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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1894
Page
6
The article surveys the Colonial style in furniture and interiors, praising its restrained elegance and craftsmanship. It highlights mantels, tables, sideboards, and metalwork, noting carved scrolls, open backs, and refined proportions. It also discusses dining etiquette and table settings reflecting the era’s furnish and social customs.
Guidance for a six to eight guest dinner party describing hostess led seating, formal introductions, and proper entry order. It explains roles of the hostess and host, how guests are announced, and who accompanies whom into the dining room.
Among new ribbons a moire weave stands out as woven rather than watered. Pin sports on shortigire blend nicely with many ribbon varieties featuring looe insertion. Chino stripes center ribbion and small floral brocade designs create striking effects. A Modern Prizcilla head cushion offers portable use. The out-of-date model shows white linen embroidered with pale Dresden pinks and olive greens.
The New York Sun notes hosiery shifts with vivid colors and elaborate designs. Silk stockings in rainbow hues feature embroidered lace, openwork insteps, and patent leather accessories, while black and white combos, russet shades, and pink accents pair with coordinated shoes and dresses.
A fragmentary report describes a sequence where sects folded eros and hioms unite, followed by Toliol gt and a swift crossing of Voth Sijis, finishing as if time scarcely mattered.
An advertisement claims Electric Bitters cure liver and kidney ailments, pimples, boils, stomach issues, malaria, headaches, constipation, and indigestion. It promises full satisfaction or money back at Matthews Bros. Drug Store with a price of $1 per bottle and notes usage by Henry Kg Packing Co. workers.
Nonsense verses recall infant care product Castoria amid playful lines. The misheard lines reference a child, a cradle and a brand, hinting at a long standing nursery rhyme style misquote. No injury or event is reported.
The article urges women to evaluate their hair arrangement for flattery. It warns against using the teacup handle knot for many faces and offers guidance based on forehead and face shape to avoid creating an exaggerated chin line or caricature.
An old ad copy touts Johann Hoffs Malt Extract as a tonic to combat heat and fatigue. It claims strength comes from use and features the signature on the label, with Eisner & Mendelson Co in New York as head agents.
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