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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
7
A fashion column notes the return of midcentury silhouettes with modern tweaks. French couturiers showcase metre brocade gowns and draped lines while old en vogue touches such as a raised waist, plaited trims, and revival of antebellum bouquets appear in blouses and wraps.
An old fashioned garden described as a heterogeneous mass of bloom rather than formal borders. It emphasizes weed control, proper watering, sandy clay soil, and drainage on a southern slope, plus guidance on manure use and selection of varieties like four o clocks, delphiniums, bleeding hearts, foxglove, morning glory, hollyhock, and poppies.
A guide on economical sewing setups describes mahogany colonial sewing tables with end wings for stockings and mending, and a homemade basket table with a three broomstick tripod. It notes a closet door hanging case of fabric with labeled pockets for spools, threads, and notions to save space in small boardinghouse rooms.
Hats featured in tribute to Mme Lan telme a renowned Parisian beauty and society leader who recently died tragically. The black marine hats include a crown hidden by wistaria blooms in a new dark mustard shade called Snictenclans with a soupdragon band.
A stylish woman returning from abroad popularizes a somber interior scheme using rough paper painted in a concrete shade, black ebonized woodwork, and Spanish mahogany furniture with old brass accents. Rooms feature chintz and camel hair shawl hangings, with antique portraits or copies to suit the era, while modern pictures are avoided.
A recipe describes dicing celery dates and various nuts then mixing with grapefruit pulp. The mixture is served on crisp lettuce leaves and dressed with maison haute.
A fashion note describes women concealing money in varied ways from stockings to hat linings. The newest trend is a neck worn lavalliere purse. Small gold net purses with brilliants and a twisted clasp hang on a delicate chain as pendants.
The guide outlines essential linen for a new home including a white damask dining cloth, dozen dinner napkins, additional cloths and napkins, felt silence cloth, and decorative pieces. It also covers bedroom linen such as counterpanes sheets pillow cases and blankets, plus towels for all rooms and a full kitchen linen set with towels, dishcloths, and dusters.
A clever woman with a young daughter explored hemstitched chiffon veils inspired by a French model. The veils, available in lovely colors, are long and wide enough to create a tunic-like effect.
The design relies on machine stitching in white thread on fine black serge to create white lines rather than weaving. This handwork increases cost but gives an individual, new look. Black satin is paired with the wool fabric for contrast.
A guide to making uncooked candies using fondant base with egg whites and confectioners sugar. Tips cover beating, shaping, rolling, flavoring, and creating fruit, nut, and chocolate coated treats with careful moisture, color, and spice control.
A vintage note describes lavender scented breeze baskets hung on a looking glass or escritoire handle. The hanging baskets pulse with a pleasant fragrance as air from outdoors enhances their scent, suggesting a decorative yet calming addition to a bedroom.
The article describes simple summer frocks made of dimity or Irish linen with dainty collars and cuffs. It highlights handmade adornments that elevate the garment, noting Valenciennes lace and point d esprit embellishments as distinctive features.
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