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Newspaper
Andrews News
Location
Andrews, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1920
Page
2
A newspaper note cites that Dickens remains popular, with some novels selling over 50 900 annually and the author, deceased forty eight years, shows sales over the last decade higher than those of three current writers combined according to British publishers.
A report notes how young boys in the Orient trap lizards using a straw slipknot to lure them from crevices. The method involves baiting with a colored cord and tightening the noose when the lizard approaches, capturing the head first.
The article notes archaeologists wondered how Egyptians produced fire. It cites a Kahun discovery of a bow drill and burnt holes on sticks showing fire drilling, concluding no religious significance was attached to fire’s origin.
At the British Dairy Association show an asbestos and cement four room cottage with large entrance hall is priced at 875 dollars. It includes carriage to the nearest freight station and is described as weather-proof rat-proof and dampproof. A two room week end cottage is offered at 375 dollars.
The article explains that in traditional China men seek wives only through a third party while fathers or brokers arrange marriages. It notes men may be bound to unsuitable spouses, including those who are insane or chronically ill, after brokers pay high prices for an arranged union.
Remove ink stains from white cotton by wetting the spot and rubbing with laundry soap, then soaking in a sulphur napthol solution for one day. If stains persist, cut and boil. mildew can be removed using the same method.
The piece notes that sugars and fats burn quickly in the body and can mislead dieting efforts. It cautions that walking long distances followed by aggressive eating may not reduce weight, as the body uses sugars and fats as rapid fuel rather than sustaining weight loss.
A coal-field school pupil near Kittanning wrote a Thanksgiving essay with errors claiming the Pilgrims sailed Cape God and that they went to Plymouth to show Geo. 8 that anyone could worship God in their own way.
The sky over Italy is praised for its deep blue. The author notes the blue appears richer not from finer dust but from cooler northern air affecting vapor condensation.
In fifty years ericine science has advanced beyond fifty centuries yet the public still seeks simple cures for coughs. The Journal of the American Medical Association notes doctors often encounter popular remedies that lack proven efficacy.
A quirky note reflects a search for endings from world’s end to a rainbow’s end. The fragment nods to literary musings about conclusions and the idea of finality as a playful theme.
A fragment from the Indianapolis Star suggests a comic or social clash where a husband lets his wife select outfits, signaling marital harmony or indicating henpecked status within a domestic squabble. The item reflects old city newspaper voice and tone.
A fragmented excerpt urges action to pursue happiness actively and meet it in public spaces. The tone implies a prompt to engage with happiness directly, though the source text is unclear and lacks concrete context or identifiable events.
A report identifies tsutsugamushi disease found in Japan as a Japanese medical issue. It discusses the pathogen and potential health implications for the region.
Uncle Eben jokes about men catching “sprise'ts” and being tired from dodging work in a dialect scene. The line captures rural humor and character voice.
A humorous exchange centers on a boy named Johnny claiming his new pants are too tight. His mother denies it while he insists the clothing constrains him, joking about fitting his skin versus the pants.
Mr. Frederick William Wise argues that America seeks a business president while criticizing the League of Nations for denying the United States any profit from international engagement. He contends a fatal flaw lies in that arrangement.
A brief item notes a young ex soldier being sent for house parlor maid work while the cook stayed on, illustrating household employment norms. The tone suggests domestic service arrangements and reliance on former military staff in a domestic role.
A humorous exchange shows a family balancing wants and necessities as one member reveals buying a fine motor car with immediate delivery a Dashing Demon Six. The other quips about needing a half pound of sugar to please the whole family reflecting era scarcity and household priorities.
A shopper asks how to tell fake pearls from real ones and the salesman responds with a wink. The quirky dialogue hints at caution and discernment in jewelry buying.
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