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Newspaper
Big Piney Examiner
Location
Big Piney, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1913
Page
7
The notes describe using a dampened fabric patch and warm iron to lift water spots from a dress. Yellowed clothes are treated by a five day buttermilk soak, avoiding stone jars or wooden buckets, then rinsed and boiled in suds. Towels turn gray and dingy and are treated with cold water, soap shavings, and lemon juice, then boiled and rinsed before air drying.
The passage describes cleaning stained carpets by applying thick potters clay to grease spots, covering with brown paper, and using a warm iron to draw out grease. For whole carpets, remove dust, spread on a clean floor, rub raw grated potatoes in small sections, then let the carpet dry before use.
Bran to clean wallpaper is claimed as a superior cleaner. Krans are filled into cheesecloth bags for cleaning and washing. The text asserts bran is better than soap for baths and personal care, gentle on fabrics, colors, and delicate lubrication.
Practical notice on keeping clothes closets tidy with dedicated hangers for each item. Emphasizes keeping garments pressed and brushed before storage to prevent dust and dirt from settling, noting brushing is especially important to avoid ingrained grime.
On Washday place the irons in tubs for a few minutes before draining the water. Remove them and proceed to clean, preserving smooth surfaces and preventing buildup. This simple step helps maintain flatirons in good working condition.
A grandmother shares multiple clever methods to salvage stale bread. Techniques include steaming thick squares, pan frying, and creating French toast variations with milk and eggs. She also describes drying crusts, breadcrumb crusts, and making a baked bread pudding with plums, butter, and cream.
Use tepid water with a small amount of ammonia for cleaning jewelry. A toothbrush aids cleaning rings. Rinse the piece in clear water or alcohol and dry with a cotton twist or old silk handkerchief.
The article notes increasing use of color in bridal attire with trains and travel costumes appearing among fashionable brides. It highlights a shift from older rules toward more vivid, varied wedding dress styles and accessories.
Practical kitchen hints about cooking with a double boiler using salt in water and a marble for stirring. It suggests mixing cornstarch or flour with sugar before adding to puddings, and gives a maple frosting recipe with maple sugar, granulated sugar, butter, and cream to glaze cakes.
Advice lists common headache causes and remedies. Open air exercise and fresh air help, along with calm meals and careful eating. Restful quiet, a hot bath, or a mustard plaster may relieve tension headaches.
Early dental care matters for lifelong health. The health of baby teeth influences permanent teeth since decay can transfer from the first set to the second.
How to clean mirrors with a soft cloth dipped in a levy rub the mirror removing soiled spots and polishing with tissue paper. This method saves about half the time compared to using soap and water.
The piece explains range finding by triangulation using telescopes at opposite ends to measure target distance. It discusses gunner knowledge of cartridge contents, wind, air resistance, earth curvature, and enemy movement, noting limits of visibility from shipboard vantage points and the impracticality of long-range shots beyond line of sight.
A reader note advises sufferers of leg cramps to wind a strong string or garter around the affected leg and pull sharply from both ends. The cramp allegedly stops instantly and is unlikely to return that night. The tip is labeled health guidance for cramps.
A poem praising a girl who rose with the morn and worked all day without pay or education. She lived in a cave Jack made and faced misery from others, lacking clothing and funds. The piece centers on hardship endured by an unnamed girl in primitive times.
The article notes Hawaii has no snakes or poisonous reptiles and forbids introducing them. It mentions a ship from Mexico that brought mosquitoes about a year ago and that none were found locally.
In Pinetown the Chronicle hinges on Branton’s stand for municipal ownership of a waterworks. Freckles, a young helper named John Jupin, uncovers a political plot through whispered talk and a leaking headline. Donnelly’s stance shifts, and Branton’s strategy rests on keeping Freckles unseen as the paper faces upheaval and a sudden surge in circulation.
A naturalist notes fishes can be trained to respond to cues and leap over a bar. He cites observers who lure fish to a pond edge or aquarium by presenting food near a raised bar. In several instances fish repeatedly jump over the bar when prompted.
A historical note describes a party game where a leader tests two players. The accomplice leaves and the remaining player asks for a chosen hour. The assistant boy prompts four oclock via alphabet clues from A to K, requiring careful alignment of letters to the hour.
An inquiry into how dogs respond to sounds and cues through ear orientation and listening. Observations suggest ear movement accompanies attention, while audible cues influence perceived awareness and reaction.
A summary overview explains Flag Day on June 14, detailing the 1777 design of thirteen stripes and a Union of stars and stripes, the evolution to add stars for new states, and the 1777 Congressional note of thanks to Captain Samuel Chester Held. It includes a suggestion to know the flag’s history and a quoted minstrel-like game about chairs and a piano.
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