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Newspaper
Paris Post
Location
Paris, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1920
Page
5
A discussion on prophetic dreams cites Octor Coriat and Charles Mackay doubting prophecy while scientists note dream thoughts may seed future actions. Freud hints at neurosis, mystics offer varied symbols. quarrels signal reconciliation or caution, urging peace in waking life.
A recipe segment describes making strawberry dumplings with a rich butter cream and crafting by rolling dough rounds filled with berries. It also outlines baking fruit cake in a fireless cooker between radiators, noting a brick oven flavor and suitability for wedding cakes.
A 1920 Western Newspaper Willow piece outlines a cleaning method for old paintings. It advises washing the surface with warm water and a soft cloth to loosen grime, then drying and rubbing with olive oil on a soft cloth to restore shine. It notes water loosens smoke dust and dirt and oil removes them.
The piece argues celery can replace fattening foods and aid reduction. It warns against milk cheese meat pig olive oil and starches while endorsing vegetables fish eggs fruits and oysters as nourishing, low fat options. It also notes sugar and butter are hard to give up and saccharine can substitute in tea.
A local character nicknamed the village auto bug is celebrated for tinkering and loving machines. He tests engines, disassembles valves, and even ties a tie with a Stilson wrench while his wife assists with pliers. He finds joy in gear grease and mechanical puzzles.
A humorous discussion on cold sores describing causes from germ theories to pancake myths. It mocks pride and social embarrassment tied to outbreaks and notes the lack of a cure beyond patience. The piece ends with a fact about the earth’s surface dropping 8.04 inches per geographic mile.
In India, a man not married by twenty-five risks damage to his reputation. The rule reflects social pressure on bachelors in traditional settings.
An exhortation on personal brands. It argues brands mark quality and character, urging readers to choose a worthwhile brand such as Honest Abe or Sunny Jim and let it represent their best ideals in daily life. It ends with a tip about keeping an old steel pen in the ink pot to protect pens.
A peasant girl Greta helps a thirsty old man and injured woman by a spring. The old woman is a fairy who tests Greta's generosity and grants a golden water flask filled with diamonds and a warning about the North Wind. Greta escapes, losing the dipper to the wind, but diamonds spill to the ground and Greta recovers them. the dipper becomes a starry constellation in the sky.
The original English pound traced to 7,680 grains of wheat from mid-ear, a standard until Henry VIII. The avoirdupois pound of 7,000 grains replaced it in Elizabeth I’s era and remains the standard today.
Russians keep warm and humorous as they bathe in snow for traditional cleansing. The practice highlights local resilience and cultural endurance amid cold winters.
A man recounts fishing with Joe using worms on a long pole to tempt a catfish. The worm stays in the water long while the catfish refuses bites, and tension grows as Carma and the fish plan unravels. The narrator suspects Joe’s odd ideas and questions his behavior.
A recent report notes vaccination is rapidly dying out while highlighting its perceived lack of effect on improving performance or readiness. The piece contrasts declining vaccination influence with a claim of missing benefits.
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