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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
4
The article discusses the fireless hay box stove from northern Europe as a compact, decorative kitchen item. It explains use for beans, pot roast, and rice pudding, detailing packing times from six to eight hours and the aim to heat food thoroughly with minimal stove heat.
Advice on using an improvised darning tool from an electric bulb with the point knocked off. Emphasizes mending before laundry and shrinking linens before cutting to prevent wear, recommending sending garments back to their original arm for thorough, cost effective work.
A historic household note describes making a bleaching liquor by mixing half a pound of chlorinated lime, half a gallon of boiling water, and two tablespoons of washing soda. Stir to dissolve, strain to remove powder, bottle the liquid, and use by thinning one quart liquor to four parts hot water for linens and cottons.
The article explains that giving medicine to a sick baby is hard as infants squirm and kick. It advises giving powdered medicine dry on the tip of a spoon then dropping it far back on the tongue followed by a drink of milk or water to help swallow.
Readings describe mold evolving from a days growth on treated material showing plant like fringe leaves flowers and seeds expanding rapidly. Immediate action advised to prevent mold on stored food in gantries and closets to avoid contamination.
A historical mouthwash combines tincture of orms, alcohol, peroxide hydrogen, and peppermint. Use one ounce tincture, one ounce alcohol, half ounce peroxide, and twenty peppermint drops. dilute with water, rinse thoroughly, store in colored glass in darkness. Hydrogen heals mouth sores.
A Boston Post item notes a Texas designed wire clothes pin replaces the old wooden type. The one piece wire construction, galvanized material, and a built in spring keep garments from slipping, reducing the risk of laundry falling.
The article explains how hair color and skin undertones influence color choices for blonds and brunettes. It notes blue eyes complement orange hair, green can intensify red in brunettes, and violet or yellow effects vary with the balance of orange, red, and yellow in the skin.
The article notes skin durability varies and urges balanced outdoor exposure. It advises using cold creams at night and protective creams and powder on sunny days, with restraint when exposure is intense. Fresh air and sunshine aid health and contribute to a clear complexion.
Fashion notes tassels move into hosiery with a small treelove knot on the instep. Each end finishes with a tassel about an inch long. The idea is novel yet simple, reflecting current decorative trends in feminine attire.
Fashion notes emphasize collars on Irish crochet frocks with small round collars of hand embroidered linen and all over embroidered batiste. Three quarter sleeves end in shaped turn-back cuffs to complement the neckline.
The electric needle procedure proves costly but yields permanent results. The commentary notes high expense for lasting effect and highlights the modern technique's durability.
A Parseé Sudrah Kusti rite observed in Bombay garments the child with a sudrah shirt and kusti thread girdle. Priests circle the child as the Dastur conducts prayers, rites, and blessings amid treasure rooms, sandalwood fire, and a shower of gifts, while family members receive benedictions.
An elderly shopper questions a knick knack shopkeeper about a handbag claimed to be real crocodile skin. The dealer insists he shot the croc himself and explains the soiled look came from striking the ground when it tumbled off the tree, in a humorous Harper’s Weekly vignette.
In Training Josh struggles with study questions despite regular attendance. The professor notes he does not answer, while Farmer Corntessel suggests a possible future in finance.
A Chicago Tribune note describes Tyte Phist Jagway attempting to borrow money, with a witness saying he seemed drunk though another person contends he was not drunk but crazy. The item presents conflicting impressions from unnamed sources.
Three small Ohio skunk farms house about 30 skunks each within half acre plots. They use wired enclosures, dormitory dens, and tile tunnels, with diets from butcher scraps and seasonal corn. Skunks breed once yearly, kits born in May, reach marketable fur by December or January, selling for up to several dollars per pelt.
The article argues that the most successful farms run two to four major income sources, balancing crops with livestock and cash crops to cushion losses. It notes diversification avoids risk, while single crops can collapse prices. local demand supports seed prices for soybeans or cowpeas, and silos remain vital storage tools.
In July at Bartheady on the moor, Emily Brentford and Jim confront loss and loneliness after a family tragedy. A neighbor reveals Alice’s death and the mill’s pressures, but a late afternoon visit restores hope as a baby arrives in a restored home, prompting reconciliation.
The Salvation Army calls for 500 young women nationwide to dedicate themselves to nursing, child care, relief, and rescue work. Mrs. Colonel Margaret Bovill, head of women and children’s activities east of the Mississippi, promotes the program from New York. She notes over 1,000,000 idle women could join to lead useful lives through hospital, homes, and rescue programs.
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