Humorous Luncheon Tales and Odd Eating Habits
A collection of quirky vignettes from a New York paper depicts a garbled exchange with a professor, a hungry tramp, and a peculiar daily lunch routine. A roly poly man feasts on French ice cream and cooled milk with careful temperature testing, while Dutch table decor features candy sticks and blue on white patterns.
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Dainty kerchiefs by machine draw-thread work described
A Needlecraft contributor explains threading a sewing machine with colored thread to stitch lines as a guide. Medium length stitches produce a stronger prettier finish that does not run when washed, unlike hand work. Friends plan to adopt the method. Also described is a striped bonnet in black and white FK with blue velvet, white leather straps, blue buttons, and blue white silk strings.
Kind Words Shape Hearts and Minds in Daily Life
A reflective aphorism extols the value of kind words. It argues that kind speech costs little yet yields morale, improves others, and softens harsh attitudes. Cold, hot, sarcastic, and wrathful language worsen mood, while kindness creates a hopeful, beautiful mental image.
Autumn fashion trends show taffeta and flannel suits
Few new points. Little taffeta coals are in many cases the chief attraction of the new autumn blow Fringe still continue be very much used as a trimming, and a great quantity is being put on to the new mantles. Gray and white striped flannel suits will be very much worn this autumn, as well as the ubiquitous white serge.
Lengthening Frocks with Puffing Trims for Small Girls
For a skirt too short on a young girl, cut above the hem and insert a puffing of contrasting fabric. This can also be done around sleeves and neck if paired with a guimpe. Puffings freshen the frock and make the child feel she has a new dress. Allow half an inch extra width for puffing to account for material taken up.
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