Curious Courtship Customs in New England in Old Days
A survey of colonial norms on marriage and courtship shows strict controls on bachelors and widows, heavy social pressure to wed, and legal enforcement of consent. It notes the public courting rituals, dowry pressures, and the rise of practical marriages over romance, with anecdotes from Plymouth and New Haven court records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New England
Cupid
New Haven
Gondiman Tuttle
Jacob Marine
Sarah Tuttle
Jacob
Sarah
Goodman Tuttle
Plymouth Colony
Thomas Prence
Arthur Trowland
Elizabeth Prence
Migabeth Prence
Howland
Elizabeth
Prence
Arthur Towland
Plymouth
Boston
Cotton. Mather
Michael Wigglesworth
Colonies
Judge Sewall
New York
Gabriel Furman
Cotton Mather
Wall
Brooklyn
Conn
Calf's Liver Larded and Baked with Aromatic Vegetables
The recipe instructs larding a calf's liver thickly and baking it with onions carrots celery and bay leaves in a pan. A one quart boiling water stock is added with salt and pepper, then braising is completed by a second pan, finishing with a brown sauce from the drippings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Rover
Ladies’ Home Journal
Molasses Cake Recipe From Classic Kitchen Instructions
Soak one cup dried apples overnight in three cups warm water after washing. Drain and chop. Simmer apples in one cup molasses for an hour, cool, then add half teaspoon soda dissolved in half cup hot water. Mix one cup brown sugar with one fourth cup fat, add half teaspoon cinnamon allspice and cloves, stir in one and a half cups flour and one unbeaten egg. Bake slowly.
Ice Poultice For Inflammation From Antlee Notes
An old remedy suggests applying an ice poultice for inflammation. A layer of inseed meal half to three quarters of an inch thick is placed on cloth, then ice lumps the size of marbles are added at intervals. More meal is sprinkled over, the cloth folded and edges turned to cover, extending the ice duration and comfort.
How to Dress Says Globe Democrat Instructs Women
The Globe Democrat urges women to learn wearing and caring for clothes as a key to good dressing. It notes this helps many with limited funds bridge the gap between finances and social status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe-Democrat
Household Hints on Decor and Cooking Techniques
Practical guidance for elegant table settings with tulip themed decor and flower-based cups. Also includes beef tenderizing with olive oil and vinegar, tartaric acid in apple pies, tulip imitation decorations, a long standing throat remedy, and homemade nudels with stock and flour.
Physical development and women’s health through exercise
The article notes that exercise tailored to women improves grace and figure. It traces a shift from croquet to bicycles, linking outdoor activity to taller stature and healthier muscles. It highlights modern English methods in schools and gyms shaping female physical culture.
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England
Croquet
Beauty in Maturity Across Ages Defies Youth Ideal
In a Chicago Chronicle piece, the author argues that female beauty peaks with maturity not youth, asserting that grace increases after 35 or 40. Citing Helen of Troy, Cleopatra, and Catherine of Russia, the article praises enduring charm and rejects the notion that sixteen is the standard of beauty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Chronicle
Helen of Troy
Aspasia
Pericles
Cleopatra
Antony
Diane de Poictiers
Henry II
Anne of Austria
Europe
Mme. de Maintenon
Louis
Catharine
Russia
Mile
Mar
Mme
Recamler
Aweet Eixteen
Fresh Fruit Breakfast For Growing Children
Christine Terhune Herrick argues for a breakfast for children that centers on fruit, a cereal with ample milk, and a milk or cocoa drink. A well cooked cereal with fruit at the end keeps hunger at bay, while a hot sausage or coffee breakfast is less suitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christine Terhune Herrick
New York World
Ie Legion
Beets in Stew Pan with Lemon and Nutmeg
Roll until tender one half dozen small beets. Slice and put in stew pan with a teaspoonful vinegar and half the juice of a lemon reserving the rest for pudding. Add sugar sale nutmeg and pepper to taste. Stir in stock and bitter then simmer half an hour, stirring occasionally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eimmer
Cleaning White Satin Shoes with Spirits of Wine
The article advises cleaning soiled white satin shoes by rubbing with new flannel dipped in spirits of wine. Rub along the satin lengthwise and change the flannel frequently. Do not use near open flames as the spirit is highly flammable.
Simple Herb Richened Scrambled Eggs Recipe
Heat a cup of milk then melt in a teaspoon of butter. Stir in six beaten eggs until thickened. When the mixture is fairly firm, season with salt to taste. Add a teaspoon of minced parsley and serve.
Properly Filling Nail Holes With Putty and Paint
Removed nails often leave holes that are hard to conceal. Filling with putty or plaster of paris or sawdust glue makes a smooth repair once dry. Then paint to match the wall paper for a clean finish.
Hominy Pudding From Quick Bake Method
A quick hominy pudding recipe combines cold boiled hominy sugar and egg beaten with melted butter. Stir in milk and salt then bake in a pudding dish until light brown. Serve immediately as it cools or falls.
Quick breakfast breads from the housekeeper
Directions for hot breakfast breads involve mixing corn meal with salt and boiling water to form a batter that is dropped into hot lard and fried until brown. A press with a knife helps shape them. A separate poor man’s bread uses graham flour, corn meal, salt, and baking powder for a basic griddle staple.
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Quickmeadl Pate
Simple Quick Biscuits from Common Kitchen Fare
The article outlines methods for making quick biscuits using common pantry items. It describes heat and grease in gem pans, ten minute baking, and variations with graham stroppers and white flour. It emphasizes plain, inexpensive ingredients and rapid results.
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Graham Stroppers
Shoe Wisdom from Dr Samuel Appleton on Proper Footwear
Dr Samuel Appleton provides footwear guidance emphasizing proper fit and support. Avoid tight shoes with narrow soles and high heels, do not wear shoes that pinch or deform the foot, use two pairs of boots alternately, and prefer white cotton or linen linings over leather. Ensure stockings allow toe spreading and avoid crowding the toes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Appleton
Circe and the streetcar line in a comic hall quip
A snappy remark in the North street car scene imagines Circe transforming men into hogs, then jokes she achieved it by launching a streetcar line. The passerby contemplates American gallantry as a relic of myth and modern transit.
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Circe
ClneInnatl Enquirer
Almond meal used to soften and whiten skin
A Ladies' Home Journal note explains almond meal softens and whitens skin. It is placed in a bag of cloth and used like soap during bathing, then the skin is rinsed with clear water.
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Ladies’' Home Journal
Girl Nurses Give Bed Making Tips for Sickness Care
This item urges girls to learn basic nursing, focusing on bed preparation. It stresses smoothing sheets evenly under the mattress, avoiding creases, and adjusting pillows to a medium height for patient comfort.
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Harelng
Patient Comfort Guidelines For Room Temperature And Bedding
The article outlines bed covering guidance for patient comfort, emphasizing appropriate room temperature and avoiding heavy feather beds or canes of sickness. It stresses that coverings should match patient comfort and be suitable for the season.
Health Tips From An Old Doctor On Aging Beauties
An elderly physician praises strict routines for eating and abstaining from rich foods, and emphasizes regular sleep as a key to health. He claims a girl following the recipe for three months may shed makeup and appear markedly younger by age seventy.
To Rid the House of Black Ants
Practical home remedy advice from Ladies' Home Journal suggests removing sweets from reach and using cleansing or aromatic agents such as lavender cloves or camphor placed near shelves to deter black ants. The note emphasizes placing cake and swear boxes in water as a deterrent.
Asparagus Cooked in Water with Milk Sauce
Prepare asparagus by simmering in enough water to cover until tender. Add the water and vegetables to a can or pan containing boiling milk. Season with butter, bread crumbs, pepper, and salt. Serve hot.
Burns Remedy Told by Mrs Stewart for Field Use
Mrs Tia Stewart of Bessamaville Misa advises a home burn first aid using melted hard old mualin applied to the injured area. Cover with a cloth and pine tir to half an inch thick, secure for three days, then release with vaseline. She claims this avoids sticking to the wound unlike standard surgeons’ cotton dressings.
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Tia Stewart
Bessamaville
Misa
Next to Godliness Clean Feet Bedtime Advice
The Philadelphia Record urges parents to sponge and wash children’s feet before bed to instill cleanliness. Emphasizes daily face and hand washing before meals and cooler, clean feet at night, especially in warm weather, to promote habit and comfort.
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Philadelphia
Land of Nod
Swagger Sleeve Elevates Gown Style in Modern Wardrobe
A stylish sleeve adds swagger to a gown, enhancing overall look. Attention to design details can define fashion success, making the garment appear smart and current for discerning women.
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Alice Morse Farle
Pittsburg
John Dunton
Higginson
Mary Doning
Manuel Doning
John Winthrop
Antlee
Llow
New York Sun
Wellaos
America
Renosons
Scranton
Gail Borden
Eagle Brand
Aterr
W.K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Montreal
THE
Bashe
Ee. C. Ricker
General Dealer
Pennsylvania
New Telephone Exchange
Adams Ave
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