Lacing as trimming revives in vintage fashion tone
A fashion sketch touts lacing as a delicate trim for a white batiste collar and vest. The design uses narrow silk lacing through eyelets on a two flounce skirt frock with a deep front V and back curve, advised in rose tones and crisp silk for bouffant effect.
Care of Face in Summer
The article urges summer skin protection as hot winds sun and salt irritate the complexion. It notes veils are uncomfortable but offers precautions to relieve the burning sensation after sun exposure and keep the skin healthy.
Paris Black and White Fashion Striking Bodice and Stripe Skirt
The feature describes a black silk bodice with white lace cuffs a white collar and black and white striped belt and shoulder buckles. The skirt uses a bias cut with a V shaped plain silk insert and black silk buttons.
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Harlequin designs gain favor in fashion squares
The season's black and white harlequin patterns appear in squares and diamonds. Designers note they are striking but best used in accents with plain black for dresses, especially flattering to slender women.
To Season Utensils
New agate and tin cooking utensils require seasoning before use. Let them stand on the back of the range for two hours with scalding water and bicarbonate of soda one teaspoon per quart of water. Then wash and dry in the regular manner.
Serge in Many Forms on Silk Fabrics
The silk serge appears in many forms from a nearly invisible twill to a heavy diagonal. The surah weave is a medium twill and highly attractive in plain colors or black on color with hairline white stripes.
Supposition on Fortune and Personal Regulation
A compact reflection cites Martin Chuzzlewit asserting that real success cannot be wrung from Fortune by fits and starts and that every person has an undoubted right to regulate proceedings by personal likings and dislikings.
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Martin Chuzzlewit
Summer Breakfasts and Simple Egg and Corn Dish Ideas
A compact guide lists quick breakfast hacks and hot meal ideas. It details cold served cereal recipes via a potato ricer, buttered toast with corn sauce, creamed salt codfish, buttered eggs with cheese on rice, and sautéed tripe, including basic prep steps and cooking times.
New Ways With Old Foods for Ice Cream and Pudding
A recipe note highlights a grape juice ice cream with lemon juice cream and sugar, plus a watermelon pink twist. It also shares a sponge pudding method with milk flour eggs and butter, and braised beef using pork fat and a long bake with vegetables and peppercorns. A gelatin salad tips a ring mold with center dressing on lettuce.
Ox Tails and Hamburg Steak: Frugal Home Cooking Guide
Practical advice on limiting waste by serving smaller portions and cooperating with cooks. Includes two dishes: ox joints with vegetables simmered in butter and brown gravy, and hamburg steak wrapped in cabbage leaves with tomato sauce as an accompaniment.
Dates Featured As Cheap Energy Food And Versatile Ingredient
The piece extols dates as affordable energy rich food, noting six times the value of beef per pound and long shelf life. It suggests various uses including date paste sandwiches with peanut butter, date fillings for cakes and cookies, dates in custard and puddings, and salads with figs and nuts.
Rather a Facer
William asks how his uncle grew tall and big and hears it was due to being good. He then wonders what kind of boy his papa was, reflecting on behavior and outcomes. The mother’s answer ties virtue to growth and prompts a child’s moral takeaway.
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William
Papa
Bragging Neighbors Trade Tall Tales Over Wall Duel
Two neighbors clash over whose father is taller in a playful exchange. One boasts his father can see over the garden wall, while the other disputes the claim, both trading bets and humorous lines. A final jab, wearing a hat, caps the lighthearted taunt.
Cuticura Ointment and Soap Ad with Essay Snippet
Ad touts dandruff and itching relief with Cuticura Ointment and Shampoo as a way to stop hair loss and boost growth. Claims free samples by mail, Boston address, and broad skin care use. Then a humorous student dorm joke about a commencement essay being profound but unreadable to father.
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Cuticura
Dept. XY
Boston
Allen's Foot-Base Used by Frontline Troops Worldwide
Over 100000 packages of Allen's Foot-Base antiseptic powder are used by German and Allied troops at the Front to rest feet, relieve corns and bunions, and aid walking. Sold everywhere for 2 cents. urging readers to try it today and avoid substitutes.
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Allen
Ada
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Teases White Clothes
Short vintage advertisement copy highlights using Red Cross Ball Blue for bright white laundry. Text notes all grocers carry the product and makes a moral aside about men being architects of their own misfortunes.
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