28 May 1908
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Newspaper
The Beaver Herald
Location
Beaver, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1908
Page
1
Advice for women on nightly routines to protect complexion through rest, eye care, digestion, and gentle baths. Recommends hot baths before bed, a glass of Perient water, and light nourishment if dining late, plus five percent boric solution eye compresses. Mentions avoid cold milk and prefer warm milk or light foods.
A boy claimed to have invented a Swedish shampoo focusing on scalp manipulation. It uses a leather currycomb to remove dust and dandruff, followed by absorbing powder, then extensive brushing. The process emphasizes cleansing powder over soap and water and aims to stimulate circulation.
A suggested emergency remedy uses an egg white poured into a cup and swallowed to dislodge a choking obstacle. If one egg does not work, try another. The text also describes a useful jacket made of cloth or serge with a velvet faced collar and a straw hat trimmed with ribbons and feathers.
A compact guide to making a brush rack and shield from wood covered with art serge or linen. It details a shield or square base, cord outline, title loops, a braga ring for hanging, three brass hooks for brushes and a button hook, plus brass rings on brushes for hanging. Also instructions to clean ties with a soap and alcohol solution.
A fashion page surveys hats and lingerie blouses for today’s women, praising the smart effect of small hats for many faces and detailing blouse features. It describes tailored braces and capes, lace sleeves, and decorative trims in linen lawns, jet diamond embellishments, and passementerie, plus a long brocade over-robe and a smart striped tweed coat ensemble.
A reader seeks tips on hosting farewell parties, at home dinner etiquette, and gifting ideas. Advice covers inviting guests, when to send "at home" cards, luncheon options without men, centerpiece ideas using toy express wagons, and playful favors. Also includes notes on stork luncheons, place cards, and shower games with simple, practical ideas.
The article advises on matching belts to tailored skirts, favoring a narrow material belt stitched to the skirt with a pointed end. It recommends a heavy silk braid or soft liberty satin belts, emphasizes color harmony, and warns against mismatched belts. It also notes sleeves on shirtwaists are trimmer and predominantly long with small cuffs.
A tiny decorative work basket is shown as a ready sale item. It uses a small rush or wicker basket with bright colored silk lining and a silk braid bound edge. The design forms a useful bag with a ribbed ring for hanging. It makes a thoughtful present for a mother and can hold stockings and sewing materials.
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