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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1915
Page
27
A collection of practical home advice covers sewing tricks with hooks and eyes, stain removal and drying linen, alum solutions for pest control, safe storage methods for furs and woolens, and simple sewing aids. Also suggests safe sleep routines for children and hints for making knee caps from old gloves for stockings.
The article offers practical methods for restoring and maintaining household items. It explains rubbing frying pans with a bread crust and hot water with washing soda to avoid sticking, restoring ivory handled knives with emery or sandpaper, and removing stains from tinware and tea cups.
Fashion notes say damp cloth removes dame fashion myths, while sulfur in drawers repels red ants. Fabrics favor Georgette crepes linens voiles and embroidered batiste with lingerie vests and net. No more transparent skirts due to crinoline revival and stiff satin linings.
The article advises choosing embroidery needles with smooth eyes matched to silk size to prevent damage and suggests specific needle numbers for different threads. It then shifts to milk hygiene, advising refrigeration, keeping milk in original bottles, cleaning the milk bottle cap, and storing away from sun to prevent spoilage and contamination by flies and bacteria.
The note suggests choosing a light neutral color for bedroom walls and using a plain white or softbedspread for a simple, easily made look. It advises papering or decorating with gentle tones and selecting durable fabrics.
A chaotic collection of old time cooking notes describes Steamer Steak Chicken a la Royal Raisin Loaf Potato Croquettes Danish Stew and Dried Peach Butter. Instructions mix flour butter and cream sauce with chopped vegetables and meats for varied dishes. Chile Con Carne blends peppers onions and beans with meat and milk.
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