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Newspaper
Scandia Journal
Location
Scandia, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1914
Page
2
The article extols separate blouses for warm weather and sports wear, highlighting their practicality and fashion appeal. It describes two material combinations, the two-tone waist with heavy front panels and sheer back, a set-in sleeve, and styling details for long or three-quarter sleeves. It notes silk’s advantages for sport blouses due to easy laundering and pressability.
A preparation combining lettuce juice water and vinegar plus elder flower water is said to calm heat and irritation. Dab the skin with it frequently for relief according to the note.
Fashion notes highlight foot and ankle display in skirts and dresses. Colonial pumps mix patent leather calfskin suede and inlays in champagne and fawn tones. Modern shoes feature high insteps, ankle straps, putty antelope and black patent options, with tiny buckles and silver beading.
A striking white bontaline ensemble draws attention to a tailored silhouette. The feature highlights include a refreshed drapery detail on the skirt and a polished overall look.
A crusade targets night attire amid heat and hygiene concerns. Critics say pajamas restrict movement except during travel for commercial workers who change beds nightly. Women are praised for sheer sleeveless night gowns that promote ventilation and cooler, refreshing sleep.
A brief note from the Christian Science Monitor on decorating white candles with printed papers. Wrap the print around the candle, heat with a lighted globe or taper to fuse the design onto the wax, then adjust as wax sets. Gold ink designs also create attractive candles.
The project lists six oblong pill boxes ten cents each and ribbons costing ten, ten, and fifteen cents, totaling thirty five cents. Remove drawers, arrange outside covers in three rows of two as shown, paste and sew buttons and hooks as handles, wrap with broad ribbon, cover the bottom seam with paper, and finish with a ribbon bow on top.
The article notes French ivory toilet sets and piano keys turning yellow when wiped with water. It advises wiping with alcohol to retain their natural color and avoid water contact.
A fragment notes a preference against bright colors for those described as inclined to be a toys, reflecting a dated mood about appearance and behavior. No further context or names are provided to clarify who is addressed.
A clipped instruction describes dipping pieces in melted butter then breading with grated brown crumbs, layering in a dish, topping with cheese, pouring white sauce over, and baking to finish. The passage mirrors midcentury kitchen prose and emphasizes stepwise preparation.
The article argues overeating meat causes indigestion and health issues. It states nuts can replace meat at meals when prepared properly, offering lean protein and fat, with caution about digestion if eaten late or alongside heavy meals. It emphasizes moderation of meat and proper mastication.
A guide notes fish freshness is key to safe cooking with checks on eye fullness gill pinkness and skin brightness. It describes a casserole of white fish with tomato garnish baked in a water bath, and a Dutch sauce with butter flour milk vinegar mustard and yolks. It also covers testing lobsters by tail spring and preparing a salmon cutlet wrapped in paper before frying.
A Southern style instructional snippet describes Jerusalem artichokes, their cultivation resilience, and several recipes including Artichokes a la Creme Artichoke Soup Artichoke Omelet Artichoke a la Princess and Artichokes au Gratin. It notes the plant is not a true artichoke and offers culinary guidance.
A multi item household guide offers serving tips for vanilla ice cream with marmalade, angel food dessert with toppings, burn and paint brush care. It lists chicken prep methods, a peanut butter sandwich lunch, spiced roast beef with bacon, and a tangy dressing for toast with vinegar sugar mustard and allspice.
Goodyear announces no war prices on tires. President F A Lieberling says the firm raised prices briefly during the rubber panic, secured 1,500,000 pounds of top rubber from London, and now ships from Akron with three shifts around the clock to keep prewar prices for customers as far as capacity allows.
Rev A J Waldron argues in T P s Weekly that recreation like Saturday football helps keep society pure and promotes temperance. He compares paying top footballers to paying musicians or clergy, urging support for the sport as public entertainment.
A young Pittsburgh-based heiress questions a wealthy man about his origin. He admits he was born in Philadelphia and only moved to Pittsburgh later, claiming the question asked where he first saw the light of day did not match the actual phrasing.
The document condemns foes of his empire naming Marmont Augereau Talleyrand and Lafayette for the empire's downfall. It defends the Duc d Enghien's execution by citing Comte d Artois' claim of keeping sixty Paris assassins.
The saying suggests society offers support once men approach the peak of achievement, implying a lift is common after near success. It frames encouragement as a post ascent phenomenon rather than a constant aid.
A terse aphorism notes that even powerful figures can require outside pressure. The line suggests that influence requires accompaniment by effort from others to achieve results. It reflects a belief in collaborative force shaping outcomes.
A prominent Georgia physician shares a personal food experience praising Grape-Nuts as a powerful rebuild er of nerve and brain tissue and a tonic for digestion. He recounts illness, mountain rest, and recovery after using the product, urging others to try 10 days for checkups and noting the advertiser Postum Co. is cited.
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