Building a Summer Cottage for Cheap Comfort
The piece advises readers on enjoying camp life and summer cottages without luxury. It emphasizes simple sleeping space, guest rooms, and the value of roughing it to suit a family’s needs. A canoe trip is presented as a practical lesson in minimalism and self reliance for summer getaways.
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Camp
Lfe
Wilds
Chesebrough Meg. Co
State Street
New York City
Simple summer cottage plan with practical furnishings
The article details an economical summer cottage design with a 20 foot wide layout and back wing for a kitchen. It emphasizes outdoor living, stout building paper insulation, ample interior finishing, and modest yet comfortable furniture. It notes four bedrooms, protected windows, and a focus on practical, durable supplies for a simple yet attractive residence.
Cannot Stand the Pace
Mrs. Alex Tweedie comments in the Tatler on the reluctance of charming people to undertake country house visits due to the financial burden of the host's bridge stakes or servants' costs.
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Alex Tweedie
How to Live Well on a Small Income
An essay arguing prudent living on modest earnings. It stresses shelter, frugal furnishings, home ownership when possible, careful budgeting, and avoiding wasteful habits. It warns against constant moves and costly clothing while advising cash purchases and modest wardrobes to build savings.
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Joseph B. Sowlen
Embri Embroidery for Pocketbook Covers Described
Instructions detail embroidery designs for a pocketbook cover. Half of one side shown with four sections to be stamped on a single fabric piece, dotted segments crossing at center. Techniques include overcast stitches or outlines with silk and gold colors on linen cloth velvet or tapestry.
CROSS STITCH LETTER FOR HOUSEHOLD MARKING
A plain cross stitch letter suitable for marking house linen and blankets. The text notes omitting the tail at the lower part to create a form usable for O or Q and suggests using ingrain cotton fax thread elk or wool depending on material texture.
Survival of Ancient Belief in Names and Power
An old belief holds a man's name reflects his nature and can influence his power over others. The text notes a tale of Rusipelotittelin and suggests modern parliamentary practice of excluding a refractory member may be a survival of this belief carried from Norse ancestors into England.
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Oriys
Rusipelotittelin
House of Common
England
St James
Miao Sharp Heads Out In Fortunes On Horseback
Detroit Free Press notes a clipped exchange about Miao Sharp riding prowess and foreshadowed departure. The dialogue highlights sharp tongue and confidence as she faces an uncertain journey.
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Detroit Free Press
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