Dumont Vidette plans to cease publication reflects rising circulation
The Dumont Vidette announced it would stop paper after years of growth from about 400 to 700 in circulation, though editor blamed weak advertising. Local visits include EK. E. Jones from Aredale, Mrs. Geo. Ilgenfritt en route to Clarksville, and others from Hampton Ackley Bristow Parkersburg Waverly. School board rehired Miss Gonzales as primary teacher. GO. R. Martin returns after an injury.
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Dumont
Lyse
Vbe
Hie
EK. E. Jones
Aredale
Mra
Geo. Ilgenfritt
Clarkaville
W.W. Abreos
Frank Beach
Hampton
Boory Polk
Brieton
Carl F. Franke
Republican County Central Committee
Parkersburg
Achool
Mies Gonzales
Dumont Achool
GO. R. Martin
J. McGrevey
Sam Goldblate
One Way Astrou rs Rates and Rail Fares Promised
The Minneapolis and St. Louis Rail Road offers low one way fares to multiple states including Iowa, Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, and the Rockies for settlers and investors. Promotions advertise parcels to lure buyers, with agents in Minneapolis and Saint Paul providing details on routes, prices, and schedules. Free descriptive pamphlets announce land opportunities in the new empire, a land and cattle prospectus, and a Durham bull for service.
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Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Arksuans
Radian Territory
Oklahoma
Texas
Minneapolis & St. Louis
Gale
Romescekore
Lowa
A.B. Opurs
Mae Seapolis
Minn
Stain Removal Advice and Silk Color Revolution
A fragment describes using turpentine and blotting paper to remove grease stains from fabric, then a method to recolor silk without damaging texture. It cites a Post report about a chemist inventor at St Helena who claims a process to color silk safely and revolutionize the silk industry.
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Staten of
Hesih
Bstrainburget Post
St. Filenna
Th Dave
Cleaning Matting: Salt Water and Soda Wash Tips
Cleaning guidance for matting says wash white or cream tones with strong soda water to restore color while salt water strengthens fibers. Soaking can darken to uniform evening yellow, then sweep with the weave direction. Avoid harsh scrubbing. use gentle sweeping along fabric grain.
Mantel Decoration Principles for Dining Rooms
A guidance note on mantel styling favors restraint in the dining room, suggesting a simple, formal display with a few good specimens of copper, pewter, or brown-tinged objects reflected in a plain mirror or decorated china. The setting should remain restrained compared to the living room to maintain room harmony.
Cushion for scrubbing by Cleveland woman resigns knee cushion
A Cleveland woman who resigned from scrubbing duties introduces a knee cushion she developed to ease the discomfort of cleaning floors. The cushion supports the kneer and includes a wire…
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Cleveland
Frame with two parallel bars and curved uprights
Description of a wheeled frame with two parallel bars connected by curved uprights forming handles and guards. A well stuffed pad is covered by oilcloth to stay waterproof. Handles allow pushing or pulling the frame back and forth across the floor.
Calcimine Preparation Guide from Historic Paste Recipe
To make calcimine soak one pound of white gine overnight, then dissolve in boiling water and add twenty pounds of parla white. Dilute with water until the mixture resembles the consistency of rich milk. Add tint by using a mixture of indigo and yellow ocher to yield a green tint.
Fragmentary Health Tip On Alum For Mouth Sores And Sore Throat
A reader notes alum can dissolve in boiling water to remove fruit mold and iron buildup from dinen. A sage tea gargle is suggested to cleanse and heal an inflamed throat according to the correspondent.
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Saga
Cleaning Teapots With Boiling Water and Soap
A vintage tip explains restoring blackened teapots by filling with boiling water adding a teaspoonful of efjaratys and a small bit of soap then boiling on the stove for about forty five minutes to return the pot to a bright, clean state.
Insurance and policy settlement limits in fire loss cases
A discussion explains how insurers determine payouts for property loss. It notes that coverage depends on the policy amount, actual value before the fire, and the right of reinstatement, with typical cash settlement but no entitlement to more than the pre fire value.
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Insurancs
Inventions and Patents Must Be in Real Inventor Names
A discussion based on Edwin J. Prindle in Engineering Magazine explains that patents must be granted to the actual inventor. Assigning patents to company presidents or officers risks invalidation if the invention was conceived by employees independently. Courts may rule such patents invalid if the named inventor is not the true creator.
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Engineering Magazine
The Huguenots Hare Essays in Chicago Public Schools
Two student essays discuss the Huguenots as French followers of Victor Hugo with Jean Val Jean cited as a reforming character and Evangeline described as a non rhyming poet. The second essay misstates The Huguenots as a large steam roller used in India, depicting it as deadly with a dragon eyed print and steam snorts, then claims Huguenots no longer exist.
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Hare
Chicago
France
Victor Hugo
Jean Val- Jean
Evangeline
India
Joke Bright and Lord Manners in Commons
In a House of Commons exchange John Bright used banter to mock a verse by Lord John Manners from his youth. Manners rose and retorted that he would rather be the foolish young author than the malignant elder who quoted them. The remark reflects political jibe and self awareness in parliamentary speech.
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Joke Bright
Lord Manners
House of Commons
John Bright
Lord John Manners
Lord John
How to Clean Marble With a Soda Paste and Chalk
A simple paste uses sodium carbonate two parts pumice stone one part powdered chalk one part. Add water to form a coating and apply to remove discolorations from marble topped tables bureaus and the like.
For a Bruised Finger from a Damaged Text
Advice on treating a bruised finger advises immediate cold water soak and repeated changes. The fragment suggests submerging the finger in water, changing the water every 48 minutes, and keeping it immersed for about ten minutes, though the wording is garbled and unclear.
Amusing Blunders and Humor in Public Life and Art
A reflective piece traces the healing power of humor in public life and art, cites witty misprints and misdrawn subjects, and recalls striking comic slips from newspapers, church paintings, and tales of aspiring authors. It notes Miss Fanny Creeby, shipwreck reports, and a shoemaker sign while celebrating lighthearted, unconscious errors across culture.
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Riteta
Cox
Seitle
Iceland
Portugal
Spain
Isaac
Abraham
Angel
Janac
Herod
St. Peter
Fanny Creeby
Jhomning
Northern Marine Insurance Company
Real Reform in Chicago News Wordplay
The mock dialogue notes a wife pressuring a writer, asking if reform worked. A year past their wedding, the poet has not produced a poem since the couple faced the parson, suggesting the reform claim may be dubious.
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Rhymer
Chicago News
Fragmentary Nonsense From The New York Press
garbled excerpts refer to Gladys Penelope and a implies past affection, with jagged OCR text about love and timing. No clear event or persons beyond scattered names, lacks coherent narrative or date details.
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Gladys
Penelope
New York Press
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