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Newspaper
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1892
Page
5
A fashion note on warm weather fabrics from China Japan and India silk, praising eastern silks for thin durable quality. It contrasts Japan and China weaves, notes price ranges from 50 cents to 3 dollars and discusses the dangers of floral patterns becoming pictures on fabric, advising flat conventional designs.
An analysis of silk design trends contrasts imitative floral motifs with abstract patterns inspired by nature. It explains why Eastern silks look non Oriental in stores, discusses dealer strategies, warns against small multicolor sprigs, and advises on choosing grounds and color contrasts for elegant, changeable fabrics.
A discussion on silk fabrics and trimming for fashionable women, noting how to shape round waists with wrinkles and folds, avoiding smoothness. It cites Worth designs, the appeal of figures, and how Japanese alteration principles can harmonize inner and outer garments through contrasting ground colors and varied linings and sashes. It also describes suitable color combos, embroidery trims, and waist styles, with practical notes on sewing, lengths, and garment construction.
Helen Watterson outlines how silk weight is increased by cotton or linen fillings, the cost impact of brocade, and common adulterations such as iron filings, soapstone, gum arabic, and rosin. She notes buyers should seek honest shops and rely on trusted salespeople for guidance.
The article outlines use of rainbow striped motifs on white and black grounds for morning wear, notes Japanese silks in black grounds for accents, and describes a demi dress design with French influence. It mentions a fitted velvet jacket, long line, ribbon belt, and specific ribbon and girdle details with rosettes and bows. Ena M. Hoorzs.
An expert explains why silk costs vary from $1 to $10 a yard, noting price hinges on silk thread quality and length. The piece then shifts to a long-winded discussion of scientific bread making, detailing a mechanical kneader, a humidity-controlled oven, and precise temperatures to produce loafs evenly and efficiently.
An instructional piece on making candied orange blossoms and orange fruit slices for table decoration and treats. It explains harvesting petals without fruit, candying them in syrup, preparing large juicy orange sections, and shaping candied slices into pyramids for ornamental serving.
A historical note describes making orange baskets by carving from Florida oranges and scooping out pulp. It details cutting, shaping, hardening in ice water, and filling with jelly made from orange juice and gelatine, with decoration tips and seasonal timing from December to April.
A fashion note advises on dressing girls between 12 and 16 to avoid awkwardness. It discusses choosing suitable cotton dresses and avoiding fussy trimmings for different figure types, emphasizing age appropriate styling and the idea that fitness in dress applies from age 14 to 24.
Edward Atkinson explains his attempt to bake bread at home to replace poor bakery bread. He describes bread theory and kneading as practical exercise, noting effort and perspiration. He recalls a visiting gentleman to his cooking laboratory and reflects on making bread with mechanical aid.
An old blue satin body forms the cover with a black and white illustration of an embroidered face at center. The piece creates a striking effect against the blue satin background. The square likely describes a decorative textile or design element in oriental style.
A historic guide describes making orange syrup by simmering juice and rind, then bottling for sauces and beverages. It extols sweetened syrups for puddings, sherbet, and sickroom use, plus orange peel preparations for flavoring cakes and desserts.
A fragmented passage discusses perfume making by Southern women, using petals from orange groves to fill glass bottles with scented spirits. It contrasts a concentrated perfume, inexpensive to produce, with attar of roses, noting the scent as pleasant though less long lasting.
A polished wood library table should harmonize with the room and feature a darker tone. It requires brass mountings and clean feet of wood or metal. Size and shape depend on surroundings though the piece should not be so worn as to look antique.
A detailed description of an oblong suede-cast table mat 15 by 32 inches. It features a metal openwork border, pale yellowish tan toftig ornaments, and a tawny chestnut guard. The piece is designed to sit atop a table without drooping, accommodating a lamp, flowers, smoking set, or inkstand on the plain end.
A young architect designed a wardrobe to fit a corner of a sleeping room lacking closets. He chose plain oak with doors and mirrors to offer multiple viewing angles for dressing. The piece prioritizes artistic form and practicality, keeping comfort unobtrusive while achieving beauty.
A reader's note on wrinkle care argues steaming facial treatment is risky and that mild heat with longer exposure may help. It recommends after dancing facial massage, gentle cleansing, and light refreshments to counter fatigue, favoring moderate air and rest over harsh procedures.
A careful housewife protects fine china and silver with special mats of pinked cotton and soft coverings. Plates and dishes are stored with individual mats, cups kept separate, and teacloths or linens guard shelves. Silver is housed in a chest with cotton flannel pockets and divided compartments for each piece.
The Queen and Crescent route will sell tickets from Cincinnati to New Orleans and Mobile and return at the Mardi Gras fare on March 1. The route offers solid vestibuled trains between these cities.
A fragment praising a product line as the largest in the world, attributing success to determined effort to produce flawless, high strength articles free from harmful materials and offered at affordable prices.
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