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Misses' afternoon dress of embroidered georgette crepe over silk in gold and white hues. Features a georgette collar, back tie sash, and shirted skirt with an embroidered tunic. Design by Franklin Simon & Co., New York City.
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Keeping Feet Healthy During Hot Weather
Foot comfort comes from cleanliness and well fitting shoes. Night baths with stiff brushing remove dead skin, then careful corn removal follows. Olive oil and antiseptic powder soothe feet, cocoa butter aids moisturization, and nails should be kept square and trimmed to prevent ingrowing corners.
Proper Home Canned Tomatoes Method
Select firm well formed tomatoes. Scald a minute and a half until skins loosen. Dip in cold water, peel and core. Pack into cans or hot jars and press down. Add salt per quart. Do not tighten rings fully. Seal cans completely. Process in hot water bath for twenty two minutes at sufficient depth.
Crochet thread labeling practice from Farm and Fireside
A Farm and Fireside tip urges crocheters to record thread count and brand on the inside of the spool to prevent mix ups if the tag is lost. This helps avoid relying on memory or matching by weight and size, keeping projects accurate.
Household Laundry Tips From a Hazy Page
An unclear excerpt gives household advice on washing stained goods and sweaters. It mentions avoiding hot suds, using pure kerosene for uncertain stains, white soap for sweaters, and rinsing to the last drop. It also notes trimming bread crusts before buttering as a simple sandwich tip.
Directions For Canning Green Peas and Beans
United States Department of Agriculture directions for girls' canning clubs in northern and western states. Use fresh peas and beans, blanch in live steam five to ten minutes, then cool quickly. Pack into hot jars or cans, add boiling salted water, seal, and sterilize for 180 minutes. Check for leaks, avoid drafts during cooling, and store in a cool place. Includes tip on stainless hands with lemon.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Light as Chaff Keeping One's Temper
A humorous tale from the Christian Herald recounts a courthouse scene where a prisoner refuses to rise for The Star Spangled Banner. The judge whistles the tune to teach him, and the man quips that if the band had played it as the judge whistled, he might not be there. The defendant is discharged.
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Occupational Strain Linked to Health Hazards
Description cites uncleanliness excessive eating without exercise and conditions of occupation causing lack of physical activity and fresh air. It notes breathing dust and the use of alcohol along with worry as health concerns.
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