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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1907
Page
6
In a Century excerpt the skipper and his mate debate fate, illness, and the expected death toll as they face a perilous voyage. The skipper laments leaving Mary and contemplates past sins while the mate jokes that most die of worry. They ponder if fate will claim them at sea.
In a light exchange from Bohemian Magazine Cholly claims a pretty girl smiled at him and Dobson dismisses the moment as likely involuntary, noting the girl probably couldn't help it.
Heiress resists Nervey's plea for marriage prompting a plan to call police. Report from Philadelphia Press notes the pair's dialogue and the heiress's firm rebuff before authorities are involved.
An ardent lover praises the beauty of a modest girl, she resists, saying gentle restraint would keep her from feeling overwhelmed. The exchange, clipped by period diction, captures a flirtatious moment.
A Pittsburg Post humor item mocks Ig Jstramy, once a star, now called the sun by a green goods man and a safe cracker. The joke hinges on being spotted as a recurring slang tease.
A fragmented dialogue frames a joke about fortune and mind. The Minneapolis Journal quote shows a man twisting phrases about fortune and mind while a Des Moines Register exchange hints at a vow or wedding inquiry with a perplexed response from a questioning girl.
Washington Star quotes a philosopher's claim that contentment is better than riches. Mr. Dustin Stex counters that wealth appears necessary for true contentment, sparking a local exchange on happiness and money.
Cartoon dialogue frames a humorous exchange about debt and memory between Howell and Powell. Powell jokes he needs ten dollars to remember anything, while Howell presses repayment of a five-dollar loan from six months prior. The caption satirizes forgetfulness.
In Yonkers a comic line has Egbert praising walking and Bacon noting his wife won’t walk while he is distant in speech. Kansas City Times reports a quip about prosperity tied to running a skating rink.
A health note suggests a home remedy for facial eruptions using lime water olive oil and borax mixed into a thick emulsion applied after cleansing with bran bag or almond meal. It advises antiseptic action to prevent boils and acne and recommends hydrazone to dry pimples after drainage with boiling water.
A historical tip advises burning camphor with closed windows and drawers open to fumigate a room to deter moths. After cleaning, leave red flannel in the closet middle to lure moths away from woolens. The moth trap should be watched and burned if moths appear.
A home remedy for lightening summer freckles uses cucumber milk. Slice cucumbers, boil, strain, and mix juice with alcohol and soap. Add cucumber juice, almond oil, benzoin tincture, boric acid, and shake. Apply twice daily with a sponge.
The guidance urges avoiding red meats and beef especially, sweets and starches while eating acid fruits spinach tomatoes and salads. It recommends natural spring sulphur water and abstaining from spirits ale or wine and wearing red flannel year round with lighter weight in summer.
To clean steel fire irons make a paste of equal quantities of whitin and brick dust mixed with paraffin. Apply this to the steel with an old cloth and polish with leather. A piece of shab by velveteen or a feather can also serve as a polishing cloth, and such pieces should be saved by thrifty housewives for future use.
Soak off the paper with a pail of lukewarm water and large sponges. Dab the wall a small area at a time until wet enough to peel. Wash the exposed surface with warm suds to remove paste. Rub dry to finish.
The article explains that paint marks on wood are common but noticeable and can be removed by applying a thick paste of lime and soda with water. Let it sit for twenty four hours and then wash off to erase the marks.
Combine three quarters cup flour half teaspoon salt one teaspoon sugar with a well beaten egg and a half cup milk Then stir in one tablespoon olive oil to finish the batter for timbale cases.
An old advertisement claims crude petroleum will halt hair fall. It instructs applying a small amount to the scalp nightly after shampooing. The shampoo recipe uses a jelly from dissolving white castile soap in hot water, then mixing with basin water to create soapy wash.
The text notes that burning thick brown paper in a room with gnats drives them away as they settle and appear stupefied for several hours.
Orwell C. Riddle urges the Tax Commission to abolish all other forms of taxation, arguing for a sole income tax as a simpler, fairer system. He contends current taxes burden citizens unevenly and hinder economic growth.
Orwell C. Riddle, editor of the Columbus Press-Post, urged a universal direct income tax in Ohio. He attacked direct property taxes, favors abolishing all property taxes, and argues income tax should apply to all adults and minors who work or produce income, funded by a horizontal rate. He warns against indirect taxes and supports public ownership when feasible.
An Ohio editor highlights Section 30 of the Oklahoma constitution, drafted with input from Ohio commissioner Foote. The provision requires uniform accounting for all money from taxes and public charges, audited by state authority. The piece credits Foote with shaping transparent public finance and reducing corruption.
The Ohio Stop Board of Commerce pledges to make Ohio the best state to earn a living run a business and own property with a taxation platform seeking major reforms and growth.
Frederick O Stevens financier and backer of William Oliver, wins bid figure for the Panama canal contract and becomes New York public works superintendent. As Erie canal project chief he oversees a 101 million dollar program. Born Attica New York he is fifty one, former Cornell student, banker and ex state senator. He is described as stocky with a deep chest and white beard.
A letter from Mrs Lys of Johannesburg asks if Christian Lys is a pen name. Brebner explains the name is family based with Aberdeen roots. It later emerges Mrs Lys’s family also hails from Aberdeen and shares the Brebner surname. The piece also notes the Mayflower Pilgrims and Puritans.
The piece notes trout lie in current shadows near eddies and bridges and prefer upstream approaches when feeding. Warmer water drives trout to cool pools fed by springs or mountain creeks, where groups frequent the same spots. It warns that multiple fish attract eyes and a single strike can alarm others, making skilled line use essential.
A succinct aphorism notes that seeking a perfect sibling leads to lifelong solitude, reflecting a folk wisdom attributed to the Talmud about human flaws and expectations.
Property listings include improved homes, vacant lots, farms, and other real estate available for sale. The firm offers buyer matching services and emphasizes rapid disposition of listed holdings.
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