13 Dec 1907
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Newspaper
Semi Weekly Reporter
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1907
Page
1
A fragment riddled with garbled advice on window shades sawing and tying to fix sagging springs, plus stray notes on crafting, fashion trimming, buttons, and improvised kitchen tips. The jumble mentions bed springs, wire netting, hairpins, comb safety, and even soup or gravy ideas amid faded guidance and odd phrases.
A scrambled recipe fragment describes creamed oysters with butter flour milk and seasonings, ragout of sardines with lemon juice or sherry and paprika, baked oysters in a pan with butter and paprika, fried sausages browned and served on toasted bread with mustard or horseradish, and trench bread rounds.
Big brooches are all the go featuring large pins with a single semi-precious stone set in a simple rim. Transparent tones are rare as the stone is the focal point, with amethyst garnet peridot aqua marine and topaz among commonly used gems.
The winter wardrobe features picturesque three piece ensembles with long braided coats, rich waistcoats, and flowing skirts. Fabrics like grandcloth velvet and crepe machine braid dominate, with cutaway coat fronts displaying waistcoats, while warmth remains a priority in design and fur accents.
A courteous woman treats friends, associates, servants, and workers with one gentle manner. She shows consistent kindness in public, avoids gossip or backbiting, and never disguises her thoughts with hidden commentary. Her conduct reflects sincere civility toward all.
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