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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Dec 05, 1912
Page
6
Catherine Talbot notes that affordable fur substitutes now mimic genuine sealskin and Persian lamb with sealette and cara cal coats. She highlights elegant black lynx and fox sets for street wear while sable mink skunk and bear pelts trend for more affluent shoppers.
A ready pattern for a heart shaped Christmas apron with lobed bottom and cross cut band. Uses 18 by 18 inch size, soft sheer fabrics like Paris muslin or chiffon, lace trim, needlework sprays of color, monogram pocket, ribbon ties, and optional pearl shaped bib for fluffy effect.
Ribbons for the season boast splendid colors and embossed velvets. A blue velvet rose ribbon costs 10.50 per yard, sash width in misty dawn blue suitable for day or evening wear. Other options include rose gold brocade at 11.56 per yard and ermine plush effects, with immoke velvet in american Beauty red and seagull gray priced around 0.75 per yard.
The instruction explains creating a rolling trunk platform using two long bed slats a large wooden box and four ball bearing rollers. Screw the rollers to the slats fit the slats to the trunk length place the trunk on top and roll it out for cleaning or repositioning.
A short note describes stopping a water bag leak by drying it inside and packing with hot sand. The method uses heated sand to dry and seal, claiming better results than hot water for the bag.
Practical kitchen guidance on corn based dishes and preserves. Includes succotash corn pudding corn chowder griddiecakes and canning corn and tomatoes with careful steps for cutting peeling and seasoning. Also covers baked pears peaches and sour apple pickles with spoilage precautions.
A collapsible alcohol lamp described as an attractive novelty for a girl in a furnished room. It is inexpensive and made of polished nickel ware, including four pieces a stove attachable wooden handle pan and cover. The lamp part has a cover to prevent alcohol evaporation when not in use and fits into the pan with the handle.
The article explains laying rugs with the pile toward the light to enhance color depth. It notes buyers often complain of color depth at home and suggests shifting position to improve shading. It prescribes cleaning by washing square foot by square with olive oil soap, rinsing with warm then cold water, and drying with a soft cloth.
A collection of simple home tricks including stain removal with raw potato slices for raincoats and dresses, boiling water to stone raisins, suet or bees wax to waterproof boots, keeping sandwiches moist in a sealed earthenware vessel, cleaning and preserving side combs with oven dried flour, and using pencil marks to prevent ink blotting on linen.
Close fitting neck ruffles of taffeta edged with ostrich or emu provide a dainty finish for tailor made or afternoon gowns. Knitted hats trimmed with wool quills look smart with knitted coats. Trimmed sleeves extend to the elbow or shoulder, hinting at a possible revival of Elizabethan puffed and banded sleeves.
Delicious oats served with maple sugar and cream either warm or cold. Do not leave paper wrappings on damp foods. For a homemade sweet, shell walnuts or other nuts, lay kernels on waxed paper, melt chocolate, and pour over. Inexpensive and tasty.
A young woman with no formal training learns candy making to earn extra dollars for travel gifts and outings. She uses a small room, buys plain white boxes, and prints her name and address on slips. She creates marzipan, chocolates, marrons glacés, and toffees, taking orders locally and for fairs, often staying busy through Christmas.
The article argues women should wear pajamas when traveling at night to guard against drafts and accidents. It notes white china silk options with silk frogs look smart, shanting silk for durability, and emphasizes proper sizing and comfort for winter protection from rheumatism.
Two cans of salmon and stale bread crusts rejected. Remove bones and flake salmon. Break bread into crumbs and mix with salmon. Moisten with eggs butter lemon juice salt pepper. Add cream if dry. Bake in buttered tin for an hour. Serve with cream or white sauce and parsley.
A fashion note describes a brown serge Norfolk style suit with a chic brown plush hat, wired plume, Elizabethan collar, and plaited tulle bow. Tan leather boots complete the look noted for practicality and cleanliness.
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