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Newspaper
The Potter Review
Location
Potter, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1913
Page
4
The text describes modern motor hats with minimal wires, pliable braids, and varied veil attachments. Hemstitched chiffon veils in lengths from 1% to three yards are favored, with colors ranging from bright red and royal blue to emerald green and taupe. Strong colorings extend to motor headwear as motorists gather in vivid bonnets.
A popular hostess explains her system for entertaining. She cuts game ideas and clever party tips from newspapers, pastes them into a notebook, and classifies items as games, guessing contests, or clever entertainments. At gatherings she consults the book for quick, ready suggestions to replace unsatisfactory activities.
M Jacques Worth predicts stronger appeal for multi tiered skirts this season. A French creation features nine tiers in white mousseline with plaited stories and pivot edge. Front lifting reveals the instep while a velvet rose at the waist cinches the silhouette.
A drawing displays a summer frock suitable for a child in batiste or light silk. Features include a narrow Irish crochet sleeve insert, an all over embroidered pointed yoke outlined by crochet, a broad gir dle created by joining two embroidery insertions, a blousey bodice over the girdle, and a skirt with side plaits.
The article highlights the season's fashion notes with new mohair dust coats and raglan shoulders. It notes favored separates like vests, mandarin sleeves, plaid silks, and poplins, plus summer hats of maline and lace. Velvet and tulle hats from Paris trend, while skirts in dressy suits show elaborate draping.
A newly introduced tea set features heavy imported cream porcelain with silver deposit and hand engraving. The package includes a teapot a sugar bowl and a creamer dish and is described as a charming durable wedding gift with dainty tracery.
Instructions describe replacing ribbons with a white crochet cotton string for the corset cover top, finishing ends with cotton tassels to prevent breakage. It suggests crocheting a double thread to pass through lingerie petticoats for secure tying and durability.
A fashion item described as very in vogue features a shepherd plaid skirt paired with a separate black satin coat. The ensemble is finished with net or shadow lace, reflecting the era's ornate style.
Sleeves of coats and fawns are slashed in the same manner as the skirts. The opening is filled with a lace ruffle or is outlined with fancy buttons. The description reflects period fashion with decorative trimming and stitching.
Washington Star outlines methods for preparing trout with garnishes and wine, baked cod with mushroom sauce, and broiled flounder with anchovy butter. Steps include cleaning, seasoning, and simmering in wine and herb mixtures or breaded broiling, ending with plated servings and optional sauces.
Folding tables are useful at home or picnicking and fold up entirely for easy shipping. Folding cots and swings are designed for carrying into the wilderness for camping use.
Choose oysters and bacon and prepare thin wraps. Fry wrapped oysters until crisp on all sides. Season with pepper and serve hot.
Advice on salvaging a leaking hot water bag. Do not discard it. Heat clean white sand in the oven and fill the bag with the sand. The sand retains heat longer than water, offering a longer soothing effect.
Peel and shred fruit into a deep glass dish. Pour half a pint powdered sugar with one tablespoon orange juice and one tablespoon lemon juice over the fruit. Let stand at least three hours before serving to dissolve the sugar.
When supply of good rubber rings runs low, use two old rings on a faucet. This is safer than using a single worn ring. It is also cheaper to replace rings each year with new ones.
A preserved relish recipe blends twelve green tomatoes four green peppers and two onions chopped then mixed with two third cups sugar and two cups vinegar and seasoned with salt. The mixture is bottled and can be stored up to two years while maintaining quality.
A historical note explains that placing dried orange peel on red hot iron or an old shovel can neutralize a bad room odor and leave a fragrant scent behind. The tip reflects old home remedy thinking and practical odor control methods.
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