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Newspaper
Russell Banner
Location
Russell, Manitoba, Canada
Date
May 24, 1906
Page
11
An article details hat wiring techniques using frames and wires to shape brims, with emphasis on matching wire color to straw and proper measurement before sewing. It also notes the rise of electric lamp designs, including iridescent glass lilies and a frog-footed figure holding a glass bowl aloft, merging function with decoration.
Readers volley views on frugal living as a Minnesota reader disputes L F D about table costs. Letters from Davenport Iowa and Brie County Pa recount monthly incomes and meal budgets, exposing wide price gaps and urging practical, honest talk on household economies.
An older kitchen note describes a homemade washing powder recipe for household use. It emphasizes careful handling by housewives and references a method trusted by those who have used it, suggesting practical laundry results.
Mrs A B D Hammond Ind asks how to remove onion taste from teaspoons used in onion juice. The suggested remedy is to boil in strotorax water ten minutes rinse in ling water mixed with household ammonia, then wash quickly and hard with soft flannel and repeat.
A grandmother's method using a wooden vessel and long cold-water soaking. Immerse fabric in clear water for three weeks changing water daily before any treatment. The process aims to prevent shrinking and thickening. the author notes flannel remains soft and warm with continued wear.
A Philadelphia printer asks how to remove ink from percale. The suggested method is to rub butter on both sides of the stain, leave overnight, then wash as clothes. The writer questions who should be expert on ink stains.
Aunt Betsy explains how tumblebugs in Egypt were seen as immortality symbols. Marie and Davie observe a male and female beetle rolling a ball of dung, burying the egg inside, and the larva transforming to a beetle. The tale links ancient art to modern insect behavior and ends with lunch.
A short note invites boys and girls to try a pictured idea and see friends reactions, promising a first class delusion when followed.
The article explains that cutting birds’ tongues is unnecessary for speech as ravens and jays can imitate words. Parrots lead talking birds with many varieties like the red and blue macaw, cockatoo, and lories noted for memory and commands. Other canaries, bullfinches, rose-owls, blackbirds, and starlings also speak.
A classroom penny game asks players to spot on the coin designs twenty two clues from weapon to Indian. Answers include arrow liberty tulips hare date feather sea temple one cent ayes and noes tea ear beau shield stripes United States wreath brow milling letters Indian.
A violet luncheon presents an ornate ice serving method with double glasses and shaved ice surrounded by violets forming a flower frame. Candied violets top the ice, prompting admiring reactions and a note on refined presentation.
A child mispronounces a difficult word during reading. The teacher tests the idea by asking what to do when meeting an uncrossable creek. The girl responds with a practical choice to "cry" as the crossing solution, illustrating a humorous language mishap.
A teacher asks about the difference between fairies and elfins. A pupil answers that the elephant is much bigger than the fairy, making a playful distinction based on size.
A third grade teacher quizzes Robbie in fractions asking one eighth or one twelfth of an apple. Robbie chooses one twelfth because he says he doesn't like apples. The exchange, recounted in the Little Chronicle, highlights a humorous misunderstanding of fractions.
Advice on arranging a sick room to reduce distress for an invalid. Remove unnecessary furniture and clutter, avoid rustling or dark clothing, use wash-suits, and employ screens to control drafts. Keep items quiet and use fresh dainty linens, flipping and airing sheets between changes to maintain comfort and calm.
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