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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1915
Page
12
In a humorous piece by Edward Riddie Padgett, Mrs. Townbred urges her husband to move from the city to a country farm, citing financial and lifestyle dreams. He resists mortgage fears while she unveils loaded bundles labeled Farms For Sale and plans to manage the venture herself. The dialogue satirizes urban drift to rural life.
In a tense exchange Mr. Towsbred questions Mrs Townbred as hair stands on end and she praises a real estate agent’s offer. The moment passes with Padgatt collapsing on a divan as the scene pivots to the muttered claim of a house deal.
A reminiscence of early white enamel cottage furniture with pink rose decoration, and a modern revival of painted black and white sets. The article describes wardrobe, bureau, washstand, chairs and tables, plus deco options, room harmonization, pricing, and the appeal of Adam era pieces alongside contemporary variants.
A party plan for St Valentine’s Day features Cupid’s Express box with tokens predicting romance. Games include heart darts, love letter reading, matching valentines, and a donkey party style blindfold arrow target. Simple, inexpensive refreshments, heart shaped sandwiches, and colorful kisses follow the games for a lively, flirtatious young folks gathering.
The article outlines Lincoln's Birthday luncheon decor with evergreen wreaths and a large portrait, plus a commemorative pedestal centerpiece. It lists a menu featuring grape fruit, corn soup, guinea fowl with cranberry sauce, celery, nuts, light pastries, and coffee, with decorative touches like red white and blue ribbons and tiny dolls as name cards. It provides recipe notes for corn soup and properly prepared fowl, including stuffing with bread crumbs, sage, thyme, onion, and eggs, plus gravy and cream finishing.
A humorous tale contrasts a Young Man who idolizes Abraham Lincoln with friends who advance in business while he remains stuck in a routine library reading and casual dreams. Key details describe his Lincoln obsession, failed career progress, and the era’s notion that success hinges on real opportunities and modern tools.
The article outlines home methods for dry shampooing using orris root cornmeal and salt with variations. It warns to use pure orris root, distribute powder evenly, avoid dragging the comb, and suggests a night rub with powdered orris and a morning rinse for soft glossy hair free from residue.
A period piece extols walking as a full body workout and vital to health. It notes walking strengthens muscles, preserves youth, and keeps circulation optimal. The home routine is presented as an accessible gym, with physicians endorsing walking as superior for health.
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