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Newspaper
Kingman Star
Location
Kingman, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1907
Page
2
In a church wrapped in seasonal duties, Aileen grapples with a bold suitor, Moyra contends with Bride’s budding romance, and Rector Robertson quietly discovers his own love as Christmas brings confession and unexpected clarity.
The piece discusses a novel clothesline accessory that grips the line with a movable ring to secure garments, contrasting it with the durable wooden clothespin. It also offers moral guidance for wives, urging courtesy to a husband’s family and tips on hosting and personal presentation to maintain harmony at home.
The excerpt argues that persistent household tasks and frugal choices do not yield tangible pay. It emphasizes that striving for savings in stockings ironing ruffles and meals often causes heartache and tired nerves. A sense of proportion is proposed as the housewife’s best ally.
Post offices honor presidents and heroes alike with names from many languages. Washington is the only president with a state named for him, while Ulysses and Grant echo in Kansas counties. Names reflect reverence for soldiers, statesmen, editors, authors, actors, and athletes across communities.
A Philadelphia Press exchange labels an unnamed actor as “the poorest” and “a regular ham” with doubts about his future. The managers debate whether the actor can improve, suggesting little later hope for repair.
Description notes a mushroom sailor style hat with upper brim covered in em proidery and a high crown ringed by a white mull scarf tied in a large bow at the front. The brim is peaked slightly in front to add smartness seen in contemporary headwear.
A white serge costume suitable for summer resort wear is described. The plain skirt features three deep tuck finishes at the bottom. The fichu styled jacket has a double cape effect narrowing at the front and crossing and fastening at the waist. It uses a shaped flat collar and short sleeves with three gold buttons and lace ruffles.
Don’ts for hostess invite fewer guests than seating allows two feet per person. Do not rush plates or finish eating before guests finish. Avoid political or religious topics unless guests share views. Do not pressure guests to take more or to eat certain foods. Fruit may be served on a large dish or fruit bowl using natural leaves for garnish.
The article advises preserving every bill indefinitely to guard against mistakes or dishonesty. It suggests using a large scrap book organized alphabetically by claimant names, with leaves laid out like an address book for quick retrieval, as a cheaper substitute for a formal letter file.
The World Magazine contrasts American and English girls noting the American pursues more world exposure by age 18 while the English girl depends on her governess and remains homebound. It argues the American retains vivacity and independence, while English women are socialized to see husbands as masters.
Advice on self governance with children urging calm reactions and respectful speech. Emphasizes daily example over precept in teaching politeness and gentleness. Imagines a tired man returning to a disheveled home, noting slipshod attire and fatigue.
A author offers home remedies and lifestyle tips for health and beauty. Suggestions include glycerine in hot milk to ease coughing, white spots on fingernails linked to digestive issues, and general guidance on wholesome food, fresh air, bathing, proper clothing, sleep, and avoiding tight lacing. It also describes a home-made toilet powder and notes dark circles may reflect nervous or internal trouble requiring medical attention.
A suburban woman upgraded her dining room by installing a long Barrow casement window along the southern wall. The three section casement replaced a single south facing window, occupying more space but allowing a low buffet to fit beneath it. The old low-ceilinged, west and south facing room became harmonized with the house style.
Boiling water can remove fresh fruit stains. for stubborn marks rub with half a lemon dipped in salt and rinse. Javelle water works but must be used cautiously and fully washed away to avoid holes. For coffee stains rub with glycerin, then wash with lukewarm water and iron on the wrong side until dry.
The piece outlines skirt and waist trimming with silk or velvet ribbon folds for length and shape, noting crosswise folds with upward curves and loop bows. It also advises dyeing a dress with hem removed to keep edge marks, and offers two fly control tips using woodbine vines or a pepper mix with sugar and condensed milk.
The backward tipped hat fad fades as firm hats dominate brief style debate. Observers note headgear loyalty shifts with the trend now leading on this side of the water.
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