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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1913
Page
7
A dated West Point document from August 19, 1783 lists weights for notable officers ending the Revolution. Washington weighs 209 pounds, Lincoln 224, Knox 180, Henry Jackson 238, Swift 219, and Michael Jackson 252 pounds.
Murine eye product advertised as compounded by oculists and used by physicians for many years. Sold to the public by druggists at 26c and 60c per bottle, with Marine Eye Salve in aseptic tubes at 25c and 50c. Chicago based Marine Eye Remedy Co. markets the remedy.
An anecdote recalls Count Montrond advising Alexandre de Girardin to recognize a rising wit or risk being unrecognized. A valet later quips about provision of toilet articles, noting the host’s luck to have him attend.
Thomas Jefferson designed folding campstool revolving chair two wheeled sulky copying press pedometer hemp lamp and a notable plow improvement. The plow earned a Paris gold medal in 1790 and by 1808 a superb updated plow with his enhancement was sent from the Royal Agricultural Society of the Seine.
Mrs. F P Mullendore of Munford Alabama reports relief from back ache and a feeling of fullness after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She notes fear of gates slamming during Change of Life and credits the product with restoring her health. The advertisement touts the root and herb medicine as a dependable female remedy dating to Lydia E Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts and offers confidential advice from a woman reader.
The Liverpool Post notes that adults promising and failing to keep them erodes a child’s confidence. A child defined a promise as keeping it in the mind until it is done, highlighting how excuses and circumstances are insufficient to justify broken vows.
The piece describes how marriage brokers in Italy operate as a formal institution with lists of eligible maidens from various social ranks. They seek matches and earn commissions, often receiving a voluntary gift from clients for successful arrangements. An advertisement for a cold remedy promises cure in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets and notes Druggist refund policy and E W Grove signature.
A bright red paint changes to black at about 120 degrees Fahrenheit and returns to red when cooled, allowing bearings to reveal overheating before damage occurs. The paint is oil resistant and free from alkalis or acids, making it suitable for coatings on bearings.
A historical note describes Dr Pierce’s Pleasant Pellets first released forty years ago. The remedy is claimed to regulate and invigorate the stomach liver and bowels with sugar coated tiny granules.
A simple guide describes using white passepartout picture binding with gummed back to label fruit jars jellies and dry groceries in a store closet. It notes no extra paste is needed and the binding is strong and serviceable for labeling tasks.
To drive away flies pour hot water over oil of lavender in a saucer and place it in the bedroom. The warm weather brings pest problems and this method aims to keep the room clear of flies and similar pests.
A landlord near Paris in Sartonville offers a three room cottage for 50 dollars a year with a 2 dollar reduction for each child in the family. The move is advertised as a bounty for children and aims to attract tenants with larger families.
A reflective sentiment from Robert Louis Stevenson notes jealousy as a possible outcome of love. It presents jealousy as an inevitable if unwanted companion that may be embraced or resisted by individuals.
Chop cold lamb, add diced cold boiled potatoes and chopped English walnut meats. Heat in cream sauce with butter and brown stock or milk, season with salt and pepper, then add chopped parsley. Good Housekeeping.
The article describes twins having contrasting characters. One twin is quick, confident, and hot tempered yet swift to forgive. The other is slow, shy, good tempered, and forgiving when aroused.
A tense father son moment unfolds as Mr Tadley scolds Bobby for poor behavior. Bobby calmly reflects on his own future and hopes his son will not endure the same punishment. The dialogue reveals cautionary sentiment about parenting and discipline.
Parboil six inch stalks of celery in salted water five minutes then cool. Brown flour in butter add stock and cook until thick. Season with salt pepper and nutmeg. Simmer celery in the sauce until tender. Arrange on serving dish strain sauce over and serve very hot.
Household hint explains rubbing fingertips and nails with vaseline before washing in soda water to prevent cracking. Simple macaroni and nuts recipe layers macaroni and chopped nuts with salt butter and milk. Ad promotes Red Cross Ball Blue laundry product as a whitening aid.
A silver potato ring was among gifts at a prominent Irish wedding. The ring, once common on eighteenth century dinner tables, supported the large wooden bowl that held the potato, the centerpiece of the family meal.
An advertisement touts Mother Gray's Aromatic Leaf as a safe pleasant regulator for women's ills including back pains urinary and kidney issues. Available from Druggists or by mail for 66 cents sample package from The Mother Gray Co Le Roy New York.
If eyeglass screws loosen far from a jeweler, tighten with a pen knife and apply a dab of glue. Once it hardens the screws will stay secure for several weeks.
A short note highlights Mrs Winslow s Soothing Syrup as a popular remedy during teething pain. The item reflects common 19th century beliefs about infant care and teething discomfort.
A stage manager hurries a performer with the line Come along with that elephant The back legs refuse to move unless they earn the same as the front legs The exchange highlights a humorous backstage dispute about pay during rehearsal or performance.
An advertisement asserts PAZO OINTMENT cures itching bleeding or protruding piles within 6 to 14 days. It offers a refund if the product fails. The ad presents the claim and price 56 cents.
A brief ad copy contrasts wording about parting with a wry remark from Browne and Towne. It touts Red Cross Ball Blue as washing twice as many clothes as competing blues and advises against alternatives.
A reflective note on envy and worth, contrasting hollow hustle with kind acts. Affection and tenderness come from considerate deeds and words, not from constant striving for glory or material rewards.
An advertising blotter promotes a new implement house with standard make good. E P Weber lists 206 207 North Los Angeles Street as the address for low price goods and service.
A theatre note writer mocks the shortage of starched linen in a small company and suggests a simple disguise remedy. For a shirtless outfit a flannel shirt can be worn with a brass paper fastener placed under the vest as a substitute for a central stud. Necessity is the mother of invention.
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