
A Boston cooking teacher shares a collection of recipes including Duchess soup with white stock cheese and gelatin, a lemon mint jelly, a curried omelet with rice filling, a six egg sponge cake with cinnamon, an orange studded cake, and a spiced apple pie with ginger mace and nutmeg, all requiring simple steps and common ingredients.
Readable tips outline savory finger sandwiches and light fillings to accompany a 6 o clock tea. Ideas include hollowed finger rolls filled with cream cheese, added walnuts or olives, and a richer chicken mayonnaise bread square mixture. Olive and pimento blends add color and flavor.
A terse tip suggests adding an astringent, a small amount of alcohol, or toilet vinegar to wash water to treat greasy, oily skin. The guidance reflects period beauty advice practices.
A description of muslin fabrics becoming a favorite among women for summer wear. It notes dainty white muslins with rosebud patterns and others with white spots and colored borders in pale blue pink mauve and green, highlighting the season's delicate shades.
The article describes a jar opener that works like a bottle opener with a spring handle. It mentions a seeder as another new invention of interest to housewives, especially this time of year.
A simple method uses several cedar cigar boxes. Remove the nails, stack the boxes, and line a chosen chest with the cedar pieces, attaching them by glue or tacks. The cedar, infused with tobacco, helps make the chest moth proof.
A fashion note describes underskirts and petticoats in tight near-booted foundations, ranging from crepe de chine to satin and silk, with trims in lace, plaits, and scalloped edges. It highlights washable cotton options, soft weaves, and affordable pongee and wash silk skirts priced around six dollars to modestly higher amounts.
The article lists numerous practical applications for old newspapers including padding floors and stairs, wrapping and storing clothes and china, cleaning windows brass and silver, cleaning bottles, packing, moth prevention, storing furs with airtight newspaper packets, greasing steel cutlery, filling holes in floors, and making fire lighters or pulp for drafts. it also notes newspapers can be used to paint over and then remove the paint later.
The article discusses tan shoes returning to vogue and contrasts buckled pumps, oxfords, and two eyelet ties with ribbon details. It notes Russian tans in various styles, favors plain pumps with corded ribbon bows, and urges American women to avoid bright street footwear in morning wear.
Several home tips include soaking faded garments in a pea clay and warm water solution overnight before washing and boiling, taping blinds to prevent tearing, ironing advice for Jap silk, removing creases by briefly warming clothes in front of a fire, and polishing new tinware with heated lard for a tarnish resistant finish.
Headache often stems from indigestion. A simple remedy is a half glass of cold water with the juice of half a lemon and half a teaspoon soda. The drink is not unpleasant and may ease the pain.
The article presents two summer costumes featuring shirt waists with distinct styles. One shows a separate waist with a tailored skirt and contrasting paneling, while the other highlights a flowered taffeta gown emphasizing a waist, tucked blouses, and a full skirt. It details fabric yardage for sizes and widths and notes sleeves and collar variations.
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