24 Aug 1897
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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1897
Page
1
The article discusses creating bicycle closets in a summer cottage, detailing design ideas to store bikes, dumbbells, and sports gear in hall or dining areas. It suggests built in furniture with mirrors, pegs, and umbrellas, plus felt lining and enamel or stained finishes for seaside cottages.
The article advises staining or varnishing first for a smooth glossy enamel finish. Apply two or three coats after a thorough dry between coats. Use a light base coat if bright colors are planned, and ensure the first coat dries completely before the enamel is added.
The page describes dresses for young girls with adjustable vests and interchangeable skirts, featuring white nun’s veiling, carabine silk sashes, and bows. It also outlines a Virginia peach butter recipe with steps to simmer fruit, sugar, and wrap in waxed paper for storage.
A recipe describes making a Sherry Cobbler with pineapple, orange, a thinly sliced fruit, powdered sugar, and sherry. Layer sliced fruit in a wide pitcher with sugar and crushed ice, let stand, add water and sugar to dissolve, then mix in sherry and ice until well blended. When serving, place a slice of each fruit in every glass before pouring.
The article explains a jelly press method using a cooking steamer with a perforated bottom and a circular board cover placed under pressure. Fruit is crushed on a board and pressed into a pan below, with a hinged lever applying force to a wooden gown on the lid. Juicing must be quick to avoid metal contact, and a graniteware steamer is preferred to tin.
A garbled but edible looking dessert recipe describes beating eggs and sugar, heating with milk, then cooling into a custard. It mentions adding whipped cream, peaches, and possibly lard or salt, with vague steps to thicken and frost.
A Confederate spy turned Union scout John T Williams risked capture to warn General Sherman of Johnston's force at Bentonville North Carolina March 16 1865. Williams inspired the left wing commander and helped avert disaster during a critical march toward the Neuse River. Williams later returned to Syracuse to pursue business.
An article describes creating a cozy reading and lounging nook in a model parlor. It outlines a built in settee with a shelf backed by mirrors, decorative upper shelves for china and bric a brac, and matching white tile, gray walls, and yellow tulip accents.
A guidance note on piano technique from Plano discusses separating hands during practice to prevent unevenness. It covers pedal use, arpeggios of diminished seventh chords, and how to reduce jerks by adjusting finger motion and rhythm, emphasizing careful, even tone between both hands.
A description of a sailor collar outfit for a small girl, with a winter white inner vest, a white shiny shirt trim, and a froort blue sash. The dress includes a deep kilting skirt with even pleats, edged by three rows of white washing braid along the hem.
The article discusses treating bruises with arnica tincture and spirits, then applying strong compression. It notes Dr Agger’s preference for padding and covering the bruise with oil, and mentions patient outcomes and cautions against bleeding or infection.
The article notes Rozeheld Brevition cevel glass curtains of a deep cream color as fashionable decor, with decorated porcelain and English silverware showing Victorian designs. It also gives a culinary tip for baked custard and a suggestion to scent an invalid’s room with cologne.
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