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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1919
Page
17
A humorous domestic scene unfolds with Mrs Jarr debating opera and penny arcade music versus the refined tastes of the social circle, as guests discuss recordings, phonographs, and grand pianos amid family life and social snubs. The juniors’ winter festivity fashion piece ends the page with a schoolwear note.
The writer discusses a charming small dress in black or delphine blue velvet or blue crepe de chine. If black velvet, add blue satin binding at the neckline and sash, blue stitchery near the waist, and panel emphasis on the bodice which may be real or simulated. Pocket line treated similarly. skirt is straight gathered.
Cut one onion one carrot and about six potatoes into small pieces. Simmer in a quart of milk until cooked. Pass through a wire sieve, return to pan, add butter substitute, and season to taste. Serve with diced toasted bread.
Mrs Medill McCormick leads a charter signing for the Women s City Club with signers including Mrs A G McCintock Miss Mary O Toole and Miss Alice M Heaven At 1710 S street tonight Ida May Moyers committee will present the by laws for adoption and McToole will propose properties for a future club house Mrs George Eastment chairs the membership drive presenting hundreds of names for charter membership in the initial week long effort.
The Girl Scouts unveil a permanent exhibit at Woodward building this week to illustrate their varied activities as part of a drive for 10 000 sustaining members. Women leaders plan a city canvass to boost subscriptions, hoping to match hotel and office donor efforts. A new scout troop formed at Hosedale playground, with strong community support for the fund appeal.
A humorous verse about Aladdin and a negligent Genie, warning that meddling with others’ work leads to trouble. It ends with a moral about keeping away from others’ cooks. Also includes lines on poets, D Annunzio, and a quip about steel workers and plowshares. Mexico’s patent medicines note hints at cures needing bold action.
A home craft note explains turning worn damask into luncheon and tray cloths with hemstitching and buttonhole work. It also shares a simple baked nut rice dish using peas nuts breadcrumbs milk eggs and seasonings served with mashed rutabaga and tart jelly.
Instructions describe making carrot marmalade with carrots sugar lemons and ginger then boiling jars. Also details potato dish with parsley butter gravy lemon juice and cabbage and peppers, mixing and heating until coated and served with beet garnish.
A fashion hat described as the season’s favorite. It features a crushable brim in dragonfly like panne velvet with a soft edge fold sewn in self color chenille. A crown wreath of velvet flowers in old gold gray and henna shades completes the look, promising colorful versatility.
Practical kitchen tips to extend utensil life by avoiding scouring and scraping. Soak burned food or sticks in wash soda unless aluminum. Wipe soot, wash with hot soapy water, rinse, and dry. A pinch of salt enhances cocoa flavor. For bacon, soak slices in milk then flour and fry in hot fat for a distinct taste.
Fashiongrams note silk and velvet hats in brilliant colors for southern wear. The three-piece suit remains popular into spring with multiple color options for street wear. Duvetyne blouses feature a tobacco shade with orange silk foliage trim, while Queen Elizabeth adds prestige to an all white costume.
A fragmentary excerpt from Helen Rowland’s Reflections of a Bachelor Girl satirizes male vanity and female flirtation. It contrasts men’s flattery with women’s social games, hinting at how suitors seek moral or romantic success through refined charm and strategic behavior.
A 1918 syndicated reflection by Sophie Irene Loeb listing aphorisms about human nature and behavior. The piece blends social commentary with quips on appetite, vanity, and happiness, concluding with a copyright notice from the Press Publishing Co.
Peel turnips into cubes and boil until tender. Use minimal water and simmer until mostly evaporated. Season with salt pepper and sugar. Mix well, mace in a hot oven, and baste with its own juices until browned.
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