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Newspaper
Ellsworth American
Location
Ellsworth, Maine, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
2
A fragmented reminiscence recalls old days and distant hills, with faded lines about sleep, growth, and lost friendships. The text evokes longing for youth and places beyond familiar valleys, hinting at memories of someone named with affection and a distant past.
A dramatic Atlantic cable mission unfolds aboard the Cabliana as No. 2 and No. 4 lines fail. Captain Roglaton and crew chase a damaged splice while Murchison acts bravely to avert disaster, risking life to patch the aging undersea link and save company pride. Nearby, a historical note recounts Queen Kapiolani’s bold crossing of Pele’s taboo to honor Jehovah, hailed as a moral classic.
A historical piece argues feet health ties to overall health, condemning fashionable tight shoes and corsets. It warns about circulation, headaches, and general harm from uncramped feet, praising natural foot form and home care for children amid curious commentary on footwear trends. It ends noting a agricultural finding on nitrate fertilizer versus complete fertilizers for tomatoes.
A historic recipe describes preparing a chicken curry by cutting a tender chicken for fricassee, simmering with onions bay leaf parsley and celery, then straining broth to form a roux with butter and flour. Curry powder and lemon juice brighten the sauce before folding in eggs and serving.
Berlin takes credit for expanding women workers in male trades, adding sign painters to the growing list. These women completed regular apprenticeships with gymnastic training and will not falter on scaffolds or ladders. They wear the gray linen frock and cap as the house painter’s badge.
A jumbled excerpt discusses strict praise over fault finding, luxury fashion, and court life. It mentions the Duchesses of Northumberland using Persian fur shawls, a porcelain view of Chinese heiresses and Li Hung, and the Empress of Germany with extensive wardrobes. It notes visitors’ duties and servants’ roles in households, plus grand dresses and state attire.
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