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Newspaper
Chariton Democrat
Location
Chariton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1903
Page
3
Poem by Josephine Dodge Daskam quoted from McClure's. A narrator recalls a fire burning low as a child falls asleep while a speaker sings of gray and white sheep moving up and down the hill and slipping away at the top.
In a lively performance, each girl dons identical fronts and paints for the dance. Spectators are startled by the ludicrous effect as the painted faces gaze toward the crowd. The graceful movements cause odd contortions among the fronts, promising much merriment if the routine continues without interruption.
A raft named Brazil, forty feet long and ten feet beam, will feature a palm leaf roof and two sails. The voyage, expected to last three to four months, will stop at several ports for provisions before being sent to St. Louis for Brazil's exhibit at the exposition in New York.
A guide to a coin trick using a medicine glass and a quarter and dollar, followed by a parlor auction of sealed bundles. Guests bid on mystery parcels, with tiny items hidden in large packages, creating lively, humorous competition and playful misdirection.
A quirky period item details a dance called the old fashioned Lancers needing eight girls in identical Qua ker costumes with white aprons and quaint skirts. Hair is styled with a painted rag doll face at the back, surmounted by a narrow muslin cap, creating a convincing double face with careful hair and cap arrangement.
A vintage guidance note suggests children start a small repair venture by fixing broken china and bric-a-brac. With cement glue plaster of Paris paints and varnish they can mend items for neighbors, practicing at home first and building skill with plink patience and perseverance.
Instructions describe cutting a black square into six equal strips and rearranging to form a larger square whose surface contains a black square exactly half its size. The task combines geometric cutting and reassembly to achieve the specified proportion.
Capt I Frederico Neves former Brazilian navy official writes from Rio to a New York friend about a perilous raft journey to New York. He plans to sail in early June with five Amazon Indians aboard a raft used on the Amazon river. The raft is described as a primitive, creaking craft built for the voyage.
The article lists simple after school games using pins and paper squares. It describes a paper spearing contest with a 15 minute limit and a scoring rule for one piece at a time. It also details a pin bowling setup using marbles with three attempts per player and a rubber game prize for co champion tie-breaks.
A warning states grease damages tire rubber by causing it to crumble. The caution implies immediate cleaning and avoidance of grease contact to preserve tire integrity.
The report states that fatalities from storms and floods in 1902 totaled 12,000. It notes the high death toll across affected regions and underscores the disaster's severity this year.
A jurist hears a teller describe a poker hand where Jim Brown shows three aces and draws a razzer to win. The dialogue shifts to a city editor who questions the phrase bride led to the altar, with the reporter defending it as meaningless fuss.
A quirky crime style item warns a youth against moving a corporation out of state. The narrator threatens using antitrust law to stop such action, highlighting a playful battle over corporate power.
A family considers raising Bridget’s weekly pay by a dollar. The husband notes she was set to clean the parlor today and left the room in disarray. He observes she had fixed the piano with the keyboard pressed against the wall, influencing his decision.
A brief exchange reveals a man who calls himself an artist and draws. He reportedly draws his own breath, prompting remarks on the nature of his artistry and what constitutes art.
A visiting woman hater taunts a prisoner as he cites his crime. The convict quips that his fate is worse, declaring he is up for a bigamy scandal involving two women and a pair of offenses.
Maude notes Lucy Etta Brown now signs Lucy Brown. Mabel doubts the change, suggests it signals upcoming marriage to Robb Mann who has courted her for some time. The exchange centers on name choice and engagement rumors.
A playful exchange suggests a plan to keep John away from the home while a surprise is prepared. One character proposes a towel headpiece and asks him to stay out to help with carpet work, indicating light domestic humor.
Mr Gaswell inspects a statue group titled Lay-o-coon in a shop catalogue. Mrs Gaswell notes the name as the pair considers the display. The scene hints at a remark about the statues appearing all white as they move on.
In a district scene a visitor departs after a tense exchange. A mother figures the daughter has adjusted, while the daughter notes her mother’s meddling. The dialogue suggests strained family dynamics and lingering friction within the home.
An advertisement compilation from Avnora New Mexico and other towns touts Doan's Kidney Pills, Ocean's Kidney Pills, and Dean's Kidney Pills as remedies for bed wetting, kidney trouble, and related symptoms. It includes user testimonials, promotional lines for Bleaching Blue and Defiance Starch, and various health product claims from multiple U.S. locales.
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