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Newspaper
Lemmon The State Line Herald
Location
Lemmon, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1908
Page
6
A rose pink linen parasol described as among the season s daintiest accessories complements a pink gown of linen crash and peacock blue velvet. Details include pink silk edge fringe and embroidery, with a matching pink lining, projecting a chic Parisian finish and practical sun protection. The piece is paired with fashion notes on blouses and a beauty tip about achieving pink cheeks with carrots and gentle rouge.
The manuscript details making a mustard paste with flour and water, notes thinning the mixture for spreading, and suggests adding egg white or gelatin to reduce irritation. It then describes poultice preparations for the chest with heat, muslin protectors, and bandaging. A separate section explains gathering fabric using coarse thread and a bobbin, then drawing up a gathering thread for fuller distribution.
A simple tutorial outlines making a hot water jug tea cosy with embroidery on one side. It describes forming a handwoven wrap, a removable cover, and a base of felt-like material with a lip and button for easy removal and washing.
The piece advises sturdy outdoor footwear and moderated rubber use to avoid foot tenderness and backache. It then gives a DIY glycerin lemon solution for hand care, and instructions to protect hands during sweeping. It explains burlap and linen braid use for box edging, with options from upholstery or drapery departments.
Colorful hand embroidered doilies offered in two patterns in a single shop. Prices are 1.25 dollars each. Items described as durable and decorative for home use.
An old style guide describes harmonizing corner furnishings with the room using varied heights. It suggests a diagonal cabinet and a tall cabinet against opposite walls, a window with matching curtains, a corner seat breaking the room’s line, and a small hall to access serving space. A flowers bowls softens the triangular cabinet wall, easing the square look.
Willow bird cages remain popular in various forms from traditional round-bodied cones to willow ring hangings. Available in natural willow, built to match surroundings, and priced by size and work, these cages suit homes in cities and countryside year round.
Johann Schmid, a 55 year old resident of Suhr in Argovie, proclaims himself the happiest man on earth. He says he has never worked, married, or worried about the future, eats and sleeps well, and lives on a small income his father provided in youth and a cottage he built on land he has held ever since.
Esther, Johnnie, and their cousin Geb Esther engage in a playful crown fantasy at school as a parade of wishes and social dynamics unfolds. Johnnie supports Esther while the two boys clash with authority figures, and a rescue at the fountain leads to a tender moment where Esther declares the crown’s value lies in love, not rank.
A historical explainer describes white lead production from corroded lead, mixing with oil, and aging for paint. It warns of adulterated products and outlines a flame test to distinguish pure white lead from substitutes, offering a consumer test kit from the National Lead Company.
A wedding announced in a working automi scene features a bride and groom with ceremony details. The register records the Wand of Davie Tall Mall Carette as a symbolic element in the event.
A fragment urges caution when ads from manufacturers promise big goods. It warns buyers not to settle for substitutes, insisting on getting exactly what was asked for, noting the persuasive arithmetic behind promotional claims.
The article discusses a beauty culture trend focusing on body shaping and slender silhouettes. It mentions a Paris beauty reformer promoting food regulation, with examples of methods, attire, and the appeal to women in New York seeking graceful lines and refined figures.
A Cleveland grocer recalls how his wife urged him to switch from coffee to Postum to ease nervous stomach troubles and restore appetite. He reports his nerves improved and urges others with similar issues to abandon coffee for Postum, noting the product’s health benefits and satisfying results.
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