Train Boys to Be Gentle Toward Sisters and Women
Milton urges mothers to instill courtesy in boys toward sisters and all women, teaching acts like giving up toys or seats, and stepping aside for women. He warns against indulgence that breeds selfishness, noting that a boy’s future manners reflect his mother’s guidance and a girl’s influence on his character. The piece also notes upholstery trimming trends and kerosene for cleaning with practical tips.
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Milton
Ife
Lova
Sir Gmtahad
Women’s trousers and auto-aero suit dazzle at style show
At the National Style Show atop the Hotel Roosevelt roof, American tailors unveil women’s trousers with multiple pockets and modified design aimed to rival Paris. A navy blue auto-aero ensemble and a reversible sealskin evening coat with gold buttons captivate onlookers.
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New York City
Paris
The Thanksgiving Turkey Scrubbed With Soap and Brush
A housewife insists on washing a turkey with brush and soap before cooking. She argues that feather oil and barnyard dirt are not removed without this thorough cleaning. After scrubbing, she rinses until no soap remains.
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Perways
Chic motor hat with satin ribbon winter veil feature
An auto veil designed to stay in place on hats even in strong winds. The veil is sewn to a satin ribbon that sits under the chin, securing the veil. The chic motor hat is a new winter model trimmed with two-tone braid and designed for reliable fit in wintry weather.
Two Toned Velveteen New Gown Material Headlines Fashion Shift
Predictions say velveteen and velvet fabrics will be in high demand as designers push two toned velveteens and blends. Deep Tiv blue and black and blue purples dominate. velvet appears in trims, scarves, and gowns alongside satin and fur. velveteen velvet injections show in textiles for suits boots hats and outfits. A dinner dress featured white lace over satin with black velvet accents and draped waist detailing.
All About the House Inventions and Home Tips
A guide describes common household ideas from shoe and heel wear to child play items. It notes risks of round-headed fasteners on floors and stairs, scrapbook entertainment for a child, and decor tips such as radiator concealment, floral arrangements with feathery vines, and using meaningful picture postcards as luncheon or dinner cards.
Amusing party games for guests and a race contest
The text describes simple party amusements for guests aged 18 and older. One game uses a cap to split sides and trigger laughter, ending with ice breaking. The A 73 C race pairs six girls with slate and six men with pencils to rush and write the alphabet, awarding prizes to winners.
School fashions for the small child item
The little girls should wear plain round mushroom sailor outfits for school plus fine lawn aprons with lace. For kindergarten bounds, white lawn aprons with embroidery shine best. Also advise venetian worsted raincoats in all sizes, light umbrellas, overshoes, name tapes on hats and umbrellas, and each child to have an aluminium drinking cup for school use.
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Alzes
Schrol
Sensible man outlines ideal wife as companion not ornament
A man's view favors a balanced partner with interests beyond home duties. He rejects a one sided wife who is merely a householder and children bearer. He desires a spouse who attends clubs, suffrage meetings, or aviation events to grow mentally and spiritually alongside him.
Objects of Interest to Collectors Carded in Old England Etiquette
A column notes curiosity items for collectors featuring Toby mugs and hunting cups. It highlights how 16th to 18th century gentlemen’s costumes are reflected in the designs of tankards and black jacks. The piece recalls that rapid draughts and punch bowl binges were nightly entertainments, with mugs often in quaint, typified designs.
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Toby
Merrie
England
Everyday objects from Staffordshire potters and Toby jugs
The article notes how Staffordshire potters produced drinking cans for hunting tea and describes a hare's head cup with hindies and a mouthpiece. It contrasts this with the Toby jug, described as having a more homely origin.
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Staffordshire
Stripes in millinery designs adorn hats with satin bands
New moles of using stripes black and white appear in smart millinery areas. Striped satin covers hats or trims brims while a modern Loque shape uses stained black and white satin with a touch of colored ribbon. Numerous bows and decorations show a striped effect created by alternate rows of black and white soutache.
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Amart
Variety of Fudge Flavors and Recipes
A historical note details several fudge recipes and variations. Maple Sugar Fudge uses maple sugar, cream, vanilla, butter, and optional butternuts. Brown Sugar Fudge combines brown sugar, milk, butter, vanilla, and optional molasses or nuts. Plain Fudge uses unsweetened chocolate, sugar, cream, butter, and vanilla, cooked to a soft ball. Walnut Fudge folds in walnuts when thickened, or swirled through before setting.
The Latest Massage Wrinkle Uses Electric Water
A new facial treatment described uses water charged with electricity delivered through a spongelike end on twin tubes connected to a battery. The device removes extra moisture through one tine, claimed to avoid muscle overrelaxation and skin scalding unlike steam or hot cloths.
When Mending Stockings
Advice on pot steam to pre shrink wool before mending stockings and applying darning wool to toes and heels. Recommends holding wool over boiling water briefly then drying to prevent future shrinkage and tearing when washed. Also notes pretreated cotton darning materials behave similarly for longer stocking life.
Remedy for fever thirst using lime juice and soda
In cases of fever and excessive thirst the juice of half a lime over cracked ice or mixed with charged water should be sipped slowly for relief. Hot water taken by the teaspoonful also helps. Add orange lemon or lime juice a few drops or a half a teaspoonful of baking soda to heighten the effect.
Care for sensitive feet with adhesive plaster
If new shoes may rub a blister on the heels place four pieces of adhesive plaster over the sore spot. In a few days the area will heal and the shoes will have softened meanwhile, reducing friction and discomfort.
Care of the Teeth From Infancy to Old Age
Advice on dental care across life stages, stressing early dental attention, regular dentist visits, and preventing decay. Emphasizes use of powders, careful brushing, tartar removal with magnesia, pumice polish, and proper technique to protect teeth and gums. Includes guidance on tongue and interior surfaces, and age related dental improvements.
A Housewife's Secret for Whitening Yellowed Clothing
A housewife shares a home remedy to restore whiteness to yellowed clothes. She advises storing white fabrics in blue paper or deep blue cloth, then soaking overnight in lukewarm water, washing with clean scraps, boiling with bone and borax, rinsing, and air drying, to regain whiteness.
A Graceful Scarf In a New Guise
A Paris milliner argues scarves add grace to smart toilet outfits. Modern scarfs favor dark tones like black white and gray to complement light costumes. The pictured scarf uses gray chiffon edged with soft black satin, measuring about two and a half gardes in length.
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Rue de la Paix
Paris
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