Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker Portrait in Occupation Tale
The article recalls Mrs. Sarah Platt Decker president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs and a conversation about occupation that ends with a claim of being busy and running her own affairs. It then shifts to a feature on overnight travel trunks or boxes and the ease of packing for trips with stylish luggage. A domestic note follows on making guests feel welcome with thoughtful arrangements for visiting women and the hostess's prep.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah Platt Decker
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Denver
Tapestry Squares Depicting Favorite Paintings and Views
Tourists return from abroad seek novelty in tapestry squares. Canvas designs feature needlework facsimiles of paintings churches monuments seas and landscapes. Techniques include tent stitch cross stitch and mixed work with silk or cotton. Designs adorn cushions blotters portfolios and small cabinets.
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Sawitzerland
Rhine
Holland
How to prepare dried fruit for palatable winter dishes
A housekeeper explains a method to improve dried fruit by scrubbing off the rough skin with a nail brush, soaking overnight in the same water, cooking slowly for hours, and adding sugar near the end to retain flavor. She notes this makes a healthful lunch or supper option in winter when fresh produce is scarce.
Proper Court Plaster Mending Techniques
In mending articles with court plaster never apply while wet. Wait until it becomes sticky to prevent moisture from staining. Place the right side up, cover with a clean cloth, and iron smoothly. Clip frayed edges, baste mending tissue, and ease out stitches with a warm iron to separate by gum tissue.
Appreciation in the Home Echoes Good Housekeeping View
A writer in Good Housekeeping warns that taking things for granted in the home is a common fault of men and women. She urges readers to express gratitude for daily kindnesses to nurture domestic happiness and a caring household atmosphere.
Roquefort Rabbit and Home Care Tips
A recipe for Roquefort cheese spread combines Roquefort, galt and mustard with butter and ale, to be served on toast. Also notes five cent vegetable brushes aid laundry work, boracic acid powder treats lip sores, and brass care tips using potato water to restore brightness.
The House in Summer Care and Hygiene Tips
Practical guidance for summer household upkeep focusing on preventing heat related health risks. Guidance covers reducing heavy furnishings, moth prevention for winter garments, cleaning storage areas, and improving drainage and waste disposal with available disinfectants. Names of methods include moth deterrents, camphor, newspapers for packing, and garden hose flushing.
Autograph Cookbook Gift Idea From Woman's Home Companion
A guide to creating a personal autograph cookbook. Start with a list of intimate friends known for cooking and homemaking, request their favorite recipes with prepaid return envelopes, then bind the collected sheets into a book with a leather or vellum cover and gold or black initials for a timeless gift.
Sewing Ideas For Babies And Fashionable Linens
Sewing hints describe threading before cutting to avoid knots and twisting. Baby bibs feature cross stitch embroidery with coarse cotton and animal motifs. A circular skirt with a godet pattern and plaited flounce is described for linen and linen coat styles with lace trim and blue forget me not embroidery.
How to Clean Suede Gloves with Earth and Brush
To clean suede gloves put them on and rub with fuller's earth on a small brush. An old nail or tooth brush works well. Some use equal parts fuller's earth and powdered alum to replace the earth alone.
Californian Cowboy Fears Ostrich Riding Legend
A New York riding academy instructor recalls a California incident where a cowboy mounted an ostrich. The bird fought, knocked the rider down, and trampled him before three people saved his life, prompting skepticism about natives riding ostriches.
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Africa
Australia
New York
L’ress
Mars as Prophet and the Origin of Green Billiard Tables
The text discusses Mars as a prophetic guide linking planetary cycles to Earth’s fate and notes Percival Lowell’s view that Mars can illuminate future events. It then explains why billiard tables are green, tracing the game's roots to bowls played outdoors on a green lawn and later indoors with cues.
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Mars
Earth
Percival Lowell
Johnny
Philadelphia
Unique Panlaung river fishers use diving method
Native divers in dugout boats along the Panlaung river descend into water to frighten fish toward the bank. Two men ride each 30 foot craft while weights on lines steady the approach, then divers surface with gaffs and fishhooks to haul fish aboard. A riverbank fire offers warmth between dives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panlaung
Rangoon Gazette
Hadstock Churchyard Well Claims Unique Water Source
The Hadstock parish in Essex possesses a deep well dating back over 800 years, known as St Botolphs well, reputed to provide the best drinking water in Great Britain. Local inhabitants claim Hadstock is one of the healthiest places in Essex, lending some truth to the boast.
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Ren. Hadstock
Essex
St. Botolph’s
Hadstock
Great Britain
London Strand Magazine
Leap Day Births Highlight Notable Figures
Leap day births are rare with Edward Cave born 1692 and Rossini born 1792 among them. The day also marks the 1604 death of Archbishop Whitgift and the 1839 death of John Landseer, an artist and Sir Edwin Landseer’s brother.
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Edward Cave
The
Gentleman's Magazine
Rossini
Archbishop Whitgift
John
Sir Edwin Landseer
The Limit Exchange Talk About Lemons
A brief exchange describes overdoing things after a lemon is squeezed. Howell jokes about minding a lemon while Powell questions the limit and the humorous idea of overdoing it.
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Howell
Powell
Turned the Cut Dolly Pardons a Ridiculous Street Figure
In the Cleveland Leader a humorous exchange captures Dolly apologizing for her appearance and Polly replying that she would have spoken if she had seen her yesterday. The lighthearted vignette reflects social nudges and brief street scene banter.
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Dolly
Polly
Cleveland
New York Barber Promises Instant Style Makeover
A comedy exchange shows a customer asking for a haircut to avoid looking foolish and a barber boasting he can transform appearances instantly, reflecting witty banter from the New York Press.
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New York Press
If It were only as easy to practice as its to preach
A compact Chicago News item notes the adage about practice versus preaching, reflecting a concise editorial sentiment on effort and example without additional context.
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Chicago News
Treat nervous children with patience and care
Nervous children require gentle, consistent handling and avoidance of punishment. Frequent air changes, seaside time, simple wholesome foods, and no stimulants help them grow into honest, balanced adults. Do not scold and provide steady support.
Sweet Peas In Cold Frames Reach Full Bloom Early
A woman grew sweet peas in a cold frame starting in October. Seed sowing in rows two feet apart, with two feet of soil under the glass, led to five to six inch plants by winter. With careful ventilation and light watering the vines bloomed by mid May, soon after early outdoor varieties.
Beauty Doctors Shape Ashes Into Roses
A poetic feature extols cosmetic practitioners who promise dramatic transformations, turning ashes into roses and sallow drab into cream, likening their craft to turning hay into bright, styled tresses.
Printing guidance for professional business announcements
The passage argues that proper printing on quality paper is essential for business success. It emphasizes that patrons judge by presentation and that care in paper choice, layout, and wording conveys credibility. It urges businesses to use appropriate printing services rather than cheap, poorly composed material.
Plain and Fancy Printing Ad Promises Neat Jobs
Plain and Fancy Printing advertises reliable, neat results for all orders big or small. It notes a fully equipped shop with modern type and materials and a competent staff to handle the work.
Spring Stationery Renewal Notice
Prompt attention to renew Letter Heads Bill Heads Envelopes and spring announcements. Orders may be sent to our office for all work.
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Sarah P. Decker
WRS
Roquefort
Portiere
Lewis Block, Winthrop
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