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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1894
Page
7
The feature highlights complexion veils in pale pink Russian net with black spots, white spotted borders, and black veils for tone. It notes dramatic hats with duchess shapes, green moire strings, and black plumes, plus bold use of sunburned straw and spangles. Gowns favor checked silks and satin accents with moire and pale greens, pink roses, and black jet trim.
A wedding notice outlines simple invitations for the first anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry Burroughs marriage. It invites their friends to attend on Wednesday evening March twenty eighth, 1894, noting invitations may be engraved or mailed and stressing tasteful presentation.
A tersely written tip advises burning coffee to scent the kitchen and scattering ground coffee on a coal pan to mask odors. It suggests placing coffee on a fire shovel to carry the scent to distant parts of the house and mentions removing musty odors from closets and closed rooms.
A decorative cushion cover described in The Delineator features a crocheted feather edge braid forming the border. The cushion center shows wheels linked by artistic joins with a unique crochet motif between them. The lacelike border enhances the elaborate center while remaining simply crocheted.
The text insists all garments be thoroughly aired and dried before storage. It warns against hanging or folding away until exposure to an open window, condemning overfastidious habits that keep items out of place.
Prepare peanuts almonds English walnuts or pecans by removing husks and chopping. Butter a broad tin and spread nuts. Boil one pound sugar with half a teacup water and a pinch cream of tartar until thick. Pour over nuts, set to cool, cut into wide bars and let harden into soft delights.
The text advises pairing apparel by color, stressing headgear as most important. Pale complexions suit light grays and tan, which give a fallow yellow cast to the face. If such shades are used in a hat to match a coat or gown, trim should be velvet in a deep dark dolor for harmony.
Practical household hints about washing tumblers before use soaking with cold and hot water. Ice cakes with flour to keep icing from running. Cutting root vegetables across the fiber for tenderness. Mints and clove candies freshen breath and neutralize wine taste. An ottoman of a denim covered box is a handy washable kitchen comfort. Occasionally omit potatoes and finish rice by browning in meat juices.
A feature on safety pin holders describes varied nursery style pin cushions and decorative pintrays. The piece notes circular layered flannel pinholders with velluloid covers and a decapitated Chinese doll head as a central motif, plus ribbon hangers tipped with a baby doll head, all credited to a Golden Days contributor.
Describes small capes of black velvet or crepe de chine with circular lay flat edges, light brocade linings, and top edge trimming in sequins forming a curved yoke. Notes shoulder coverage and light rubes of chiffon for fullness, suggesting mourning wear and silk lining lines.
The article describes DIY glove sachet patterns for plush or velvet sachets with wadded silk lining, silk tassel corners, and ivory satin panels. It advises shaping gloves before storage, using white tissue to wrap new pairs, and suggests decorative finishing with Prang prints or painted panels.
Soap bark cleans dusty garments but darkens light colored fabrics. Pur chase at drug stores. Carpet patterns affect room feel and wear. For machine stitching end, restitch to secure. Oil and a feather stop door creak. Iron pillowl ips lengthwise to remove wrinkles. Burn treatment mirrors dry heat method using cooking soda paste, bandage, cold water, vaseline.
Fragmentary line discusses a wife and ring agreement in Brittany. It suggests the ring should fit instantly on the finger and imply a fee or price without delay. The text is incomplete and lacks full context or event details.
The article notes diamond discoveries along the eastern slope of the Alleghenies from Virginia to Georgia and in northern California and southern Oregon but states the deposits are too small to justify mining. It also includes a garbled remedy passage referencing hoarseness treatment.
A publisher invites readers to engage with a multichrome series, promising thorough examination and satisfaction. The text extols meticulous effort and the joy of comprehensive, well executed study.
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