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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Nov 10, 1910
Page
6
The piece extols hosting an outdoor corn roast with fire baked ears. Guests pick tender corn, prepare an improvised mud oven, and share an informal firelight gathering at night. After baking, corn is buttered and served with pepper, offering a simple, shared pastime above other treats.
A suburban housewife with a delicate baby faced constant noise from icemen milkmen and other food purveyors at the back gate. She posted a front fence card reading Ice none milk one pint fish if you have salmon come around to front door to ease disturbance and help the baby sleep.
The piece suggests playful party tricks to amuse guests during dull moments. Readers are urged to perform silent musical spoof on a tennis racket, guess tunes by finger drumming, or recite a vivid silent scene with gestures while announcing the title.
The article traces the evolution of fabric covered jewelry from platinum wire plaques to lace covered pendants and leather and wood foundations. It highlights techniques for hatpins collars and buckles including Valenciennes lace Irish crochet net and silk embroidery, noting easy mastery and wide creative options for crafters.
A fabric covered jewelry item offers a dainty, easy to make accessory that complements lingerie dresses and linen suits. Try one to see how well it solves the pin dilemma and adds subtle style.
A household laments extreme noise from family activity. The speaker notes boisterous stairs, loud voices, piano practice, a neighbor’s singing, a dog howling, and a crying baby, calling for quiet and less social friction at home.
A cheap floor filling method uses soaked newspaper pulp mixed with paste to seal carpetless cracks. Apply with a pointed stick and smooth to avoid lumps, offering a practical alternative to costly fillers.
Instructions describe drying lace collars, jabots, and handkerchiefs by pinning to a board or glass pane to avoid ironing, using towels to protect, and stretching to dry smooth. A widow uses a pane of glass in a wooden frame to double capacity for drying.
Readers learn quick crafts from ribbon scraps including silk ribbon bags for coins and handkerchiefs, pillow coverings, perfume scented skirts and hats, sachets, veil holders, and gift wrappings. The article suggests combining colors, using tissue and silk, and finishing seams to create practical keepsakes.
A column urges painting dark hall and under stairs closets white to reveal dirt and improve cleanliness. It notes risks of hidden dust, prioritizes easy inspection of contents, and suggests lighting with an electric flashlight to safely check hard to reach areas.
A speaker condemns rough handling of children and calls for proper lifting by both arms or at the waist. The passage argues mothers and relatives should learn gentler methods to prevent distress, expressing anger at crude behavior and urging behavioral change.
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