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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 21, 1909
Page
7
A reader seeks guidance on preventing protruding ears in infants and the role of care at home. Advice covers proper crib position, hat elastic pressure, skeleton caps, and avoiding ear twisting. The piece also touches etiquette at introductions and weddings, plus a bridegroom’s note about entertaining ushers.
A reader’s tale prompts an article on the social skill of introductions. It outlines rules: the man to woman, younger to older, formalities avoided when equal, hostess roles, and practical tips on naming, pronunciation, and handshakes across regions.
The piece notes that bridesmaids customarily wear hats at formal weddings and that brides should not enter a church with head uncovered, making veils common. At home weddings bridesmaids may omit head coverings, though they usually wear something.
A widow asking about wedding attire is told that if the marriage occurs in a church she should wear a traveling gown and appropriate modest dress. The exchange appears as a brief social guidance snippet from a period source.
In a letter the writer notes the bride's gifts are displayed in a room set aside for presents on tables. The subject of the home reception was postponed as it is a large matter to handle at once and will be finished in a later installment.
An anxious mother notes the noon ice wedding and recommends a seated or buffet wedding breakfast. Serve two kinds of sandwiches, chicken salad, fried oysters, ice cream and cake with beverages such as lemonade punch or champagne.
Guidance on preserving leather footwear using oats or paper to dry moisture, avoiding fires, and options like paraffin, oil, and copal varnish. Tips include oiling soles, hardening damp leather, and using orange juice to prevent cracking and water damage.
The piece urges smiling and merry living to improve health and appearance. It warns against gloom and promotes bright, cheerful habits. It advises the girl to sleep with frosty air and seek daily laughter to stay popular and attractive.
Readers seek remedies for a shiny nose and large hips. The advisor recommends a benign nose lotion and a hip reducing routine with exercises and a pomade, plus dietary cautions. Guidance covers eye lash and brow staining and a violet mouth wash for fresh breath.
A historical note outlines three prescriptions to darken and grow eyelashes and eyebrows. The remedy mixes rosemary tincture, cantharides tincture, vaseline, and an ointment base, to be applied daily with a tiny toothbrush until eyebrows are stimulated, then less often.
Beatrice recommends a non electrical method for removing facial and neck hair. Mix 100 grains calcium or sodium sulfide with chalk to create a dry paste, apply with warm water until cream like, wait one to five minutes, then scrape away with a blunt knife. Wash and apply cold cream. hair regrowth remains non noticeable for months.
The text discusses a tonic for bust development and notes no fixed time for improvement. It compares to strengthening medicine with effects differing among individuals. Some women see quick results, while long standing conditions may delay progress, and there is no universal rule.
The article explains how facial expressions and habits deepen wrinkles and suggests remedies. It notes that repeated brow movements, fake smiles, late nights, and stress leave lines, while health, rest, water spritzes, wet cloths, and periodic daytime rest help reduce aging traces. It cites a society woman and a debutante using long rests and calm routines to preserve youth.
Instructions describe washing hair with warm water then peroxide solution, using half water and half hydrogen peroxide, drying in sun, and repeating if not achieved. Warns against scalp nails, stresses thorough rinsing with soft water, and notes soap removes natural oil. Also mentions egg shampoos promote hair growth.
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