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Newspaper

Wichita Eagle

Location

Wichita, Kansas, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1889

Page

3

Build Your Own Banjo From Walnut and Tools

A detailed, step by step guide describes selecting dry walnut, cutting two by four inch pieces, shaping the banjo handle, installing frets, making the hoop, and fitting vellum to produce a playable instrument. It emphasizes careful sawing, sanding, finishing with oil and French polish, and notes the complexity and cost, recommending purchasing a hoop if possible.

Carpenter Tom Ardenieg Eixtechias Ax Tech Eco Enur Makina Mahoney

Cleaning House Practical Suggestions for Spring Cleaning

The article offers practical guidance on spring house cleaning and seasonal decor. It quotes Carlyle on human interest and urges timely preparation for shifts in bedding, carpets, draperies, and furnishings. It emphasizes seasonally adjusting routines and selecting distinct room color schemes and finishes to refresh interiors.

Carlyle

Household Sewing Guides and Fancywork Instructions

The article offers DIY craft and home economy guidance from an era thrift focus. It outlines fabric costs for drapery and cheesecloth, plus simple sewing projects like an apron and collar band, with diagrams and practical tips for stacking up savings and ease in chores. It also touches on a ceremonial scene with M Tissot and a Sultan, noting pomp and public perception in a distant imperial setting.

M. Tissot Republic Legion of Honor Benjamin Coustane Harper's Jas Jacaries Dreescosts Rose Colered Castane Beit Br Macrish Sumlaeun

Fragmentary 1889 phonograph piece with imperial pageantry and color debates

Readable sections describe a European visitor's staged scene with a sultan’s procession, trumpets, guards, and a master of ceremonies. The text blends fashion notes of kid gloves and ribbons with long blocks about court ritual and imperial display, ending with stray technical musings on sound recording and price notes.

Chorna Paris Florence Ammacas Pune Asoetirion John de Witt

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