Homemaking Tips From Various Editors And Readers
A collection of practical domestic hints from readers and editors. Tips cover shoe care with olive oil, sorting stockings, starching with borax, porcelain button trimming, roasting with ham rind, suede shoe care with olive oil and ink, varnish cleaning with flaxseed cloth, velvet care after rain, sponge cake moisture with water, straining soup through muslin, lace watch fob creation, dress hanging guidance, and efficient oven use for potatoes, beans, and meals.
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Ten dollars a week enough for girl to dress well
Denver July 11 Any working girl earning ten dollars weekly can dress well says Chrystal Herne a renowned dress ed woman on stage. She urges a psychology of dress fitting individual character and style to achieve attractive attire with modest outlay.
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Denver
Chrystal Herne
Miss Herne
Miss Horne
New York
Herne
Washington at Siege 50 Years Ago Today
Civil War veterans recall Washington’s near fall when Confederate forces under Early threatened the capital. Sixth Corps arrived after Gettysburg victory to lift the siege, with Lincoln briefly on the Fort Stevens line and about 1600 soldiers defending the city.
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Washington
Georgetown
National
Farly
Sixth Army
Army of the Potomac
Lee
Gettysburg
Richmond
Sixth Corps
Virginia
Early
Treasury Department
War Department
White House
Northwest
Fort Stevens
Lincoln
Kickapoo Worm Killer Promises Health For Children
Patent medicine advertisement touts Kickapoo Worm Killer to cure worms in children. Describes symptoms like fretful sleeping, teeth grinding, thirst, stomach pains, feverishness, and bad breath. Claims candy lozenge form expels worms, regulates bowels, restores happiness. Includes testimonial from Mrs. J. A. Brisbin of Elsin, TL, and notes availability from druggists or by mail.
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J. A. Brisbin
Elsin
Price
Kilekapoo Indian Medicine Co
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Koeppens
For Rent Two Furnished Rooms With Board
Two furnished rooms with board available for rent in a central location. Call Main 569 to arrange.
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New York Press
Los Angeles Express
Ama
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Janeaville Gazette
Warren
Knabe, Schmer, Chickering and
Steinway
Standard
The
Bennett and Strohber
Edison and
Victor Phonographs
Warren's
St. Helens Hall
Portland
Onegon
Sisters of St John Baptist
Epicecpal
Oregon
Peter Timm
C.E. Rude
Pendleton
Umatilla County
Congress
Osborn
iUe
Ferguson-McKinney
Sam Jinkins
Mgr
Nora
D. R. Ghen
Chinese Herb Company
EB. Webb Street
State Hotel
Whitbread
England
Great Britain
Europe
America
James Imponting
West Broadway
New York City
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