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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1893
Page
7
The advertisement extols cartridge papers replaced by Satie stripes as delightful imitations of real cloth. It promises cheap, pretty wall coverings for doll houses and suggests visiting large paper dealers to imagine living in marble halls while admiring Gobelin tapestries.
The article reviews Louis XIV and Marie Antoinette papers, noting paneled walls and ceilings suited for grand rooms. It highlights borders matching stylized borders, two friezes for versatile ceilings, the decline of cartridge papers, and the rise of satin stripe and embossed papers mimicking fabrics, appealing to artful but budget-conscious buyers.
The passage discusses wallpaper options from a colonial design perspective. It notes varying textures and borders, advice on ceiling height illusion through friezes, and decorative Moorish patterns in gray blue and purple for 15 cents a roll. It also warns against vulgar dull papers sold by decorators.
Wheel threads are drawn in new table Peso to keep the hems straight. Do not throw away the drawn threads. Wind them carefully on empty spools. When tablecloths or napkins grow thin, nothing darns worn pieces as well or as strongly as the drawn threads.
Old papers make silverware shine by rubbing, and polish knives forks and toware. Stoves gain luster when greased paper is used, while windows mirrors and lamp chimneys become brilliant after newspaper rubbing.
A brief cleaning tip advises rubbing egg stained spoons with salt to remove the spots. The instruction emphasizes using salt to lift egg stains effectively.
A suggestion urges women to buy silk for silk petticoats and request the full rustle material. It notes two grades full rustle and half rustle and advises daughters of Eve to ask for and obtain the full rustle brand.
Green velvet is fashionably trimming black ladies' cloth gowns, highlighting the season's refined style and contrasting textures seen on fashionable silhouettes.
A trimmed fragment notes a glove mender as a practical necessity, likening gloves as calling for thread and needle repair. The text references small silver ripe and a ring of parrow ribbos, with unclear context or complete details.
A fragment describes an odd shaped needle bood and a method to attach a silver finger to the glove through a third ribden piece. It instructs sewing a braided strand of colored silks to a ribbon and letting the silver line hang from two broad ribbons tied with a bow.
The piece riffs on changing dress styles and crowding as fashion and transit shift. It notes crinoline dresses, wider streets for streetcars, and the bustle of vendors and married couples facing bills. The tone mocks prudish dress norms and anticipates new fashion and urban rules.
To one quart of chopped meat add two eggs well beaten one cup of cracker or bread crumbs and one small cup of stock sweet milk or water. Season with salt or pepper and optional sage onion or parsley. Mix well mold into a loaf lay thin strips of bacon on top and bake an hour.
A detailed guide on making dressing capes from towels or linen with stamped designs and etched silk. Capes are longer at the back, handy for hair work, giftable, inexpensive, and washable with no stiffening. Subtle color variations use blue or red silk to match borders. They launder well and sell quickly at fairs.
Father Mattingly of St Marys Church in Martin's Ferry Ohio defends Catholics against Rev Mr Butts tirade. He cites history, Washington and Lincoln, says Catholics are loyal Americans and supporters of public and Catholic schools, urges charity and lawfulness, and praises local Catholic progress.
A South Hadley pair Charles A Taylor and Eva Leonore Taylor staged mind reading feats amid local curiosity. Eva allegedly guessed cards and objects, read thoughts, and even guided a sled downslope during a surprise show that drew New York interest and townwide discussion.
A young man reportedly subdues a healthy country girl within a month, gaining apparent control of her mind and perceptions. Observers expect public exhibitions to test whether this is genuine domination or a clever sham, echoing the poet’s idea of two souls sharing one thought and two hearts beating as one.
The piece argues against harsh medical methods and praises Drs Copeland Kell and Davin for humane skilled care. It notes patients suffering under old spray therapies and claims the doctors offer gentler effective treatment without unnecessary pain. Public patronage is attributed to their humane approach and experience.
Stephen Hicks of Cameron reports years of dust exposure caused catarrh affecting throat nose and ears. After treatment by Drs Copeland Bell and Davin he says his symptoms subsided and he gained health and weight, praising the doctors and urging others to seek their care. He claims previous patent medicines offered no relief and links catarrh to mucous membranes throughout the body.
Dr W H Copeland announces permanent office on the second floor at 1121 Main Street Wheeling West Virginia. Consulting physician specializing in Catarrh and diseases of the eye ear nose throat lungs stomach and chronic ailments. Office hours include morning and evening sessions with Sunday availability.
The statement promises treatment for all diseases at a uniform five dollar monthly rate with Medici furnishing services free. It claims no consultation or exam fees and covers medicine and treatment for all cases and patients.
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