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Newspaper
Denton Journal
Location
Denton, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1897
Page
4
A medical writer argues that in twenty years physicians vanish and nurses dominate care. The piece decries the trained nurse as a coercive, machine like presence that robs patients of humanity, mocks male sufferers, and praises old style family tolerance. The essay cites St. Louis Globe-Democrat.
In Paris a fad grows around artificially perfuming flowers by transferring odors from one species to another. Some violets lack fragrance while unattractive ones emit perfume. Reportedly successful horticulture researchers guard their methods as African marigold, sunflower, and chrysanthemum odors have been altered toward rose and violet scents.
The article outlines a chocolate preparation method with one square of chocolate per one tablespoon of hot water stirred until smooth in a double boiler. Add milk or milk and water, with half water to chocolate for digestibility. Use one cup or half a pint of liquid per square, avoid cooking the milk after adding, beat with an egg beater, and optionally mix beaten egg yolk and white for extra nourishment. The paste can be stored for two to three days in a china vessel.
Harper's Round Table advises the amateur to disassemble the bicycle chain and bearings, soak parts in kerosene, keep bearing balls separated, and clean sockets thoroughly. It warns that over tightening or under tightening the front pole bearings causes discomfort, wear, and shake, urging expert adjustment for proper riding.
A Detroit Free Press clipping recalls a speculative capitalist’s rise in Winnipeg to land worth 75000 amid a market crash sparked by a controlling Scotchman. Interleaved are vignettes from Willie Wishington and Miss Cayenne on poise, honesty, and speaking right, plus a Diogenes lampoon and a barber joke from Strand Magazine.
The article recounts early settlers encountering walls of boulders circling and edging lakes in the west, formed by ice moving during winters. It explains how ice pressure shifted rocks, creating circle walls with earth banks, trees on the slope, and how some walls were later absorbed by roads or shores as the ice continued to shape the shores.
Ridgely Den Parlors advertise reduced dental charges with half price extractions and fillings by a noted specialist. With early 1900s language the ad claims improved processes and enamel fillings at lower costs, offering enamel and silver platina options and teeth without plates at half usual price.
A local grocer announces restocking the department and pledges to supply customers and the public with fresh groceries of the best quality. The note emphasizes readiness to serve and maintain high standards across the grocery line.
Large invoice of spring goods offered with striking sale prices for thirty days. Percale 8c, Calicoes 6c to 10c, Blue and Light Prints 5c, Pique Remnants 10c, Pantaloon Goods various, Smyrna rugs 80c. Inspection invited to appreciate assortments and deals.
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