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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1914
Page
10
A house furnishing trend favors elimination over excess with harmonious color, natural wood finishes, and copper accents. Evergreen branches and greenery offer lasting decorative value, while high vases reduce clutter. Decorative cushions are mocked as wasteful, as practical, tasteful pieces take precedence.
Grass rugs outrank other floor coverings for verandas as they reduce noise and leaks, keep warmth, and suit tiled or old floors. Rag rugs, dyed or woven to order, are popular this season with gray, tan, and striped patterns. A 6 by 9½ foot rug costs about $5, while a 9 by 12 costs roughly twice that. Green shades remain the most attractive veranda choice, though brown can fit better in some settings.
The text advises preserving shell beans for days by soaking in water, using a porcelain cup, and adding a white marble in rice pots to prevent sticking. It also describes preparing a meatless egg filling with hard boiled yolks, Spanish onion, celery salt, and black pepper, then layering egg whites between bread slices for sandwiches.
The excerpt surveys late 18th and early 19th century women’s dress, noting dance styles like a warm up to the tango, loose bodices, translucent gowns, girdles, short front skirts, and back trains. It contrasts sandals, bare feet, and two inch corset belts with later trends such as chinolines and tiny waists. It ends with a speculative question about returning to these fashions.
A guide to making a decorative sash from soft zilbon fabric with a plaited girdle and beaded tassel. The design ends in points, featuring a cup shaped beaded ornament and a beaded triangle with a frill. Worn at the back of the girdle for a dressy effect.
Instructions for preparing and storing centerpieces using hot water ironing or flat drying, rolling methods with broomsticks, and creating a safe tube storage using cretonne, ribbon, and a mailing tube. Includes options for starch, rolling techniques, and snap fasteners for secure closure.
The text discusses how flowers fit in gardens and homes, noting cut flowers brighten rooms with bright colors like yellow asters and crimson begonias. It warns against using poppies indoors, as their beauty fades quickly after picking, favoring garden placement instead.
Daily living tips advocate regular brisk walking or cycling, plain nourishing food and ample fruit. Bananas and grapes praised for digestion and nutrition, oranges for rheumatic relief, brain work benefited by Athiles. Emphasizes fresh air, open bedroom windows, proper bedding airing, and sunlit ventilation.
Fashion advice on summer undergarments noting that pink lingerie stays practical only with careful laundering. Discusses dresses with draw ribbons, undergarment layering, and summer slip designs including Petticoats, ribbons, and lightweight materials for outdoor activities.
The article describes Salamander gowns and coats influencing dress conversations at a hostess event. It highlights Bernhardt inspired basques with long waists and knife-pleated tunics, blue satin and chiffon outfits, and white homespun linen gowns with contrasting tunics and decorative blue or pink highlights.
The piece notes smart women opting for favorite plot note paper and cubist black paper with white ink, matching envelopes. It mentions pets or mascots in corner designs, and weighs perceptions of freckles red hair and moles as charming while wrinkles signal maturity over vacuity or artificial looks.
The article guides on converting automobile bonnets into hats using silk and chiffon with crinoline frames, plus adds eco friendly wear and a home craft method. It also urges daily walking for weight loss, water intake, and proper sleep for health.
Dried sweet clover flowers scent linen chests best. Tie in cheesecloth bags and place between beds or on tables for fresh aroma. Remember this tip from a country text expedition about fragrant home care.
An old time guide explains making soap bubbles indoors for children. It details preparing a plain yellow soap solution with tepid water, glycerin to improve bubbles, and careful handling to avoid shaking. It describes blowing bubbles with a pipe and creating chained or nested bubbles using a glass sheet and straw technique.
Advice on storing and cleaning a garbage can with galvanized or wooden receptacles. Recommends a painted box, lid, and sun exposure for odor control. Describes simple cleaning solutions, deodorants, and techniques to prevent flies and mosquitoes, with routine maintenance tips.
A sixteen year old boy described injuries from a street railroad collision while testifying about being thrown into the air. The attorney pressed how long he remained aloft, and the boy gave a brisk, blunt answer. The exchange occurred during Saturday Evening Past proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR yields a garbled wedding related exchange. Names and place details are unreadable, offering only a vague dispute about loyalty and love with unrelated phrases. The readable lines imply social commentary around marriage and rivalry without clear events or actors.
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