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Newspaper
Moline Review Dispatch
Location
Moline, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1910
Page
7
A guide outlines making a pagoda lantern bag a habit framed photo holder and a ribbon powder puff bag Each project uses simple materials like cretonne satin ribbon cardboard and glass with step by step assembly and decorative finishing notes The piece ends with a sentimental verse about gift giving and little touches for Christmas presents.
A list of unique gift ideas includes wood boxes with repousse briss, two hand braided rugs for a dental room, a portable electric lamp for a bedroom library, an antique black framed glass ten tray, an Elizabethan footstool, a mahogany candlestick, an opal ring or charm, a brass sardiniera, a Morris chair, a window box of plain green pottery, tall crystal vases, and a Martha Washington mahogany serving table.
A simple crochet method creates decorative ties with a raised middle stripe. Start with a strip formed by four stitches in the middle, count stitches for width, knit straight across three rows, then in the fourth row insert the needle to begin four rows of stitching, repeating on each row to maintain even stripes. The same technique adapts to a baby blanket with careful counting.
Dozen new laid eggs cost a pretty penny as prices soar. Fresh eggs carried to a hospital or to an invalid at home are carefully kept and often each egg is marked to prevent mixing for cooking. A small refrigerator stand pictured makes a suitable sickroom gift with a rack for eggs and a compartment behind the rack. The cupboard closes with a brass lock and key.
A recipe describes soaking gelatin in cold water then making a boiled sugar mixture with granulated sugar and hot water. Whipped egg whites are folded in and the mixture is split into two parts with candied pineapple cherries and ground nuts in one. The other half includes pink tablet powder before layering and chilling until sliceable.
The article presents a blend of health guidance urging women to stay active keep busy and avoid drugs while emphasizing practical tips like testing flour purity and choosing a good Christmas turkey. It reflects period tone with miscellaneous wellness tips, home remedies, and consumer cautions.
The article advises careful packaging for Christmas gifts. It stresses neat wrapping with tissue, secure tying, and festive ribbons in green and white, plus holly accents. Include a name tag and a clear holiday label. For fragile items use proper packing and avoid open before Christmas notices.
The article discusses selecting a book for a child as a Christmas gift focusing on the book’s lasting value and its potential to influence a child’s character. It cautions against books lacking dignity and urges careful consideration of content and impact on the reader.
A method describes baking scented powders between layers of wadding in a small _sandwich_ to preserve strength for weeks. The process uses a quick bake, with cotton wool protecting the powder, yielding compact sachet bags for wearing apparel and handkerchiefs.
Elinor Hite discusses how some girls frighten off suitors by eagerness or extravagance and offers insight into subtle tactics that attract proposals. She cites examples of men misreading signals, fear of commitment, and the balance between charm and dignity in courtship.
A long comfortable coat designed for steamer wear is praised as a mighty nice garment, crafted from a lightweight steamer rug with a reverse plaid side that shapes the collar and cuffs.
Advice on feeding Urude children emphasizes serving cooled stewed fruit daily and baked apples, with nursery potatoes baked in jackets. It cautions against hot stewed fruit and notes starch and potash from potato skins should be preserved by proper cooking.
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