Modern stylish house design by William A. Radford
William A. Radford offers a design for a distinctive home blending taste with practicality. The plan features a roomy 13 by 24 living area, angled dining room, open stair, first floor bedroom and bath, and a well arranged kitchen. Finishes include oak and yellow pine floors, plaster or clapboard exterior painted dark brown with white trim, metal Spanish tile roofing, a hot water system, wiring, and frescoed walls. Total cost around 3700 dollars depending on materials and fixtures.
Alarm Clock Cab Ride Reveals Curiosity Scam
A New York Times story recounts a cabman who sets a four o clock alarm and later a five o clock alarm to lure passengers into riding longer. The passenger discovers the extra twenty minutes and a dollar extra were intentional to test curiosity, a common ruse.
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New York Times
Attorney General Wickersham Aids Bridal Couple After Runaway Carriage
While riding in his car he encountered a bridal couple tossed from a carriage hit by a runaway horse. The bride was shaken but not injured. the attorney general helped them into his auto and sent them to Union station to continue their wedding journey.
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Wickersham
Union Station
Newest and Loveliest Millinery for Midsummer Days
Summer millinery showcases white chip hats with two rolled black velvet folds and large princess lace roses on dark green foliage. Lace roses, duchess lace petals, and silk covered wire hold petals in place. Black and white schemes with wide Chantilly lace trims dominate, plus striped ribbon accents and detachable white chiffon veils.
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The Sunday Night Supper Menu and Tips
A Sunday supper guide suggests simple meals during hot weather. A light menu includes a salad with sandwiches and fruit, plus tea or milk. It offers a cheese and nut filling for sandwiches, a peanut butter option, and a basic olive oil and vinegar onion juice dressing. An egg sandwich is also recommended, with shells removed and seasoned after cooking. The text ends with a misaligned line about an equation and unknown quantity.
Varieties of Junket and its Uses in Cookery
Junket is described as a wholesome dairy food usable in many forms beyond plain served with cream. Instructions cover proper preparation with warm milk, avoiding overheat, and methods for curd, cream cheese, and cakes. Also notes on serving, storage, and a sugar milk syrup to flavor the junket.
Linen dress with panel front and embroidered cuffs
A simple semi princess linen dress features a full length panel front attached with wrapped seams. The back forms a bodice and skirt with lightness, turnover collar and cuffs in embroidered lawn. Materials call for 40 inch wide linen.
Bracelets Over Gloves Fashion Advice
A brief style note suggesting bracelets worn with long gloves are rarely appropriate. If chosen, bracelets should be worn under gloves or, better yet, avoided altogether to maintain proper form and balance with formal attire.
Glove fashions and mourning wares in Paris and England
The article notes gloves shifting from white to cream to match costumes, suede slippers, flesh colored stockings, and vanity bags in gold clasps. It describes new bag metals, Tortoine-shell items, and widespread use of Rubmetal and jotheen due to the king's death. Orchids, both real and artificial, appear widely as Edward’s favorite flower. Wooden beads surge as a craze, plentiful in black and colors.
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Egypt
Silk Fishnet Fashion Note in Vintage Wardrobe Text
A fragmented description praises silk fishnet as versatile decor for garments. It suggests using the fabric over contrasting shades, in gray or twine colors, suitable for turbans, large bows, or sheer scarves atop elegant evening outfits. The tone hints at broad wardrobe applications for women.
How to Finish a Cretonne Sofa Pillow Edge
A cushion edge is described with a large shallow scallop stitched in coarse buttonhole stitch using heavy cotton or linen threads. Advises choosing natural background color to enhance the edge, rather than bright flower colors.
Saving Hints For Economical Meats And Garnishes
A compact guide notes two day meat purchases save money and inspire dishes. Dry celery, leaves, parsley and mint for emergencies. Small extras like parsley, green peppers, a lemon and an orange can garnish wines. Save all meat scraps and vegetables, chop bake mix with bread crumbs, roll into balls and fry, served with tomato sauce and parsley garnish.
Hot Weather Drinks With Lemonade And Punch Notes
A century old guide outlines simple hot weather drinks. Lemonade syrup with lemon rules sugar water boiled ten minutes, egg lemonade by adding beaten egg, tea punch with tea cooled fruits and sugar improves flavor, mint punch with mint in tea, raspberry vinegar with berries and sugar, currant punch using juice jelly and citrus, iced cocoa with whipped cream and cocoa dust.
Curry Sauce Method Placed With Spiced Mutton or Lamb
A recipe fragment describes melting fat then adding curry powder and browned flour. It says to cook together then add hot stock or water until smooth. Season with salt, pepper, and onion powder. Serve with poached mutton or lamb.
Attitude changes housework into art and ease
A dated essay urges the woman reader to shape her work mindset. By embracing patience and sensible methods, she can transform chores into an art, reduce drudgery, and find joy in daily tasks. It promotes labor saving ideas and balanced priorities over perfection. It also includes a celery sauce recipe.
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