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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Sep 13, 1906
Page
6
In summer the glare drives use of shaded lights and the housekeeper prefers paper lamp shades over silk. The article describes floral rose pond lily and Empire paper shades with layered petals or crepe paper, frames, wires, and decorative fringe for cooling, dust resistance, and quick making.
A description of paper lanterns and candle shades including crepe paper designs that imitate stained glass. It notes bold red and green outlines, floral cretonne options, mica protectors for fire safety, and elaborate bamboo globe lamps. Lanterns range from table sizes to multi foot tall displays used in lawn or porch scenes.
Readers are urged to select lasting gifts for graduates rather than expensive flowers. Suggestions include belts, belt buckles in various styles, hand engraved German silver buckles, white or natural pearl tones, and French jewelry effects. Also recommended are Liberty scarves, parasols, hand embroidered linens, and monogrammed linens suited to summer gowns and travel.
An old remedy claims a stiff macrame mitten rubbed on the head and limbs twice daily can calm nerves and improve sleep. Instructions detail cord type, stitches, and steps to shape the mitten and thumb, noting the method is hard work but may help worn nerves.
A 1905 guidance piece outlines emergency remedies for poisoning in children including poisons like rat and fly poison, matches, carbolic acid, and arsenic antidotes. It stresses stomach cleansing, emetics, antidotes, keeping the child warm, and quick doctor arrival. It also notes poison ivy treatment and a basic emergency nurse kit.
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