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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
3
Boston Sentinel of Sept 18, 1818 extols a sweet yellow smooth pumpkin pie as a beloved, native delicacy. The verse contrasts tropical fruits with home grown pumpkins, praising a slice shared from a broad earthen platter and lauding New England’s rugged charm and muse of the pumpkin.
Around the fire the housemates plan a lively Thanksgiving with silly games. Telegrams built from alphabet letters spark laughter, while others like The Wand Passes and Chinese writing mystify guests. A playful hypnotic ruse and light tricks round out a warm, jovial night in.
Old rose messaline with hand embroidery creates an elaborate look. Three quarter inch tuck seams front and back with shoulder tucks add breadth. long fitted sleeves are tucked. Use crepe de chine voile satin linen lawn nainsook or batiste. Pattern in sizes 13 to 17 years. For a 15 year miss yardage details and 10 cent pattern request.
A 1920s style guide outlines simple home crafts for Christmas gifts. Projects include appliqued butterfly pillows, a tan linen glove case, a leather wallet, a brown crash laundry bag, and embroidered ribbon cases, all using straightforward stitching and satin or couching cords.
Pattern No. 3072 shows a one piece girls dress with red cashmere trim and embroidery, front closure, and five sizes. Materials vary by size. eight year old estimate uses novelty fabric and plain material plus embroidery. Send 10 cents to Pattern Department for pattern.
This guide explains fondant candy making from basic sugar and water to demonstrations like candied figs, date balls, tutti frutti bars, and chocolate confections. It covers cooking method, cooling tests, texture checks, and finishing touches for smooth chocolate coatings and nut toppings.
A cut leather pen wiper in golden brown ooze leather features an underlay of satin trimmed to fit openings. A chamois cover shaped like the leather top is pasted over the satin, with two chamois leaves enclosed inside.
In a London zoo report, the claws of ferocious beasts are now cut with chloroform rather than by force. Previously a crew secured the animals with ropes before trimming, marking a shift in handling methods.
Vienna West Virginia resident Mrs. Fara Wheaton credits Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring her health after years of illness and doctor visits. The advertisement touts the remedy as a non narcotic treatment for female complaints and offers free advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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