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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1908
Page
3
Mrs Maria Perry Eisenhart, wife of American miner H L Eisenhart, was crowned Reina de las Sierras queen of the Zacualpams after a night of noise and gifts. Indians presented tributes and pledged support, with a silver crowned ceremony marking her nominal duties as queen.
Tulsa report describes Jackson Warridale a Creek man from Mannford area who, after moving to the Harjo allotment, claims to have transformed from a 140 pound black man into a 225 pound white man within three months. He credits mineral waters from a sulphur and arsenic spring, whose unique properties have sparked scientific curiosity and health improvements.
Thomas Fleming, the real life model for Stevenson's Wild Scotchman, returns from 25 years in the South Seas to San Francisco aboard the schooner Aecretus. The Arne Island trading agent, with his wife, explores electric cars and urban life, saying he may return to isolation when sightseeing ends and the sea life has burned into his blood.
Mrs. Mary Wonderlich of Coalburg near Youngstown is in serious condition after a doughnut explosion. The cause is undetermined with theories ranging from insufficient dough hole to air in folds and lard heat. She may never bake doughnuts again.
The guide describes making place cards from paper vegetables and flowers. It covers assembly on cardboard bases with padded petals colored crape paper, green washes for leaves, and a white card for guest names. It advises color matching to the centerpiece and avoiding heavy reds.
Fashion notes favor converting baggyie summer hats to autumn wear by draping with silk or colored chiffon and trimming with ribbons plumes or lace. Charlotte Corday shapes with high crowns suit city wear after midsummer, with brown silk and mousseline de soie facings and brown lace edging.
A bridal gift idea favors a net evening petticoat over silk or muslin. The advised design uses coarse net with three deep Spanish ruffles edged in lace, lace beading and colored satin ribbon. Skirt length should stop at the ankles for ease of movement and modern style.
A list of practical household suggestions covers pan coverage for fish, polishing metals and mirrors, cleaning with ammonia and camphor, keeping water pipes free of bugs, cooking ideas with tomatoes and spaghetti, tinware care, and improving beef gravy with parsley. The tone reflects practical home economy and common pantry remedies.
The article discusses homemade beauty items such as cheesecloth sachets, borax at the toilet table, and the use of olive oil both externally and internally. It cites Romans on longevity and notes olive oil can aid digestion, soothe nerves, and improve complexion while warning against sun exposure causing freckles in middle age.
Ribbon work emerges as a seasonal novelty in embroidery with elaborate German designs for cushions sofa pillows and opera and fancy work bags. Colorful beads and sequins enhance the ribbons and a special short thick threading needle is used.
A practical shirt waist suit for a 15 year old uses tobacco brown mohair with tan silk trimming. The two piece circular skirt features back tucks and hip darts, with material requirements by width. Embroidery and ribbon work offer decorative touches, including a lingerie collar band and a dainty pin cushion top design.
Russian crochet gains popularity while dull gold remains a favored shade for matrons hats. The three piece suit grows in use and hair ribbon trends spawn ribbon combs. Lisle and silk hosiery show striped patterns and small brown buckles accessorize dark brown oxfords. Browns yellows dominate millinery as tan two button shoes pair with any dress. Mohair coats appear for motoring wear and rhinestone initials replace buckles in footwear.
A historical recipe instructs whipping one half gill sweet cream to stiff froth and blending in half a pound of blanched almonds ground to a paste. A dash of rose water, two tablespoons sugar, then spread on thin bread slices and rolled into cylinders or left as strips.
The article notes a fond regard for dainty underwear among civilized women and advises economical methods. It suggests combining machine sewing for long seams with hand finishing for insertion lace and tiny details. French seams prevent raw edges and pearl buttons are recommended for a delicate finish.
The article advises methods to loosen stuck glass stoppers. Apply a small amount of oil around the mouth, wait an hour or two, then place the bottle in warm water. Remove and gently tap the stopper on both sides against the glass to free it.
A simple cake method using one cup sugar one and a half cups flour half teaspoon soda sifted with flour. Mix egg with sour cream then beat into dry ingredients. Flavor with vanilla and salt. Beat five minutes bake in two layers fill and frost or top with sugar. Adapts to summer months.
Goods to be accordion plaited should always be cut on the straight, never on the bias. Cutting on the bias causes sagging and pulling as the plaiting settles.
Practical kitchen guidance warns against rinsing laces in blued water, recommends skimmed milk for color, and stresses safe stove and boiler use. Do not light stoves or lamps when hot, avoid spills that extinguish flames, and ensure gas taps and boiler water are managed to prevent explosions or boiler damage.
The article extols alcohol as a versatile household aid. It claims to relieve headaches when rubbed on the head, remove stains from rugs fabrics and dresses, negate odors from items like tobacco, burn in alcohol lamps, and act as a skin tonic when tired. It also notes the stain removal of medicines.
Instructions advise finishing the upper portion of a circular skirt and hanging it for days to allow stretch before turning up. It notes pressing wool and mohair fabrics with the cloth removed while damp to avoid a glazed finish and tender ends.
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