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Newspaper
Waterloo Evening Courier
Location
Waterloo, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1912
Page
12
A detailed guide on restoring and cleaning furniture walls and fabrics using tea polish, olive oil gin vinegar mixtures, egg whites and soda for frames, ammonia in wash, bread for brocade, and paraffin for knickknacks. Emphasizes methodical, careful cleaning of leather chairs, upholstery, curtains, carpets, and pictures to enliven a home.
Readable descriptions showcase white sarge coats with narrow collars trimmed in braid, black and white plaid pieces with cuffs in black serge, white cloth coats with Dresden silk inlays, pink bengaline silk ensembles with scalloped edges, and white pique coats featuring deep scalloped collars and belts.
Do not cut edges crooked or uneven. Bind armholes neatly to ensure comfort. Keep corners flat with no superfluous cloth. Do not pull stitches too tightly to avoid spoiling the effect. Avoid lap back seams to keep skirts straight. Do not tack seams in different directions. Do not damp whole garment before pressing. Use proper scissors for tacking threads.
Catherine Talbot surveys the pannier trend in 1912 dress, noting its tentative use this season. She describes draped side panels, waist emphasis, and border fabrics. sleeves shift from mousquetaire to kimono-influenced cuts, with turquoise brocade and silver lace ensembles for a youthful diva.
The text urges quick nervous control through willpower and physical action. It advises snapping to order when overwhelmed, stepping outside if possible, or leaning from a window for a moment to regain control. Sleep with windows open aids recovery and certain foods like onions carrots lettuce celery and olive oil are recommended as nerve foods.
A special wicker bed with lace and quilted silk, trimmed with ribbon, serves as a temporary cradle for the infant. The white wood basket can be lifted and carried from room to room, offering a mobile sleeping place for the baby.
The article offers practical uses for stale bread including an omelet made with breadcrumbs and eggs, a dry bread cereal ground to meal, and a brown betty layering apples with breadcrumbs. Each recipe uses simple ingredients like white sauce, cayenne, sugar, cinnamon, and butter for a home cook’s pantry solution.
The item combines a tea or coffee pot a cream jug and a sugar bowl in one compact nickel device designed to fit stacked above each other. It aims to streamline breakfast trays for invalids offering a novel look and easier setup. A nickel plated percolator with a gas jet attachment is also advertised to replace alcohol lamps for cooking and travel use.
The article recalls chantilly lace parasol covers popular years ago. The preserved cover shows a carriage parasol with a high cup shape and a deep blue satin border on white ground, highlighting its antique appeal and status as an heirloom.
The text describes a nickel plated portable device combining a chafing dish with a percolator like feature. It mentions divided porcelain dishes, a small hole, and a tube to direct hot water and keep vegetables warm on a serving table, aiming to reduce carrying and use of alcohol.
A short guide urges business girls to daily light exercise to ease digestive troubles and improve posture. It recommends brisk walking, avoiding excess tea, and choosing fruit and healthier breakfast options like cocoa, soup, egg, or fruit with milk and chocolate for afternoon nourishment.
A swinging shelf offers convenient storage and a fold down table. The design calls for a two foot wide board or boards, hinged front legs, and a back hinge to join the wall, allowing it to lift or drop to form a table. It folds away when not in use.
The Norfolk jacket returns as a fashionable choice featuring a ta I nose belt and platted design. Last year it appeared in dark green blue and scarlet with white serge and white benekirte. This year it is part of the suit and also shown in summer ratine.
A historical guide explains how to dye fabrics at home using dye packets. It covers prep washing soda, boiling, color setting with salt, and testing dye absorption, plus which materials dye well such as linen and silk and which should not like velvet or feathers. It notes navy blue scarlet dark tones work best and offers cautions for hat dyeing.
The article describes a summer gown using a fine cotton crape fabric. It features an accordion plaited skirt with folds caught by a white satin ribbon bow and a bodice in Innis plaitea crape, highlighting the season’s dainty fashion.
A historical note describes brides moving away from strict white gowns toward softer fabrics and pale rose pink accents. It notes the decline of pure white as mandatory and suggests economical options for brides with limited means while maintaining fashionable appearance.
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