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Newspaper
Jeffersonville Star
Location
Jeffersonville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 05, 1916
Page
2
A Paris correspondent notes Watteau influence on current dress, with taffeta as the favored fabric. Crepe taffetas create modified Watteau gowns, panniers, and lavender ensembles, plus Basket hats and high crowned Georgette designs. Paper covers offer inexpensive hat embellishments.
Instructions describe making a paper plant pot cover by measuring the pot, cutting a strip three times the circumference, folding to inch widths, rolling the strip into a thin concertina, threading a decorative cord through the top and bottom, and tying or pasting to secure around the pot.
Home gardeners seek affordable ways to cover pots for many plants. Using fabric sleeves or decorative wraps can conceal plain pots and create a cohesive display without buying new containers.
The article notes starch will be pivotal for bouffant skirts and organdie fabrics. It laments forgotten starching skills among housekeepers and maids and urges careful starching, excluding table linen which should gain gloss through ironing while damp. It stresses mending items before laundering to preserve stiffness and appearance.
Readers are shown how to craft a handy razor bag to hang on a room mirror post. The silk bag folds into a frill top and is lined with soft wash leather to keep the razor bright. A floral motif decorates the front, with two pieces forming the hanging strap.
A bag is described with narrow ribbons sewn along the sides and ends carried upward to form a small bow. The bag measures 514 inches long and two inches wide.
A silk covered emery bag shaped like a rosebud with added leaves and stem offers a refined yet practical addition to the work box. The compact item functions as a decorative tool to aid in trimming and shaping with quiet elegance.
A textile note describes a garment worn and torn with stiffness that makes repair difficult, noting how repeated wear increases wear and tear and adds challenge to restoration.
A reader questions why pink is tied to girls and blue to boys, noting unclear reasoning. The piece cites Russia and America using blue for a boy and pink for a girl in baby outfits, while stork lore suggests the hue choice may not matter. A Russian maiden’s pink wedding trousseau is also mentioned.
A frock described as entirely made of small ruffles for the skirt and matching sleeves. The design relies on a simple bodice with a hint of embroidery to hold the ruffle elements together for a charming effect.
Instructions for Apple Cake Zwieback and German Coffee Cake with yeast sponge, dissolving yeast in warm milk, sugar and flour to form doughs, rising times, rolling, layering apples with cinnamon, baking times, and steps for making traditional zwieback slices and coffee cake with candied fruit and mace.
A recipe for Lemon Jelly Cake with five thin layers uses two cups sugar one-half cup butter creamed then one cup sweet milk three cups flour one teaspoon cream of tartar one half teaspoon soda and three eggs beaten Bake in five thin layers A lemon jelly frosting follows with lemon rind juice sugar one beaten egg water butter and flour mixed with water Cook until thickened
Folded newspapers used as protectors for tables and to hold soiled pots. Place old rubber on stepladder supports to prevent slips and floor damage. Drain oil from sardine cans and turn out the fish when opened.
An Italian roll recipe for rump steak or top of the round cut into long narrow strips about three quarters inch thick. Layer with large seedless raisins, then walnut meats, and sprinkle grated cheese. Serve hot or sliced cold for sandwiches.
A photograph captures Joe Gedeon of the Yankees sliding head first into a base, hooking the bag with one hand and turning his body away from the fielder. The move avoids ankle injuries though it risks a hand spike as Pipp watches near the bag.
The column surveys spring sentiments on players and teams across leagues. Speakers praise Tris Speaker and Connie Mack's Athletics while noting weak pitching blamed for White Sox slumps. It mentions Kauff’s name pronunciation, bench warrants for managers, and early-season chatter about players and managers across clubs.
A recipe describes making a fish puff from cold cooked fish and mashed potatoes. Mix chopped fish with mashed potatoes and season with salt and pepper. Add two eggs, form into a roll, glaze with beaten egg, coat in bread crumbs, and bake quickly until browned.
A reader describes a method to cook white turnips and carrots until tender, mash the turnips, finely chop carrots, use more turnips than carrots, and season with butter salt and white pepper to taste.
Frank Isbell, president and manager of the Des Moines team, was 1915 Western league pennant winner and longtime Chicago White Sox star. Born August 21, 1875 in Delavan New York, he moved to Minnesota as a boy and played multiple positions for Comiskey. He began with St Paul in 1896, joined Chicago Nationals in 1898, and after years with Comiskey rose to second baseman. Three years ago he bought into the Wichita club then took control of Des Moines, guiding its rise to the league’s top.
Bill Carrigan, manager of the Red Sox, labels Witt, the Athletics’ shortstop, as one of the most promising youngsters in the majors. He praises Witt’s speed and strikingly solid approach at the plate, while noting Mack’s team could be strong with a couple of good pitchers. Carrigan also compares Witt’s potential to that of George Sisler, predicting star potential for Witt.
Manager Bill Donovan sent Finn Gay and Meadows to the minors after evaluating left handed candidates. He plans a stock of southpaws with Mogridge Cullop Love Markle and others as the cream of his offside twirlers for the coming campaign.
A simple fruit salad mixing a tart apple, four bananas, and chopped dates. Dressing blends whipped cream with salt cayenne a beaten egg yolk lemon juice and sugar to finish.
The article says fried scallops are most appetizing. Rinse in salt water, dry, dredge in flour, and fry in hot pork fat. It notes that eggs and crumbs are not needed.
A former scout Jim Murphy recounts tactics used to hide flaws and pad bat averages to sell players. He recalls a Marion Indiana case where a big league club tested a prospect by undercover observation and a Wisconsin seller who masked a hard drinker among saloons. The piece argues scouts must detective work to uncover truth.
George Cutshaw aims for a higher batting average by adopting a shorter grip and full-arm swing. He hopes the change will boost his power and lead to more extra-base hits.
The News of Indianapolis reports a man with a weekday dinner habit finds breakfast and lunch dishes cleaned ahead of schedule while dinner dishes remain dirty, puzzling his routine. His puzzled co workers observe the unusual pattern but offer no explanation.
Report says Arthur Irwin leaves his post as business manager of the Toronto International club and is hired as business manager of a new golf publication. Irwin’s move marks a shift from club duties to sport periodical management.
George McConnell leads the National League standings at the start of the season with a strong chance to remain on top throughout the summer. He has a comfortable early lead and aims to maintain his pace as the campaign unfolds.
Babe Adams recalls four one hit games he believes should have been no-hit. He cites a Denver game where a fielder lost a sun ball for a hit, another with Louisville with the same miscue, and a National League outing against Cincinnati where two infield taps were ruled errors by liberal scorers.
Pitcher Jack Warhop formerly of the New York Yankees trained with the St. Louis Cardinals this spring but failed to show comeback form. He has signed with the Salt Lake club. Salt Lake says Warhop refused to sign with the Cardinals, a claim viewed with skepticism.
According to advices, Del Gainor the Red Sox utility first baseman has decided to quit the game for good.
A Saturday night customer of a fruit and vegetable shop asked for a pennyworth of vegetables and a piece of everything. She then requested wrapping with string. The shopkeeper calmly offered to fetch a bone from the butcher to complete her Sunday dinner.
A witty old saying notes money and marriage drive decisions and priorities in society. It reflects how wealth influences relationships, status, and household dynamics in communities.
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