Fashionable bandeaus shape spring millinery styles
A period piece describes bandeau use in spring hats, especially on small and large hats. It details tilted bands, ribbon treatments, plumes, roses, and trimming methods, highlighting how bandeau unifies back and side decorations across straw, net, or silk hats.
Earache and its dangers urge prompt medical care
A discussion on earache stresses that professional aurist care is essential for effective treatment. Home remedies may ease pain but cannot cure the underlying issue, and improper handling risks permanent hearing loss. Prevention targets neglected colds, water exposure, and drafts, with emphasis on rapid, proper care.
Wedding Books For Bride Histories And Keepsake Pages
A woman skilled with her hands can craft wedding books as keepsakes for friends about to wed. Water color paper and ink sketches suit the design with old English lettering. Pages hold gown swatches, bouquet sprays, and special notes from guests to record the day.
How to Mend Baggy Knees and Elbow Patches at Home
The article describes simple home methods to tighten baggy knees and elbows in men’s garments. Use a damp cloth, fold the fabric, rest, then iron with a clean cloth between garment and iron to avoid shine.
Beauty hints for hair and skin care from a 19th century column
The letter discusses whitening arms using peroxide and cucumbers, remedies for blackheads, and methods to remove superfluous hair with pumice stone. It cautions about skin irritation, digestion, and circulation, and mentions boracic acid formulas and caution about using multiple treatments.
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C. H
Elliz
English Officer Eats Dog Stew in Mandarin Dinner Tale
A naval officer dining with a Chinese mandarin misinterprets a dog dish as duck. Unable to speak Chinese, he imitates quacking to request a second helping, only to be served dog stew and forced to eat it. The host replies with a bark, bow wow, as the officer’s friends amuse themselves.
Beauty hints and remedies from Mrs Symes column
Reader questions on freckle removal and sun protection, bust firming and skin care. Includes home formulas for honey and almond cream and orange flower cream, plus tips on hair whitening shampoo and cucumber cream. Also covers slight asymmetry remedies and nail whitening advice.
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Helene
Bergarret
Peru
Dr. Vaucaire
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