What a Woman Should Know (part one)

I find old literature fascinating. It gives a glimpse into past lives, old traditions and long-forgotten customs that may or may not hold true in today's world.

Going through some items that needed organizing I came across a small fragile, worn booklet dated 1904 from the White Sewing Machine Company of Cleveland, Ohio. The title of this relic is What a Woman Should Know by George M Vickers. I thought it would be interesting to share this with you, a sort of blast from the past.

I took photos of the pages, but they are difficult to read. Therefore, I will type out each portion and present them here beginning with part one. Enjoy!

Inside front cover:

Dainty, bewitching, so tasteful and light

Are the beautiful fabrics sewed on the White.

Lest you forget

We say it  yet -

"The White is King"

Title page (page 1):
Copyright, 1904, by George M. Vickers.
I.
There's not a woman in the land
But what may have a fairer hand,
Soft, lovely hair, and shapelier feet,
And rosy lips all pouting sweet,
If she will only moments spare
To give herself the needed care.
II.
If handsome, then by proper dress
All men her beauty will confess,
For colors that become her well
Impart a most bewitching spell.
You'll find the secret in this book
If through its pages you will look.

A beautiful woman is the most exquisite creation in the world; but the attractive woman, who by her general daintiness of form and dress, whose teeth, hair and complexion show careful attention, is the one who fascinates. It is the attractive woman who outstrips all rivals, and with the proper disposition and culture, makes the ideal wife. The directions given in this little book, if followed, will improve the looks of any woman, whether she be maid or matron. In fact, the book should be placed in the hands of every girl old enough to read.

Upcoming in part two of What a Woman Should Know: A Graceful Form, The Bust, The Hair, and The Eyes.

The Move is Complete

Welcome to News From Nestle Inn. Yesterday I moved this blog from Wordpress over here to Blogger. There were restrictions on Wordpress that I thought wouldn't matter. But after a year I have found the need to expand, and I believe Blogspot will be a nice foundation for such a move.

This is actually the first post I have written here (all other posts were imported), and therefore the move is complete. I hope you like what you're reading and continue to visit. Please don't hesitate to leave a comment every now and then. It would be nice to hear from you.

So, until next time... get outside and grab some sun.

Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake

I'm learning how to make cheesecake. And it's actually an enjoyable experience. My friend Mary gave me a Cooks Illustrated Baking Book a couple of weeks ago, and while she was visiting I had the opportunity to make the Lemon Cheesecake from the recipe on page 342.  Mary loved it, but I wasn't thrilled even though the texture was consistent and there weren't any cracks. So, yesterday I tried my hand at the Spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake on page 339. I was pleased with the result. It even tastes good.

Well, now I need to make another; have to keep accumulating knowledge. Maybe the New York Style Cheesecake.

Who said learning wasn't fun? Although, I hope the neighbors don't get tired of my baking.  I'd hate to run out of taste testers.