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Newspaper
Concord Enterprise
Location
Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1896
Page
7
A Philadelphia Times item explains two egg pranks. Fill a shell with fine sand to create an obedient egg that settles predictably and can balance on a knife edge, then seal with wax. The disobedient version uses shot and wax to create a weighted center of gravity that drags the egg away from any pose when released.
A friend brings a simple yet exciting game named football at home. Played on a covered table with four tumblers and an eggshell, two captains kneel opposite ends and blow to move the shell toward goals. Goals score four points, with a two point pass after a goal, over a 30 minute limit.
The passage extols same sex friendships among girls and aged closeness, stressing trust, sacrifice, and lifelong value. It notes such ties require shared generosity overcoming selfishness and cautions that quarrels need cooperation to start, citing a Brooklyn Fagle quip.
A child named Willie returns from play with mud on his face and hands. His mother scolds him, while the boy muses that he cannot play and stay clean, wishing boys could be like the dirt resistant fabric that repels stains. He wonders if indoor life would keep him spotless.
Recollections of Boston theater manager Charles Stetson reveal his tightfisted finance and sharp wit. Anecdotes recount loans refused, then ridiculous excuses, and his handling of contracts with the Kiralfys. His rise from Charlestown grocer’s son to famed impresario includes a famed race with the Indian Lightfoot and a brick thrown at his eye.
A fragment from Chicago notes hints at a popular trend involving President Cleveland and a document recognition. The garbled text suggests a cultural moment where public attention centers on a signature or endorsement labeled as a societal fad.
The New York Journal reports on Dr Pratt and colleagues testing X ray treatment for tuberculosis. Patient John A. C. Johnson, treated in Chicago, endures three hours under a new tear shaped tube, with vital signs tracked and sputum to be bacteriologically tested later.
Step by step guide from the New York Post explains cleaning the bicycle front and rear wheels, removing axles and bearings, counting and replacing balls in cones, adjusting cones, and reassembling chain and sprockets. It covers removing the steering head bearings, handling bearings, and finishing with oiling and cleaning, emphasizing care to avoid side play and ensure true wheel alignment.
A tourist notes Paris rents bikes for 15 to 20 dollars a month and French women favor diamond frames. He warns wheels in France are heavier, punctures common on rough stone roads, and advises bringing spare spokes and chain links. Bicycle repair shops are common in cities and towns.
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