Womans Corner: neat house frocks and practical aprons
The article describes affordable fashion models for home wear and work aprons. It outlines a standard one piece house maid apron with front flounce and cross back bib, plus variations in fabric such as white linen holland and dotted swiss. It notes trims like lace and piping to suit different figures.
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Seb Svice
Donts For Mothers From a Candid Voice
A vintage cautionary piece warns mothers against aging in feelings and drifting from children. It urges avoiding a smug know it all tone, forcing confidence, disappointment, or nagging, highlighting how such behavior drives youngsters away from home and trust.
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America
Easily Made Bath Seat From Simple Wood Blocks
A bath seat can be crafted with two wooden blocks and screws to fit across a tub. The article notes the ease of construction and the minimal effort required for a practical aid in bathing.
Waterways of Holland Reflect Nation Through Canals
SOHN DRINKWATER explores Holland's waterways as the core of national character. He praises dikes and canals for defense, order, and practical beauty, noting the calm strength of Dutch life, painting, and landscape and contrasting it with English scenes. The piece frames Holland as a nation shaped by water and skilled labor, with citations to Dutch rivers, windmills, and a proverb about sea and shore.
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Holland
Saulta
William the Silent
Lilliput
van der Meer
Delft
Hague
Rome
Europe
Venice
Youth Photographer Delves Into Maine Cave Scene
Dr Francis Clark recounts a youth on vacation in Maine who photographs an open cavern at the cave mouth. He takes a time exposure from the cave edge and later continues his walk through the woods after a few hours.
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Francis Clark
Maine
No Signs of Danger Found, Christian Herald Reports
The Christian Herald notes that no signs of danger were observed. The report emphasizes safety and urges continued vigilance.
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Christian Herald
Harvesting the Straw Hat Crop Profits in Italy
The article notes Harper's Weekly that most straw for summer hats comes from Italy. It explains sowing wheat densely to yield thin, impoverished stalks and discusses the careful timing of harvest and handling of uprooted straws tied into small sheaves for storage.
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Italy
Harper's Weekly
Etamine Weave Traits Highlight Tabor-Mades and Drecoll
Etamine fabrics by Tabor Mades and Drecoll and others of equal importance are described as closely woven with stripes along the edges. The text notes a bordered edge pattern and specific weave style.
Not Built for Bathing Says Louisville Courier
A Louisville Courier quote notes a critic remark about an auto accessory picturing dogs and bathing attire. The quirky item contrasts fashion and function while sparking amusement in the press.
Dangerous matches spark debates on relationships and divorce
A witty exchange underscores how intense commitments can strain marriages. The thoughtful thinker notes danger in passionate affairs while the casual observer links such matches to an increase in divorces, reflecting social tensions around romance and stability.
Oatmeal Soap Aimed at Breakfast Trade Question
A customer asks how to ace a breakfast oatmeal soap, describing it as a created item. The quirky remark mentions breakfast as a context and raises questions about the product’s flavor and market appeal.
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