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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1897
Page
3
A long feature on the American sewing machine industry notes New York as a hub, its global dominance, patents, and impact on clothing production, while a second memo recounts a French civil marriage process with documents, consent, and the Livret de Famille procedure.
A Pall Mall Gazette excerpt describes French marriage law as a civil contract and recounts a British couple's attempt to wed in France. An official demands parental consent for both parties, plus certificates and even grandparent approvals, highlighting the system's obstacles before a ceremony can occur.
In an interview with The Herald, Rev. Dr T Dewitt Talmage offers views on women's potential and duties. He discusses independence, education, marriage, and suffrage, arguing women should have open doors to earn and develop while prioritizing family and religious life.
Widespread reflection on gender roles contrasts a strong, protective ideal for women with a commanding, resilient stance for men. The passage emphasizes independence for women and a tougher burden for men navigating a harsh world.
The piece urges a structured daytime nap for busy women, recommending a two hour afternoon rest with a bath and robe, a dark quiet room, and recumbent position. It notes a tepid lavender bath aids sleep, stresses regular clothing changes, and suggests a ten minute post dinner nap as a practical alternative to longer ноч sleep.
Practical guidance on roasting beef with a hot initial oven to brown the surface, then slow cooking and frequent basting. Includes pan drippings, flour dusting, and avoiding water, plus optional stock and wine to enrich gravy. Also covers pot roast method with pork lard, vegetables, spices, and a three hour simmer before serving.
A Paris idea features the sleeve bottom flaring into a bell shape at the wrist forming a hand covering. It is often lined with trimming material or contrasting silk. The bell can be sewn to the sleeve or made separate for added versatility on gowns.
An old Sun homemaker touts ox gall and cold water for bright carpets, repeating the lather and rinse method. It then guides bathtub refinishing with enamel paint, hot water scrubbing, and multiple coats, plus a suggestion to bake lima beans slowly with butter as a side dish.
A short guide describes making a sliver polish with whiting and ammonia, thinning to cream, and keeping it in a bottle. It suggests tinting curtains to an ecru shade with a starch wash, drying swiftly with air flow, and removing wallpaper greay spots using a flat iron and blotting paper.
Instructions describe wrapping a cake with buttered paper and a three inch wire to prevent icing from running down the sides. The band is pinned around the cake with the upper edge protruding half an inch and removed only after the icing dries.
The article describes salvaging perfume from rose stems and remaining petals. It instructs using a jar with oil and scented flower parts, steeping for 24 hours, straining, and repeating until the scent is strong. For a stronger perfume, mix equal parts scented material with pure rectified spirits and shake daily for two weeks.
To make a really healthful hot bread is a difficult matter Rice bread satisfies hygienic theory and tastes delicious. Mix reed tea cup with butter egg milk cornmeal four eggs malt and bake in pans two inches thick for one hour in a moderate oven. Serve hot with sweet butter or syrup.
Fashion notes describe the latest shirt waist sleeves with fullness at the cuff and rows of stitching up the sleeve. The new logo mutton shape returns though bishop sleeves are discouraged as Dame Fashion declares them in, with tops shortened to lift and secure the silhouette.
Alex Medlelian of Newport writes to Meehan's Monthly about a December issue article on Preserving Cat Flowers. The author recommends placing stems in cold water, notes warmer water improves freshness, and urges immediate submersion of stems after harvest. He suggests cannas as a test case to observe the freshness difference.
The latest girdle trend shifts to a plain two inch width after a period of wider styles. Retailers note earlier girdles were scarce and misfitting, prompting a return to the narrower design to meet consumer demand and restore fit.
In Harper's Bazar a light exchange recalls spotting Mrs Budd at the opera and a remark about a shared aria by DuMond. The dialogue notes a missed performance and a comment on a family recipe for hard sauce given to Mrs Upton.
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