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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1914
Page
4
Fashion writer Mary Dean notes autumn millinery moves toward black velvet and satin hats in small, medium, and large shapes. French advance models appear early with chic lines and sailor-inspired trims while practical, lightly sized hats remain popular.
A homemaker finds back pain from stooping during laundry. Tie the clothes basket to a small table or craft four legs with bamboo rods at the base. The lightweight fix secures the basket and allows easy transport without bending.
The U S department of agriculture reports five months of tests showing parcel post markedly benefits small producers and distant sellers by delivering fresher eggs at better prices. It warns only top quality eggs should be sent, with candling and careful packing, and notes breakage costs decrease with larger multi dozen shipments.
The article advises girls to avoid lingering on the beach after salt water baths and to wash off salt from skin before sun exposure. It emphasizes careful grooming to protect hair and skin during bathing season.
The piece surveys blouse popularity in fashion, noting Paris trends and colorways. It mentions fichu and picot frills, turnover cuffs, and summer wear in white linens or chiffons. It describes magpie blouses in black and white fabrics and chiffon styles with bow accents.
An article describes a perfume bottle whose stopper fits into the bottom of the bottle. It claims French women use this stopper to lightly touch the eyebrows ears lips brush the hair and finish with a pat on the throat.
A fragmented ad like note touts very small handkerchiefs made from fine batiste or ison and edged with tulle. The garbled text references Bainstimned Welaltield and Ulva but lacks clear context or dates.
A detailed guide to making eclair shells at home covering batter preparation boiling water flour and eggs. It explains proper proportions methods baking tips to prevent collapse and ideas for fillings and serving with vanilla ice cream and sauces.
The method uses the red portion to make watermelon honey by crushing the pulp, cooking until soft, then straining and cooking until thick. Three quarts of red pulp yield one fourth pint of honey. optional sugar and lemon juice may be added, but plain honey tastes better though it keeps less well. Heat bottles, fill, and seal.
A large embroidery hoop can be repurposed to make a jelly bag in the kitchen. Fold a stout cheesecloth square over the hoop, secure edges with the smaller hoop, then tighten with the larger hoop. Attach a sturdy string to hang the frame for use.
A simple bean dish suggests melting two tablespoons of butter in hot milk, whisking in one cup baked beans strained smooth, salt and paprika with onion. Heat, then fold in soft cheese and a little sauce until melted. Serve on crisp toast for a quick meal.
A 19th century kitchen note describes making fritters with one pint water and one pint flour, six eggs beaten separately, one tablespoon butter melted, thickened with flour, and then combined with eggs before frying small batter drops. The method emphasizes stirring, heating, and careful mixing for light results.
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