Vacation schools and home sewing aids for urban children
A long discussion on vacation schools as a welfare measure for city children, detailing their educational and practical programs from Sweden inspired methods to carpentry, leatherwork, printing and sewing. It highlights the value of nature study, art, music, and physical training in summer schools run by boards of education and supported by women’s groups.
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Cambridge
Mass
Boston
New England
New York
Board of Education
Rass
New Dotted Curtains Curtain Design Features Embroidered Gaps
A description of new dotted curtains shows a reversal of the usual polka dot pattern. The dots are half a dollar in size, set tightly together, with only the spaces between them embroidered. The effect is striking and distinctive.
Proper Veil Rolling to Extend Its Life
The article advises rolling a veil loosely from one end keeping edges straight and not forcing it into a tight shape. A careful roll prevents stringiness and uneven edges, potentially doubling the veil’s life. It warns against careless folding that damages the fabric.
Hair curling formula offered for trained young hair
Reader asks for permanent curls for a young girl's hair. The advice notes only possible training methods for very young hair and provides a dubious solution recipe using gum arabic sugar water alcohol bichlorate of mercury and ammonium salts to attempt to keep curls after setting with curl papers or pins.
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Ugar
Novel Church Fair Sparks Community Tour Idea
Five nearby households offered booths for a church fair and adopted a traveling tour concept. Each house became a country booth with themed costumes and decorations while guides led visitors through the “countries” streets. The plan drew rivalrous energy, boosted sales, and proved financially successful, inspiring a second, larger suburban fair with hay wagons and cars to continue the tours.
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INCE
France
Paris
Switzerland
Spain
Ireland
Scotland
Sunburn Relief and Prevention Tips Warn Against Sheer Blouses
The article urges hot-water applications for severe sunburns on the face and limbs to draw out the heat. It advises against wearing sheer blouses in sun exposure to prevent burns and promotes use of protection like a rasol for longer sun time. It emphasizes prevention over later treatment.
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