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Newspaper
Sheridan News
Location
Sheridan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1908
Page
4
A Rarely patented smokeless griddle allows front plates to be removed so the griddle sits lower bringing heat closer to the fire. Smoke vapors and odors are drawn up the chimney. A lid increases heat for broiling while raised lid permits inspection.
Instructions describe a homemade lotion using benzene tincture and water with salt and alcohol to soften dry hands. The mixture is stirred, stored in bottles, and applied after washing to keep skin moisturized. Directions claim it is non sticky, pleasant smelling, harmless, and suitable for children after outdoor windy days.
A guide warns that shaking rugs strains warp cords and causes damage. Hang the rug on a clothesline and beat gently with a wire carpet beater on both sides to remove dust, revealing longer life and cleaner appearance over four to five times longer than shaking.
Combine lemon juice, ginger, sugar with water and yeast. Boil water, steep ingredients, cool to blood heat, add yeast, sun-ferment all day. Bottle at night, seal corks, and in two days the brew is ready for use.
Instructions describe cleaning white fur robes by beating to remove dust, soaking with grain alcohol to roots, filling fur with talcum powder while wet, sealing in skins for four to five days, then beating until powder and odor are removed.
One dozen oranges, six lemons, three quarts of water and eight pounds of sugar. Slice fruit thin, pour water over, and let stand twenty four hours. Boil two to three hours or until tender, add sugar and boil thirty minutes longer. Pour into tumblers, seal when cool, and store in a cool place.
A brief home remedy describes mixing two quarts of wheat bran with six quarts of water for half an hour, cooling and straining, washing the lawn without soap or starch, thinning with cold water, drying in the shade, and ironing while damp.
A tip for preserving labels on jars by placing them inside and applying paste. Works best with dry groceries like rice tapioca leaf sugar and spices to prevent tearing and keep labels intact.
Advice for cleaning smoky walls and woodwork after cooking on gas, gasoline, or oil stoves. Mix one quarter cup turpentine into one pail of warm water, apply with sponge or soft rag, and the dirt will disappear.
Instructions describe cleaning mica by laying isinglass in vinegar for ten minutes and rubbing with salt. After wiping, the piece can be separated using a knife into three or four parts, yielding nearly new sheets.
An Alaskan miner explored a mountain cave and found a frozen bear encased in ice. The icy chamber glistened with stalactites as the miner, unarmed, struck the block with an ax. Part of the bear's foreleg broke away and the ice crumbled, revealing the preserved carcass.
The Chicago News notes that saying God bless you after a sneeze traces to St Gregory and pestilence legends but also appears in Greek and Roman history. It highlights a long standing, cross cultural superstition that persists in modern times.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union met at Mrs. Arza Smith's home last Friday afternoon with 12 members present. Mrs. Sadie Mendenhall opened with a devotional. readings from the Temperance Manual by Miss Macey were discussed. Rev. Sumwalt spoke on heredity vs environment, urging temperance in motherhood. Mrs. Dr. Little presided in Mrs. Northam's absence. The group noted Elwood women signing a petition to restore saloon voting and discussed resolutions. Next meeting set with Mrs. Emma Rodeman on April 17. visitors included Mrs. Wm. Long Mrs. G. L. Bishop and Mrs. Ella Eckels.
Mrs Lillian E White spearheaded temperance efforts leading to a new West Side W C T U with fifty five women joining. The event featured speeches by Mrs E C Atkins Hon Jeff McCain and Sheriff Johns at Blakemore church as part of a Tennessee movement. White has also formed an S T L with over a hundred younger workers and three unions emanating from the West End union. Nearby notes list sales and local updates including real estate offerings by Pearson & Pearson and various personal notices.
Farmer readers are advised to purchase Red Cedar posts directly from the manufacturer. Large stock of all sizes kept on hand at G. H. Palmer’s yards. We Print Sale Bills.
R. C. Foland, after completing a Purdue course, returns to Tipton to run his auctioneering business full time. He will focus on pedigreed stock and farm sales, establishing headquarters in Tipton.
W M Robbins, Superintendent, offers five dollars to any boy who apologizes for breaking a lamp on West Second Street and to anyone who provides convicting evidence against someone seen molesting electric lights. For sale two vacant lots in the Park addition, a bargain for an early buyer, by Jacob Pritsch.
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