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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1894
Page
7
This article outlines home dressmaking ideas for young girls, detailing a velveteen trimmed frock with embroidered bodice and skirt edge, plus simpler gowns for younger girls. It covers fabrics, colors, and washing friendly options, and explains a lace and tulle sleeve frill and a two inch sleeve opening with hooks.
A description explains forming a fold in linen, basting the edge, and stitching with a fine cotton thread. It details drawing four to six threads, inserting the needle, and gathering a cluster of threads before repeating along the fold edge.
This item offers practical hints for removing scorch marks by moistening with water and sunlight, diluting ammonia for faded fabrics and carpets, and reserving delicate center cloths and embroideries for luncheon use. It also suggests warming stale crackers briefly before serving.
The proclamation announces a February election on increasing city debt to fund bridges. It details the last valuation, current debt, proposed debt, and purpose of the borrowing, with annexed city financial statements and controller attestations.
An ordinance proposes increasing city debt by two hundred fifty thousand dollars to build a Linden street bridge over the Lackawanna River and a bridge over Spruce Street to Pratt Street, including purchasing right of way. It authorizes a public vote at the next city election after a thirty day posting period. If approved, funds earmarked for bridges and right of way.
A list of gold medal recognitions from various firms and stores is presented, naming companies such as Taylor-Indge & Co Atherton & Co Mosio Jon McCrindle Chirk Greet Prace Parker Youin Halton Eo Pinn Hon Nicholen J Eo Merding Givtd Medal Pactoryville Charles Gardner Hopbottom Nebin Tobyhania Lumow Co Gaige Clements Liukke Arict Johannes A Borkes Forest City T Morgan & Co as recipients.
Wealthy owners and public bodies guard renowned artworks in mansions cities and public buildings. A lover of art proposes to bring these works within reach of more people by a new initiative described below.
A celebrated collection showcases beauty through copper plate engravings made with halftone photo gravite process. The artworks highlight the finest delineation of form and detail produced by skilled engravers.
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