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Newspaper
Dothan Eagle
Location
Dothan, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1906
Page
3
A clothe wrap on a child’s chest eases croup quickly. Hot compresses relieve toothache and neuralgia. Cotton and hot water applications soothe sores, sprains, and minor injuries. Hot drinks aid digestion, with quieting effects on the stomach and bowels. Regular light care and diet help mild dyspepsia and constipation.
Wash the fish thoroughly and remove any remaining innards. Place in a pot with just enough water to cover, add one tablespoon of salt per quart of water, bring to a boil, skim, then simmer on a cooler part of the stove. Test doneness with a skewer by the bone. eight to ten minutes per pound.
A historical list explains cooking terms such as break flour and parboil and describes scalding milk and shredding suet. It also details a tincture of larkspur seed as a vermin remedy for the head, instructions for saturating the scalp and washing hair, and finishing with drying guidance.
One dozen sprigs mint with bruised leaves removed. In a quart jar shake one cup crushed ice and a half cup sugar until dissolved. Add one tablespoon cider vinegar or lemon juice, one cup currant juice or currant jelly, and water to make one quart. If currant jelly is used, omit sugar wholly or in part.
A simple pattern for children's oversleeves uses a short pair of elastic topped sleeves worn over dress cuffs. Made from light material, they stay clean at table and protect cuffs during meals and activities.
A rusty kettle can be treated by soaking and boiling in water to loosen rust. Repeat the process until the kettle works better. Rub stove spots with sand and finish with sweet oil for upkeep.
A noted naturalist captured bees returning to their hive loaded with honey and weighed them in a light box. After deducting the box weight, the bees were weighed again as they emerged. The scale showed laden bees weighed three times more than when empty.
The article argues that bumblebee is the preferable term, tracing it to Old English bumblen meaning to hum. It explains bum as the root and asserts the insect’s name reflects its humming sound rather than a corruption of another term.
A reflective verse ponders whether shooting stars hit their mark, if river mouths bite, and where climates rise guiding natural tides and changes. The poet asks in playful, philosophical tone about nature and fate.
In a riddle style clue set each sentence hints at a buried European city. Amabel is bonny not bony points to Lisbon, the huntsmen had a mad ride suggests Madrid, and We all rise when papa rises signals Paris.
A Bumble Bee lounging on a fence is teased by a man who accuses it of laziness. The insect defends its approach, then lifts the man three feet and barrels around haystacks and a cider mill, prompting the claim that the man loses a whole day’s work. A moral ends with a proverb about waking a sleeping dog.
A reproving friend mocks pride saying ancestors had no way to be theirs. The haughty reply claims they could not know they would be ancestors. The second quip features a young lieutenant answering about feelings in the first battle with a bored reaction, reflecting wartime wit.
The article notes a Luneburg Hanover town statue of a pig that allegedly discovered a local salt mine. A granite block supports a crystal coffin containing the pig’s body, with an inscription praising the animal for its discovery.
A century old maple on the German side of the Oder has been twisted and woven into a two story circular dwelling. A leafy floor forms a first level while a smaller second level sits above it. Ends of branches weave into solid walls with eight windows on each story.
The Mexican maguey tree provides a ready made needle and thread. Each dark green leaf bears a slender thorn at the tip that can be drawn from its sheath. As the thorn is withdrawn, a strong smooth fiber unwinds attached to the needle capable of long drawouts.
The article recounts the old saying that rain on July 15, St Swithin's day, will bring forty days of rain. It explains the legend of St Swithin, bishop of Winchester, who died in 862 and wished to be buried by a minister. Monks planned to move his body on canonization, but rain that day for forty days led them to abandon the ceremony.
Twelve counters are arranged to form six squares A through F on a slate. Remove counters 1 2 and 12 to leave counters forming only three squares C D and E. The diagram shows the original arrangement and the reduced configuration.
A lullaby style fragment features a cradle scene with a sleeping baby and pink and blue imagery. The line ends with the phrase Washington Post signaling the source.
The guide states that weight signals ripeness with heavy melons likely ripe and fragrant. It notes aroma as the best ripeness test and explains furrow depth and surface texture as indicators. Rough furrows and deep grooves imply sweetness, while too green suggests underripe and yellow indicates mushy. very smooth surfaces imply overripe.
A seasoned remedy recommends olive oil and grape juice as a nourishing tonic for hot weather. Mix one dessert spoonful of olive oil with four spoonfuls of grape juice after each meal. if agreeable, increase to a tablespoonful of oil with four of grape juice.
Instructions describe making a dough from sour milk soda salt shortening and flour. Roll half inch thick cut vents place over rib roast and bake twenty minutes without uncovering.
Crush mint leaves and place in a wide mouth bottle. Fill with cider vinegar and let steep for three weeks. Pour off clear. used for flavoring when fresh mint is unavailable and as a headache cure when bound on the forehead.
A small bag of unstacked lime placed inside the piano prevents rust on the springs. This tip is especially useful for pianos left in houses closed during the summer.
An excellent cement can be made by melting alum and adding a little common salt. This mixture can replace plaster of Paris in many applications and is more lasting.
A simple home tip suggests a few drops of sassafras oil sprayed around the house to help keep flies away.
Labor figure John Burns cites alarming London infant death estimates at a national conference. He notes up to 60 percent of children die before age five in some districts, blaming neglect and ignorance rather than cruelty. He argues wealth growth has not benefited the youngest.
The Natal Mercury recounts Boer farmer Moolman finding a 4.7 naval shell on the veldt. His sister, hoping to decorate the shell, opened it and began to extract lyddite. Water caused effervescence, the shell exploded, killing Miss Moor man and wrecking the house.
Supreme Court Justice Dickey lightens Newburg court terms with sharp wit and playful exchanges with a young lawyer. A backhanded query about the suit triggers a comical clash over crabs and lobster remarks before the trial moves to a verdict based on law and evidence.
In the Staten Island lighthouse department building the mail boxes bear names such as Daisy Darling Nettle and John Rodgers. The Daisy and Darling refer not to people but the boats used by the department along the coast, with Robbins Reef noted in the labeling.
A European chocolate makers allegedly wrap tins of foil in wrappers urging consumers not to discard it. The foil is said to fetch market value, with claims of workers selling spare sheets to boost wages.
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