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Newspaper
Coatesville Herald
Location
Coatesville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1911
Page
3
A magician performs a rope bound sack escape with an assistant. Volunteers inspect a meat-bag style sack, knots are tied, and in under 30 seconds the assistant slips free by pulling rope to create space, then exits the cabinet unharmed. The reveal emphasizes no deception.
A classic teaser explains placing buttons or checkers to create nine straight rows of five. It hints at a geometrical design shown in a cut and notes the trick is easy to miss. The piece then shifts to a color by number method for photographs using a benzine vaseline solution to color the back, dry, and mount.
The piece describes butterfly hunting as an adventurous occupation in India and Africa requiring scientific training. Collectors seek rare species worth up to $1,000, risking jungle dangers to bring specimens to London for private and public insect collections worldwide.
A Connecticut farmer set a cheese trap and an old steel tray to catch a large rat gnawing through feed. The first night killed the big rat, but weeks passed before a mass of chaff and hay drew a few half grown rats into the buried trap. The farmer now showcases the creatures as specimens of contentment under difficulties.
Rural districts in Spain and Italy continue to rely on the tinderbox, while modern matches have not displaced the traditional tool. The old device remains an enduring symbol in local practice and culture.
A brief poem excerpt by O W Holmes urging a mother to grant a child a quiet hour of rest hidden beneath a scarf of leafy green. The lines evoke intimate domestic calm and maternal care. The piece centers on a quiet, protective moment between mother and child.
A practical guide explains that pectin and acidity determine jelly success, with ideal fruit blends containing high pectin and acid. Currants crab apples and grapes work well. sugar quantities and cooking times vary by juice concentration to avoid dark coloring.
The line reflects Myrtle Reed's idea that true wisdom lies in using silence and never asking a favor of a hungry man, illustrating her moral stance on compassion and restraint.
Practical guide to preparing lamb with crown roast using two racks and salt pork, plus breast stuffing, leg preparation with or without bone, and mutton aging note. Includes lamb chops with white sauce, and lamb with cream sauce using sour cream, broth, and thickened roux.
A Lisbon civil court judge pronounces that Carolina Angela, wife of a doctor, has the right to vote despite government opposition. No other woman will vote at the next elections as the filing period has expired.
The essay outlines Hezekiah’s religious restoration in Jerusalem, cleansing the temple, reestablishing worship, broadening the Passover to the nation, tearing down idols, and reorganizing temple service. It credits renewed devotion with national prosperity and unity under God.
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