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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1919
Page
15
A humorous domestic dialogue between Mr and Mrs Jarr about fashion, money, and marriage. Mrs Jarr contemplates wearing her figure in public while Mr Jarr jokes about wages and temptation as they quarrel and then reconcile to spend the evening together. Copyright 1919.
Camp Lee Triangle Association of M A secretaries held its first convention at Camp Lee Peters burg Va with a banquet after a day of sessions at the Moc A and a Mount Vernon trip. J Chillis of Pittsburgh acted as toastmaster and William P Hirsch and William A Miller spoke. A letter from Maj Jen Bundy expressed regret at missing the event. The next convention will meet in New York on September 6 1929.
The district saw 134 births and 96 deaths in the seven day period. Among deaths, 84 were white and 12 colored while tuberculosis caused 14 deaths, the highest of any single cause. Whooping cough rose with 430 cases under treatment. A recipe for gelatin molded shrimp jelly appears in the text.
The recipe lists ingredients and steps for chocolate parfait. It uses milk bitter chocolate sugar and heavy cream with vanilla. The method includes melting chocolate in hot milk then combining with whipped cream and cooling in a mold packed with ice and salt for three hours.
A simple doorway device sold for a dime uses a wooden peg as a plunger and a rubber bumper on the doorway frame. As the door swings, the plunger cushions the swing, the bumper yields, and gravity allows the door to close softly without slamming.
An advertisement touts Calotabs as a refined calomel tablet that removes nausea and unpleasantness. It claims one tablet at bedtime with water yields a clear liver and better sleep, with no taste or griping. Sold only in sealed packs for 35 cents with a money back guarantee.
A style note presents a simart turban made with gold and brown brocade and tiny ostrich tips. The item highlights luxe textures and intricate trim as a chic headpiece.
Pour boiling water over tomatoes and remove skins, scoop out insides for shells. Salt and pepper the interiors, fill with chopped sham or bacon then crack an egg into each cup. Bake slowly until set and serve with bacon strips.
A curved metal plate protects the tree trunk while a lattice front holds suet in place. The basket suspends from hooks and is kept year round. In nesting season place string and threads near it.
A satirical 1919 syndicated verse contends a farmer protects a cow amid drought laws, claiming the animal produced alcohol from fruit and milk, while lampooning authorities. It references American figures and a Newport visit, ending with disjointed notes on food pools and notoriety.
A white vest transforms a black satin frock, creating a striking contrast. The vest grows over the bodice and peeks from below the girdle, offering a refined, elegant touch to a disciplined satin design.
A satin enriched frock combines dark blue wool embroidery with a chemise line. It features a loose waist with a red girdle, cuffless sleeves, half the skirt decorated in white yolk, and a round neckline. Curtains are tied up at night to keep out breezes and avoid wrinkles.
Readable portions describe Ethel Clayton and a promotion for a complexion product claiming to reduce tan and freckles. The ad touts instant whitening effects, long staying powder and rosy cheeks with a single application, urging readers to buy Peg Seah all products.
Feature from Helen Rowland with satirical notes on women and marriage. The text humorously contrasts male vanity and female wit through quoted diary excerpts and aphorisms attributed to Solomon, the Married Man, highlighting mischief, romance, and social quirks. Contains period fashion mentions and stylized moral observations.
Women returning from the seaside with browned or freckled complexions should use mercorised wax treatment. Apply before bedtime like cold cream and rinse next morning. daily shedding of scarf skin reveals healthier skin beneath. One ounce of mercorized wax from any drug store is enough for a clear, white, satiny finish with gentle action.
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