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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 05, 1906
Page
7
A salon discussion probes dust, moths and furs in the home. Mothers Sterling Gray White Black debate best methods from burning dust to sealing furs with camphor and sunning garments. A practical guide warns against neglect and urges thorough cleaning and storage to prevent moth damage.
Instructional piece on nursing care for the sick detailing bed changes and pressure sore prevention. Includes methods for changing sheets, protecting the body with improvised supports, turning schedules, and hygiene to prevent bed sores. Also includes a user inquiry about oatmeal glycerine cream with a recipe.
The article surveys many gilded ornament options including gold thread on linen and white backgrounds, gold colored silk as a substitute, gold and silver paillettes on items from slippers to opera costumes, and touches of gold lustre paints on leather. It warns that overuse appears garish and tarnishes easily, reducing practicality.
The passage describes softening a pen in flame before placing it in a holder as a quicker, smoother alternative to mouth warming. It claims the flame makes the pen ready for use instantly and reduces wear compared to the old method.
A historical notice outlines a physician recommended hair dye formula to restore natural color. It lists ingredients such as sugar of lead, lac sulphur, bergamot essence, alcohol, glycerine, tincture of cantharides, and ammonia, to be mixed in soft water and applied to clean scalp roots. The text warns against use with scalp irritation and describes application with a rush to spread evenly from roots to tips.
A reader asks if hydrogen peroxide can permanently remove facial hair and requests two or three remedies from the paper. The note cautions that peroxide may bleach and weaken roots but is not reliable for lasting effect. Electrolysis is cited as the only proven permanent method, best performed by a trained expert.
A reader seeks relief for sweaty hands during dance performances. The remedy described involves dipping hands in hot water, drying, then applying boracic acid or a saturated boracic acid solution. For preventing discoloration of kid gloves, lycopodium powder from a druggist is recommended.
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