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Newspaper
Ferdinand News
Location
Ferdinand, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1919
Page
13
Cleaning guidance for floors rugs and matting. Advice covers felt pads under furniture to prevent scratches rug scrubbing by professionals or vacuuming, methods to flatten curled edges, corralling rug corners with improvised weights, matting care with hearth brushes, and laying straw matting with salt water.
The piece discusses capelike wraps and dolmans returning this season, featuring two modeled examples: a heavy cloth utility wrap and a satin dressy wrap combining cape and dolman. It notes wide appeal, varied designs, black satin options with embroidery, and the ongoing fashion push for loose, graceful wraps in spring wardrobes.
London calls a new flatine gown with crepe de chine draping. The lower part is deep flame pink fading to pale pink near the top, creating a flame and cloud effect.
The article explains that most sky light comes from numerous faint telescopic stars and atmospheric glow. It notes how background darkness makes stars appear brighter by contrast, and cites experiments showing human eyes can detect extremely faint illumination from a single star like Sirius through a small shutter opening.
An Indiana tale recalls Jed, a staunch revival convert known for reappearing at each season. During a baptism, he collapses, then warns the minister from the bank about a large rock underwater, eliciting a humorously wary reaction from onlookers.
A veteran seaman, speaking to a young reporter, argues the old sailing era is overrated. He recalls cramped quarters, poor ventilation and lighting, and a hardtack diet that made the glory of the sea grim rather than glamorous.
A young second lieutenant inspecting a private’s rifle finds it dirty and remarks that it is “dirty enough to be a sergeant.” The scene highlights officers overlooking poorer gear as they assume sergeants maintain higher standards.
A Boston Transcript excerpt shows kids mimicking speech as they recount odd phrases. A girl explains catching a chicken by it running until its gas gave out, while another child quips about changing to high when meals are announced, highlighting playful language use.
A collection of kitchen notes with recipes including Veal and Sage Soup, Clam Fritters, India Curry, Moquin Salad, Bisque of Lobster, and a quip on gossip and scandal. Recipes detail veal stock, pearl sago, clams, curry, lobster, and cottage cheese garnishes with period cooking methods.
A recipe passage outlines multiple salmon preparations. Steam or open can salmon on hot platter with peas and white sauce. Recipes include Salmon Toast Salmon Omelette Cream Salmon Scalloped Salmon Salmon Shepherds Pie and Salmon Salad with celery and pickles dressing.
A playful exchange features a boy asking about Ison, with a cryptic riff on pessimism and weather as a metaphor for uncertain days. The dialogue hints at clever wordplay and a motif of fear of acknowledging reality.
A French observer spoofs a U S unit and a horned plains tale. meanwhile a Broadway dining room scene shows two glamorous link women arguing about future life in New York, youth, and independence as ancestors’ judgment lingers.
A reflection on how language molds thinking, noting beauty fades when ideas are translated. It cites Rousseau and comments on bad resolutions that become worse when kept, suggesting opinions stagnate without fresh expression.
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