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Newspaper
Lexington Intelligencer
Location
Lexington, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1906
Page
2
An ancient citizen muses that old-fashioned ghosts are out of fashion after he replaces two haunting chains with tin rattles and a note. A magazine editor jokes about selling a love story featuring a heroine with iron will and brass to marry well, urging the writer to try a hardware store.
Lou Sorenson a bridge carpenter near Gladstone Minnesota was struck by a Soo Line train and hurled into the Heart River. He was dragged from the water in critical condition and is not expected to die. The accident stemmed from his attempt to save his pet dog that stood frightened on the track. The dog survived uninjured.
Sir Walter Parratt master of the king's music stayed with friends at Tenbury and, while his back to the chessboard, played Chopin and Mendelssohn from memory at the piano. He challenged two friends playing chess and won the game in three quarters of an hour.
In a family chat with children present a father explains long term property ownership. A daughter asks if they must move as he mentions that in 999 years the house and garden will belong to Lord. The Manchester Guardian reports the exchange with calm, plain words.
An official public notice from Hil desheim states Henry Schiverdtfeger master furrier died May 22, 1908 and is removed from the local block list as no longer to be warned against serving alcoholic liquors. Dr. Gerland signs the notice.
The article recounts M. Hue describing how a Chinese Christian mission follower demonstrated that a cat’s pupils narrow toward noon and widen afterward. Hue tested several cats to confirm the claim that cat eyes indicate the time of day by pupil dilation.
French scientists Loewy and Puiseux argue lunar surface features arose from Earthlike forces. They compare moon craters to coral reefs and reefs remnants, proposing seas once covered the moon and evaporation left coral-like structures high and dry.
Lieut. Gov. William M. Brown of Newcastle Pa who spends time in Syracuse N Y received 40 cents from Harry A Tome of Pittsburgh. Tome says twenty years ago in Brown’s law office he overcharged 25 cents for a Clinton mule trip and now repents by sending the 40 cent fund with 15 cents interest.
In a playful scene a lady asks if the artist has flattered her in his picture and the artist agrees that no artist would resist flattering such a subject. Their witty exchange showcases a light moment between sitter and painter.
A fragmented courtroom moment features a judge declaring a lawbreaking sentiment while a second speaker taunts with a quip about breaking winter rules and seeds. The odd dialogue hints at a legal or housing dispute but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes.
Practical guidance on preserving foods through thorough airing and cleanliness of cellars pantries storerooms and refrigerators. Tips cover cooling hot soups meats and fish rapidly using cold air avoiding moisture and heat to prevent spoilage includes charcoal in fridges and specific fat rendering and storage methods.
Household hints cover bleaching garments in sun but not rain, prefer broiled meats for nourishment, avoid washing aluminum with soda, kitchen areas should be cleaned with permanganate solution, cranberries sweeten with sugar and apples, grind fruit through a colander, and preserve a mother of pearl buckle with whiting paste then dry brushing.
An article promotes plain vaseline as a nightly scalp rub to prevent hair loss and stimulate new growth. It notes petroleum products aid hair growth and mentions Irish girls credit kerosene for strong hair, with vaseline as a popular alternative.
A concise home tip advises adding a pinch of powdered borax to washing water for lettuce. Soak for 30 to 45 minutes, then shake or break up leaves and wipe each leaf dry. Salted water softens and wilts, but borax keeps leaves crisp and fresh.
A fragmentary recipe describes adding sugar Porto Rico molasses and fuller add one cup hot coffee stirred until it stops purring. It then mentions mixing and adding flour and spices including allspice cinnamon nutmeg to form a batter.
The article discusses spring migrations to brooding grounds and fall returns to temperate and tropical regions. It notes lighthouses claim victims during long flights and storms drive birds off course. Observers report many species from kinglets to sparrow hawks, and the vast mystery of avian flight remains.
An African explorer recounts a lion encounter where he faced danger with only a stare. He explains the lion did not attack, speculating that eating on a high tree may have influenced the beast's behavior. The tale blends curiosity with a puzzling account of predator reaction.
A woman recounts an incident at a women’s college where a music publishing representative attended tea. During grace at the principal’s table, he pressed on to finish a prayer, finally ending with the blessing “Yours truly, Oliver Dawson & Lippincotts,” a moment that became historic at the institution.
A reader laments neglected churches as towns and villages feel a restless unspiritual mood. The piece argues that pleasure loving attitudes and desire for sensational worship make divine services seem dull unless decorated and made musical for acceptance.
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