13 Jul 1885
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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1885
Page
1
A sprawling Texan humor piece complains about sensational newspaper fare while noting storms, mockery of readers, and a court quip about deadly weapons. It derides sensationalism, praises elevated journalism, and recalls a Galveston wind incident with sparks and shifting weather.
A young mother and her daughter endure a talkative male stranger who tries to entertain them on a car trip. The child listens, grows restless, and recalls a past promise as the mother glances out the window. The man leaves for the smoking car after the girl asks about being put to sleep.
The public health danger of indiscriminate lime and alum baking powders is exposed as market hucksters tour homes with heat and water tests. One tramp touts 11.85 percent lime, another 20 percent alum, but the Royal Baking Powder remains the proven, reliable choice for light wholesome bread and cakes. Housekeepers are urged to avoid counterfeit “test” pitches and rely on Royal’s established purity and performance.
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