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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 12, 1906
Page
3
The article surveys a range of outdoor pillow and cushion options from sturdy ticking and printed cretonne to moss-filled, denim covers and grass mats. It emphasizes removable washable covers, low cost, and practical comfort for verandas, arbors, and lawn seating, with tips on stuffing, damp protection, and decorative touches.
The piece notes tea’s rise from formal ritual to regular habit in American households, especially in summer. It highlights the tea wagon with wheels and two glass shelves for mobile service and wicker matin stands, or curates delights, to pass crackers and sandwiches at tea time.
An article on transforming porches into open air rooms using repurposed pieces from old kitchens and attic finds. It describes two long settees around a corner, a round table, green paint, potted plants, and a swinging bench, plus wicker furniture ideas for intimate, shaded retreat corners.
The article notes pretty colored waistcoats including piping in white and describes black and white effects. It highlights deep rose colored linen waistcoats, gray pieces with blue depth reminiscent of robin blue and hints at a subtle green undertone.
The piece discusses fashionable gloves, favoring kid for beauty and fit but noting silk gloves are comfortable and economical. It advises coordinating with the gown, warns against bright colored gloves with white blouses, and suggests black or white as safer matching choices.
A description notes heavy use of old fashioned key and Troy wall patterns in braiding and belts. Each belt end finishes with a forget me not in solid embroidery reflecting popular decorative motifs.
The article advises packing a laundry bag and a go printed cretonne bag for closet or door use if space is tight. It recommends a larger white or unbleached muslin bag to send clothes home, plainly marked with the traveler’s name in indelible ink.
A column notes blue flag material and white and red scraps are pressed into service for cheap little girl dresses often worn at sea. It observes that such dresses need little durable fabric since they outgrow quickly and are inexpensive to make. It also reflects on employability and the era of specialization.
An article on proper needle threading techniques for women, detailing how to hold and guide thread to the eye of a needle for quick threading. It notes common mistakes, suggests finger positions, and mentions aids like self threading needles and pin cushion devices for those with dim vision.
Wide back shelves in deep closets can be made highly functional by inserting additional shelves between standard levels. Run shelves floor to ceiling, add light shallow drawers, and enclosing with wood front wire netting to keep dust out. Top drawers store seldom disturbed items like a party frock and light weight removable units ease lifting.
A writer notes that “charities” name covers for sins in home furnishings. Curtains and cretonnes hide radiators and provide inexpensive upholstery options. Some covers resemble shallow tables with shelves for books and work baskets.
The piece urges boys to learn a trade while young and stresses that skilled work is the only in demand. Hodcarriers and common laborers fill markets, while artisans secure easier jobs and higher pay. Thorough, persistent training yields a man's wages. a superficial knowledge fails.
The piece argues American women misfit gloves while French women select gloves with care like choosing shoes. A French woman takes fifteen to twenty minutes to fit gloves, insisting that the first fit determines comfort and wear.
A new fashion tip suggests using wide bands with turnover collars as a substitute for stiff collars. Wear them under fluffy bows or Windsortle colored accessories for a softer look. Do not wear both front and back replacements at the same time.
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