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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1915
Page
23
On John and Agnes birthday eve a domestic tiff ends in a gift rich celebration. Agnes sacrifices economy to fund John’s feast with peaches and cream and fine china. John learns the cost and praises his wife for planning a splendid surprise with the saved funds.
Instructions describe soaking the pot deeply, placing it, and using a cord siphon to water by capillary action. In hot dry weather the reservoir may require refilling twice. in moist weather one fill can last two days. A similar cord system can keep houseplants alive during extended absence by elevating a water vessel and weighing cords with a pebble.
A durable device for watering pot plants and hanging baskets is described. Fill a central container such as a wide-mouthed bottle or a glazed jar placed above soil level. A feeding cord drops water slowly to the roots, ensuring a steady supply without overwatering. Ensure the inner end reaches the bottom of the bottle and the outer end stays lower.
Cane appears in many forms from chair bottoms to decorative panels. Leather coverings on chairs are common while beds, library tables, and desks now feature cane elements. Cane screens stand out as attractive and delicate accents in home decor.
Housekeepers weigh substitutes for lard and butter with cottonseed oil gaining use. Cooks compare fat content and economic benefits, noting vegetable fats may be richer and less watery than butter, affecting cake making. Some argue flavoring concerns challenge substitutes in baking.
A vintage fashion column outlines taffeta coats for cool evenings and wraps, painted fruit motifs on hats, uneven brim straw styles, and new fabrics like duck from India and chiffron lisse. It notes wrist bouquets, summer whites, and practical cleaning tips for porcelain tubs and enameled surfaces.
A fragmented 1920s style discussion contrasts noisy office behavior with mindful restraint. It critiques loud talkers, overachievers, and chatty youths while offering pragmatic tips such as discreet fixes to material issues in dress and household tasks. The piece blends social commentary with domestic advice and humor.
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