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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1912
Page
7
A collage of practical sewing advice covers crochet needle use for thread removal carpet repair with yarn cobwebbed darning of stockings and using carbon paper for pattern marks. It gives machine maintenance steps including oiling running the machine, wiping excess oil, and filling shuttles with finer cotton for delicate work.
A fragment from the Philadelphia North American notes annoyance at stopping to wind a bobbin during a long seam or difficult work, capturing a common craft setback in a period piece.
A detailed description of a book workbox designed for women in small quarters. It resembles a fat novel with brocaded covering and an inner four-section skeleton frame. It contains spools for silk and cotton threads, darning strands, and compartments for an array of sewing supplies with a tapestry handle for portability.
Mrs BR A Donaldson of Lexington Mississippi reports her children suffered whooping cough with high fever and coughing blood. After using Chamberlains Cough Remedy the first dose eased symptoms and three bottles cured them. Available from all dealers.
London reports Mrs Cecil Bingham, prominent London social figure and widow of Samuel Sloan Chauncey, has made a grand trip to America, her native land. Once Miss Carrie Carr of Kentucky, she married Chauncey young and became immensely wealthy after his death. Rumors of sensational second marriages circulated to include nobles and princes.
The waste pipe of the refrigerator should be so constructed that no water can leak into the provision chamber and the pipe must never connect with waste or soil pipes or sewers. Use chloride of lime to flush twice weekly. Before ice is put in the chamber it should be washed. The provision chamber should have dry air circulation. Test by placing a lighted candle inside.
Guidance on testing refrigerator circulation with flame or salt and matches, stocking ice, and using newspapers to insulate. Advises keeping the chamber dry, preventing door slams to avoid sagging, and notes that a well packed ice box minimizes waste.
Britain will not receive foreign potentates at Windsor in November. The Edwardian tradition ends in the present reign with state visits moved to June for practical reasons. The change places royal hospitality on full display when great officers of the household are on duty.
Royal reports deny tension between King Alfonso and his mother in law after Cowes week incident. They state relations between the families remain cordial and Princess Henry of Battenburg was invited to Spain for a winter visit.
An old-time remedy revival touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur for darkening hair and curing dandruff and itchy scalp. The ad claims ready-made preparation surpasses home brewing and offers quick results with a 50 cent bottle refundable if unsatisfactory, sold by Pendleton Drug Co.
Brussels Belgium American Minister Lara Anderson has returned to the United States and plans to depart for Tokyo to succeed Charles Page Bryan as ambassador to Japan. The Keam Ne residence near King Albert's palace is noted. Mr and Mrs Anderson spent a large sum there. Bruges society hopes the new envoy will reside in Brussels at St. Mrs. Anderson is in Paris but will return soon to bid farewell. Deep regret is expressed at the Andersons departure.
The court and diplomatic circles, along with all classes, especially their compatriot, have appreciated tact and kindness shown.
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