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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1910
Page
7
Fragmented OCR notes describe married couples traveling for fare and ball in Norway and a mix of quotes about prohibitionists and political figures. It mentions a young man and a "matter of tech" chairman and references Father’s Jot and endurance as discipline.
An illustrated feature outlines mid summer hat trends with lace ribbons and black and white designs. It highlights crowns trimmed with princess lace, delicate silk flowers, duchess lace petals, and the use of wire supports, plus veils and adjustable chiffon in silver blue hats.
A simple semi princess linen dress features a full-length panel front with tied seams, a bodice and skirt with waist fullness, a turn-over collar, and embroidery. Materials required include 6 yards of 40 inch wide linen.
The text argues bracelets worn with gloves are as awkward as rings over gloves and suggests if bracelets are worn with long gloves they should be under the gloves or ideally avoided altogether.
The piece notes gloves shifting from white to cream and fashion items like Beebe clippers matching outfits, gold clasp purses, and two tone mesh bags. Tortoise shell goods and gunmetal accents appear in many items as Paris adapts to public mourning after King Edward's death, with wooden beads becoming a craze.
In shopping notes the silk flahnet is praised for decorative versatility with little coverage. It pairs with gray or twine colors to create striking combos for turbans bows and sheer scarves over evening garments. A valuable asset in the up to date woman’s wardrobe.
The article describes edges for cretonne sofa pillows using large shallow scallops in coarse bittonhole stitch with new floss or heavy cotton. It recommends choosing the natural linen color for the background as more effective than bright flower colors.
Analysis of a reflective thought on happiness and hunger arising when youth fades. The fragment suggests many good things arrive with age and urges acceptance that fulfillment can come late in life.
Practical tips for houseplants and garden care include treating drooping rubber plants with a boiling water infusion of bustard and a nettle spray, using buried beef to lure worms, and slipping outdoor roses with moisture. Borax cleaning methods remove grease spots from swollen fabric and a method to preserve fresh corn on the cob year round is described with brine and weights.
Mince fresh mint finely and mix with powdered sugar boiling water and vinegar. Let stand a few minutes to season before serving with lamb chops or roast.
A dated recipe describes melting table spoonfuls of butter with cream to thick sauce, adding flour, cooking until thick, then pouring in a cupful of hot ink. Season, simmer ten minutes, fold in peas, and serve hot.
A weathered column blends morning meal tips with a push for home ownership. It extols hearty breakfasts using leftovers and fresh fruit while urging urban residents to consider buying modest homes to improve family life and expand opportunities for children.
Instructions describe making a coffee cream dessert. A bowl sits on cracked ice as thick cream is formed with one half cup of strong filtered coffee and one half cup powdered sugar. The mix is beaten until froth ceases, then poured into a cold water rinsed mold and packed in ice and salt before serving.
A column recalls the child’s pure viewpoint and the transforming power of stories. A mother teaches a lesson when a boy asks what hornswoggled means, and a hotel night clerk relays Ferguson key troubles as a humorous anecdote.
A Minneapolis letter from Mrs. Jon G Morpax praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for curing female troubles. The notice invites other women to write for Mrs Pinkham's confidential, free advice from Lynn Massachusetts, a service offered for 20 years.
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