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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 07, 1914
Page
12
A Christmas story describes a woman who turns "useless" ribbon remnants into thoughtful gifts for the poor of war-torn nations. She collects small pieces from a milliner, combines colors into handkerchief cases and knitting bags, and adds finishing touches like rosebuds and feather stitching, showing how thrift becomes charity.
In a cozy living room Miss Homebody shares thrifty but charming Christmas gift ideas. She shows collars from embroidered linen handkerchiefs, boudoir slippers from pink satin ribbon, and various ribbon crafts like neck bows, fur accents, and scented garlands.
The article advises careful use of chlorine lime bleach only when absolutely needed. It outlines a method: dissolve two pounds of chloride of lime in cold water overnight, pour off clear water, dissolve one pound washing soda in hot water, mix with bleach solution, add cold water, cover cloth, soak overnight, then rinse. It warns against artificial bleaches of any kind.
The piece urges vigilance against small habits that grow into vice, focusing on reading. It warns that reading for pleasure can become addictive and dull the mind if done nightly and without balance. It contrasts fiction with reference reading and stresses selective, purposeful use of newspapers and books.
A society woman weighs hats before purchase, noting that tight pins and wire frames press on the scalp and trigger headaches. The article explains pressure from hatpins and a wire frame in a large hat may cause pain, which often stops when the wire is adjusted or the load is lightened.
Menu items list breakfast lunch and supper with dishes such as grape fruit oranges corn beef hash chicken potpie creamed oysters and orange cake. Contains rough cooking instructions for muffins soup and chicken potpie including ingredients and method notes.
Instructions on keeping cut glass clear using plain water soap and sawdust then drying with cloth. Warnings against rapid temperature changes to prevent cracking. Then a recipe sequence for dumplings, fruit jelly, creamed oysters and scalloped oysters with steps and serving notes. Also prunes baked in a rich syrup with lemon slices and bright color.
Elizabeth Lee describes crafting affordable gifts such as glove and handkerchief cases from mutation filet lace over delicate color. She outlines making foundations with featherbone and cardboard and details choosing shapes for holiday receptacles.
The feature details a framed, economical dwelling plan priced from 3500 to 4200 with concrete foundation and full basement for laundry and heating. It describes east front layout, wide south windows, a bayed fireplace, connected dining and kitchen areas, oak and pine finishes, three bedrooms on the second floor, and an attic space left open for future finishing. It also includes decorative a description of featherbone and silk tele phone house crafts and desk pad covers as examples of home-made gifts.
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