09 Mar 1912
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Newspaper
The Marion Daily Mirror
Location
Marion, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1912
Page
1
In-depth guide on hand care emphasizing cleanliness, proper washing with warm water and mild soaps, careful brushing, and skin conditioning. Recommends avoiding hard brushes, using almond oil glycerin and honey boosts, and outlines routines to maintain smooth skin, cuticle health, and overall manicured hands.
A fashion feature previews bold stage blouses, praising vibrant colors and exotic textures. It highlights gowns in de soie and charmeuse, shimmering embroidery, and dramatic silhouettes while noting the influence of metropolitan style on women’s wardrobes.
A jumbled column offers kitchen hacks and household care notes including cake flavor blends, muslin curtain care, vase weights, lemon zest in pies, and methods to prevent mildew and mold in jars and fruit. The text mixes recipe hints with fabric and cleaning advice in a fragmented style.
The piece describes lingerie undergarments with emphasis on drawers and corset combinations, noting wide belts, ribbons, and extensive lace. It highlights dainty garments, decorative boty, and the allure of petticoats while critiquing lack of substantial content beyond ornament.
Embroidery chiefly uses Qols for pure work with wool blends and no padding. Garments may be embellished directly or via a separate panel on fabrics like cashmere or broadcloth. Blue wool on white gazon de sole and mauve wool on wine sole illustrate oriental color effects with gold silver or copper threads for highlights.
A historical note describes creating original valentine art and menus for absent friends. It suggests sketching various Cupid themed images, decorating with heart shapes and ribbons, and including a witty or sentimental caption such as Love's heavy burden. The piece offers practical instructions for drawing a waitress with a platter and a wheelbarrow of love, plus a mail bag motif and an old couple to fit a sentimental tone.
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