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Newspaper
Kennewick Courier
Location
Kennewick, Washington, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
5
A blue silk serge tailored coat is opened to show a cream shadow lace blouse. The blouse features a long fichu that hangs below the cutaway fronts of the coat, presenting an elegant Easter ensemble.
The Princess Abamelsk Lazarev of Florence from the Demidoff family offers a famed boudoir at Pratolina villa near Florence. The room features kissing cherubs on chair backs and chandeliers, two lovers on a bell, and embroidery depicting historic love scenes plus Medici treasures.
A blue serge mini sailor suit with white braid and embroidered chevrons is praised as a charming and practical wardrobe for young boys, ideal for a photograph to keep for memory.
Miss Marie De Juarnet Norris of Georgia has spent many years in Japan where she works as a portrait painter. She painted Princess Murakama and describes her as cultivated a philosopher priestess and poet. She also painted Prince Katsura and other royal family members and speaks highly of them.
A collection of seafood dishes perfect for Lent. Recipes include a delicate fish omelet with white sauce, baked mackerel with tomato and brown sauce, cod a l Espagnole with onion and tomato, and baked halibut with milk gravy or butter gravy options.
Kitchenettes suggest restoring camel hair and red sable brushes by dipping in hot and cold water. Create chicken pies by lining gem pans with pastry and folding over rich chicken hash. If cake flavoring is forgotten, dust it over batter before baking. Wash brooms in warm ammonia water, soak, rinse in cold water, then dry in sun. House brushes respond to the same cleansing method.
A gloveless muff has been popular in winter and will be surpassed by a spring bracelet glove. Smart women order gloves with attached bracelets in turquoise and coral designs. Silk gloves for summer feature bracelets embroidered in floral wrist patterns.
The guide explains folding the sleeve along the forward seam and creasing at the top of the fold to mark the shoulder seam, then measuring one inch back to crease the blouse opposite. Pin the forward sleeve seam on this crease, baste the under sleeve, and gather the upper sleeve to fit the armhole edge.
The article explains tanning from sun exposure indicates good health due to accompanying body conditions, while tan from chemical, mercury lamp, or electric sources does not reflect health. It notes sun tan accompanies healthful exercise and open air activity.
A New York Press quote notes builders on tall structures loosen speech and reveal nerves when 300 feet above ground. The contractor claims height affects talkativeness but not skill, asserting calm, balanced workers still perform bricklaying and stone chiseling efficiently despite chatter.
A collage of quotes on railroad presidents. Thomas Nickerson, ex Santa Fe chief, rode freight and carried lunch. A humorous note on marriages and haste mentions a taxicab ceremony with a hurried minister.
The Washington Herald quotes a wry remark on pursuit of corruption, noting a cashier’s flight to Canada as an example. The snappy line probes how often offices seek out the wrongdoer and hints at elusive accountability.
A quoted reflection on aging and time noting that life can feel full in a single day. The speaker suggests life’s value isn’t measured by years but by moments between sunrise and sunset. A literary musing on experience and aging.
The Tulles Drug Co promotes Rexall Orderlies as a safe non purgative remedy for chronic constipation claiming it tones the bowels nerves and muscles without causing dependency or diarrhea. Available in 12 to 80 tablet packages at low prices, sold only at The Rexall Store.
The Clerk of Kennewick invites sealed proposals by April 2 1912 for furnishing and installing irrigation pipe lines under Local Improvement District No 4. Bids require a certified check equal to 5 percent, with payment in Local Improvement Bonds within five years bearing seven percent interest. Bidder must provide bond and comply with state work hours and Workmen's Compensation Act requirements.
The City Council may reject all bids for the faithful performance of the work. By order of the City Council. T. J. Wright, City Clerk. First Publication March 15 1912. Last Publication March 22 1912. Ordinance No 134.
Notice states the firm Irvin Brothers wheat ranchers dissolved by mutual consent beginning March 1, 1912. J F Irwin will assume all debts and collect all outstanding accounts. Dated March 6, 1912, in Kennewick.
The assessment roll for Local Improvement District No. 3 under Ordinance No. 132 covers sewer construction along multiple streets in Kennewick. The City Council will convene at 7:30 PM on April 2, 1912 to hear objections and, if needed, act as a board of equalization to correct the roll.
Land office notices from Walla Walla and Pasco detail hearings on homestead entries for William Riley Montgomery and contest actions against Floyd Spaur. Included are final proof dates, witness lists, and required publication milestones from March 1 to March 22, 1912. Reg. John H. McDonald signs as Register with neighbors listed as witnesses and contestants.
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