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Newspaper
Bluffton Banner
Location
Bluffton, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1893
Page
3
The article explains enfleurage as exposing beef fat to fresh petals like violet jasmine tuberose rose orange flower and cassie to capture odors. It notes 50 plus combinations from six flowers, lists essential oils such as sandalwood bergamot lemon rosemary neroli patchouli and attar of roses, and warns rose oil purity and common adulteration with rose-geranium oil.
A Chicago Daily News synopsis raises the thought experiment of a loaded cannon fired far at sea with no listener. It explains sound as air vibrations perceived by the ear, noting without an ear there is no perception, despite air waves existing.
In South Africa the geranium is said to guard against snakes which avoid the plant. The leaves emit volatile oils with pungent odours, and snakes reportedly do not approach beds of these flowers. A missionary encircled his house with geraniums, keeping unwelcome intruders away. The Kafirs are credited with this property.
A fragmentary historical note recounts Portuguese maritime authority over Moorish ships with fanciful permits promising prize rights. The text jumbles anecdotes about Moorish literacy and a satirical sample package address, ending with a reflection on a woman’s stubborn faith in a man.
Advertised patent pills claim to prevent relieve and cure bilious attacks headaches constipation and digestive troubles. The copy vows quick relief with lasting benefits and a satisfaction guarantee with money back if not satisfied.
An advertisement extols Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and eases colds headaches and fevers while not weakening organs. It claims medical approval and popularity with millions of users and sells in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles from the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
A lighthearted collection titled Humorous Selections offers jokes about preachers, lawyers, doctors, and editors. The notes describe some as very dry and others juicy, amusing readers after meals and advising against reading on an empty stomach.
A compact quip page juxtaposes jokes about meals and manners with a flutter of social bars. A doctor warns against excess while a patient defends appetite as a sign of sustenance. A divorcee joke riffs on marriage status in a cheeky social snapshot.
In a Boston News item readers debate whether a clean shaven look suits Jiggs or a clergyman. One reader argues it makes a fellow resemble an actor, while another notes the cost of a shave at eighty.
A fragment shows dialogue about champagne at dinner and a young author asking a friend for reaction to a new play. The exchange hints at concerns over drink, luck, and avoiding ticket speculators. The tone resembles a humorous Victorian or early 20th century newspaper chat about theater and social antics.
District Messenger reports the discharge of the Sullivan boy recommended by the superintendent and City Missionary confirms the action with a terse exchange in the public record.
Briggs and Griggs discuss Miss Poplin at the event with humor. The judge listens as they debate her talkativeness and joke about partnership during whist night.
A playful exchange suggests a teacher’s waning interest as a small boy recalls a two week reminder that studying could lead to presidency and asks his father if the lesson still matters.
Puck quips that the city’s structures are so tall their sub-cellars appear above ground. Brevoort adds agreement noting the impressive height of local skyscrapers.
A child asks what a phenomenon is and the parent replies with a crude joke about a woman and kissing a baby, attributed to the Des Moines Argonaut.
Lummix and Skimgullet discuss cemetery quietness comparing Egypt and their country. Skimgullet notes Egyptian cemeteries are quieter, citing mummies as the reason. The exchange blends humor with a quip about Egypt and death.
A Pittsburgh Bulletin comic strip dialogue features Fond Husband calling his wife an angel and Pretty Wife replying feathers are not coming to me. The playful exchange centers on their humorous misunderstanding of virtue and appearance.
A hotel clerk questions a bell boy about waking guests. The bell boy explains he woke No 45 while attempting No 44, claiming he did his best. The exchange echoes a humorous hotel scene cited in Harper's Bazaar.
Richbug asks about thoughts since last meeting while Miss Worldlygirl recalls seeing a woman wearing an elegant sealskin sacque, expressing a desire to own one similar. The brief exchange captures a moment of chic fashion interest in a Texas Siftings snippet.
A brief humorous dialogue shows Bright Boy asking how Hawaii is pronounced and the teacher defers to his father. The boy recalls the instruction and comments it must be hard to remember, suggesting ongoing confusion in a light classroom exchange.
A humorous scene unfolds as a landlord praises a pretty young boarder who captivates the table. Since her arrival the young men barely eat, said to be struck by love, while the landlady remarks on her charm and effect.
A Brooklyn Eagle note quotes a victim who insists the proper spelling is grippe not grip and urges concise spelling. The exchange shows a casual, pointed correction about illness terminology in a local paper’s snippet.
Desdemona Davis bursts into tears claiming Emilia Emerson allows her to flirt with anyone without objection. The scene captures a tense exchange over love and boundaries as Davis laments the situation.
A truncated exchange shows characters Cholly Softpate and May Cutting debating labor and union status with insult and mockery. The fragment captures a stage voice about earnings, appearance, and social acceptance in a terse banter.
In a playful exchange, a couple discusses a ring and a past purchase while planning a bargain ticket from Charlie. A porter warns of a suspicious man, hinting at disguise as Mr. Ward McAllister, heading to the World's Fair with a sly nod to Texas listings.
A New York exchange features a stranger questioning a farmer about rats in the chicken house. Farmer Easie says the rats no longer harm the flock and notes china nest eggs have discouraged them.
A fragment quotes a dialogue where one speaker questions the noise level and another mentions a nearby women s building. The exchange hints at a setting with rising sound and possible nearby facility.
A humorous exchange unfolds as a neighbor asks Mr Heppeck if his parrot can talk. He replies yes, then jokes his wife does not give the bird a chance to speak. The light moment highlights domestic wit and a pet’s chatter.
The report describes Marguerite and Jack caught by a strong undertow while in a carf yesterday. Puscilla remarks on wishing to be the undertow, and Puck replies with a quip.
Weary Wiggins laments a nationwide crime of heedless overwork and personal crisis. Tolliver agrees that the loss of repose marks a troubling era for the nation.
In a light exchange Belle-TP bets a kiss against gloves that crinoline cannot be introduced. Jack objects citing the impracticality of collecting the wager if he wins, leading to a witty back and forth.
A reader asks how long to expect discovery of a poem in the Atlantic. An editor replies that acceptance or publication timing varies and may arrive by morning mail depending on process and queue.
A witty exchange reveals Mr Flirty is pursuing a divorce with a detective now helping gather evidence. The banter underscores a domestic dispute centerpiece as the couple’s separation progresses.
A society reporter covers an inquest at police headquarters noting the jurors among the distinguished persons present. The report reflects press practice in naming jurors and attendees.
In a cartoon dialogue a congressman says he will introduce a bill to coin half-cents and claims reelection is assured if church voters support him. A friend questions the logic, and the cartoon character explains the strategic voting bloc.
In a courtroom aside a demoralizer and moralizer clash over a worker’s fate. The judge interjects, noting the demoralizer’s claim that Satan is the best friend of the workingman, while the moralist rebukes the sentiment and the exchange suggests a broader conflict over labor and virtue.
Dialogue indicates George Downton, called a clever trader, has spent three months on the street and remains solvent amid speculation, with praise from companions highlighting his savvy and steady footing.
In a playful exchange Jack Potts offers to fetch a jinrikisha for Aunt Bracer. She hesitates yet consents to a mild measure, noting fatigue but asking for restraint.
Visitor notes the murderer's case has stirred sympathy while the keeper recalls the crime as revolting with red stains visible on the offender's clothes when captured. The exchange ends with a grim remark.
A newspaper cartoon caption depicts a boy boasting about jumping on and off moving trains at crossings. The police officer questions his involvement while the boy jokes about future streetcar stunts and avoiding danger. The exchange satirizes youth daredevil behavior.
A jury remarks exchange quotes a Chicago judge challenging a burglar suspect who insists it is his first offense. The cited Washington Star line mocks the claim as improbable for amateur burglary in Chicago.
A miner at Simpson & Watkins Mount Lookout Colliery near Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, discovered a large frog embedded in 300 feet of blasted anthracite. Joseph Johns and James Ottis unblocked a coal chamber to reveal a live frog kept in a tight fruit jar. after hours it moved and stayed awake. The frog resembles a common species with a dark back and two rows of small protrusions along its spine, and its legs are notably long.
A New York Conference Methodist minister recalls hardship at a backwoods Delaware County church with a $400 salary. He narrates sharing one white shirt with his son and a prank by the district elder over oysters, highlighting toil, frugality, and humor amid poverty.
The Washington Star reports a humorous weighing scene at Fort Monroe where a crowd watches a 100 plus pound young lady be weighed. A ringlet girl adds fifty pounds, pushing the scale to 202, sparking protest, a threat to retaliate, and a jokey reply from a waiter about hobby-weight scales.
A dialog describes a hotel room scene where a man praises a supposed device weighing ten to thirty pounds as a superior machine. A young woman in black asks if they are meant to encourage invalids staying at the hotel, while a colored man confirms the idea.
A Bazaar writer complains about wasted time hunting for small costly items like scissors buttons latch-keys and pokers. The piece suggests buying such trinkets in bulk to avoid endless searches and preserve patience and harmony in the family.
A crowded Main Street trolley near six o'clock neared Chippewa street when a nervous young man on Tupper street grabbed the register cord and claimed his fare was already paid. He insisted his call registered the payment and jumped off at the next corner as the conductor fretted. The crowd watched, astonished, as the man departed with the claim of prepaid fare.
H W Beecher argues the Bible offers the clearest guide to right living for thoughts conduct and dealings with others. He claims all major faiths agree on essential virtues such as honesty purity truth hope love and joy in the Holy Ghost and that the Bible consistently teaches these.
A comparative data list traces ages and growth of the United States and major powers. It shows population, wealth, debt, expenses, and production in agriculture and manufacturing for the United States, Great Britain, France, Germany, Russia, and Austria, with figures drawn from historic timelines.
A Washington News note contrasts today’s three ring circus with the old single ring, lamenting the loss of full view of acts. The piece suggests only an extra Congressional session in July could restore that one ring experience.
Charles Hose, an explorer, journeyed up the Baram River in Borneo and learned that local custom keeps a chief’s deceased wife’s body in a coffin inside the house for three months before burial. He slept in a native house and awoke to find the coffin at the head of his bed.
A Chance for Health is afforded those fast sinking into debility. Hos tetter’s Stomach Bitters is described as a blood fertilizer and depurative tonic and alterative. It promotes digestion and appetite, purifies the blood, strengthens nerves, and aims to arrest chronic decay by removing prime disease causes.
In the Atlanta Constitution Bill Arp extols regional opportunities for boys with mechanical talent. He cites a young man who studied in the North two years, became a mining engineer and bridge builder, then led a cotton factory project with a large salary.
Joseph Schiesser claims a steam powered sledge with multiple steam arms and a petroleum engine can reach the North Pole. The craft includes a cabin and a large fuel tank. He intends to dedicate his invention to surpassing all prior northern expeditions by a white man.
An amusing note traces the idioms foot in it and topsy turvy to odd origins. Foot in it arose when land dispute lines left lawyers with legs buried in holes, forcing arguments until one quits. Topsyturvy comes from turf laid right side down to dry, yielding the name for upside down.
An ad claims catarrh is a constitutional disease needing constitutional treatment. It promotes Hell's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio, taken internally and promising 100 dollar payoff if it fails to cure. Includes price 75 cents and invitation to request circulars and testimonials.
A debate mentions that employing convict labor on roads is unconstitutional because a man cannot be sent over the road twice for one offense, suggesting legal limits hinder such use.
A large handsome Map of the United States mounted for office or family use is issued by the Burlington Route. Copies will be mailed on receipt of fifteen cents in postage to P.8. Eustis, Gen Pass Agent, Chicago, B. & Q. BR RL.
A Detroit church case shows a minister soliciting funds for coal amid cold spring weather. A shrewd parishioner in the front pew dodges the appeal by claiming he is on to the preacher. The joke ends with the line about heating the church with steam. Also included is a child’s ice cream tale and a man’s remark about preferring fighting to wearing a dress suit.
A Paris police court heard a nurse who painted a baby’s face with cosmetics to give a fake healthy look. The infant reportedly gained unusual weight after a shot was placed in its clothes. The woman received two years in prison.
Introduction of trc lights in the South brings numerous insect reports. One species, dubbed the electric Hahtbug, is about an inch and a half long with wings and legs. once thought harmless, it is now feared to bite or sting with dire consequences per Electrical Review.
Regular feeding and calm handling ensure success in raising altry. Avoid fright or noise to prevent reduced egg production and slower growth of young fowls, with rewards for steady routine.
The excerpt cites Oliver Wendell Holmes on harsh facts shaping the mind and notes Curid as a forever baby, with a social observation that overly strict church attendance by children can sour their attitudes after marriage. The tone mimics a 19th century reflective tone.
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