Sumptuous Gowns for Evening Wear
A Paris fashion summary notes a return to luxurious evening attire with rich fabrics like gold and silver lame and pearl embroidered gowns. White satin and crepe gowns with jeweled embellishments are highlighted, with prices starting around 12 000 francs. Designers such as Myrbor Renee Paquin Drecoll Chanel and others create dramatic hemlines and bodices, drawing on Moyen Age and empire influences.
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Myrbor
Duchess of Marlborough
Marchioness of Curzon
Renee
Paquin
Drecoll
Cut of Blouse Styles That Flatter The Face
For wearers of blouses and shirtwaists the neckline cut shapes the face. A well cut waist remains attractive if kept fresh. Ribbon ties bows and jacots add variety and extend the wardrobe. Colors near the face affect eye color. bright hues enhance eyes while wrong colors dull them.
Bridal Gown Embraces Pastel Color Touch
The modern bridal gown moves beyond all white with subtle pastel accents. Designers feature pale blue chiffon linings pale flesh tones or pale green panels to add a color touch while preserving traditional elegance. The trend enhances the bride’s radiance without sacrificing classic style.
Fashion Notes For Women Versatile Summer Style Ideas
A fashion column previews next year with exotic Hindoo inspired jewelry and revived hoop earrings. It advises aging gracefully and dressing to fit at every stage, praising crepe de chine dresses and wrap around corsetry for smoother silhouettes.
Open Sets of Tableware Grow Popular in Homes
Wealthy and middle class households alike adopt open sets of tableware. Manufacturers focus on decorative design and color, reaching high perfection. With many large assortments in stores, buyers face choices when replacing old sets.
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China
Prevent moths from entering stored woolens and furs
The United States Department of Agriculture advises thorough cleaning brushing and sunning of woolen and fur garments before storage. Store in tight containers cedar chests or well sealed wood chests with napthalene to kill larvae and prevent moth damage. use multiple paper wrappings with napthalene for extra protection.
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United States Department
United States Department of Agriculture
Poisoning Flies With Formaldehyde Warns Of Dangers
The United States Department of Agriculture warns against poisoning flies with formaldehyde in milk or other mixtures. Safety cautions include keeping children away from poisoned baits, preventing livestock exposure, and not inhaling or contacting the chemical.
Have Old Carpets Rewoven New Rugs From Woolen Scraps
The United States Department of Agriculture notes old woolen carpets and rugs can be rewoven into new rugs. Strips about three fourths of an inch wide are sewn and twisted into a chenille like filling. cotton string serves as the warp. Jugs are heavy and soft and durable with neutral colors. borders can be woven or dyed. About six and a half pounds of old carpet yield two white yard equivalents, varying by material weight.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Care for Perishables: Storage and Health Tips
Fresh vegetables and fruits should be kept lean, well ventilated, and at 60 to 40 degrees F if possible. Decayed portions should be removed, and slightly spoiled items may be salvaged. Wash all produce thoroughly, and avoid using raw foods with residue. Leftovers should be stored properly and used promptly to prevent poisoning. Boiled cereals spoil quickly.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Tea Making Steps From USDA Guidance
An USDA expert explains how to brew tea properly: boil fresh water, pour over one teaspoon per cup in a scalded pot, cover for three minutes, then strain. Do not reuse leaves. For iced tea, brew in advance, chill beside ice, and add sugar and lemon as tasted.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Long Island
Tehousewee Housewife Tips On Jam And Cooking
A fragmented note offers kitchen tips such as orange peels boosting peach jam flavor and green grape jam pairing with meat. It mentions potatoes boiled and browned in butter and secret tips for lighter meat dressing using baking powder. A curious hack suggests cleaning a coffee pot spout with a pipe cleaner bent into a loop.
Garden and Kitchen Tips From Ruskin to Lima Beans
A collage of kitchen notes and recipes quotes. It covers tomato styling and plating ideas, cinnamon toast to iced tea, and housekeeper tips like the tea wagon. It also includes recipes for Lima beans succotash and long Island succotash with detailed steps and ingredients.
Practical Christmas Kitchen Tips And Household Hints
Advice on steaming bread and cake enhancements, preserving freshness, cleaning garments, curtain upkeep, odor control with salt, hair care, coffee flavor, vase preservation, and bottle cleaning using simple pantry items. Includes steps for making moist chocolate cake with potato and steam baking for fruit cake. Contains multiple practical household hacks for holiday prep.
Keeler Rebounds After Ill Health With Tanlac Aid
After fourteen years of illness Keeler 80 regains health and 40 pounds with Tanlac praise. He describes prior stomach pains dizziness and weakness and says he is now back at work daily and feels like a boy again. Tanlac sold by druggists with over 37 million bottles sold followed by advertisement.
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J. H B. Keeler
Maryland
Mr. Keeler
Thirty-Second St
Ranier
Tanlac
Increasing His Income
A brief exchange shows Johnny asking about changes in Bob and receiving a reply that he has swallowed 15 cents. The snippet references the Missouri Teachers' College Index as a contextual element.
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Bob
Johnny
Wisdom in Short Chunks
A quirky monologue on honesty and disguise, noting self discovery is futile and truth surfaces. It contrasts moneyed independence with kindness, and peers at gender norms in illness and care revealing social appearances matter. The excerpt cites From the Relations of Harlequin by Stone Semper.
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Tehousewee
Ge Lord
Western Newspaper Union
Ruskin
Dr Scholls
Scholl
Stoni Semper
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