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Newspaper
Glenboro Gazette
Location
Glenboro, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jun 25, 1908
Page
5
Sale items include Ladies and Misses Tan Lisle Hose 15c per pair regular 35c. Boys Tweed Suits 2 90 regular 4. Boys Overalls striped blue and black 65c to 85c regular. Mens Tweed Worsted and Serge Suits regular 15 16 sale price 9. Odd Pants 2 45. Oranges 60c and 50c bananas 3c lemons 25c raisins 3 lbs 25c pudding 3 for 25c sardines 4 tins 25c maple syrup 75c jelly powder 3 for 25c.
The New York Press describes a process called mineral decaicomanie that lets anyone transfer pictures to china porcelain and terra cotta. After firing the transfers become durable as if hand painted, and sheets with 10 to 200 designs are sold including flowers figures scenery landscapes fruits buds classical statuary and morograms.
The article advises daily five minute practice of a knee chest position to ease persistent lower back ache and hip heaviness. Begin on hands and knees with a vertical spine, forcing the chest toward the floor as far as comfort allows, and repeat as tolerated.
A brief note on cleaning methods for kitchenware and vegetables. It suggests water alone can harden certain items while cold water helps loosen soils. Tiny scrubbing or quick brushing is nearly indispensable for roots like potatoes onions and carrots, aiding faster removal than washing in water.
A fragmented note explains saving by using unstamped paper and stamping a second address when writing friendly letters. It suggests ordering extra sheets to avoid repeating stamps and improve economy in correspondence.
A nibble on a writing desk reveals ink marks. An application of uniter removes stains by mixing six to eight drops with a teaspoonful of water then dabbing the stains and rubbing quickly with a damp cloth before the niter is fully removed.
The article explains that custom lamps, assembled from cherished bowls or jars, are simple and common to make. A Satsuma piece and terra cotta umbrella stand become lamps with a burner globe and vessel, and shops offer globe and shade choices to fit any style. Artisans favor this method to match interiors.
The essay argues that a bad temper mars beauty and spoils life, especially in women. It warns that men view uncontrolled temper as an unforgivable fault and that training for life should value good temper as a lasting charm, likening it to a quiet form of beauty. Edith H. Fowler is Leaden Mail.
A skilled house keeper declares she bans enclosed spaces in kitchens to keep rubbish visible. She explains leaving cupboards and sinks open allows daily review of pots and pans without upsetting the cook, preserving tidy surfaces and reducing hidden mess.
A woman advises sewing three or four loops along the skirt facing rather than the waist belt to hang silk petticoats and skirts with flounces. When hung opposite to their usual wear, the garments stay fresh and gain new life, according to Good Housekeeping.
The text advises selecting thick sanitary wallpaper with high glaze and a final clear coat to resist steam. It notes thin unglazed paper peels and discolors in months due to bathroom moisture. A washable distemper is praised for color durability on bathroom walls.
An advertisement touts a two part treatment for weak and ailing women. The Night Cure is a topical mucous membrane suppository used at night while Restorative Tablets or Liquid act systemically to restore nerves tissues and blood and ease nervousness. The copy urges combined use for best results and claims renewed energy and vigor.
A Philadelphia Ledger report warns of enamel and porcelain ware reacting with acids and heat to leach poison into meals, risking appendicitis. The piece notes a historic drop in appendicitis with modern cookware and cites Parisian inspections amid food safety anxieties.
The article offers rules for selecting wall papers to suit room height and light. It warns against busy patterns with gilt and mismatched tones with woodwork, noting that frames should complement walls and friezes be lighter than the walls beneath.
The New York Tribune urges a sunlit clean dining room with fresh air. Priorities are cleanliness of all items, simple neutral draperies, solid wood furniture, and careful table setting to promote comfort and economy.
A violent thunderstorm over Lake Grandlien in Nantes region produced vivid lightning and wind as boats hurried to shore. A large number of dead ducks were found among the vessels, some appearing roasted or charred, described as an extraordinary effect of lightning.
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