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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1911
Page
3
The description outlines two ladies wearing elaborate outfits. One features a scarlet matin dress with side skirt, paired buttons, venetian lace collar, and gold ribbon cockade, while the white lace gown shows jet buttons, high neck, and a gathered liberty gelled skirt. A rightward dress in white liberty and black guipure appliqué includes green liberty trimming, a bolero with white satin collar, and a plastron with black lace.
The article notes serge preferred over cloth for cerviconbie coats and smart small coats lacking trims. Dark blue serge with a dull blue crash collar is common, with check fabrics, biscuit and khaki tones also used. Collars vary from embroidered linen to white pique, and some coats for children feature broad shoulder collars and diagonal fronts with large bottom buttons.
A chic snow white empire frock features large white pearl buttons, a shawl revers that shapes the shoulder, and deep untier collar. It is paired with a tucked tnuaiin lace trim, wide frit, and deep cuffs, complemented by a white chip medal hat faced with black velvet.
The article notes a yearly shift in furnishings with Jacobean influence reappearing in house decor. Rich red green brown wine and cream colors dominate printed fabrics for curtains bedspreads cushions and coverings for chairs and sofas.
The article advises choosing smooth eyed needles sized to silk, noting No 9 or 10 for double silk, No 12 for fine single thread embroidery, No 7 for thick or twisted silk, and No 8 for rope silk. It warns against too small eyes causing fraying and too large eyes showing gaps, and suggests using separate needles per color during shading.
The low necked dress and coffarless frock revive the black velvet neckband about an inch wide. Once a simple back or front buckle fastening, it now ties at the back with long ends hanging down, echoing fashion from thirty or forty years ago.
A photographic reproduction shows a skirt from a past era featuring a sheath, harem, hobble and other clingy styles. The garment is made of flowered fabric and worn by a figure captured in a period image, highlighting the era's fashion contrasts.
Data from Union stock yards Chicago and major markets explain that meat trade needs, not live animal coats or market value, govern classifications. It defines carcass beef grades from Native to Western, Kosher to butcher cattle, with detailed cut names and weights for beef and pork products and varying packing styles across centers.
The article advises daily horse collar inspection and careful fitting to prevent galled shoulders from wet pads. It emphasizes using pads only on light collars during heavy work and warns against sweat soaked pads causing sores. It also urges home gardeners to plant vegetables in succession with ten day to two week intervals for steady harvests including peas beans and sweet corn.
Apple crops in Ottawa county and Missouri yielded fruit sales from last fall. A grower sold 1840 dollars worth of Jonathan apples from one acre while a neighbor moved 611 dollars worth of Bartlett pears from three acres.
The Holstein cow has built an enviable record and proves a valuable animal. Her steady performance may force changes in breeding standards as she leads a growing Holstein race across the country, with Aebingw currently in the lead.
A vintage kitchen guide describes serving ideas for a pineapple salad in lemon cups with lettuce, plus chicken salad in green popper baskets. It includes methods for broiling meat, making coffee, and preparing soups from canned varieties. The text also covers cake and dessert recipes like Prince of Wales Cake, plus rhubarb and fruit preserves for winter use.
A jumble of recipes offers old fashioned dishes such as almond pudding caramel trifle braised tongue and a nutty cake. Instructions describe custards, toppings, and garnish ideas with almond, citron, celery, and wine. The text reads as a kitchen-turned-lesson in early 20th century cooking.
A compact note suggests using lighter chicken dishes or similar options on hot days. It mentions cooling, flavorful pairings and a focus on avoiding heavy meats in favor of refreshing, easy to prepare dishes.
Recipes and serving ideas for tomatoes cover prep methods from halved and seeded to stuffed variants. Slices with cream and sugar, broiled or baked dishes, garlic butter and breadcrumb crumbles, tomato omelets, and Italian style preparations are described alongside basic seasonings and cooking times. Addresses all edible applications and flavor pairings with simple steps.
A fragment discussing how some Jewish families in New England use the term Sabbath and refer to Sunday as the day of rest. It notes the distinction between Sabbath as the seventh day and Sunday as observed by different communities, with emphasis on proper usage and cultural tolerance.
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