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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1912
Page
7
The page announces a dedicated section of the newspaper titled Woman's Realm, dedicated to topics of interest to women. It signals a new space covering fashion, home, health, and social notes aimed at female readers.
The article previews future fashion with fuller sleeves including leg o men ton and bell styles, elbow sleeves with lace, high neck ruffles, and Medici inspired collars. It notes Persian tulle turbans, black toques, hemp hats with velvet bands, and ruffled parasols plus new bathing dress trims.
The piece offers practical advice from beating eggs to keep ware clean, using pumice stone, sausage fat for shortening gingerbread, frostings to improve flavor, zinc tray cleaning with benzine and pumice, kerosene for stubborn spots, and ironing tips for wrinkle free linens. It emphasizes gentler wringing by hand for best results.
A portrayal of a charming young woman who avoids gossip while not appearing judgmental. She instinctively uncovers agreeable traits in difficult people, guiding others to a kinder view without priggishness.
A portrait of Miss Fleming who organizes the friends’ Book Club with rare volumes and kind support. She is cheerful and frank about likes, cautious about dislikes, and her devoted nature promises a pure, steadfast love to the lucky partner.
A Hummelstown girl asks the Hershey Press for advice on winning a Palmyra man's love. The editor counsels secrecy and suggests enlisting friends to talk up, advising not to reveal reproach or strong demonstrations of affection.
The text advises a cautious, indirect approach to courtship. It suggests arranging social events through friends, presenting charm gracefully without pressure, and avoiding forceful behavior. It ends with a polite closing expressing hope the guidance helps attain a desired ideal.
A nostalgic urge to start Christmas preparations early. The piece warns that delaying gift plans leads to a longer list and last minute crowds on Christmas Eve. References to handmade items like slippers doilies and pillows suggest frugal gifts and family thinking during the holiday season.
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