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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
8
The Boston arrival asks about the six top sellers in town. Farmer Stubblegrass replies that choices depend on storage goals from perta ters to cider, sparking a practical exchange in a rural market.
Cautionary ad urging mothers to inspect every bottle of Castoria for infants and children. Claims Castoria is a safe remedy with the sien sta root and laxative use for over 30 years. Children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
A local philanthropist visited his favorite restaurant at noon and offered to pay a poor man’s square meal after the man asked for food. The manager reported the bill came to fifty five cents for nine beers and a cigar, charged to the donor.
Mrs. Bertha Underwood of Sunfield Michigan described a severe scalp eczema starting with a sore on the scalp and spreading to the body. After six months with no relief she used Cuticura Soap and Ointment and saw a rapid improvement, being completely cured in a month.
The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis estimates over a million consumptives in the United States with at least one third unable to provide for their own treatment. Most cases threaten family health and should be in special hospitals. Even if all cases were known, only one in eight or ten could be housed. More and better hospital and sanatorium provision is required to remove infection foci.
A Puck item says Zeuxis, famed ancient Greek painter, rendered cherries so lifelike that birds pecked at them. A wealthy pork packer who paid $800,000 for the canvas insisted on adding a scarecrow to stop the birds.
Mr Staylate remarks that the father may be wary of him and recalls the morning after a visit when the father worried about proper courtesy and questioned how he could have sent someone away without breakfast.
A doctor recalls how Postum replaced coffee in his household noting fewer digestive issues after switching. The ad touts two forms Regular and Instant Postum and promises flavor customization with cream, urging readers to write for the "The Cat o Wellville" booklet from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
Instructions describe making two by two foot reversible wire bottom trays to dry fruit in sun. Galvanized No 2 or 3 mesh wire allows air flow, with a wooden scaffold and posts for outdoor use and quick shelter during rain or dew. Four trays hold a family load, more can be added as needed.
Two fall millinery models for girls ages five to ten are shown, featuring plush and silk facings, soft crown shapes, and little feather clusters. The second bonnet uses black plush with light blue ribbon, a sash, and pink and blue ostrich feathers. Bright colors and rich fabrics mark this season's children's headwear by specialists.
A Duchess county household preserves an old fashioned conserve by combining seven pounds each of currants and sugar with one pound of seeded raisins and three pints of currant juice. Boil juice with sugar three minutes, then stir in fruit and cook ten minutes. Use large cherry currants for best results. Check currants and raisins for imperfections to avoid ruin.
A dessert recipe describes creaming sugar and butter with salt and milk, then adding flour and baking powder, lemon and vanilla, and three eggs. It recommends serving a sherbet glass of water ice scooped with a center well filled with creme de menthe cordial, brandy, or rum, with pineapple or orange ice.
Cut a small head of cabbage fine and place in a pan with meat drippings. Add half cup sweet milk, half teaspoon salt, two pinches pepper, and butter about the size of an egg. Cover and cook 15 to 20 minutes on low heat.
Instructions claim towels can regain whiteness by soaking in cold water with white soap shavings and lemon juice. Heating slowly to a boil, rinsing in tepid water then blue water, and drying in the sun are advised.
A simple repair method uses a narrow silk ribbon to mend a tear in an umbrella. The ribbon edge selvages make stitching easy and secure on both sides.
The article suggests hearty supper ideas with toast spread with sardine paste topped by welsh rabbit. It also notes Spanish omelet served on hot buttered spaghetti as another appealing option for a meal.
A kitchen tip suggests placing bacon on a sieve and pouring boiling water over it. Then cover briefly with cold water and dry on a cloth before frying in hot fat. This method aims to improve texture and reduce splatter.
The article notes upturned hems on outer skirts adding color via Romar stripes and Scotch plaids. It highlights a Zabardine dark blue coat suit with a red, white and blue plaid hem, black velvet edging, and envelope flap pockets edged in velvet.
A wife added lavender silk embroidery to a ready made shirt. She stitched small lavender designs on the white fabric after assembly, using satin stitch for a pleasing effect. The front of the shirt received the embroidery for a refined touch.
The all black hat is the smart head gear of the hour and a practical beach choice. Black hats resist sun damage better than colored straw or natural straw, while blue ribbon bows and brown straw accents appear among fashion leaders. Brown hats paired with brown shoes and stockings create an artistic effect.
Sweet odors from France capture attention as perfumers unveil a new bouquet perfume. The fragrance blends spicy woodsy elements with a delicate hint of flowers, evoking spring's breath.
The New York Press notes a colored jersey cloth coat replacing sweaters for outdoor use. It features a loose cut, a belt, envelope pockets and wide turnover cuffs stitched at the edge.
The article extols sweet grass baskets repurposed into decorative and practical boudoir bags. Miniature stocking-basket forms hold a satin bag, thimble holder, emery, and thread, with ribbon trim and bowknots. A round flat basket offers Roman color styling and a satin lining, plus a four-pocket design for sewing tools and a central space for miscellaneous items.
A practical black charmeuse dress features a cross over bodice and pointed basque. Sleeves in white lion trimmed with lace end in satin ribbon. A separate tulle guimpe may be worn over the neckline if preferred.
The fall coiffure for evening will be built as high as possible with little or no hair over the ears. The style emphasizes height and a clean ear line for a dramatic silhouette.
Guide to selecting young radishes eaten raw, served cold in ice water, and shaped like rose petals. Describes serving in special dishes, marbled with salt cellars, priced at $3, plus uses in soups and two distinct radish salads with onions parsley and dressings.
The article outlines how ironing efficiency depends on adaptable furniture like adjustable ironing boards and sleeve boards. It notes mangle use for soft pieces and compares flat irons with features such as asbestos filled handles, heat control, and gas or electric attachments, plus a compact denatured alcohol iron for room pressing.
Describes decorative techniques for seafood and salads using shrimp curls arranged in circles with parsley, tomato or green pepper cups to hold lettuce, fruit garnished with red currant jelly cubes, tart stars, and parsley accents, plus green foliage as a fresh fruit finish.
Advice to prevent wrinkling during travel by adding brass screw hooks at both ends of a trunk midway from the corners. Hang coats and skirts on hangers hung on these hooks, with space for as many hangers as the trunk height allows. Add tape on both sides to mimic suitcase straps.
Four pints of water are heated with half cup each of prunes apples raisins currants and a small cinnamon stick. Simmer until fruit softens, add vinegar and sweeten, then thicken with two tablespoonfuls of sago or oatmeal. Rub through a sieve.
The article explains placing suet and roast in a hot kettle, browning, adding salt and pepper with boiling water, and using a box lined with newspapers as a fireless cooker. Start vegetables and potatoes, pack the box with newspapers, leave home, and return to a cooked meal. It also praises durable kitchen tables and inlaid linoleum for heat and stain resistance.
After washing blankets, they are dried and then beaten thoroughly with an ordinary carpet beater. The process makes the wool light and soft again and restores a renewed appearance.
A vintage advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims gums soften, inflammation reduces, pain lessens, wind colic cured, all at 25 cents per bottle.
Measurements of ball bearings on the axles of a New Jersey trolley car that has traveled about 150000 miles in four years showed that they had resisted abrasion almost perfectly.
Summer irritations like hives poison oak chafing and sunburn are claimed to be quickly relieved by Tyree's Antiseptic Powder sold for 25 cents at druggists. A free sample can be requested from J. S. Tyree Washington DC.
A wry remark contrasts health opinions with a pun on candy. The speaker notes that an opinion about healthfulness may be questionable, yet calls it a candied one to highlight its sugary, superficial nature.
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