Lace fashion blends color and painting for gowns
Lace shows bold color contrasts in gowns and wraps with rayon lace and black and white or two tone schemes. Designers experiment with hand painted details and reverse color work on chiffon, creating decorative floral motifs and versatile outfits for day or evening wear.
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Inneta
How to Clean Silver the Old Home Method
A historic cleaning method uses three teaspoonfuls of salt three of soda and three quarts of water in a bright aluminum pan to dissolve tarnish from silver. Submerge the piece for three minutes then rinse in hot water and dry. Do not use the pan for cooking.
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Mit
Hints for Housekeepers From a Historic Almanac
A compact guide discusses kitchen safety with eggs and meat partly. it notes the digestive effects when cooked below boiling, and offers household tips on protecting windows and doors from pests. It describes using a coarse brush for muddy shoes and compares it to scraping leather. It also mentions Turkish towels to control moisture and keep colors from running.
Combination Outfit Liked for Easy Change in Public
A USDA Home Economics bulletin notes a sun suit design for children that doubles as a wrap dress by unbuttoning and pulling over the head. The outfit allows quick changes for beach or park visits and emphasizes easy laundering and practical appeal.
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Jane
Bureau of Home Economica
United States Department of Agriculture
Fairy Tale Birthday With Mr Sun and Fairies
A fairy tale scene features the Fairy Queen and a host of fairies celebrating Mr Sun’s birthday. Mr Sun explains that frequent birthdays keep him young, while describing his red robe and the glorious sunset they admire as night falls. The fairies react with laughter and enthusiasm.
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Trave
Mei San
Mr. Sun
Mr. San
Daya
Girta
Mr. Sin
Sun Fairies
Frozen Salads and Dressings for Hot Weather
A 1909 Western Newscomer Union article offers recipes and tips for cooling summer meals. It highlights frozen salads, lemon sherbet with peanut butter, mayonnaise dressings, and fruit salads paired with whipped cream. It emphasizes chilled dishes, simple preparations, and involving children in cooking during vacations.
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Tony
Pon
Weetern Nowcomer Union
Cement From Oyster Shells In San Francisco Bay
Cement made from oyster shells dredged from San Francisco Bay is produced for all building uses. Shell beds extend over a wide area, five to feet deep. Two large dredges with Diesel engines operate offshore three to five miles, pumping shells through 15 inch pipes, with crews of ten men each.
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San Francisco Bay
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Ice Industry Shares By Product Type in 1028
About 10,000,000 tons of ice were drawn from natural sources while the total ice output reached 0,000,000 tons. Seven percent of ice association members focus on natural ice, a smaller percentage sell both natural and manufactured ice, and 88 percent deal only in manufactured ice.
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National Association of Ice Industries
Cozy Screened Porch Paten from USDA Highlights Home Comforts
A Maryland kitchen near New Market showcases a USDA inspired screened porch with a divan and easy chair for brief rests between tasks. The design emphasizes outdoor views, plants, and simple home beautification by farm women guided by extension workers.
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United States Department of Agriculture
New Market
Maryland
Maryland Farm Home
Citywide Cleanliness Campaign Seeks Fuller City Reform
Metropolis undertakes a city beautification drive led by the real estate board and civic groups. The plan divides the city into districts, assigns agencies, and targets dumps and insalubrious conditions to achieve lasting order and attractiveness. Public support is urged to sustain continuous effort across the year.
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Banana City
Ita
Kansas City Times
Grass Cops at Smith College Urge Respect for Lawns
The Newcastle Indiana Courier reports Smith College has appointed "grass cops" to whistle at students who cut across lawn corners. The piece argues many towns need such guards to protect turf and preserve town beauty, noting patience and lingering walks keep grass intact and communities high in standards.
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Smith College
Newcastle
Lnd
Courier
Rules for Planting Vines in Gardens and Homes
The guide advises observing vines as they grow to avoid property damage. Do not plant clinging vines near wooden walls or near saplings, and monitor tendril climbers to prevent strangling themselves or other plants. Avoid dense vines that could bury shrubs or nearby flora.
Small Gardens Grow Rich With Care and Skill
Care of a small garden shows that limited space does not hinder beauty. The gardener’s effort in each detail yields an artistic, intimate result, comparable to furnishing a small room where thoughtful touches create a strong sense of charm and personal connection.
Serving One's Home Town
A Clackamas Review tribute notes a man’s value to a community lies in his service to others. The piece extols six decades of public welfare work and urges citizens to regard such service as the highest calling.
Why Not School Gardens In Modern Education
In a May year, Wilmer Atkinson argues in the Parn Journal that gardening should be taught in primary schools as a practical addition to education. He notes the long-standing belief that schools ought to raise wholesome citizens and suggests gardens offer real benefits.
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France
Wilmer Atkinson
Parn Journal
Call of Duty Job campaign shines on dirt and property
A terse notice notes a campaign tied to a job call, mentioning dirt and brightened property. The fragmentary report highlights local interest but lacks clear names or dates.
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Goig
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