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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1907
Page
5
Instructions for washing new silk skirts advise rubbing in lukewarm water with dissolved white or Castile soap, squeezing out water gently, rinsing in tepid water, and adding a few drops of color to the rinsing water. Iron with a thin muslin cover when damp to protect brightness.
An old remedy touts oatmeal water for skin cleansing. Mix a heaping tablespoon of fine oatmeal with cold water, let stand overnight, stir, then drink the clear part for two to three weeks to improve complexion.
A simple eye remedy uses a solution of boracic acid or powdered borax. Dissolve a heaping teaspoon in pure water and apply to the eyes with the angel until dry. Do not use a sponge or cloth. Apply before bed, upon rising, or as needed to relieve congestion and brighten the eyes.
A novel bed frame design pivots the spring to one side and uses dual clamps to hold it upright, allowing easy removal and overhauling of the bedstead while also simplifying floor cleaning. Related home care tips include boiling potatoes with a vinegar dressing and folding textiles to avoid creases.
Instructions advise making a thick starch paste with water to treat soil on fancy denim and cretonne sofa pillow covers when soap cannot be used. Apply to stain, let dry completely, brush off, and repeat if stains persist.
Perspiring Hands. Try a wash with ten grains tannic acid half an ounce benzoin tincture two ounces elder flower water and three ounces rosewater. The lotion is cooling and relieves dampness. Whitening Yellow Clothes. To whiten very yellow clothes soak in buttermilk for hours then wash with soap in tepid water and rinse in cold water.
Advice suggests filling warped floor boards with sand before laying linoleum to prevent wear. The instructions emphasize smoothing gaps to protect the covering.
Reports from Prince Albert Saskatchewan and nearby areas include visits with relatives, a new concrete root house completion by H Barr for Bass Christian, a family move into the Hodgskiss residence, Phil Clack and his mother from Dupu yer visiting and Mrs Clack becoming a United States citizen. Acantha offers embossed steel die engraved stationery and samples. Angus Rose plans painting on his dwelling and improvements on a property. Judge Erickson held court Monday with motions heard and jury term set for Pec 16.
The article describes a magic puzzle where any chosen pounds shillings and pence yield the same £12 18s 11d after a sequence of reversals and sums. It then explains Passport, a party game with a square of players, a feather, and winds represented by blows to capture the feather for a playful passport.
A mother tells a parable about two quarrelsome scissors who refuse to work together. The blades pull apart and are worthless until Ruth and Jack choose cooperation. They learn to combine tasks and then enjoy a game of hide and seek.
The notice argues that paying a small price for quality agricultural and news papers prevents swindles. It stresses that many lose money by not staying informed about stock breeds and the best methods and conveniences for farm work.
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