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Newspaper
Mount Airy News
Location
Mount Airy, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1908
Page
3
John S. Lopez notes actors rely on press hype and stage tricks over real talent. He recalls delays for blue paint, parlor set peacocks, and electric effects used to impress audiences. He laments fewer skilled actors and more artificial showmanship in modern productions.
A naturalist notes the familiar idea of waving red cloth to incite animals. He questions why bulls and other creatures grow enraged at such a signal and observes that sheep can also become excited by the sight. The piece discusses animal reactions to color cues and emphasizes a common misconception.
A London Chronicle passage notes animals react with terror to the scent of blood and the sight of a scarlet clad child, their fear driven by an instinctive association with injury or danger. The excerpt explores how color and smell trigger discomfort in animals.
A historic method details marinating fish for six hours in a mixture including onion parsley roots lemon cloves Bay leaf thyme pepper allspice vinegar salt and water. After soaking the fish is drained and the marinade reused stored in a cool stone jar for up to two weeks.
Prehistoric needles appear among Kumean remains and other ancient sites. Horse bone needles for sewing skins found in a French cave, with further traces of primitive life. Needles discovered in early Egyptian tombs and Swiss lake dwellings. The steel needle date is unknown, but fine needles were in use early according to ancient garments.
A sailor shares grim humor about losing relatives at sea to a gentleman who wonders about danger at sea. The salt replies with a wry quip that his kin died at sea and he never lies awake fearing the voyage.
A man predicts using a milliner bill to provoke his wife into a defensive argument to avoid a curtain lecture. He insists the plan, if exposed, proves his skill in manipulating reactions within marriage.
A sailor recalls a seaside tale where a seasick man avoids distress by fixating on someone he hates. He also mentions a hypnotist on the New York to Naples route who reassures passengers by restoring smooth seas, calling it the nearest genuine cure he has seen.
Coal is altered and hardened plant matter formed from ancient vegetation. It consists mainly of 80 to 95 percent carbon with minerals as ash, plus gas trapped inside varying by coal type, with anthracite containing more gas and bituminous less.
A garbled dialogue shows Jenks and another speaker discussing a money gift and gloves. The fragmented lines hint at a wife and a concern about what it will leave in gloves, with unclear context and missing details.
Carleton H. Hutchinson of Boston testifies that after eight years of chronic stomach trouble and spending over 1500 dollars with no relief he regained health using Cooper's medicine. He reports improved digestion, energy, weight gain, and restored bowel function and urges others to try the treatment through Ashcraft Drug Co.
Miss Elizabeth Shom editor of the Storm Lake Vidette posts a public card joking about marriage to a printer to “fight and swear” for the paper. The note quips about staying in journalism and awaiting a favorable reply, with a New York Times quote on whether she is “game.”
A Missouri Democrat with forty years in the party offers to fill a printshop vacancy cited by Miss Sohm. He claims fluency in seven languages and printerly skill, agreeing to accept Sohm’s proposal if she proves cooking credentials and a willingness to darn socks.
An advertisement promotes Foley's Kidney Cure promising relief from kidney and bladder trouble not beyond medicine's reach. Sold by J. H. Gwyn.
A fragmentary note hints at editorial nerves and a possible plan to publish again next week. The garbled lines mention an editor, the journal Soaring Eagle, and the word Poe, suggesting uncertainty about the piece’s origin and its future appearance.
Bert Barber of Elton Wisconsin praises DeWits Kidney and Bladder Pills saying four doses cured more than any other treatment. He notes Sam continues taking the pills for a perfect cure. Pills sold by J H Gwyn. Dr Miles Nerve and Liver Pills aid liver and bowels and constipation. 60 doses 26 cents.
Special announcement states Fol ey's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law and contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended as a safe remedy for children and adults and sold by J. H. Gwyn.
Having qualified an executors of the last will and testament of John L Worth deceased creditors are notified to present claims properly verified within the time prescribed by law or be barred. This notice dated January 14 1908. W F Carter G C Welch Executors.
An old advertisement promotes a senetive remedy for mothers worried about croup and whooping cough. It claims gentle laxative action to expel poison, clear phlegm, and relieve head congestion. Mentioned by J. W. McPherson & Co.
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