Independence in Clothes Promoted by Miss Newcomb
Miss M. Jane Newcomb of Connecticut, a home economics teacher at Pennsylvania State College, urged women to dress to suit their own individuality rather than follow Paris fashion. She criticized fashion makers, urged independence from fashion magazines, and advised choosing colors and materials that flatter personal type while managing costs.
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M. Jane Newcomb
Connecticut
Pennsylvania State College
Paris
Sleighbell Yon Yonson Hides from Sheriff in Store
A Wisconsin resident Yon rushes into a village store begging for concealment from the sheriff. The clerk hides him in a gunny sack claiming only old harness and sleigh bells are inside, while the sheriff searches and hears faint jingling from within.
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Wisconsin
Carl
Yingle
Grange activity and memberships in several states
In Michigan counties the Grange runs oratorien contests. An Oklahoma farmer uses the motto let others experiment I farm. Pennsylvania reports about 68 000 Grange members. The Grange in the state holds about 57 000 000 in Grange fire insurance.
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Michigan
The
Grange
Oklahoma
Pennsylvania
Ten Rules for Girls from Oakland’s Marrying Parson
The Rev. John H. Pierce summarizes thirty years of marriage guidance with ten rules for women. He warns against quick wit and urges strategic charm, concealment of plans, and attentive listening, concluding that the supreme test of a man is a kiss.
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John H. Pierce
Oakland
Cal
Mr. Pierce
Machiavelli
What Women Are Doing In 1909 A Look At Women’s Achievements
Boston plans a twelve story building for the Women’s Board of Trade costing 650000. A 99 year old claims candy prolongs life. Julia M Shafer a Knoxville Maryland rural carrier serves twelve years. The Tokio Guild held a hairdressing contest won in Japan in ten minutes. Grace Hargreaves filled her ill husband’s police beat in Bloomingdale New Jersey. Colorado women press for juror voting rights. Emma E White of Indiana admitted to practice before the Indiana Supreme Court. The National Herb Association grows from war era to herb cultivation among small families in England.
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Boston
Women’s Board of Trade
James Boche
Julia M. Shafer
Knoxville
United States
Tokio Woman Hairdressers’ Guild
Japan
Grace Hargreaves
Bloomingdale
N. J
Colorado
Emma E. White
Indianapolis
Legislative Council of
Indiana
Indiana Supreme Court
National Herb Association
England
Fashion notes on vivid linings in coats and dresses
Bright colored linings from Callot Lanvin Cheruit and Chanel brighten sport coats with checkerboard patterns. White leather jackets from France remain popular for sportswear. Cheruit offers rose satin gowns with pendant crystal loops and a front decolletage while another silver tissue gown features similar neckline.
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Callot
Lanvin
Cheruit
France
Chanel
Scalloped Oysters Bake in Brown Butter Crust
A vintage recipe instructs buttering a baking dish and lining with bread crumbs then layering oysters with seasoned crumbs and butter. Repeat to fill the dish, finish with a thick crumb layer, dot with butter, and bake until a nice brown.
Broiled Potatoes Recipe Note in Old-School Guide
An old guide suggests making broiled potatoes by slicing cold potatoes thickly. Dip each slice first in bitter then in bread crumbs and broil in a gas oven or over coal fire until golden brown.
Solid Salad Recipe From Frugal Kitchen Note
A compact historic recipe lists ingredients for a solid salad: gelatin, mild vinegar, salt, sugar, cold water, boiling water, lemon juice, shredded cabbage, celery, red pepper, and pepper cases. It reads as a practical set of steps for a formal jelly salad with vegetables, typical of older home cookery.
New Facts About Eggs in the Diet
A USDA Office of Home Economics bulletin explains eggs as a versatile diet component. It details protein and mineral benefits, safe storage, selection tips, and the reduced need for eggs in light of baking powders and thickeners.
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Office of Home Economics
United States Department of Agriculture
Department Bulletin
Pearl cuff-button mistaken for lake Erie in aircraft fright
A female passenger pleads for help during a flight alarming passengers. A crew member steadies her as humor erupts when the startled woman realizes the object she dropped is not a cuff-button but the lake, prompting startled amusement over the misidentified item.
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Lake Erie
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State College
David
Gordon Hershey, PA
John
B. Curry
Swatara Station
Curry
Sera
Havana
J. W. Brenneman
Millersville, Pa
Hershey
Hershey Company
West Indies
Central America
Mexico
Hershey Chocolate Company
Hershey, PA
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