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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Oct 17, 1912
Page
6
Catherine Talbot surveys practical schoolwear for girls age ten to twelve highlighting economical wardrobe planning for the year. She notes belted coats with patch pockets, reversible coats in dark blues, and fashionable yet easy on garments like navy serge frocks with layered frills.
A description of a fichu style showing a graceful lace front with a bust bow and black velvet bow at the back. The design extends below the waist with four plaited pontilion and black velvet buttons emphasizing the waistline.
A recognized fashion authority outlines winter and autumn styles noting wider tailored skirts with simple detailing and back emphasis. She mentionsSeamed trims and back pleats, a Watteau back plait on some jackets, and revived Robespierre and jehu cape trends with directoire influences.
Practical home care tips include dent removal from wood with warm water paper and heat, leather cleaning with milk dusting and drying, whitening for mirrors with cold water and whitening paste, cleaning bronze with sugar and chamomile, polishing mahogany with cold water and dry cloth, and reviving discolored marble using brick powder and lemon juice paste.
A vintage recipe explains a quick mayonnaise dressing: beat yolk with salt mustard cayenne and vinegar then gradually whisk in oil until thickened. Thin with lemon juice or whipped cream and adjust with more oil and lemon juice to reach the desired quantity.
Practical tips on using fat and butter in sauces for chicken and potatoes. Suggests dicing and mixing with mayonnaise for sandwiches, using hot milk for fluffier potatoes, and boiling turnips in salted water with a cream sauce. Recommends adding peas, candied fruit, and whipped cream for desserts and decorative molds.
Window drapery described for a formal room with Renaissance lace and net, featuring heavy drapes drawn back by cords. The text notes the decor is not suited for a dignified salon or library and emphasizes the ornate style of the curtains and their operation.
A readable collection of old style sandwich ideas and cake recipes. Includes Omato Sandwiches with watercress and tarragon mayo, Sweet Cream Sandwiches with lemon or rosewater, Apricot Cream Cakes with jam and egg, Cocoanut Pyramids with coconut and yolk, Montreux Sandwiches with anchovy essence, and serving suggestions in a period kitchen tone.
A Millinery buyer returning from Europe reports no drastic novelties in Paria styles. She notes hats will be very large and mostly velvet or plush, with winter velvet arriving early and felt later, while black dominates.
The piece notes that new trends will emerge slowly with milliners each pursuing unique concepts, making it hard to predict which designs will gain public favor.
A blue serge dress with black and white striped taffeta trim features a Robespierre collar. The design shows a modest neckline, long sleeves in narrow armholes, and an exceedingly plain waist intended for a neat business appearance and low cost.
To remove scratches from marble rub the surface with a wet flat piece of pumice stone. Apply gentle pressure and keep both marble and stone wet during the process.
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