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Newspaper
Otterbein Sun
Location
Otterbein, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1913
Page
4
A U K press feature notes Lord Knollys, longtime private secretary to King George and the late King Edward, declining a US publisher's offer to write an autobiography. He jokes the book would need 60,000 words and even five million dollars may not buy indiscretion.
The piece urges good mothers to start May Day prep now with tissue baskets and crepe paper, describes wildflower gathering and May Day costumes, and highlights a book Maypole Possibilities by Mrs. Carpenter Lincoln. It also recounts an old S Supper idea with a menu of stylish seafood dishes and sweet treats.
An early summer luncheon uses abundant apple blossoms as the centerpiece. A small music box provides gentle tunes and the room fills with music. Guests find seats via watercolor apple blossom place cards and a gilded Mendelssohn Spring Song bar enhances the decor.
A country luncheon features flower shaped candy shapes and a blossom filled orchard outing. A spring party tablescape uses Nash's arches gilded garden tools and wild flowers in toy wheelbarrows. A boy's eighth birthday party centers on a boat themed table with fish and toy boats, pink sail cake, and a rule to serve ice cream and cake early for happier children.
A playful Spanish game idea for children centers on a moon girl staying in shade while morning stars play in sunlight. The moon pounces on a bold star, swapping roles as the new moon, in a lighthearted chase described by Madame Merri.
The article discusses Pierrot frills crafted from fine white kilting net with an ultra sheer black overlay. It notes debutantes favor tulle, while older women choose net blouses. Net is praised for durability and ease of care compared with chiffon.
A charming Parisian actress adopts neck frills on all gowns. She wears a gown cut in a small V with a two-inch Clisse net frill double layered around the neck, falling full in front. The style exposes the throat with pearls, avoiding a harsh collar line.
A series of home cookery notes and recipe ideas. Includes instructions for lemon snow pudding with gelatine and lemon juice, cheese fingers baked with grated cheese, a simple apple and green pepper salad, cucumber salad with sour cream dressing, hot sardines on watercress, celery and nuts filling for sandwiches, and a tip for enhancing baking powder biscuits.
An excerpt warns against letting great ambitions overwhelm judgment guiding artistic work. It cautions readers to observe their own actions to avoid missteps and preserve integrity in creative efforts.
A historical note explains using ovens and small portable units to save gas, with ideas for casseroles. It describes mushroom or fish ramekins with white sauce and crumbs, tongue braised in beef stock with Worcester sauce and raisins, veal layered with vegetables, and baked bananas with lemon butter sauce and currant jelly.
A quotation explores social dynamics as girls prepare a gathering and reflect on hosting versus excluding guests, noting that the sharpest enjoyment may come from leaving people out. The dialogue contrasts inviting others with the subtle sting of exclusion.
A brief dialogue centers on a lunch arrangement at Gotrox. The rich man scolds the other for sponging, while both admit the exchange is mutual and jokey, with meals funded by Gotrox and jokes on the other.
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