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Newspaper
Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1899
Page
7
The New York fashion letter surveys high priced gowns, home made evening dresses, and the latest furs. It notes glittering spangled gowns, broadcloth designs, and tailor made outfits, plus hats and lace, with emphasis on chinchilla, sable, silver fox, and mink in the coming season.
Missana Cunningham a Vancouver woman about forty years old blindfolds her eyes when leaving her cottage to avoid sin and immorality. Since 1896 she has not looked on the outside world, and reports becoming cheerful with the bright side of life occupying her mind despite awareness of ongoing sin.
An illustration advertises clothing for children aged two to six, noting the outfits are comfortable and attractive. The piece cites weather suitability and appealing designs to attract parents seeking practical yet pretty attire for young children.
A vintage instruction describes preparing a turkey dish around Thanksgiving. It suggests braising a young turkey with finely chopped veal and leaf lard, seasoned with salt pepper thyme and sage, and includes liver minced, plus a scalloped turkey using leftover meat, gravy, white sauce, eggs, breadcrumbs and butter baked slowly with optional salt pork.
Beat egg whites to stiff peaks then gradually add sugar and vanilla. Fold in corn starch flour salt and cream of tartar, sifted. Bake 45 to 50 minutes in an unbuttered angel cake pan in a moderate oven.
Lillian Russell claims a two month weight loss of twenty five pounds through hot water, massage and strict daily exercises. She avoided diets and doctors, insisting consistent, painless practice and self discipline. Her routine included four daily exercises, vigorous massage, and daily hot water intake to trim hips and abdomen.
The note describes Morning Jacket as offering a broad spectrum of material and color options. It emphasizes that the cut is suggestive rather than definitive, allowing for varied interpretations and styles within design.
A Philadelphia Inquirer piece extols lasting beauty through strict health habits. A woman, aging past thirty five, adopts daily walking five miles, hot and cold baths, massages, and careful diet to remove wrinkles, lighten skin, and restore vigor within twelve weeks.
The cape offers a comfortable garment for various occasions. Made from modest material and trimmed with tasteful details. The illustration shows a back-throwing feature and a collar, front, and length. Material and trimming can be adjusted to the wearer's taste.
Medical authorities challenge the value of gargling with vinegar and water, arguing that the liquid never reaches the pharynx or tonsils. They contend the action mainly moves to the back of the throat and relies on air and swallowing dynamics rather than therapeutic contact.
Advice on eye care warns against straining them while reading at twilight and suggests regular blinking breaks. It notes headaches from defective sight and promotes camphor water with borax as an old time remedy, recommended by a toilet authority.
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