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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1894
Page
6
A Jersey correspondence critiques mosquito bites and pest control. It notes a scientist proposed creosote treatments, urges dragonflies as natural mosquito enemies, and cites how marshes with dragonflies show fewermosquitoes. The writer also mentions ammonia washes and lemon juice as remedies.
The Decorator and Furnisher notes summer hangings in Nebubas of wilt win praise for patterns and variety. It claims 26 cent yard cottons, if well chosen, can rival $2.50 fabrics in color effect, highlighting cottons like Catton and flute as top choices for low priced decor.
A fragmentary 19th century note describes sealing jellies with paraffin for preservation. It mentions wax coats over fruit desserts and avoids heat damage, citing methods credited to a household practice and observations on heat and cooling. The text quotes various kitchen tips and a curious anecdote about a wife testing the technique.
A reader explains a method to remove jelly stains and juice spills from fabrics and surfaces. The technique involves blotting, using safe cleaning steps, and avoiding further mess. The piece notes potential issues with sticky residues and suggests careful handling to prevent staining.
The fragment describes selecting two young fowls, preparing and cooking with butter, water, and spices, including timing, mixtures, and utensils. It references historical anecdotes about Hepo of Alexander as a potential inventor of a loom related to weaving and mentions improvements by scientists like Fahrenheit in 1720.
An advertisement-like fragment claims a torpid liver and indigestion from a bad temper and indoor life. It promises anwiia and dyspepsia relief with Dr. Merce's Golden Medical Discovery as a restorative tonic and liver invig orator that will positively cure such cases.
Fashion notes describe new summer garments with high collars and long coats, noting revived 19th century silhouettes. Fabrics and trims include white shirts, ribon accents, and tailored waists. Designer names and regional references appear amidst styling guidance and accessory mentions.
A fragmented overview describes Mont de Piete style pawn lending and a broad corporate system with 3 000 lenders charging high interest. It references public trust, theatrical trusts, and the role of clerks, interwoven with political critique and warnings against speculative dangers. The prose shifts to advertising Winslow’s soothing syrup and pine syrup as child remedies.
A fragmented memoir-like passage traces Nahy’s rise to Castoris, a child’s tears for Castiria, her becoming Mien and clinging to Cantoria, and the arrival of children who in turn shape Castorig in a shifting lineage.
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