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Newspaper
Carthage Record
Location
Carthage, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1898
Page
6
A reflective poem urges leaving yesterday behind and embracing each new day. It speaks of healing, mercy, and renewal, with lines from Susan Coolidge quoted in the Boston Watchman.
Col Warrenton investigates Whidby death amid an eerie smile on the corpse. Matthews recalls a tall, thin visitor and a troubled master who warned him to keep quiet. Newspapers trumpet 25 notes linking the case, and Mayor Roundtree offers a 5000 reward as Hendricks, the famed investigator, is summoned to hunt the suspect.
A husband boasts of buying a dress with his wife’s money after selling a sentimental mirror. He reveals the mirror was sent to Maria as a gift, while the dress funds came from the same budget. The wife exposes that Maria is the girl who returned their gifts, leaving Freddie ill at ease.
In a tense exchange Lilian defends new ideas and contemplates murder like a puzzle, arguing that a killer could be original and methodical. Mrs Roundtree fears the discussion, while Marion notes the fixation on crime as family topics shift towards church services. The scene ends with Lilian retreating to play her violin.
The Cinennati Enquirer notes Europe’s highest permanent settlements in Switzerland and Italy. Bery near Monte Rosa reaches 6990 feet with 120 residents, Inf in Avers valley 6930 feet, Trepalle in Livigno 6720 feet, Averol in Savoy 6615 feet, and Veron nearby at 6580 feet, all linked by high mountain passes often snowbound.
A Philadelphia Ledger idea proposes a two fold rule for mistresses to cultivate self respect in themselves and their servants. Provide pleasant rooms ample utensils regular hours fixed duties and an even temper. Maintain a systematic plan of housekeeping to keep both maid and mistress in a balanced, dignified position.
A handmade French nainsock dress for the youngest family member features free hemstitching on the hem, shoulder ruffle, and cuffs. A holly red rosette adorns the front, with holly silk shoes and stockings and a holly ribbon at the waist.
A Chicago Tribune tip recommends a scrubbing brush and pure hygienic soap to treat blackheads. Use the brush at night with hot water to build lather, scrub gently for one minute, rinse sequentially with warm then cool water, and dry with a soft towel. If irritation occurs, apply a cream or emollient.
Do not use a hot oven to keep a meal warm place the plate over a pan of boiling water and cover with a pan that fits the plate. Steam from the water keeps the plate moist and prevents the food from drying while it remains warm for late arrivals.
Two tablespoonfuls tapioca soaked overnight in half a cup of water. In the morning add half a cup of cold water, the peeled rind of a lemon and boil until clear. Remove rind add lemon juice lemon extract sugar boiling water and salt and boil. Mold and serve with sugar and cream.
Cut sweetbreads into long slices and brush with beaten eggs. Season with pepper salt and bread crumbs. Fry in butter and garnish with butter thinly.
New knotted goods coat pattern for two year olds uses 1.5 yards of hairy knotted fabric. Coat features three pieces front yoke back yoke and skirt reaching floor, box plaits, black silk bow, gathered sleeves with ribbon edge, cap collar and mittens in broadcloth. Durable wearable set priced at $1.25 per yard.
A Louisville Courier-Journal inspired guide details home remedies to restore faded fabrics. Ivy-leaf infusion refreshes black silk and lace, while mildewed linen can be treated with soap starch paste and lemon juice. Night bleach and lime soda solution offer stronger stain removal, with cautions to avoid overexposure and ironing.
Flexibility leads the newest jewelry styles with diamond necklets featuring elastic ends in loops and tassels all in precious stones. A diamond corsage uses two flexible ends of tiny stones drooping from a scroll top, finished with two large pearl drops. Large pearls appear in necklaces adaptable as tiaras or girdles for bodices.
The passage argues that mirrors misrepresent the face by altering tone and tint. It asserts facial expressions change with the viewer’s angle and position, making natural expression impossible to capture exactly.
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