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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1914
Page
6
The piece highlights willow lamps matching willow chairs and a table, emphasizing a summery, simple bedroom look. It notes the lamp is a necessary electric light that can be moved between rooms, appealing as a Christmas gift for a loved one.
A frugal gift idea suggests buying a yard of fine linen to make nine embroidered handkerchiefs. With fifteen cents worth of floss and a simple corner design, one evening of stamping yields finished pieces. The guide notes a ten cent gift and advises chain stitching to prevent fraying and aid laundering.
Use tissue paper from parcel boxes to line fabric and guide cutting for chiffon and other delicate materials. Place paper under the fabric, baste and cut to achieve smooth edges, then remove paper after sewing. Pin and shape fabric over paper to preview trimming before committing to expensive lace or garniture.
The Panama Canal middle section sits 85 feet above sea level, reached by three lock stages each about 28 feet, with side by side locks allowing opposing ships to pass. Vessels are towed through by electric machinery in an arrangement resembling a double track system.
In a family tale set on a bitter winter day aboard the Maytower, Jack and Evelyn hear the saga of the Mayflower voyage and the careful preparations of Pilgrims and settlers. The narrator recalls Allerton, Standish, and others as they celebrate Christmas with feasting and reflection.
Polly and Ned in a brownstone celebrate Christmas Eve with excitement. A muffled cry from a kitten arrives by express, and the siblings discover a long haired gray cat named Miaff under the Christmas tree. Their father explains Santa can use many delivery ways when his sleigh is full.
A New York New Year brings Charles Whitman as potential governor and Olive Whitman as a modern First Lady candidate. The piece notes her suffrage work, public spirit, and travel exploits, plus her stance on education and motherhood amid a push for economy in household management.
A humorous exchange shows an inveterate smoker lamenting a missing pipe and his wife explaining she painted it with four coats of white enamel to brighten it though it remains not quite dry.
A jumble of phrases cites a Baltimore American line calling a beauty expert a fake and a claim about aging. The garbled text hints at reflections on youth and the past, mentioning De Mulatre and worn-out beauty notions.
A bridal gown described as charming and independent of trends features a trained heavy satin skirt, lace bodice, chiffon underpinnings, V shaped back, lace cap veil with tulle, long gloves and a bouquet of roses. A separate mention notes rustic ermine trimmed wrap shown beside fur pelts and satin lining, with nooleskin referenced.
Fashion notes report a vogue for moles and fur wraps inspired by aristocratic tastes. The piece references a queen adopting fur for mutts, and mentions costly wraps, designer aims, and a trend toward unique pelts.
An economical home prepared varnish to keep natural wood finishes in good condition. Mix four pounds silica or China clay with one quart Japan squid drier, blend well, add one and a half gallons hard oil, let stand, strain, and thin with turpentine. Apply thin on soft woods and heavier on harder wood for a durable finish.
A dated style guide notes colors that visibly slim the wearer. It praises black for contouring while warning of its depressing social effect on some wives. Subdued blues greens and olives are said to loosen bulk, whereas pale reds and whites can widen the appearance if not worn carefully.
A promotional notice extols Kline's Rheumatic Remedy claiming broad relief for rheumatism, lumbago, and gout. It asserts nearly every case cures or improves and urges readers to buy a jar from listed Long Branch and Red Bank merchants.
Winter fruit salads are enhanced with nuts and French dressing. Apple and Walnut Salad uses apples celery and walnut meats. Orange and Grape Salad mixes seedless oranges Malaga grapes and pimento in lettuce nests. Banana Salad features bananas peanuts and tangerines on lettuce with dressing. Orange and Grapefruit Salad stacks orange and grapefruit slices in lettuce with Malaga grapes nuts and a cherry.
All Benefit, No Loss, From Shopping EARLY. Mail schedule effective Sept 15, 1914. Lists depart and arrival times for New York City north, Philadelphia Trenton West, and Asbury Park south. Money Order window hours, savings window hours, and lobby Sunday hours noted. Postmaster T L Slocum signs.
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