Dainty Dishes for Luncheon or Supper
A guide to refined dishes for luncheon or supper. Deviled oysters form a rich sauce with butter onion parsley and milk, baked under buttered crumbs and optional yolks. Cremaed mushrooms with cream and pepper, served in pastry cases. A mould of turkey and ham with macaroni shaped and steamed, served with tomato or crabberry sauce. Turkey carcass soup from scraps, seasoned and strained. a cake filling from leftover nuts fruits and cream. Gingered lemon ice and winter tea mix offer seasonal treats.
Leather care tips for boots and shoes from old handbook
Instructions detail oiling leather with warm water to soften and applying a wax and tallow mixture to waterproof footwear. Linseed oil is discouraged for uppers as it dries leather. If kid leather gets wet and dries, rub in camel or olive oil. A scratched spot can be repaired with ink and egg white.
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Hats and Blouses Show Newest Design by Ethel 1 He
Three illustrated outfits feature bronze lace and cream crepe with raglan sleeves, sand charmeuse with brown pearl buttons, and broadcloth with a front buttoning line. Hats include a Highland bonnet in sand satin with black ribbon and a satin walking hat with grosgrain and pearl buckle.
Care and repair tips for leather and footwear care
The article offers practical advice on prolonging leather items life. It covers boot and shoe maintenance with linseed oil, weathering, rotation of pairs, and storage on trees. It also includes methods for drying rubber boots, washing harness, and cleaning leather furniture with milk and egg. It provides ink stain removal using water, baking soda paste, oxalic acid, and ammonia rinse.
The Perplexing Allure of Oriental Rugs in Home Decor
A lengthy critique argues against indiscriminate use of Oriental rugs in rooms. It stresses rug color, handwoven value, and aging beauty, warning against resort-sale purchases and urging coordinated use with hangings and wallpaper for harmonious interiors. It also offers practical tips for matching rugs with decor and suggests outdoor airing to revive worn pieces.
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Duralas
Josaph
Pomsesa
America
Indecision and the Get There Club Minds Made Up
A reflective column urges readers Horace to overcome indecision in daily choices and large decisions alike. It contrasts snap judgments with thoughtful weighing of options, noting the impact on self and others. The piece highlights timing, personal temperament, and seizing opportunities before they pass.
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Horace
Afternoon Tea Form Gains Popularity Among Youth
The text notes afternoon tea as a popular entertainment, especially among young people and possibly girls, with remarks about English tea table settings seen on the lawn. A young visitor comments on the charm of the scene during his first English tea experience.
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England
Small bungalow design by Charles Sedgwick shown
The article describes a compact bungalow plan 20 by 98 feet with two bedrooms and a rear kitchen, offering a screened porch, a front living room, and a dining area arranged to feel larger. Cost estimates run 1406 to 1700 dollars plus heating and plumbing, with simple Mission brown finishes and cement stucco exteriors. It also includes tea serving etiquette for small gatherings and the proper setup for formal and informal occasions.
First Sawmill in Jamestown Era Sparks Trade Legacy
The early United States sawmilling began at Jamestown with boards exported from the site. By June 1607, sawed lumber started international trade, and a water powered mill operated near Richmond in 1626, marking early colonial industry developments.
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Jamestown
Richmaond
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