29 Jan 1903
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1903
Page
1
The text advises limiting drinking during meals to aid digestion, recommending a small ladle of soup before meals and a cup of coffee afterward. It notes coffee affects the intestines and heart while tea stimulates brain and kidneys, warns about excessive steeping and astringency, and cautions against adulterated K tea. Green tea is described as very astringent.
The article argues marriage is a profession requiring education. It stresses a wife’s health, care for those she serves, prudent household management, and sound money management. It asserts wives are made not born and urges instruction in housekeeping and thrift before marriage.
A well known woman distinguishes homekeeping from housekeeping and calls the kitchen the heart of the home. She argues it should be as attractive as any room, with frequent wallpapering to keep it bright and clean, favoring palet for durability despite higher cost.
The New York Press recounts legends behind the Sorosis women’s society name. Banquets honoring a foreign dignitary led to excluding women, who formed their own club. Members called themselves a sorry sis, giving rise to Sorosis. Some suggest roots in soror or sorceress theories.
General Phil Sheridan recalled a humorous Civil War moment when an Irishman on a mule caused a kick and the mule trapped a hoof in the stirrup. In the chaos the rider quipped that if the mule was getting on he would get off.
A prominent colored preacher famed for fiery sermons claimed a citywide curse fell on thieves after two of his chickens were stolen. The next morning a parishioner returned two pens claiming they replaced the losses, insisting the decree must be revoked and the chickens accepted. The preacher refused, noting they were not his. The parishioner explained the theft led to two more chickens being taken from Marie Bob’s house, asking the preacher to take the new chickens and restore the decree.
The article describes November deer drives with selective breeding of hinds for sport. Hunts use two wheeled carts to release a scenting dog followed by trained hounds and horses. English staghounds are extinct, replaced by foxhounds bred for speed, tiring horses in pursuit.
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune fragment notes a cheerful man claiming So Atbishlous has achieved fame. He says brilliant things by other men are now credited to him, reflecting on borrowed renown and shifting credit.
A Philadelphia Press note quotes a Sunday school scene where a teacher asks why one prays over bread and a student answers with a quirky line about keeping it fresh. The exchange reflects light domestic humor in a church setting.
Fragmentary text presents a garbled phrase about a person named Leese and a miswritten line about sun glory. The readable portion offers no clear event, date, place, or identifiable organization to anchor a factual news item.
Practical guidance on dental hygiene skin care and water quality noting weak hydrochloric solutions for whitening boil potatoes to wash hands pumice for nails camphor on toothbrush for fresh breath and gums distilled water for softness borax or ammonia to soften hard water but avoid overuse.
A party trick suggests a person grabs his nose with the right hand and ear with the left, then quickly reverses to grasp nose with the left hand and ear with the right. Repeating the action becomes increasingly difficult, providing amused distraction for the group.
A reader describes a sleight of hand trick using a single marble placed in the left palm. By crossing the right hand’s first and middle fingers and feeling the marble from both sides, the performer appears to sense two marbles. With practice, the illusion amuses friends and even adults.
A compact listing of a wordplay riddle about sleepers and sleeping figures. The piece defines a sleeper as one who sleeps and as the object a sleeper rests upon, then plays with the idea of running while sleeping. It ends with a garbled closing line.
An old text advises gentle bathing of a fragile child or adult. It recommends a warm bath followed by dipping the fingers in a cup of sweet oil and applying it over the entire body with only as much absorbed as the skin will take up. The passage appears to end with a garbled note.
Dr Homer W Gibney and Dr Newton M Shaffer describe Adolf Lorenz as frank ingenuous and charming in New York. He avoids alcohol drinks warm milk and tea is preferred. He admires feminine beauty and studies English at the theater while reacting curiously to the word gosh. He meets Hackett and two doctors behind the scenes amid admiration for German actors.
The article argues complexion dictates color choices not surroundings. A dark chestnut haired, clear skinned girl can wear many colors, while an olive or sallow complexion requires dull reds and browns with subtle contrasts. It cautions against dramatic contrasts and cosmetic fixes.
A children’s verse ponders grandma’s powers of perception when mischief occurs. If grandma peers into the child's eyes, would the gaze expose guilt or wisdom. The poem playfully imagines a grandparent’s insight into acts both seen and unseen.
George B. Hollister notes in Popular Science Monthly that Alaska’s area, if placed on the continental United States map, would stretch from Canada to Mexico and from the Atlantic to the Pacific. A Brooks map shows Alaska’s outline covering twenty three states and parts of territories, illustrating its enormous extent.
Quote from Chicago Tribune cites a lawyer advising Mr Sharpe to simply pay his debts as the quickest relief. The brief exchange captures a blunt, practical counsel.
Judge Gilbert F. Little of Hilo in the Hawaiian Islands spent Thanksgiving visiting work sites and ordering men on street contracts to stop work. He insisted on observing Thanksgiving as an American holiday, denying overtime or Sunday work, and stated the islands must be Americanized.
The article in Mothers' Journal urges making the nursery a happy space to foster lasting memory and character. A bright, airy room with a soft tan or sage green background, a hardwood floor, rug, and ample storage supports a simple harmonious setup for children.
The article explains Chinese newspaper composition relies on individual characters rather than letters. It notes 11,000 spaces in a Chinese font and symbol grouping near fish symbols to ease labor. Compositors work slowly, eight or nine men for twelve or thirteen hours, contrasting with the fast modern American rush. Types and symbols are made in China, printed on an American press.
The first woman created by Vulcan and Jupiter is Pandora. She receives gifts from Venus, the Graces, Apollo, Mercury, and Minerva, is married by Epimetheus, and opens a box releasing many evils into the world, leaving only hope at the bottom.
Guide advises washing hands after onion preparation using cold water with a pinch of salt and no soap. It notes salt helps remove odor and cold water preserves skin.
A local report notes sunlight damages a mirror, prompting ongoing preservation efforts. Experts describe long term effects and measures planned to prevent further deterioration while preserving historic details. Residents express concern over visibility and display quality as restoration teams assess the site’s needs.
The advice describes using hot water and steam to remove wrinkles from cloth dresses and lace gowns. It suggests packing with torn paper to smooth sleeves and stuffing waist areas to help garments regain softness. The method emphasizes gentle treatment and refreshing fabric during packing.
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