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Newspaper
Aberdeen Herald
Location
Aberdeen, Washington, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
3
At a Colorado ranch mavericks recall a quiet stranger who spoke little yet prayed nightly. The dying man, smiling and devout, inspired reverence as friends remembered his gentleness and the light in his eyes. He died peacefully, his death prompting reflections on sin and redemption.
Bucklin signed as a loyal helper for four dollars a week and food but proves an ex convict who has just left jail after six weeks. He writes a farewell note and leaves the shop with a neatly prepared bed and a closing envelope. A curious widow watches as the store reverts to normal.
A diligent clerk Bucklin earns wages rise and praise for orderly work at a store run by Mr. McSkimming. A rainy day reveals his secret behind a stock barrier when a flashy woman identifies him, prompting her interruption that changes his status and hints at moral risk.
Practical culinary notes emphasize clean kitchens and wholesome meals with items like fruit cereal corned beef hash and eggs. Tips cover beans quick cooking methods a Spanish pickle and a Saturday dinner lineup. Prominent Nebraska woman Emma Page is highlighted for her election as president of the Nebraska State Federation of Women's Clubs. Also included are home repair tips for mackintosh repairs and commentary on the return of the high heel fashion era.
A witty exchange on pessimism features a father defining a pessimist as a man who always buys a round trip ticket when he goes to the races. The joke hinges on circular thinking and light humor about wagering and refunds.
The item notes a phrenology claim about a large bump signifying eccentricity, misattributing it to a professor described as the victim. It then makes a remark about the speaker’s wife being strenuous, presenting a sensational and humorous take rather than a clear event report.
Practical advice from the Boston Journal on preserving high quality carpets. Avoid cheap druggets and hire store professionals for laying and cleaning. Brush against the nap, clean yard by yard with a clothes brush, and lay over thick newspaper to deter moths, renewing papers when carpet is lifted.
The article highlights neck ornaments as standout fashion, noting flat plaited white and colored mousseline boas edged with mousseline roses, black velvet fronts, and jet bead accents. It mentions rubes of tulle with pompadour silk ends, and new cravats and boas as attractive season elements.
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