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Newspaper
Miniota Herald
Location
Miniota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jan 04, 1907
Page
5
The article discusses using paulettes and assorted beads to decorate scarves, belts, and lace trims. It notes bronze green silk bags, cream white silk belts, bobbinet collars that give, and sequins filling spaces. Bead colors, pearls, and silver or gold paillettes enliven white lace, with fashion emphasis on small, delicate beads for rich, tasteful effects.
The text recounts how pasteboard originated with monastic bookmaking. Pages were layered and pressed to form thick covers, aiming for near perfection. Flawed sheets were discarded, yet some remnants survive in old bindings coveted by antiquarians.
The answer explains that the Vaucaire remedy is meant to develop the bust rather than reduce it. It suggests performing the described exercises slowly with hands touching a door to gradually reduce chest chips. It notes results take time and avoids giving a price or where to obtain a prescription.
A reader shares a long list of home remedies and cautions for skin care, hair loss, scalp conditions, foot care, and dental hygiene. It includes formulae attributed to Dr. Vaucaire and various topical mixtures, washes, poultices, and exercise tips.
Health guidance warns against external matter entering the eye and notes that a drop of oil or vaseline is unlikely to injure. It emphasizes internal treatment for swelling and bagginess signaling a disordered system.
A reader asks about a facial wrinkle treatment recipe published previously. The note provides a remedy described as an astringent lotion using alum rosewater and almond milk, detailing quantities and nightly application to smooth fine lines and address deeper wrinkles.
The text describes a home remedy approach for facial sweating using boracic acid mixed with hazel and rosewater as a wash. It also suggests using rice powder and avoiding irritating, greasy substances. The tone implies temporary relief rather than a permanent cure.
In response to an inquiry the author says professional dyeing is not recommended by the department but notes many dyes exist and a stain may be used about every six weeks. They advise scalp health, Hygienic hair care, and trimming ends every three months. They dismiss the idea that gray hair harms appearance if well kept.
A reader asks about a red nose and blackheads at age 16 and whether mercury creams are safe. Advice suggests massage along the nasal nerves to ease congested circulation and a homemade lotion for blackheads using brandy and cologne after washing the face.
Dr Emelyn L Coolidge outlines safety tips for a 10 month old including removing swallowed objects like safety pins, proper use of a baby tender and nursery gate, fall wardrobe warming, and introducing beef or orange juice with careful preparation. It stresses avoiding laxatives and emphasizes small daily feeding increases and supervision.
A reader asks about excessive palm sweating linked to nerves. Advice suggests strengthening nerves and temporary help with a potion and rubbing with black magnesia before gloves. Wash hands in warm water before applying any lotion or treatment.
The instructions describe mixing potassium carbonate with water then adding ammonia water tincture of cant drums bag rum alcohol and water. Stir well, apply to roots, rinse thoroughly in several waters, and dry carefully.
Reader asks about improving rough skin and removing blackheads on nose and chin at age 23. Columnist describes enlarged pores collecting dirt, suggests a home lotion with boric acid and hazel and a wart cure using sublimed sulfur glycerine and acetic acid to apply until warts dry and drop off.
A historically described preparation claims to remove dark freckles with a zinc oxide base and various tonics. It involves applying a paste to the skin at night and washing off in the morning, with later suggestions to treat remaining areas and to apply to hair roots for dry hair.
The instruction advises singeing the hair ends just before shampooing. This timing specifies performing the singeing prior to washing to seal the ends and minimize frizz before cleansing.
A recipe titled Orange Flower Cream lists ingredients such as neroli sweet almonds coneeesspermaceti ram s and specific drops of oil of neroll petit grain and includes steps to melt glycerine dissolve borax in the mixture and blend with heated fats to form the cream.
The writer seeks advice to remove a deep forehead scar from a hammer injury. They request guidance or treatment options and propose consulting a dermatologist for expert care and a possible procedure.
A reader notes a late September depilatory formula and mentions quicklime as an ingredient and a possible electric current step. The item lists several depilatory recipes using sulfur compounds, chalk, lime, starch, and water with instructions to apply, wait, and wash to minimize irritation.
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