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Newspaper
Plainfield Courier
Location
Plainfield, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1894
Page
7
The Hinglish Freetown discusses the English frock coat favored by some women for gowns. It describes a double breasted knee length coat modeled after men's afternoon coats, slimmer at the waist, and nearly reaching the knee, as Harper's Bazaar attributes.
Recipe notes describe a chocolate cake with white and chocolate batters and a frosting, plus detailed craft steps for assembling a decorative basket with a dimpled door surround. The text mixes baking directions with a wicker basket construction using turpentine and decorative elements like bow and loops. Includes measurements for sugar butter milk flour baking powder eggs and vanilla.
A how-to guide explains making glass imitate stained glass using demar varnish and a pre-cut figured face of cabinet, plus options with epsom salts for varied effects. Directions include applying coats, drying, washing brushes, and aligning patterns for interior viewing while keeping the outside translucent. A brief column then follows with humorous quips and a child’s dialogue ending this fragment.
A penny wise project shows how to convert an ordinary bureau into a ball seat by removing upper drawers and padding the back and sides. The cushion can be removable and covered in denim or velour, with edges finished in gimp. A matching parlor settle can follow, using similar framing and decor with subtle gold accents.
In a humorous scene ailing Mr Quaggles fears fatal organs after a spoof "Reading Test" prompts bystanders to diagnose various symptoms. A letter offers £5000, prompting wild speculation before a sudden recovery. the tale ends with Quaggles now healthy and cheerful.
Fragmentary quotes show a mix of humorous phrases and garbled OCR from 19th or early 20th century newspapers. The text includes imagined dialogue about a dog in a front hall, a Proverb, and playful insults, plus a misspelled ad for a barber in Massachusetts. It reads as a collage of misread captions and stray lines rather than a single coherent story.
A scanned list offers wide yardage bargains and discount prices on textiles and clothing items. Items include counters, damasks, table linens, bleached and unbleached sheeting, dish coverings, and various hosiery and glove goods with marked savings and wholesale-style pricing. Named items include counterpanes, table linens, damask, lawn fabrics, and fashion accessories alongside reduced price points for men’s and women’s hosiery and undergarments.
A Hartford man recounts an informal Mark Twain story told in an uptown cafe. The narrator and locals discuss Twain's appearance and jokes about Mrs. Stowe, Twain’s collar, and a playful meal, with humor about mischief and social talk. The piece blends anecdotes about Twain, his attire, and light transit of a morning scene.
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