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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
3
Exquisite wedding and house gowns feature heavy cream ecru and pink silk foundations with lace, tuffles, and chiffon. Summer muslins, low priced corded silks, and May to June shopping outfits are described with decorative hats and sashes, plus notes on a coffee boiling myth.
The article extols the shirt waist as the season’s star and offers detailed steps to achieve a flawless fit, including corset ribbon loops, belt tucks, and back plaits. It also previews bathing suit elegance, new fabrics, and color trends for summer, with notes on morning ties, tunic trims, hats, and evening wear hues.
A New Furniture idea pairs a silver ash dresser with swell front drawers and matching white enamel washstand in a green and white room. Details favor repeat colors across pieces, use of cut glass sets, minimal lace, and polished wood protected by linen mats.
Silk should never be ironed as heat dulls its life and makes it stringy. For old silk and ribbon, press gently with an iron on low heat, placing two sheets of paper between the iron and the fabric to protect it.
A cupful of maple sugar grated or in bits stirred into ordinary quick biscuit dough yields a novel sweet cake. The biscuits are cut and baked quickly. the sugar melts during cooking, glazing the exterior.
The New Illinois Magazine outlines proper gown styles for girl graduates fielding questions on etiquette and fashion. It contrasts college and high school garments, favors simple elegant designs in white point d esprit with lace and satin, and describes accessories such as rosebuds, a light cape, and preferred stockings and shoes. It notes hair worn low and gloves optional, with attire reflecting a restrained, summer-friendly formality suitable for graduating events.
The piece outlines current graduation fashion for women noting hair bows in white satin, a single front rose, and forbids jewelry except class rings and simple pins. It recommends small flower bunches, no bright colors, and affordable fabrics like dotted Swiss or cotton silk muslin for gowns.
Practical kitchen tips on preserving herbs and foods, mold sizes for desserts, butter measurements, and equipment like spatulas. It warns against tin molds for acids, explains gelatin release with hot water, and stresses watching custard pies to avoid boiling. Contains specific methods for pie baking and custard timing.
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