Home Made Christmas Presents
Julia Bottomley offers simple affordable handmade gift ideas for friends. The article outlines crafty projects and budget tips to create thoughtful presents without high costs.
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Newspaper
Montezuma Enterprise
Location
Montezuma, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1919
Page
2
Home Made Toys Household Rag Doll and Velvet Ball Gift
The article describes making a rag doll from ribbed fabric tinted pink with a pattern cutout, sewn and stuffed with cotton. The face and hair use watercolor paint, and the doll wears blue crepe and stocking. A velvet ball toy for a small boy uses twelve three inch pieces sewn together with cotton stuffing.
Paper Gifts and Decorative Envelopes in Blue Mottled Paper
The article features affordable elegant gifts made from colored paper including telephone and laundry lists, small portfolios, and envelopes. It describes specific items like a blue mottled paper recipe envelope with a ribbon bow and floral spray, and a memo pocket with a long strip to hold sheets.
Pittle Wall Pockets Styled as Romantic Dressing Table Gift
Two wall pockets crafted as a quaint gift idea for a man feature left a rib bon tied left pocket and right heart shaped red satin pieces. Each uses satin ribbon hangers and puffed ribbon edges, suitable for holding cards pins or small items on a dressing table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiere
Christmas Gift Fans With Colorful Decor and Tassels
Novelty fans for Christmas gifts are described with steps for coloring and varnishing edges, binding with ribbon or braid, and adding sprays of millinery flowers. Some fans feature painted or wax flowers, silver bindings, and turquoise blue to harmonize with ribbons and a decorative tassel.
Fad for Artificial Flowers as Christmas Gift
A current trend favors artificial flowers for home decoration with women likely to appreciate such gifts. Popular choices include small sardar roses dusturtiums and chrysanthemums crafted to resemble real blooms, displayed in baskets and vases as charming Christmas presents.
Ratification Fight and New Center Convene Amid Coal Shift
President Wilson calls a new industrial center meeting as ratification actions face delays. Both sides seek to avert a coal shore disaster by coordinating efforts and possibly delaying measures to align with evolving plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Treaty dead as Senate battles Lodge reservations
The article reviews the Senate fight over the League of Nations pact with Germany. Lodge and allies defeated ratification twice and 16 Republicans opposed. Borah predicts eventual ratification with modified reservations. A reenactment in December could revive the treaty, while French officials weigh the Franco American defense pact and other postwar diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
League of
United States
Senate
America
Arote Ny
Leno Hitchcock
Mr. Wilson
Lod
Repubicans
Underwood
League
Wilson
Hitchcock
Lodge
Committee On Foreign Relations
House
Borah
London
Paris
League of Nations
Smuts
Scapa Atlow
Pretty Gift Cushions Description of a decorative cushion specimen
A description of cushions praised for their beauty and versatility. The piece highlights a handsome example featuring brocade and satin ribbon, satin-covered cord, and a cluster of roses and leaves with satin ribbon accents.
Vintage Slipper Catalog Describes Family Footwear
A catalog page showcases a range of slippers for all ages. It lists gay ribbon slippers for a young individual, uiderdown bedroom slippers for any family member, satin baby booties lined with plush fur, and a year of handsome bedroom slippers made from Mibbow satin with delicate details.
Kidney Pain Relief Ad From Early 20th Century
Back pain and fatigue may signal kidney issues and, if distress persists, a remedy called Loans Kidney Pills is promoted. Testimonial from Mrs. J. I Knox Sr of Gary Indiana claims the pills cured kidney symptoms after sharp pains and weakness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. I Knox
Jefferson St. Gary
Ind
Tian
Ottawa Engine Log Saw promises fast timber work for one or two men
The Ottawa Engine Log Saw is described as a mobile unit that can cut logs and fell trees quickly, claiming two men can fell forty to fifty trees daily. It features a heavy cross cut saw, gasoline engine, truck wheels, and an automatic clutch, with full factory price and details offered by Ottawa Mfg. Co. in Ottawa Kansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Serenes SR
Wine Union
Washington
Lauber Wilson
Garfield
Niusas
North Dakota
Acuin
Pines
Railroad Administration
Nason
Tie
Mr. Lines
Colorado
Histriict
Becnause
LWOW
New River
West Virginia
Ottawa
Ottawa Mfg
Wood St
Kansas
Not Real Fur in Display Window Sparking Debate
In an Indianapolis department store display two fur coats drew attention from two young girls. One coat bore a price tag of $395 and another $475. The girls discussed value and authenticity, noting the coats likely were not genuine fur.
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Indianapolis
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