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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1910
Page
2
A description of two Parisian styles. The first gown uses smoke gray and yellow mousseline de sole over yellow liberty with a fitted corsage, fichu border, gray embroidery, and a yellow glace taffeta rosette. The second features black mousseline de soie over red liberty with a matching plastron and red ribbons, and a gathered skirt with black liberty trim.
Old linen should not be discarded as a valuable household asset. Cut worn sheets to form new center pieces then edge and hem them. cut remaining fabric into squares for tea cloths and tray cloths. tear strips for illness use. old huckabacks polish plates. muslin curtains become herb bags and sauce strainers. salt bags become jelly bags after boiling to remove dressing.
A dainty baby pillow is described with a large plain center for the head and an oval eyelet circle edged with pale blue or pink ribbon tied in a soft bow. A floral wreath can be added, with a hemstitched edge and optional Valen ciennes trim.
A brief piece advises simple styles for junior wardrobes in autumn. It praises models reflecting fall colors such as brown with red or yellow accents and suggests moss green or stone gray with purple touches to suit young girlish faces.
A white Jap silk blouse features embroidery as trimming, a tucked net yoke and under-cuffs, and a center front embroidered point. The model uses embroidered silk with possible insertion shapers, requiring 2 yards 34 inch wide fabric.
The colored handkerchiefs are in vogue featuring halves white and colored on a bias. New printed handkerchiefs appear in dark shades including brown purple prune blue deep rose navy and French blue. Men in Paris pair them with evening dress in dark purple green and brown.
A technique for cleansing fine lace uses a flat surface with paper and a thick magnesia layer. Place lace on the coating, cover with magnesia, top with a second paper sheet, and weight it. Leave the arrangement undisturbed for several days.
A collection of banana recipes including Baked Bananas with Raisin Sauce and Banana Pie. Instructions cover peeling, skin reattachment, baking times, and sauce details with lemon juice sugar and butter. Includes multiple variants and serving ideas with meat or lettuce garnishes.
Practical household tips advise adding a level teaspoon of dry washing powder to one quart of starch to prevent clumping. For worn blue serge costumes, make strong blue water, sponge the fabric, let it dry slightly, then iron over muslin on an ironing board to rejuvenate appearance.
A home recipe outlines cutting two gallons of green tomatoes for winter canning. It adds three gills black mustard seed, three tablespoons dry mustard, 2 percent black pepper, 1 percent allspice, four salt, two celery seed, one quart chopped onions, one quart sugar, and 2 percent quarts good vinegar with a dash of red pepper. Spices are beaten and boiled until well done.
Chop 12 sour apples after paring and curing. Seed one cup of raisins and two green peppers, add four onions and six green tomatoes and chop finely. Add four cups vinegar, two cups brown sugar, two tablespoons mustard seed and salt. Boil, simmer one hour, add chopped apple, cook until soft, seal in pint jars.
Form dough into small balls and place in a greased pan. Flour the bottom of a tumbler and flatten to cookies. The result will look like cut out cookies with far less effort.
A remedial drink mixes cocoa with malted milk and hot milk, stirred until dissolved, served with graham wafers. The recipe emphasizes thorough blending and a comforting presentation for those in need of nourishment.
The piece describes winter millinery trends featuring gay velvet blossoms, poppies, roses, and clematis on hats. Silk and metal flowers, satin foliage, and fancy trims decorate crowns and brims, with sealskin turbans and silver tissue accents. Homespun makers are urged to try similar effects. Julia Bottomley.
A costume described in black and white fabrics features a short skirt and a panel front in black taffetas with a white ribbon accent. Materials listed include 5 yards checked fabric, 2 yards double width taffeta, 4 yards lining, 2 buttons, and a white veil.
Description of a tailored jacket with no collar, outlined by taffetas at the neck and front edges. Jet buttons with cord loops fasten the garment, silk bands finish the sleeves, paired with a white chip hat trimmed in black.
Cut material three times the final width. Fold a third back on the wrong side then fold the rest over the raw edge. Slipstitch edge under without catching stitches. For a double fold cut triple the final width, make a wide plain fold then fold center with stitches on the upper edge. Center ridge formed and slip stitched hidden.
A new display features a white French felt child hat in a droopy mushroom shape. It has a ribbon trim with small rosettes, holly wreath accents, and white ribbon tiles, creating an attractive, delicate accessory.
Dancing frocks for the smart girl are made from chiffon plain or embroidered net marquisette or other sheer fabrics over satin messaline or silk linings. Most silk dresses are veiled to soften the effect.
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