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Newspaper
Athena Press
Location
Athena, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1908
Page
2
A column offers home cures and beauty tips including digestion aids, breath fresheners, and spasm relief. It recommends salt in the mouth, salt water baths, egg plaster for sprains, hot water for bruises, and rhubarb for complexion. It also discusses makeup tricks for red cheeks and the social advice of seeking light and hope.
Scattered items include remarks on German empress photography and Norwegian queen bookbinding, U S postal rural carriers counts, and old Massachusetts slavery anecdotes. Also discussed are marriage motives, women voters, and church conflicts sparked by anti slavery sentiments in Byfield and Newton.
Readable tips on cleaning silver and treating burns with baking soda. A bizarre recipe warns of a toxic cut cure with turpentine and oils. A Newburyport vignette recalls slaves and a dandy waiter, plus a note on scent mysteries and human folly.
A historical note describes a stump-pulling device using a long pole and linked chains operable by a man and boy, with variations for larger stumps or a horse-drawn setup. It also explains roost protection for fowl, using a movable curtain system to shield birds from cold nights.
The Los Angeles Herald notes a Pacific coast fish trade from Vancouver to San Diego with heavy local investment. Halibut, sea bass, red snapper, sardines, bonita, yellowtail, albacore, rock bass, mackerel, and other species are caught year round, with seasonal limits and different fishing methods. Sharks, seals, and gear damage threaten profits. tuna and Jewfish charms attract sport and high value catches.
An article by a writer in Scientific American describes using a sharpened scythe mounted on a high pole to deter hawks attacking poultry. Hawks grabbing the blade cut their feet, provoked by the tool, and were killed or driven away as a result.
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