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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 03, 1914
Page
3
A local woman turns dressmaking into a steady home business by buying remnants and patterns, sewing children's dresses and pinafores, and selling kitchen aprons and house dresses at shop-like prices. She uses sales and leftovers to balance seasonal demand and profits.
The General Federation of Women’s Clubs reports 9000 clubs and 2,000,000 members across 47 states. New councils of presidents and executives coordinate larger bodies while urging unity and efficiency. The New York City Federation plans the 1916 meet as a commemorative homecoming and greatest conference yet. Sorosis began the federation effort and will join the expanded work.
Watering plants is essential in widow gardening. Root bound plants need more water. succulents require less. Leathery glossy plants like ficus need less water. soft leaved like cine aria require more. Palms ferns and evergreens must not dry out. deciduous species may stay quite dry during rest. Winter and spring bloomers should be watered liberally per conditions.
Mrs. C F F describes using blue Canton ware and cheap blue pieces from a 10 cent store to harmonize dining room dishes. She mixes inexpensive and odd shaped pieces with regular sets, uses the same ware in the kitchen, and replaces broken items with affordable blue pieces to maintain harmony and economy.
Bonnets from the old era reappear with close fitting turbans and scuttle shapes revived from the sixties. Fur trims and beaver fur hats grow in popularity while flowered turbans and sealskin pieces add color to a sombre season.
The article notes long tunics and skirts dominate this winter styles for girls and small women. Military looks and the Russian blouse rise in popularity. Fur trimmed suits feature skunk, monkey, kolinaky and beaver furs, with circular skirts and plaited underskirts often hidden by long tunics.
A speaker reflects on a near loss of an important item after doubting its value. The remark reveals a shift in attitude from indifference to urgency as the risk becomes real.
Slice two day old white bread and place half inch cheese on each slice. Top with a thin slice of breakfast bacon and toast in a moderate oven until cheese melts and bacon crisps. Serve with sweet pickles and eat immediately.
A simple corn pudding combines corn kernels with a milk custard of eggs salt and a touch of sugar. Stir in melted butter and a drizzle of flour or cornstarch then bake in a hot oven until set.
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