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Newspaper
Riverdale Pointer
Location
Riverdale, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1908
Page
3
A how to guide describes making hat pins and buttons from shoelaces and odds like pins tweezers and glue. Instructions cover knotting interlacing lace to form a dome for hats or coats with careful tightening and finishing for selling at bazaars.
The article notes a revived sham skirt using a silk or imitation silk foundation with a bias fold or circular ruffle, topped by overdrapery from the waist. It emphasizes close hip fit, a long straight back line, and careful hem shaping, with tunics finished in wide braid or embroidery and filet bands as trim.
The article notes that purple staining from handling a typewriter ribbon can be removed with a cloth dampened with pure alcohol. This method avoids prolonged scrubbing and is gentler on delicate fingers, a comfort for stenographers who must change ribbons daily.
Describes a practical tea gown in figured delaine or fine flannel and velvet. The empire yoke or bodice is velvet edged with galloon and silk plaiting, back semi-fitting with front tucks, puffed sleeve with velvet turned-back cuff edged in galloon plaiting. Materials listed include 11 yards 28 inches wide fabric 144 yards velvet 2 yards galloon and 2 yards plaiting.
A breezy collection of home remedies and cautions. It warns laughter improves happiness, urges slow meals to prevent indigestion, promotes lemon juice and glycerine mouthwash, and cautions against relying on tonics alone. It also gives a steam method to extract a splinter by placing a hand over hot water in a bottle.
Japan earns a profit by selling high priced home grown rice while paying lower prices for the large imports from China and for domestic use. The arrangement reflects a margin favorable to Japan.
Missouri farmers rely on three tools the grader drag and harrow to maintain dirt roads. Graders cost 200 to 500 dollars and are best used in spring to prevent late season damage. The drag levels road surfaces and can be built from split logs with chains for pulling. The harrow smooths rough surfaces when roads are dry. Community effort with drag and harrow keeps roads in good condition most of the year, though heavy rains demand patience.
A versatile sled that works either side up and from either end for hauling heavy loads such as stones. Designed for rugged use, it offers practical efficiency by allowing load direction changes without repositioning the sled.
The article notes cars are now common at state fairs and praised by agricultural presses as viable farm conveyances for road work with sufficient weight capacity. It cites lower upkeep costs, four times the road capacity of horses, and farmers as capable mechanics, predicting cars may share farm road work with horses.
Prairie Farmer describes a road drag made from two five foot railroad irons drilled and bolted with rods at specified spacings. A horse is hitched to each end to pull the drag and shift dirt toward the road center, riding on a plank fixed through the center. Drag the road after rain once mud stiffens.
The text outlines benefits of using a road drag including a smooth serviceable earth road free of ruts and mudholes. It notes low cost and labor compared with other methods, reduced mud in wet weather and dust in dry weather, and additional minor benefits such as weed and grass removal from the dragged portion.
The mechanism can be drawn from either end if needed, saving extra lifting when unloading the material and allowing flexible positioning to reach the intended load.
A Farm and Home writer advises hauling in winter when ground is firm to protect horses and save time later. He notes feeding remains heavy, hay stacked at harvest stored to feed as needed, and hauling with firm footing reduces balky horses and effort.
A farmer describes making ten to twelve gallons of fine apple vinegar yearly. Parings are bruised in a six gallon jar with water added to cover, repeatedly filled with parings for a week, strained, and the cider moved to a new keg. After filling a keg, an old cloth is placed over the bung and natural fermentation settles over two months into vinegar.
The piece argues that true use of money lies in spending wisely rather than hoarding. It cautions against letting funds linger, claiming prolonged possession breeds sordidness and selfishness, and urges purposeful expenditure as the legitimate aim of money.
A neglected garden sits beside a dilapidated road fence on the farm, becoming an eyesore amid weeds and decay.
Dialogue fragment shows Mrs. She-John blaming a doctor for needing a climate change while her husband cites a colder forecast from the weather man. The scene hints at domestic humor and weather talk.
James J. Smith of Durmid Virginia describes a six month old girl with extreme eczema where skin was almost gone and blood oozed. After trying remedies and doctors who gave up, Cuticura Soap and Cuticura Ointment were used. by age three she shows no signs of the illness.
A man keeps a leather strap for punishment and rewards a child with five cents for locating it. The boy Ben admits hiding the strap in the air shaft, claiming he stowed the nickel there after the pay.
Stage Manager and author debate adding realistic touches to a woodland scene in Harper's Weekly. The author suggests including a bear growl to heighten authenticity and invites critics to weigh in on the idea.
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