Paper shades: a summer alternative to lamp glass and silk
The article describes paper lamp shades as a practical cool and decorative substitute for summer use. It details handmade methods for roses, pond lilies, poppies, hydrangea, empire shades, and various frames. It notes ease of cleaning and the attractiveness of designs such as blue dragons and peacock feather patterns.
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Stained glass and lanterns brighten seasonal home decor
The article describes stained glass inspired shades using crepe, printed paper and cretonne, with geometric red yellow purple and green designs outlined in black. It notes white hand painted candle shades, bamboo and rice paper Japanese lanterns in sizes from table decorations to giant outdoor displays, and lanterns used in patriotic festivals and joss houses.
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Gifts for the Grad Girl That Lasts Through Summer
Pretty Gifts wate is rapidly approaching with advice on graduation presents. Flowers fade, so choose lasting items like jewelry belts buckles hand bags scarves parasols and sewn linens. Emphasizes personal, useful keepsakes over costly blooms and suggests various styles and prices for belting buckles parasols and accessories.
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A Macrame Mitten Said to Soothe Nerves at Night
A magazine style guide promotes a handmade macrame mitten as a remedy for insomnia and nervousness. It explains using stiff cord and a crochet pattern to create a night and day rubbing mitten. The piece advocates self massage with ten to fifteen minutes of use twice daily for calming the nerves.
Treatment for Poisoning by Dr Emelyn L Coolidge
Poisoning accidents occur in households and mothers must act fast to save children. Treatments cover gastric evacuation with emetics, oil and egg for fly poison, copper sulfate for matches, lime water and emetics for oxalic acid, and egg white after carbollic acid. Keep the patient warm, avoid milk, provide castor oil after, and seek a doctor. also notes poison ivy remedies and an emergency basket for home use.
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