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Newspaper
La Crosse Tribune
Location
La Crosse, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1909
Page
8
The article notes oversized rug muffs reaching twenty seven inches, enveloping hands and arms and pairing with large hats and bust flowers. It discusses furs like sable, ermine, mink, Persian lamb, white fox, skunk, and golden otter, highlighting affordability, fashion leadership by furriers, and enduring appeal of ermines and sealskin looks.
A household guide urges girls to keep a bedroom tidy and well aired, show how to make beds, dust, and care for furnishings, and explains why a feather duster is improper. It also notes boys should learn basic bedmaking and neatness to ease mothers, while warning against unfair practices between siblings.
The room is papered in white and blue stripes with no border and features blue and white matting, white dotted Swiss curtains, and white organdy trim on the chair. Passe-partout framed pictures use 8x10 inch glass and wall-colored bindings for a neat, pristine look.
A simple at home method uses the skins of breakfast oranges placed in warm water before bathing. The infusion imparts a delicate orange blossom scent to the skin. Standing with shoulders back chest up and head high is said to help one feel more equal to singing rather than overwhelmed.
A pale anaemic woman may find relief in a salt bath prepared by dissolving forty grams of gelatin in a quart of boiling water then adding one hundred grams of subcarbonate of soda and fifty grams of sulphate of potassium. Mix and pour into a hot bath for use.
Picturesque effects prevail in evening and daytime outfits with slightly longer street skirts and sleeves that follow the arm. Hair ornaments grow larger, velvet coats return, and plaid kilts appear in Paris fashion. Soft satin ribbons and beaded neckwear trend, moire hats rise, and broadcloth dominates. A new suede brown catches attention.
A sewing note advises opening the featherbone at both ends and taping with a small piece of tape, then folding over the silk cover to keep the tiny sharp points from cutting.
A feature notes a change in nail style, moving away from pointed nails and the hookt and bustle era. It advises shaping nails along the natural outline and avoiding high polish as in refined taste.
A scattered note recommends closing eyes for five minutes every few hours to rest vision and reduce strain. It jokes about crow's feet and wrinkles and suggests temporary relief from glare and overuse.
A kitchen recipe advises mixing two tablespoons paraffin warmed with an equal amount of soft soap until blended. Beat into a lather with warm water, rub into the hair, and rinse in several waters for a stronger, cleaner result.
A historical recipe describes a cleansing cream to smooth skin and prevent hair growth. It uses white wax maceti and sweet almond oil with distilled water glycerin salicylic acid and massage technique for the face and neck.
A fragment argues that posture shapes mood and will power, contrasting looking down with lifting eyes to the blue sky. It links a curved spine to a yielding will, urging youth to raise their heads to boost self esteem and confidence.
A home remedy article instructs to mix cocoanut oil, a ber, two teaspoons tartar salts, and half a pint of pure alcohol with two quarts water. After 24 hours, use half a cup on damp hair for five minutes, then rinse in three waters. Claims hair stops falling, grows, and stays glossy. recommends use at least twice a month.
Knitting guides explain that yarn overcoats for babies are easy to make with standard knitting methods. Jackets in gray or white keep a tailored look, require little or no lining, and offer a warm light garment that grows with the wearer while remaining comfortable.
Handy household tips on ironing, cutting vegetables for tenderness, rust treatment and polishing stoves, cheese as a meat substitute, fish dish accompaniments, pastry prep, floor finishing, moth prevention with cloves, rice in salt cellars to absorb moisture and prevent clumping.
The article describes laundering small dress accessories at home using blue laundry soap for cleaning and blueing. It advises washing turnovers, handkerchiefs, vests, and stockings, rinsing thoroughly, then drying on a window pane or mirror to smooth wrinkles.
Instructions on washing light colored silk gloves using a soft nail brush and soap. Fasten at the wrist, scrub gently, rinse well, then remove and hang to dry.
If the button side of waists is ironed on a folded bath towel with buttons facing downward, they are protected from damage and become easier to press.
A home care note advises adding one cup of vinegar to rinse water to restore woolen merchandise. The guidance aims to revitalize color and freshness, suggesting a simple, practical method for laundering wool fabrics.
Simple candle shades use a two wire circle frame with an umbrella shape. A cretonne cover edged with bead fringe folds gracefully over a central cutout, secured by gold braid. Brocade silk options and metal fringe available for more elaborate designs.
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