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Newspaper
Canon City Record
Location
Canon City, Colorado, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1905
Page
7
A traveler recounts Indian magic with a Malay juggler who bends a knife blade with fingernail skill as water drops vanish on a dry mat. The other piece speaks of daily toil and a blessing for cheerful industry and restful sleep.
A Biddeford mill worker requests a few days leave of absence saying he wants to be there for his wedding. The overseer, short of help, asks if the absence is for a specific reason and the man confirms his marriage plans with a dialect response.
In Longman's Magazine an observer notes chamois outrun hunters by scent rather than sight. Wind shifts create many chances for game to detect humans well beyond visual range, often over half a mile, sometimes more than a mile. Deer and chamois flee at scent, whistling at sight only if distant.
A description of sponge harvesting aboard ships, cleaning, bleaching with oxalic acid, and drying on deck near Tripoli. Sponges are bleached yellow then packed for shipment. A quarter to a third of the crop is sold from Tripoli to England, France, and Italy, with the rest taken to originating islands forEuropean markets.
A bride and groom stage a comic ruse to pretend the husband is an old married man. The wife warns him to act accordingly while guests watch. He stays out late with a whist party and returns to jokes about his performance, ending with the couple’s humorous, widely noted wedding.
A writer describes making fire sing by using a lighted candle blown gently to hear fluttering sounds and then replacing breath with a blowpipe. He suggests using a chemist's lamp for a steady glare to produce a clearer musical flame.
A rector greets Thompson and jokes about his household representing the United Kingdom. The parishioner explains he is English, his wife Irish, the nurse Scotch, and their baby’s cries symbolize the union.
The text traces naval development from Charlemagne’s coastal watch to Francis I's idea of a full war fleet. It notes Havre as a fortified port and an attempted oceanic navy, with 16th century French squadrons defeating English fleets at Brest and driving off Henry VIII’s blockaders near Boulogne.
A critic praises Theodore Thomas for his control during rehearsal and reveals how his cueing transformed a mechanical passage into a lively section. The piece contrasts the conductor’s illusion of detachment with real intensity and ends with a meditation on Australia’s endless silent desolation and a man’s fear of his own voice in isolation.
The article describes Clapamon Cey bark harvested from island trees kept under ten feet. During two harvest seasons yearly, branches aged three to five years are cut. bark scraped, then peeled into slices. Bark dries in sun to curl into quills as oil diffuses through it, giving aroma and flavor.
The origin of the word graft is obscure but linked to dishonesty in lower spheres. Bartlett's Dictionary notes grafting as pocket picking and Hotten's Slang Dictionary hints graft may derive from craft or gardening work.
A report notes how much water vapor a cubic foot of air can hold at specific temperatures. At zero F it holds 0.5 grain, at 32 F 2.13 grains, at 60 F 6.5 grains, and at 90 F 18.96 grains, illustrating summer air can carry about nine times more dampness than freezing air.
A note cites Sir Walter Scott's Legend of Montrose for a wording slip. The distinction is that the adverb almost should precede ere to mirror the intended meaning.
A collection of aphorisms notes that a good woman provides earth’s best, followed by a good dinner. children’s gestures are graceful, while a quoted misprint mocks a dancing master. Tax Recorp is listed at 1.25 dollars per year.
A terse dialogue contrasts suitor and wife as she asserts independence and he concedes marriage binds him. The exchange centers on ownership and commitment within a union, highlighting gendered expectations in relationships.
A display of swell engravings highlighted at the Recorp venue showcases detailed artwork and craftsmanship. Visitors view a curated selection emphasizing line work and period style across multiple pieces.
Dre B Spiegel of Evansville Indiana recounts a five year struggle with kidney and bladder ailments. After three doctors failed and he neared death a bottle of Foley’s Kidney Cure brought relief and a second bottle completed his recovery.
A reader touts Foley's Kidney Cure for a kidney ailment and Palace Drug Store sells it. The piece also cites Harper's Weekly on Japan's wartime progress and postal savings. Testimonials from J P Klote endorse Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach issues and constipation.
A traveler reports many Chinese Muslims in Hinganfu who keep ties with Arabian Islam. A missionary who lived among them notes quarrelsome behavior and frequent wine drinking despite Islamic injunctions. In Hunganfu and Kan suh some teachers know Arabic and Arab mollahs visit from the old Arab trade route.
Indigestion nearly always disturbs sleep and often causes insomnia. Many cases have been permanently cured by Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets.
Mrs. Newrich asks about a new oil painting and Mr. Newrich replies the front looks okay but the back shows the material seems chean.
An old ad promises to cure a cold in one day with Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It notes all druggists refund the money if it fails and features E. W. Grove's signature on each box. The price is 25 cents.
Notices announce proof of continuous residence for a land claim in Canon City Colorado with witnesses named Parkdale and Canon City. Assignee SAFE COM announces creditor notices with a three month claim window ending November 17 1905 and priority rules. first and last publications dated Aug 17 1905 and Sept 14 1905.
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