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Newspaper
Fulton County Tribune
Location
Wauseon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1917
Page
2
A collage of household tips and recipes covers stain removal methods using fuller’s earth and ammonia, leather care, fabric cleaning with warm water, and parlor remedies. It includes DIY waterproofing ideas, cheese making, potato dishes, puddings, and a variety of kitchen hints, with scattered notes on cleaning, sewing, and old-world domestic craft.
The readable lines mention a large sum of 526 million in January and a proposed policy by the United States power authority. It notes an inventor’s device with a damp keeper and a Chinese proportion, followed by unclear lines about a new life later.
A historical note describes a fringe fireproofing method for children's garments using ammonium phosphate. It warns about uneven application and potential damage, noting buttons tassels belts and novel gown trims may be affected while outlining the craft of reinforcements and pocket shaping.
The article surveys spring wardrobe options with linen or cotton dresses, ornate hair adornments, and stylish headdresses featuring silver, rhinestones, and pearls. It highlights embroidery, capes, belts, and jackets, plus matching accessories and elegant pillows mirroring floral motifs in home decor.
The piece argues birds follow unchanging patterns in nest building and yearly behaviors. It asserts birds do not act by chance but have orderly lifeways akin to human laws and routines. The text cites observers from the Detroit Free Press context about naming babies as a separate reflection.
The article presents a practical five room plan by William A. Radford stressing minimal wasted space and balanced design. It details first and second floor layouts with versatile rooms, storage, exterior appeal, and cost awareness for prospective homeowners and builders.
A reader recounts Daddy and Mrs Muskrat's summer fur woes and their clever survival in the wild. They endure hunters and traps, sleep under snow in winter, and remain stylish and resilient, sparking pride and long life. Nearby notes contrast fragrances sticking and warning about bad company.
Julius Hurter Sr of 2346 South Tenth street, famed snake hunter and herpetologist, died leaving his world renowned reptile collection to the Smithsonian. He hunted worldwide, capturing specimens alive and keeping them at his home until preserved, trading but never selling. He once described his method of striking snakes and catching them by the tail, sometimes bitten but saved by serum and strychnine.
Growing plants in living spaces improves air quality and mood, creating sweeter air and healthier surroundings. The text highlights nature’s companionship as a source of peace, joy, kindness, and justice, noting the angels favor homes with thriving greenery.
Local column pokes fun at a bragging figure named Biggers who claims starting life by running off with a circus. Sniggers retort that he would run away with anything not bolted down, highlighting a town’s amused skepticism toward his boastful past.
The juice of grapes and apples and many fruits can be concentrated without heat by a freezing method developed by the United States Department of Agriculture. Foolish Question shows Little Rastus asking why broomsticks go away and Mummy Chic tells him witches ride off with them.
The writer notes that after the war many will urge westward settlement but warns the best time to secure land is now. Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta land values may rise with proper cultivation. Reports from Robson Bassano Lethbridge Cobden etc show wheat yields and profits from western farms as proof, with agents offering guidance on land locations.
Four swarms of wild bees evacuated from Earl Berryman's two story dwelling on Rockwell City's east side, with three under shingles at three corners and one behind south side weather boarding. About three bushels of combs removed, white comb honey less abundant than local hives. A fifth swarm attempted entry, clustering around a four inch drain tile in the grass after failing to find a hole.
An ad touts Cascarets for biliousness foul breath and headache linked to a torpid liver and fermenting bowels. It promises cleansing of the stomach overnight, removal of sour undigested food and bile, and regular stools by morning, with a one cent box offering months of relief. A Kansas City Star quote notes a curious exchange about the product.
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