The Wilful Kangaroo Refuses a River Bath
An old Philadelphia Record piece describes a playful scene with animals like elephants hippos yaks crocodile and a capricious kangaroo. The kangaroo balks at bathing while others splash merrily in cool water.
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Newspaper
Georgetown Daily Item
Location
Georgetown, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1908
Page
3
Ingenious Boy Demonstrates Portable Wireless Telegraphy
Walter J. Willenberg, a Saint Nicholas Magazine subject, builds a pocket wireless station with a belt mounted transmitter and a ground trailing wire. He operates a traveling telegraph system from a country road to his home eight miles away, predicting supper arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Saint Nicholas Magazine
Walter J. Willenberg
The Oak Tree Tale of Growth and a Christmas Fire
The oak begins as an acorn and becomes a large tree loved by children who swing, read, and sew beneath it. A buyer later cuts it for firewood, ending with a Christmas tree scene where toys glitter and singing fills the night before the fire ruins the last of the wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Kroker
The
Brooklyn Eagle
The Squirrel and the Mastiff Idle Exchange
A mastiff taunts a tree dwelling squirrel for dancing and playing as the creature asserts that its work in the tree is unseen. The squirrel defends its purpose claiming ongoing duties and rebukes the mastiff’s scorn with a playful insult about the mastiff’s own toil.
Be Content with Our Lots in Hard Times
In a passage from Early Days a mastiff and a squirrel discuss life’s cycles. They argue summer joys versus winter hardship, urging acceptance of one’s lot and finding warmth in shared fortunes. The squirrel urges gratitude for present sunshine despite future winter hunger.
Harry and Maud Helped by Miss Perkins in a Morning of Trouble
Mrs Marvin rushes to care for grandma after a telegram requests help. Miss Perkins offers to supervise the Marvin children for the day, causing Harry to wear Maud's dress and face gender questions. The children remain quiet and well behaved, and Harry plans to cut his curls the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamma Marvin
Grandma
Harry
Maud
Miss Perkins
Miss Perkin
Marvin
Mamma
Mr. Marvin
Mrs. Marvin
Papa
The Modern Cincinnatus Noted by Philadelphia Bulletin
The Philadelphia Bulletin quotes a remark about a city man who did well as a civic figure. A notification committee is described as leaning on a lawn mower during a moment of public notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Bulletin
Rail workers in England paid under five dollars a week
More than 100000 railway employees in England earn less than 5 dollars weekly while only about 11 percent receive more than 7.50 dollars weekly, highlighting widespread low pay in the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Soiled Paper Walls Cleaned With Plotting Paper Ironing
A New Haven Register note explains that head stains on wall surfaces may be removed by placing plotting paper on the spot and ironing over it with a hot iron. The method aims to lift dirt without damaging the wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Register
Zinc for Tables
The Indianapolis News advises covering kitchen tables with zinc to protect surfaces from hot pots and pans. Soap and water clean zinc easily, and occasional kerosene rubbing keeps it bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis News
Ironing Lace and Embroidered Muslin on Flannel
A Philadelphia Record tip advises ironing lace or embroidered muslin on a board or table covered with several layers of flannel with no muslin beneath. The flannel gives and the raised work stands out for a nicer finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cleaning plaster figures with paste and zinc varnish
To clean plaster figures apply a thick paste from boiled starch with a soft brush. Let dry in a draft so dirt sticks to the paste and peels away in thin layers. If not fully white, brush with zinc varnish suspended in water to finish.
remedies for fine scratches in new furniture
The New Haven Register advises using pulverized rotten stone on soft flannel to fill pinlike scratches on chairs or tables. Wipe with damp chamois, then bring a bright lustre by rubbing with cheesecloth dampened with alcohol, used sparingly to avoid varnish damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Register
Ja velle water and stain remedies from New Haven Regis ter
A home made cleaning reagent called ja velle water is described. Dissolve washing soda in boiling water then mix with chlorid of lime solution, bottle and store. The article explains stain types and notes mildew as a common vegetable stain observed as a network of tiny tendrils under a microscope.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven Register
Old Fashioned Kitchen Recipes From A Frugal Cookbook
Instructions for chocolate caramels and drops sugar mixtures, a rich salad dressing with condensed milk, a sponge cake without baking powder using eggs and vinegar, plus a coffee cake with sugar butter milk eggs and baking powder. The notes describe boiling, mixing, and baking steps for each dessert and dressing.
Prominent People Mentioned Across Global Events
King Alfonso is twenty two and Congressman Lilley’s allies predict a House battle will propel him to Connecticut governor. The French ambassador Cambron entertained President Fallieres and King Edward in London. James J Hill denounces credit attacks on railroads. Cardinal Francesco Segna named prefect of the index by the Pope, a Rampolla favorite. Baron Takahira of Japan awarded Doctor of Laws at Princeton. Ernest Thompson Seton returns to Wyndygoul after Hudson Bay expedition. James W Van Cleave warns businessmen will push a vigorous campaign. Countess Warwick to campaign in Congressman Cole’s district for a Socialist candidate. Professor Alexander Agassiz plans Africa expedition. Major O P Chaffee, Confederate veteran and Adna R. Chaffee’s brother, dies in Kansas City aged 79. widow survives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfonso
Lilley
House
Connecticut
England
M. Cambron
London
Fallieres
Edward
James J. Hill
Francesco Segna
Rampolla
Baron Takahira
Princeton Univerity
Ernest Thompson Seton
Hudson Bay
Wyndygoul
James W. van Cleave
National Association of Manufacturers
Cole
Ohio
Warwick
Alexander Agassiz
University Museum
Harvard
Central
Africa
O. P. Chaffee
Adna R. Chaffee
Los Angeles
Kansas
Foot Shot on Muskogee Street Car Mystery
W T Martin, stepping from a Muskogee street car at night, felt pain and saw blood from his shoe. A surgeon found a bullet lodged in the instep bone. An earlier explosion on the car and a man fleeing toward a hotel are recalled, with a revolver presumably discharged by the dropper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Martin
Muskogee
Martin
Kansas City Star
Town buys versatile vehicle for Tynemouth services
A motor vehicle purchased by the town of Tynemouth England can serve as a prison van fire apparatus or ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tynemouth
England
Fearful Eczema All Over Him Ends With Cuticura Cure
A narrative recounts a year of severe eczema on Clyde with disfiguring skin and sleepless nights. After using Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Resolvent, he slept that first night and recovered within six weeks, improving dramatically by morning and becoming perfectly well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cutiura
Clyde
Ostrich farming urged for southern Italy by consul
Naples vice consul H M Byington reports Italians are urged to start ostrich farms in southern Italy Sicily and Sardinia citing California and Nice successes. Also notes on medical ads and a German army test showing 68 pounds as the typical load for a march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Byington
Naples
Italy
Sicily
Sardinia
California
Nice
N.Y
Mrs Pinkham Takes Three Month Europe Tour From Lynn
Mrs Pinkham of the Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co. Lynn Massachusetts sails for Naples on May 20 with her son Arthur W. Pinkham and younger family members for a three months European tour and vacation.
Too Thin. Catarrhal Derangements Ferment Stomach Food
A note asserts that even minor stomach derangements trigger acid fermentation of the consumed food. This perspective comments on digestion and its effects on appetite and health.
Stomach Catarrh and Fat Loss Linked to Fermentation
The article explains that thin people often suffer from a catarrhal stomach condition causing hyperacidity. Fermentation slows fat digestion, reducing oil absorption and adipose tissue. It recommends Peruna before meals to speed digestion and preserve pancreatic juice, plus eating fat forming foods to regain plumpness.
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Journal and Messenger
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Ostrich Farms
St. Vitus
Kline
H.R. Kline
Arch St
Phila
Bank of England
Mrs. Winston
iLike
Libby
Thompson
Haru
Fred. F. F CO
Brockton
Mass
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