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Newspaper
Quappelle Progress
Location
Quappelle, Saskatchewan, Canada
Date
Mar 22, 1889
Page
6
Keep lamps clean and well lit by drying burners completely, boiling wicks if needed, and replacing worn wicks in spring. Monthly, soak burners in cold water with washing soda, rinse, dry, and reassemble. Nickel or brass burners may be boiled. a spotless lamp provides brighter, more cheerful light.
The article extols Vaine of Opirite of Turpentine as a highly desirable household staple. It claims versatile use for cures and ailments, from rheumatism to sore throats, and even as a preventive for convulsions. It warns its strong scent lingers and should be kept stocked year round.
A detailed description outlines a triangular parlor ottoman with a lid, wool covering, and plastic outer layer. The piece sits against a wall, with cushions, gilt molding, and a ceiling cornice to match, creating a luxurious resting corner when finished.
A fragment describes weighing fruit and adding three quarters of granulated sugar per pound and pouring into a preserving kettle. The text is garbled with unclear phrases about covering and timing, yielding an incomplete method.
A bizarre tale describes eight men in a garden where a man and his delicate wife cause a scene by disrobing during a meal. The husband shields his hat to avoid catching cold, while the wife proceeds unafraid, illustrating social norms about dress and temperature in a domestic setting.
Fragmentary text describes a routine or tribute night with stray phrases about devotion and dandelions. No identifiable persons, places, or events are clearly readable to establish a concrete news item or outcome.
A chaotic scene unfolds as a Mongolian youth dressed in American clothes sues for attention then attempts suicide by leaping from a window. A Chinese associate triggers a struggle. a pedestrian crowd watches as authorities intervene and the would-be victim is saved. A maid and legation members remain reticent about the event.
An ill fated rear carriage collision near Cheteworth kills Mrs Merriamrant and her party, including young Cooria Trameriod. The merry travelers were singing before the crash, and the resulting wreck crushed cars and claimed lives, while the tale shifts to unrelated notes on varnish and a watch stem winder.
An explorer narrates a near confrontational moment with a full grown tiger while fishing on the Giadavey River north branch. The beast stalked and played with caught fish, then retreated after a native servant advised not to provoke it. The incident ends with the tiger leaving and the party continuing their journey.
A German scientist conducted experiments to test explosive head impact, revealing frightful shell fragments and thick protective materials. The article notes the shock of the blast and the hazardous fragments, but details remain unclear as the inventive outcome did not appear.
The article notes that few thunder booms reach ground during tropical storms while lightning and heat currents create visible theater in the sky. It mentions reports of dense warm air plumes forming high ceilings for shocks, with clouds discharging without ground impact, and notes mountains influence cloud color and damage.
A local tale describes a woman from Goraking Place whose open mouth draws onlookers all evening. The narrator notes the curious fascination as she widens her mouth and others gather, with repeated praise of her teeth and jaw.
The text discusses Dowlers of Utrecht proposing two instruments named noematachoraph end noematachometer to measure brain activity. It notes the brain might produce a single idea but could vary with different trains of thought. It cites timing for perception with eye and ear and compares response speeds.
The fragment describes various curious domestic experiments and observations. It mentions a circular telemeter device, early electric signals, and a pendulum style light timing method. It notes varnish and paper coverage, airflow and insect control, and odd farming tips about feeding and cleanliness.
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