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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1904
Page
4
The Denton Journal lists Melvin and Johnson as publishers with Joles RN, noting ongoing editorial leadership and printing operations at the local paper.
The Montreal Star reports a gigantic Ceylon spider with a leg span of nine to ten inches and a body about four and a half inches. Its web like a five to ten foot diameter hammock, using ropes five to twenty feet long made of twisted silk to snare birds and large moths.
A New York Herald puzzle asks why Susie never learned to read or speak, hinting the reason lies in a four word sentence embedded within the paragraph about rescuing her doll and meeting Susie and her mother.
The Boston Globe article outlines a method to prepare bottles with mouth sizes from 11 percent to 215 inches in diameter, fill with two tablespoons of alcohol and four tablespoons of water, place bugs inside for two hours, gather insect pins of varying sizes, and use a wooden box 25 by 15 by 2 inches with cotton batting to position the insect and pin it through the body into the cotton and bottom.
A king tasks his servants to gather daisies, but a lame boy lags behind yet returns with daisies the king proclaims the most beautiful. The tale from Brooklyn Eagle honors effort over speed.
Two large mild onions are slowly cooked in milk until tender, then pressed through a puree sieve. Mix with boiled potato puree, add salt and pepper, stir in beaten yolks and cream, cook near boiling while stirring, and serve at once.
An authority explains how to dry herbs for flavor and preservation. Parsley tarragon and fennel are dried in May to July before flowering, mint in June and July, thyme marjoram and savory in July and August, basil and sage in August and September. Gather in sun and finish with artificial heat, then store in airtight tin cans.
Instructions advise drying garbage in a stove at night to prevent odor and ignite easily, noting it should be placed under the lid away from direct flame. It warns against putting food scraps in the scuttle and offers a method to fix loose knife handles using rosin and heat.
Instructions on cleaning dishes by soaking in warm water, using soda for stubborn grime, and rinsing thoroughly with boiling water, followed by drying on a stove. The passage also explains infant cries, noting that crying is not common in severe illness and detailing cries associated with hunger, bronchitis, croup, and inflammation of the lungs.
Keroene is promoted as a scalp friendly treatment that absorbs quickly and is less greasy than Vase line. The guidance includes brushing hair before use, applying with fingertips, and using plain gin as a scalp tonic. Avoid harsh brushing or hot irons when hair is weak, and shampoo only every six weeks. Use shell hairpins and prevent hatpins from scratching or tearing the scalp.
For children's rooms there are charming wall coverings featuring Cecil Aldin's English nursery parlors with familiar characters like Red Riding Hood and Jack Horner. The paper mimics Delft blue tiles, alternating tiles showing Mother Goose scenes with white tiles bearing a small blue figure.
The article advises housekeepers to avoid frequent washing of lace curtains. Launderings should be spaced every two to three years with airing on windy days. After drying, curtains can be stored in blueing-dipped pillowcases to stay fresh for fall.
Practical advice on preserving fats in tins, weekly soap suds for brooms to prevent brittleness and protect carpets. Borax in wash water prevents fading of red bordered towels. To remove grass stains, saturate with alcohol then rinse in clear water.
The method suggests sun exposure for stained areas and applying a thick paste of cold water wet starch to cover spots. Leave an hour or two, rub off, and repeat if needed. Fancy denim or cretonne sofa pillow covers can be cleansed similarly.
Ancient powers fall before mammoths and lizards yet mosquitoes and flies endure. The piece extols medical quackery, advocating Dr. Pierce remedies and urging weekly laxatives to purify blood and prevent grip, consumption, malaria, and other diseases. It claims Dr. Pierce's preparations cleanse blood, build tissue, and act as tonics, with free medical advice via mailed pamphlets.
An old broomstick offers an easy aid for storing broad sash ribbons. Roll ribbons on large spools to avoid folding during wear, preserving texture and preventing creases.
Schedule shows Philadelphia Baltimore and Washington lines with Delaware and Chesapeake Railway stops. Lists stations from Washington to Oxford and Marydel with train times, fares, and stop rules. Indicates operation on signal or agent notice to board or disembark and provides ticket agent contacts.
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