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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1912
Page
16
A fragmented account discusses lace making's role in employment for the poor and its impact on health and technique at key centers. It notes evolving practices in two lace traditions and hints at the social strain tied to production in early industrial settings.
The article explores rare handmade laces from the seventeenth century and modern adaptations. It notes museum displays and how lace fashion shifts with machine work, highlighting types like Chantilly, Cluny, Milan, Bohemian, and Venetian laces, plus historical origins and famous examples. It mentions lace's enduring value and ongoing preservation in museums and shops.
A grandmother delivers a brisk lecture on exercise and blood circulation to her granddaughters in a country house. She advocates pretending to be a cat to improve balance and flexibility while playing ball to stave off gloom from a long storm. She stresses posture, upward arm raises, and the health benefits of activity.
Practical guidelines urge mothers to provide pure fresh air for infants, avoid crowded heated rooms, and ventilate for short periods. The article advises outdoor exposure only after four months with sun protection, keeping the baby warm in carriage and monitoring body heat to prevent overheating and illness.
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