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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1905
Page
11
Black broadcloth coats and steel gray dresses showcase tight fitting backs curved seams and velvet turnovers with long plain skirts. Embroideries rise in fashion as lace trims and motifs expand. Practical advice covers sausage cooking milk storage pancake batter bone stock eyeglass polish sauces varnish and preservation tips.
A light taffetas afternoon dress trimmed with narrow black and white lace frills and medallions. Black velvet bows serve as a ladder accent, suggesting a home dinner or casual frock option.
The skirts for morning costumes will stay short above the knee but flare below the line of the knee. Long coats pair with round skirts that touch or skim the ground. Light broadcloth remains in wear into summer while tweeds serges and coarse canvases gain popularity.
A historic fruit cake method combines salt pork raisins currants citron and flour with brown sugar molasses spice and citrus rind. Dissolve soda in hot water add pork melt strain mix with dry ingredients form a heavy batter and bake in buttered tins in a hot steady oven.
A historical pudding recipe details half cup sugar and 14 cup butter with milk flour and eggs. Heat milk then mix butter let cool add eggs sugar and flour with lemon rind beat well bake in cups until puffed and serve with sweet sauce and a glaze of egg white drops.
A noted preference emerges for the directoire coat prized for its true fit and sleeves that follow the arm shape. Despite puckering and gathering at times, the garment maintains the figure’s outline and overall stylish silhouette.
The piece notes skirts growing fuller to the ankles with many width tricks while hips stay smooth. Lace usage dominates, emphasizing Irish crochet and Valenciennes as bold yet beautiful accents.
New goods feature an abundance of novelty silks. Chiffon taffeta ranked among the best taffetas for light weight and strength. Taffeta glace charms with beauty and wrinkle resistance. Taffeta has improved greatly this season and wears well. Poplins Mohairs Brilliantines Siciliennes entice eyes with varied textures.
A short piece on saving lace trims from worn dresses. Even soiled scraps and imitations can trim a stock collar or be repurposed for future use, preserving value in household wardrobe repairs.
Spinach is boiled then squeezed dry and chopped fine. Butter and flour are cooked into a pale sauce, and the spinach is seasoned and warmed. Buttered muffin tins are filled with spinach, baked briefly, then turned out onto a platter with hard boiled eggs and surrounded by the white sauce.
Velvet walking costume described with a black velvet skirt cut in gores and two rear plaits. Front centers are pressed and secured invisibly, sides feature small old silver buttons, and a matching blouse closes with double rows of buttons. Blouse sleeves are plaited and held by buttons, collarless with silk braid trim.
Quaint Austrian prints in summer drapery are on view, unlike anything before offered. Available as curtains, couch covers and table covers to match existing decor.
A seated model showcases violet faille gown with a velvet border, green satin collar, and gold pendants. Other gowns feature lavender taffeta with venise lace trim, soft white satin with guipure, and elaborate jabots, puffed sleeves, and satin belts reflecting Parisian fashion notes.
Mr Wragg invites readers to submit new ideas for the department and offers to answer inquiries on topics discussed. Correspondents should address M J Wragg at 300 Good Block Des Moines Iowa.
The article stresses careful handling of transplanted trees from nurseries to orchards. Proper moisture by damp moss and bagging protects roots during shipping, preventing drying and losses. With correct care from nursery to planting site, a hundred trees can be set without failures.
The passage notes growing support for agricultural colleges among farmers and lawmakers. Illinois lawmakers granted 270000 dollars for two years while Michigan maintains a permanent annual appropriation of 100000 dollars. States slow to act risk being left behind in this competitive field.
The article observes a shift from traditional farming toward side lines like canning and crop supply for factories. It notes rapid changes in rural economies as canning industries grow and city demand for vegetables rises, urging farmers to adapt and stay alert.
Farmers warn against using seed from bins without screening or proper cleaning. They stress the high stakes of planting with untested seed and advocate deliberate selection to ensure better crop outcomes.
Daily care for horses includes brushing, mud removal, and drying with straw. Train colts with calm, firm handling while staying with the horse during shoeing. Horses drink often and rest when sick, recognizing true, proud, healthful leadership in their master.
The article outlines caponizing to boost profits with heavier, calmer birds that fetch higher prices. It favors medium breeds like Plymouth Rocks, Wyandottes, Rhode Island Reds, and cautions against small or Asiatic varieties. Ideal age is three to four months, with seven to twelve months as market window. operation on sunny days after fasting.
A New Hampshire Experiment Station estimate shows a 1200 lb horse kept at moderately hard work costs $74.32 annually for board. Feed costs vary by region, with New England higher than the Mississippi basin. overall yearly keep may average around $50 when idle periods are included. Larger horses incur higher relative costs.
A farmer’s helper urges early planning for the season saying there is much ahead and sap may run if spouts and buckets aren’t ordered. The piece contrasts a proactive worker with a tardy neighbor nicknamed the late Mr Smith, noting late actions can ruin fortunes.
A farmer who slept ten years awakens to rapid change and must learn many new skills. He is ten years behind the times, as the farmer ten years hence will be farther ahead. The text urges vigilance to opportunities and predicts near sight of the auto mobile plow and mower.
Wood ashes are a valuable source of potash and phosphoric acid for fruit crops, especially strawberries. The ash content varies by wood type with elm reaching up to 25 percent potash. unleached ashes can be worth about $6 per ton, while leaching reduces value.
The text describes automobiles as scare machines that frighten old horses. Some occupants dress strangely, and the car designs imitate a demonic look, producing a frightful overall appearance.
During winter storms locating a windbreak becomes essential for protecting farmhouses barns and feedlots. Evergreens such as Scotch Austrian and White Pine at 18 to 24 inches planted in double rows 16 feet apart will form a wind barrier within five years boosting farm value and reducing heating and feed needs.
The article notes fruit farming can be profitable near small towns where demand and prices are steadier. It highlights that cities flood markets less and winter shipments flow to nearby villages, with express companies and merchants earning profits that farmers could capture.
The article advises keeping hogs free of lice, using kerosene emulsion occasionally, and focusing on evenly distributed fat and lean. It recommends pasture in summer, forage in winter, and building portable shelters. Emphasizes early preparation for brood sows and warm quarters before farrowing to protect newborn litters.
The text notes that soil character and climate dictate farm practices. Differences in soil mean some fields require spring plowing, others fall plowing, and some benefit from discing or cultivation. It warns against plowing under undecayed straw or heavy cornstalks if conditions do not support it.
Guidance on pruning and spray practices for trees and vines. Inspect seed potatoes for disease, burn cuttings of black and red raspberries, and trim grapevines while the ground is cold. Dispose of waste and rot by burning and consider lime at the base of plants.
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