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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1914
Page
4
The article highlights the bayadere sash as a chic accent for frocks, using taffeta or satin in bright hues. It notes the trend of combining fabrics like straw-colored chiffon, yellow alencon lace, amethyst velvet ribbon, and taffeta to create original, personal outfits for tea and evening wear.
The article outlines a fall dress featuring chiffon with a lace plastron at the back and front, amethyst velvet ribbons crossing the back and front, and bows. It describes a bayadere ceinture in amethyst taffeta, two 19 inch silk widths, a gathered center back fastening, and an ornate lace tunic atop a chiffon underskirt with chiffon ruffles.
The notes advise against washing hair in damp air and offer kitchen and home care tips. Use rice or cornstarch in salt shakers, empty and refill salt dishes after meals, and reserve salt for cooking. Rub soap on bureau drawers and hinges to reduce sticking and squeaks. Chamois gloves may take 24 hours to dry, and only wicker furniture should be kept outdoors to avoid damp damage to wood.
Colored damask cloths in pale hues and matching napkins reappear as stylish luncheon table options. While dinner setups stay less colorful, pale yellows greens blues and pinks decorate bridal dowry chests. Embroidered damasks and dyed fabrics influence current outfits and table decor with Japanese motifs noted as especially apt.
Long tight sleeves reach over the wrists and fit closely, a feature of new afternoon frocks for formal wear. Indestructible voile sleeves offer durability with a cobwebby sheer look, presenting a sturdy weave as an alternative to chiffon.
A small apron of plain blue chambray with white piping is cut in one piece and fastens over the shoulders. Embroidery with French knots and feather stitching in black blue and white crosses the front and decorates the patch pockets.
The article notes chemisettes evolving in design with some pieces described as very full in line, closely resembling the bottom portion of a full dress shirt. It discusses the fashion trend and how these chemisettes imitate shirt structure.
A fragmentary quotation collage explores belief over opinion and social views. It contrasts past conviction with present opinion and muses on desire, restraint, and the odors of affection. The lines weave aphorisms attributed to Hellie and Middleton about love and perception.
The article offers practical lunch suggestions for bustling school days. It stresses hearty, nourishing meals for country children and urban youngsters alike, with recipes for deviled ham sandwiches baked bean sandwiches and creamed cookies. It emphasizes planning, fresh ingredients, and balance in a child’s midday meal.
A fragment cites Southey praising perspective on blessings, comparing a Spaniard who wears spectacles to savor cherries with self reflection on gratitude.
A feature outlines multiple chestnut based recipes. Chestnut Custard blends pulp with yolks milk and vanilla then bakes with a meringue topping. Chestnut Sauce uses pan gravy with flour and mashed chestnuts for turkey. Mashed Chestnuts imitate potatoes and Curried Chestnuts flavor with curry and chutney then simmer in stock before serving with rice.
A collection of dainty nontraditional sandwiches for gatherings including Cheese and Pepper, Kindergarten, Royal, Nut, and Windsor styles. Each recipe suggests simple fillings, spread options, and serving ideas to delight both children and adults.
A reflection on abandoning false estimates to embrace a peaceful home, planting personal vines, cultivating worthy friendships, and pursuing a devotion to right, a humble religion, and a philosophy of trust. The voice advocates inspiration, love, and nonjudgmental hope as guiding principles.
Classic vegetarian dishes presented as meat substitutes. Walnut croquettes mix walnut meats with mashed potatoes, egg yolks, bread crumbs, and salt, fried and served with tomato sauce. Asparagus leaf combines cooked asparagus with cracker crumbs, hot cream, butter, onion juice, eggs, and bakes. Macaroni and eggs uses boiled macaroni, eggs, sour cream, salt, and a buttered bake dish for a half hour bake.
The article notes that riderless horses returning to camp indicate a near rout and annihilation. It explains horses’ behavior in battle, their irritation at delay, and the use of trumpet calls by horses. It mentions Geneva convention debates for animals and British efforts to aid wounded horses and assist riderless charges.
Dr. Stanley J. Krebs spoke to an audience at the Propyleum about maintaining cheerfulness under hardship. He cited a crippled friend of forty years as a model of enduring joy and outlined three benefits of cheerfulness: banish the goat, promote longevity, and enhance appearance.
In London hundreds of special police from marquises to mechanics stand ready to protect life and property while the nation fights at home and abroad. Two notable enforcers are the marquis of Lincolnshire and the earl of Selborne joining the metropolitan force.
A compact snippet recalls a quip about postwar Europe as the “may of Europe” and cautions that too much learning is dangerous. The wording evokes a courtroom or lecture room remark about modernist art and global affairs. The line hints at cultural debates following conflict.
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