Oxford News Roundup Spotlights Local Moves and Upcoming Events
Oxford notes Scott Clark sails to Ringgold Texas for weeks of visiting and prospecting. Local figures Kirstie Dodd and Miss Lies praised for efficiency while Miss McKibbon visits from Atlanta. Rev. Myers to lead Christian church meeting in June. Odd Fellows and Knights of Pythias plan meetings. Fruit crop frost impact discussed and subscriber notice urged. Burdock Blood Bitters advertised as health tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. M. Myers
Kansas City
Christian Church
Wonders of Chess First Ten Moves Count
Edwin Anthony in The Chess Players Chronicle estimates the number of possible first ten moves for both sides as 160,518 plus larger figures such as B21 and 100,544,0000,000. The article discusses the vast combinatorial possibilities in early chess play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Anthony
Chess Players’ Chronicle
The Lists of Works and Essays On
A brief catalog notes several writings, presenting a mix of literary surveys and critical pieces. It references multiple authors and titles, outlining themes and scholarly angles explored in the essays.
A Crow’s Irony On Clothes And Self Worth
A crow imagines stealing a farmer’s whitewash to rise in fashion but is exposed by his appearance. The farmer laughs and sets him straight, while his brothers face a similar fate. The piece argues against counterfeit youth and adult fashion parodies harming genuine merit.
Mrs. Daniel Lothrop Founder of American Children’s Society
Harriet Mulford Stone, born in New Haven, founded the National Society of the Children of the American Revolution and served as its first president under the pen name Margaret Sidney. The Boston Globe notes her advocacy for patriotism and wholesome childrearing in early public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Lothrop
Margaret Sidney
National Society of the Children of the American Revolution
Boston Globe
Hotel Where Charlotte Corday Slumbered In Paris
The piece recalls Charlotte Corday briefly resting at the Hotel de la Providence in Paris on July 9 1703 before she left to assassinate Marat. The hotel’s room where she slept is noted as a historic stop now threatened by demolition for city expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte Corday
Paris
Rue d'Argent
Hotel de la Providence
Charlotte
Caen
Living and Dining Room In One
A large room near the kitchen can merge living and dining spaces with a single long table or a table kept for eating. The author notes the need for space to keep the table clear for family use and suggests either a dedicated eating table or a table that serves as needed. The piece cites aJacobean style 12 to 15 foot table and argues separate dining rooms offer variety and relief from daily routine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Picture Hanging Aboard A Bachelor's Cup Board
The guide argues pictures should not be hung high enough to require a chair to view. Center ought to align with average eye level about five and a half feet from the floor. It advises on personal taste in grouping and choosing a cohesive scheme from the available stock.
Arranging Artwork in a Gallery Space
Guidance on presenting art pieces by medium and tone. It advises placing exceptional oil paintings in prominent light, situating lighter watercolors and etchings where light is strong, and hanging darker works farther from light. It warns against clashing frames and stresses a harmonious sequence guiding the eye.
Cleansing Lace With Milk Says Good Housekeeping
A Good Housekeeping writer recommends cleansing aged lace by simmering in milk. Place lace in a jar covered with milk then set the jar in a water bath like beef tea for one to two hours. Do not let the milk boil to avoid fixing stains. the method reportedly restores an old Brussels lace without damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Housekeeping
Brussels
Canned Foods Indicator: Bright Colors Signal Additives
Reading from a vintage guide, bright green hues in canned peas and beans warn of copper or iron additives. The text notes red colors may indicate other coloring agents and cautions buyers to inspect labels for artificial colorings.
Unclear food color origins in canned goods
Fragment discusses color origins in canned foods. It notes aniline dye contributing yellow hues in mustard lemon extract and noodles, mentions bleached white canned corn, and ends with a generic query about what to eat.
Brass in a Room Brightens Even Dull Interiors
Brass objects and gilded frames add cheer to dreary rooms. A large jardiniere with a plant in a dark corner, mirrors, pictures with polished glass, trays and bowls all improve light and warmth. The article urges paying attention to brass accents for a sunnier ambiance.
Simple kerosene wall cleaning method described
A kitchen wall cleaning method is outlined: pour kerosene in a basin, dip a soft cloth to wash a wall area, rinse with hot water wrung cloth, then wipe with a clean dry cloth. The result is claimed to be easy and satisfactory for painted kitchen or bathroom walls.
Invisible Patches on Curtains and Grease Skimming Tip
A Good Housekeeping tip advises patching curtain flaws with old ore and starch pressed by heat yet warns against ironing as it damages threads. It also suggests m angling and shaking curtains to remove creases. For soups a small ice piece skims grease, hardening it for easy removal.
Don’t Slump in Easy Chairs Priors on Posture
The article warns against slumping in chairs where the back is bowed and the spine bent. It argues such seating fails to rest the body and worsens posture. It suggests using a soft cushion to fill the back’s natural hollow for support.
Repairing a Mirror and Home Advice For Readers
A home tip describes repairing a mirror with bis muth tin lead and mercury to renew a looking glass. It advises moderate daily work hours to avoid eye strain and warns against overdoing embroidery or exclusive focus. The note also counsels choosing a soup cut with a little fat and selecting a reasonably sized house.
An Insidious Danger From Kidney Trouble Warns Readers
An advertisement warns that kidney disease is insidious and may become fatal before symptoms appear. It urges taking Foley's Kidney Cure at the first sign of trouble to correct irregularities and prevent Bright's disease and diabetes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Adelaide Nichols
West 22Nd Street
New York City
Pinkham
Lydia KB
Foley
Bright
Elam, Ordway & Houser
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