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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1906
Page
2
In a dramatic tale a mysterious payment prompts Sydney Thurhind to untangle a long hidden debt. The money arrives as eight hundred fifty dollars with interest, sparking a search that uncovers a burglar’s loot, a haunted past, and a pledge for a brighter future as Amy Colvin and Dorlan’s engagement nears.
In a twilight New Orleans antiques shop, Miss Flore Montague clings to a reserved mahogany Davenport as Van Holden negotiates, then balks over price. At a luncheon with friends, chatter shifts to a dealer’s trick, a dining room bet, and a hint of romance as Miss McCollough’s tale stirs Van Holden’s interest.
An 19th century anecdote portrays Horace Greeley with a consistently disordered trousers leg and necktie, described as part of his public persona. A hotel room episode shows a companion correcting him, only for the disarray to return in minutes, reinforcing his image of deliberate negligence.
The London Tatler quotes Commander Shore praising Lisbon and Cintra as rival to Constantinople in splendor. Morning mists over the city and its stores lend an aura of mystery, described as an enchanted scene that invites admiration and wonder.
Directions describe cleaning methods for all fur types including beaver, mink, seal, sable, ermine, chinchilla, and fox. Procedures cover beating, sand and sawdust rub, plaster of Paris and corn starch for grease, combing long hairs, air drying, and storage in cotton and tarred paper bags with camphor. Also notes summer airing and cold storage in fur houses.
Tit-Bits prescribes a strict diet to improve skin beauty. Avoid butter fat meat and greasy foods while substituting claret wine and lemonade. Eat prink and vegetables in abundance, avoid sweets luxury and acid foods, and refrain from coffee or tea. Following these rules may lead to smoother clearer skin after months.
An old instructional note explains minimizing venom effects by applying a ligature above the bite, then making an incision with a sharp tool, and rubbing permananganate on the wound. It claims permananganate of potash is cheap, long lasting, and that a pound covers 700 to 800 people at ten grains per case.
A waterproof cement is described as useful for mending broken ware and withstood heat. Mix equal parts vinegar and milk, remove whey, combine with five eggs, beat, then add sifted quicklime until a thick paste forms.
A historical recipe describes mixing borax gum arabic and hot water until dissolved, then adding camphor. After the solution cools, bottle the mixture and use it to keep hair in curl.
A home remedy suggests a hand whitening mix of equal parts glycerin and lemon juice kept on the toilet table. To prevent reddening skin, dilute with water before use. The advice notes some people may react to the lemon juice and recommends dilution.
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