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Newspaper
Lexington Gazette
Location
Lexington, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1905
Page
4
The advertisement touts Cuticura Soap Ointment and Pills as unmatched skin cures for eczema psoriasis scalp issues pimples and ringworm. It cites world wide sale and testimonials as proof of efficacy and notes steady growth from small beginnings to global reach.
The piece traces American stagecoach origins from 1744 linking New Brunswick to Trenton and extending to Philadelphia by 1766, noting the rise of roads and lighter vehicles. In Philadelphia, conveyances grew from 38 in 1771 to 827 by 1794, sparking public concern as riding practices became extravagant.
The London Lancet notes decay starts on tooth surfaces and stresses cleaning between teeth. It recommends a chalk flavored toothpaste for children and warns against metal toothpicks while endorsing wood or dust picks to remove meals and secretions without damaging gums.
A collage of archaic anecdotes and quips from newspapers. A clubman jokes about sea pressure and saltwater bottles, while others offer home remedies for felons and snippets of humorous exchanges. The fragments include toyed preguntas about navigation and a fawn’s fate.
A Brooklyn Citizen article describes Chinese New Year customs. Debts must be settled before the festival, houses are cleaned, crackers burn, and ceremonies honor heaven earth and ancestors. Families kneel, servants bow for gifts, and three days of visiting follow, with women largely excluded from calls amid widespread business closures.
Deeny reflects on New Year calls once common across nations. The practice of visiting friends on New Year’s Day faded in recent decades in this country, with lingering ties to Roman and European traditions noted as historical context.
A humorous exchange from a Cleveland pints dealer features a wife questioning grounds for divorce as she claims her husband stopped loving her due to her temper. The dealer chimes in with a sharp, ironic reply.
Theodore Gilsen tells of a near pirate capture during a China Sea voyage. A swift looking craft stalks his brigantine as a battle of nerves unfolds over a non existent treasure. An olive oil ploy helps him slip away and survive the night.
A New York professor reports on a duckling trial mixing grain with animal protein. Across four groups with 20 to 80 percent animal content, faster gains occurred at 60 percent animal protein early, while higher grain later matched or beat costs. The study favors feeding more animal foods in first weeks then shift to grain for economical growth.
Article notes the reappearance of the wheat straw worm in Indiana Michigan Ohio Pennsylvania West Virginia Virginia Maryland and Kansas with greater numbers in 1905. It details appearance, damage to straw and grain, scant remedies, and suggests prevention by burning stubble and maintaining vigor in crops. Also includes farming tips on pullets and a closing quotation on manners.
A Glasgow minister strolling High Street faces a taunting crowd shouting The dels deed. He pauses then blesses the group with a quip in broad Scots. Curiosity shops in rural England are propped by London firms selling the same goods at higher backstreet prices.
The Somali cavalry has long used camels as war steeds in fierce charges. Mounted on rearmed camels with long spears, they present a formidable threat as patient, enduring fighters guided by skilled hands.
The Atlanta Constitution recounts a humorous old time tale where a stove is made to “preach” by being heated red hot and told to sinners to reflect on their behavior. The anecdote captures a folksy sermon device told in a playful metropolitan voice.
A witty dialogue between a man of doubtful mind and a philanthropist about generosity. The philanthropist notes he regrets lending more than giving, underscoring a joke on financial generosity and social expectations.
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