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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1907
Page
3
A reflective verse picturing the newborn year as a child waking into spring and carrying gifts from earth and sea. The poem celebrates dawns of April and June, sunlit riches, and nature’s pleasures while noting the grave of the past. Attributed to Arthur L Salmon.
A widow and a bachelor spar over what to discard in New Year resolutions at 11:80 on December 31. They joke about giving up petty sins, with the bachelor aiming to quit minor vices while the widow notes his pattern of keeping them despite vows.
Bertha Runkle notes the Chinese New Year is the grand holiday when families hang flags and lanterns and set off firecrackers learned by Americans for the Fourth. Children wear bright clothes and braided hair, joining parents in outings to theaters and festive roving.
A job seeker rebukes a woman refusing aid saying he would not starve in the community. He cites a local man who died while seeking work to urge compassion and prompt relief. The exchange captures a tense moment between applicant and resident in the curbside aid dynamic.
A widow and a bachelor dissect marriage vows and temptations in a witty salon conversation. They argue that vows before and after marriage entangle men with vague duties while women push for strict rules, then consider how indulgence can curb a man's need for restraint.
The passage discusses a harsh law penalizing false or scandalous statements against the government and leaders, aiming to curb criticism of the executive. It notes Adams' administration faced unpopularity due to such measures and argues responsibility for the act extends beyond the president, reflecting the era's tensions over free expression.
In a playful Los Angeles Times exchange, a bachelor and a widow spar over promises and vows. They tease each other about stopping habits and pledge marriage as the ultimate resolution as midnight bells ring. The mood turns to romance with playful banter and a gleaming ring.
An influential man counsels a hopeful on public life. If the seeker is ambitious he favors politics while if the wife seeks social prominence he suggests diplomacy. The exchange highlights personal ambition guiding public roles.
The quote notes pervasive press abuse affecting public figures and describes a rushed act passed by both houses under the administration party, reflecting broad approval yet highlighting widespread defamation.
The article traces New Year customs of visiting and giving cards back to ancient times. It notes Chinese visitors use elaborate silk or silk-backed paper cards listing a dozen titles. The large cards are rolled for carrying and are often returned to the owner due to their value.
A detailed guide on selecting hair brushes and combs emphasizing scalp health. It discusses stiff brushes with rubber backs, brush maintenance with soap water and ammonia, and using finer tools for finishing touches. It advises two stiff brushes, proper cleaning, and avoiding sharp-toothed combs for safety.
The housewife should use unbleached muslin covers to protect pillows and mattresses and keep them clean. Covers can be cut to fit, with a turn over end fastened by buttons or a rough seam along one edge. The buttoned option is slower but easier to wash frequently.
A historical tip suggests placing small amounts of copperas in water in multiple vessels around a closet or near rat holes. Close doors and windows for 24 hours to drive rats away or kill them, then ventilate. If closing the room is impractical, leave copperas vessels for several days to absorb odors.
Recipe describes scalding and peeling veal tongue, inserting ham strips, frying, then simmering with glliced carrots onions flour parsley salt and pepper in water until tender.
Roll plain paste into a thin sheet cut pieces to fit over inverted individual tins. Prick with a fork and bake in a hot oven. Fill with thick cranberry sauce.
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