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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1914
Page
8
The article advises balanced bathing habits for all seasons. It cautions against extreme cold plunges after meals and warns sea or lake bathing is just sport, advocating cleansing with fresh water after a dip. It recommends warm night baths and quick morning sponges with cool water.
A discussion on summer reading habits for vacationers notes how eyes tire most in bright light or hazy twilight. An oculist says reading in a reclining position is fine if the head is supported and light comes from the left, warning against strong direct glare and late evening reading.
A woman traveler lacking a bathroom uses a large bowl or an old fashioned foot tub as a makeshift bath, reflecting improvised hygiene routines in constrained settings.
A home remedy suggests sponge baths using a pint of cider or wine vinegar to two gallons of water to revive sluggish skin and general rundown feelings in hot weather. Use a large sponge, press to the face and base of the brain, then to the shoulders, showering the body with the solution before patting dry and resting.
The article describes a hair tonic mixture to stimulate and nourish the hair bulbs. It advises washing the scalp first, then applying a solution of quinine sulphate, rosemary spirit, tincture of cantharides, dilute acetic acid, and water daily. It notes existing diseased or weak hair may shed for one to two weeks before new growth appears.
A home remedy blends honey glycerin and citric acid with spirits and ambergris to make a bleaching cream for freckles. Melt honey gently and beat with glycerin as citric acid dissolves in spirits, then fold ambergris in and mix until smooth. Store in small porcelain jars using a china bowl and a silver fork avoided.
In using lemon juice to clear blemishes a cold cream must be applied after the juice dries. Cucumber rind can serve as a bleach but roughens skin. cold cream should follow. For sealing bottles melt sealing wax rosin and beeswax then dip cork tops to exclude air.
Oliver G. Pike reports at a Camera club lecture that the cuckoo guards its eggs and will lay a fresh one in another nest if disturbed. He suggests cuckoo eggs may be laid in nests of the same species as its foster parents and notes its young can be fed by birds of several species.
A National Geographical Society Bulletin description explains the king grasshopper with jumps up to 100 times its length and wind driven sails for 1000 miles. It notes a cloud of insects 2000 miles wide and jaws like hay chompers. It contrasts a chick hatching alone with grasshoppers trapped in a hardened ground nest needing six siblings to free the lid.
A short collection notes how depth perception relies on both eyes and a simple classroom test. It contrasts two eyed and one eyed estimation, then adds a humor line about teachers and a wry Lippincott’s quip. The piece ends with a Vera Cruz remark about cleanliness and a general statement on remedies.
A Philadelphia Record excerpt shows a suitor offering $25 a week to marry Mabel, who outlines no interest in homemaking or cooking. She lists social thrills, cigarettes, bridge, and costly clothes, then asks if he still wants her under these terms. He remains optimistic, insisting he wants her regardless.
A renowned surgeon lectures six students on a doubtful case. Each student deems no operation necessary, but the surgeon declares tomorrow’s surgery. The patient objects: Six to one is a good majority, gimme my clothes.
A botany student stops a country yokel to identify an unfamiliar shrub by a roadside. When asked its family, the boy replies simply that it belongs to Higgin’s. The exchange captures a humorous rural exchange reported by Puck.
A Philadelphia Ledger humorous quip mocks Béf Son, credited as inventor of the hydraulic telephone and wireless razor, noting his trouble greeting his wife due to a lack of good excuses. The aside pokes fun at his famed inventions and domestic life.
A Yonkers Statesman item humorously recalls a couple's banter about diving suits for ocean exploration and the idea of speaking tubes, with one insisting she would not be shut up inside.
A short humor item contrasts parental discipline with sport and culture. A father notes rewarding good behavior with a ball game while another child mocks cultural refinement, hinting at gendered expectations in a light editorial quip.
A Cincinnati Commercial quip compares scandal to a mat that can be laid at anyone. The witty line suggests blame is transferable, reflecting a culture of assigning fault widely.
Mrs. Gabb states a man can sway a woman against her will. Mr. Gabb concedes the point and adds that within ten minutes she forgets the persuasion. Cincinnati Enquirer quote reflects gendered attitudes of the era.
A Baltimore American quip notes that reports about a married couple’s troubles seem widespread and speculative, suggesting rumors float widely while specific facts remain unclear.
A brief quip contrasts a woman election inspectress noting three spoiled ballots with Mitto pondering reallocation. The text then shifts to facts about water including its coverage of Earth, average ocean depth, body composition, distilled conductivity, and expansion on freezing.
A seasonally popular business suit is described with a three button stick coat and long trousers over the shoes. Made of wool, it suits all around wear. A white waistcoat is sometimes worn with it to advantage.
The Cincinnati Enquirer quotes Mr Peck advising control when addressing a wife and Mr Gable defending occasional leisure for women. The Chicago News notes some men attract little notice, like a thermometer on a pleasant day.
The County Board of Equalization will convene on the first Monday in August to examine the assessment and equalize the 1914 Tax Rolls. The session will last three weeks, and taxpayers are urged to appear early in the first week for fuller consideration.
The Herald stands as the leading newspaper in Chehalis County, widely read by residents and trusted by advertisers for broad exposure.
An advertisement presents a remedy for loss of appetite with a claim that Peruna restores interest in food. It cites improved digestion after tea spoonfuls before meals and notes testimonials. The copy emphasizes Peruna as a natural tonic rather than an artificial stimulant and mentions Peruna Tablets as an alternative.
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