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Newspaper
The Progress
Location
Shreveport, Louisiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1898
Page
11
A fashion note surveys hats of the moment with crowns of flowers such as shaded tulips and velvet brims, notes on the turban style and toque treatments, and decorative accents like jet embroidery, ostrich feathers, and jeweled ornaments. Hair adornments feature combs in the Spanish or empire style, with pins and rhinestones enhancing arrangements.
An aging discussion notes that waving has become less common but remains useful to keep the front hair away from the head. Side combs linger as a desirable tool, valued for practical framing and maintenance of a neat appearance.
A historic guide explains a quick neat bread poultice made by soaking stale crumbs in hot water, warming in an oven, squeezing out excess liquid, and applying on linen with a muslin cover. It notes oil or vaseline to prevent sticking and advises dry bran or salt poultices for home nursing, plus snugly fastening poultices on children to keep them in place.
Bread crumbs are soaked in cold water for ten minutes then wrung dry in cheese cloth. The crumbs are mixed with flour milk and a well beaten egg salt and soda dissolved in water. Batter rests overnight then bakes on a hot grid dle. Cold oatmeal mush may replace bread crumbs.
Toast sandwiches are described as very tasty when the toast is thin and crisp. Between two slices, savory or potted meats may be laid, with shredded ham or game, chopped lettuce, and salt and pepper for a relish.
A guide to planning child centered parties emphasizing simplicity, modest guest lists, and education in consideration. Tips cover decor, dress, and refreshments with easy, appealing foods like sandwiches minced chicken ham and potted meats. Simple jelly shapes and egg dishes are suggested to delight children.
The guidance describes kid friendly dishes for a party including watercress yolk fillings or jelly filled whites, savory additions, and easy to make sweets. It recommends cake with icing as appealing, fruit salads with whipped cream accents, tiny rolls with colored sugar, and simple drinks like homemade lemonade and diluted lime juice cordial for young guests.
Fashion notes describe teacloths for afternoon tea featuring embroidery done as outwork over a transparency. The article highlights stylish patterns and craftsmanship for decorative linens.
The New York Tribune outlines an illustrated border for a teacloth that appears elaborate yet is simple to make. Flowers connect between two defining lines with buttonhole stitched outlines and cutaway interstices, finished on the cutting side, then a satin strip added beneath the open work.
Richard Mansfield hired a private secretary years ago but dismissed him for poor spelling and weak education. The ex-secretary protested, claiming his parents spent 5,000 on schooling. The actor replied the education was not adequate and suggested suing parents to recover the cost.
The Atilanta Constitution reports the literary guards of Billville seek a private to join the unit of 15 colonels. The ad calls for enlistment amid wartime service, with the private to work under the colonial command structure.
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