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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1914
Page
3
A verse from Ada Cheney in the Los Angeles Times satirically portrays a household and society consumed by ragging. It catalogs rags at breakfast lunch and dinner, notes family members joining in and mocks scientific headlines about microbes as a distraction while the refrain laments a world in perpetual ragging and a gas shortage blocking further verses.
A old school colonel, famed for wit and generosity in need, borrows five dollars from a comrade who only has ten. He buys hothouse grapes with the ten, returns the five, and jokes with the friend about his wife’s appetite. The tale blends humor from New York Digest and Philadelphia Ledger.
A Detroit Free Press item notes a troubled married couple debating whether to separate. One partner insists they could never be happy together and prefers split to ongoing quarrels, while the other vows to do all possible to please, though both acknowledge incompatibility. The exchange hints at a mistaken belief from different dancing teachers influencing their hesitation.
Fragmentary account from Kanaus City Journal describes a scuffle where a man allegedly jabbed with a hatpin and an eye injury occurred after a dispute over a test night. A girl reportedly resisted, and the blurring phrasing hints at a public altercation with accusatory strokes.
In Yonkers a family quip unfolds about a man who talks constantly yet says little. Mrs Matte notes the contrast, while Mr Matte jokes about the habit, highlighting social tone and small humor of the scene.
A Baltimore American brief notes a past school connection as the writer asks about a friend Miss Lilly tied to Miss Ollett and whether she taught her cine, reflecting a local social inquiry into acquaintances from schooling days.
Fashion note presents a May Manton pattern for a five piece skirt in checked suiting. Describes overlapped left front edge, belt finish at natural waist, size range 24 to 6 inches, and material needs about five yards of 27 inch wide fabric for medium size. Send 10 cents with pattern number 8294 plus 2 cents postage if rushed.
A curious tale follows an old woman who keeps odd animals, allowing chickens geese and ducks to wander into the parlor and kitchen. A lonely stranger, a strange bird, joins the menagerie and is warmly welcomed, drawing praise and flattery from all.
A vintage recipe guide describes strawberry desserts for summer entertaining. It details Strawberry Warfait with cream and strawberry juice, Strawberry Bavarian Cream using gelatin, Strawberry Mousse with whipped cream and lemon, and a Strawberry Macaroon Ice with cream, milk, macaroons, and chilled strawberry juice.
A passenger list shows twenty hidies and twenty four men vying for Mrs Ethel Warner a rich widow aboard a monarchical liner from London to Sydney. The narrator wins her in flirtation and a duel with a doctor, then a shipboard meeting ends with Warner revealed as the wife of the purser restoring peace and harmony aboard.
The article outlines simple camp kitchen rules focusing on fresh supplies like chickens and eggs, and practical fish and bird cooking methods. It covers frying fish in hot oil, brining, roasting birds buried in hot coals, and desserts like sage and arrowroot puddings. It also suggests potato soup, fruit syrups, and molasses-dipped dough treats as cold day foods.
Amherst Ohio resident M. R. Crandall recounts a large facial pimple cured by Saxo Salve after a pharmacist suggestion. The ad promises a full buyback for unused Saxo Soap or Saxo Salve if it fails and is attributed to Wert's Pharmacy in Long Branch New Jersey.
A Baltimore American quote recalls a playful birthday moment where Flossie’s mother receives a donkey and cart from her husband, prompted by a joke about donkeys as presents. The line mirrors domestic humor and family tradition through dialogue.
Julia Bottomley describes midsummer millinery trends featuring lace and maline hats in Leghorn and hemp, white net and chiffon options, and durable marine net pieces. She notes versatile hat shapes for young and mature women, the chin strap and velvet bridle, and the need for professional milliner craftsmanship to craft these frame-based designs.
The text notes that more readers study ads each day in search of buying opportunities and that a store’s advertising grows in importance as this trend continues, reflecting rising consumer engagement and opportunities for sales.
Pale colored damask fabrics and napkins resurface for luncheon use while dinner tables stay restrained. Brides-to-be store colored drapery in green blue pink and pale yellow in future trousseaus. Embroidered damasks appear on tablets amid up-to-date outfits including Japanese designs. Silk and bead tassels decorate draperies, necklace ends, jackets and frocks, completing new fashion accents.
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