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Sierra County Advocate

Location

Hillsboro, New Mexico, United States of America

Date

Oct 10, 1913

Page

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Moths and Mayhem in a Closet Dirty Trick

A dubious home remedy claims heat and vinegar will erase moths eggs and larvae by steam after placing a heated brick on a pan in a closet. A magistrate notes a wife’s alleged misdeeds including tearing marriage papers pawning a ring and damaging her wedding dress while the husband dodges her in court.

Yawning as Health Advice From Specialists

Experts claim health depends on yawning a certain amount as it clears air from lungs and strengthens chest and throat muscles. A humorous exchange reveals a child’s fear of darkness while parents discuss the Swarthmoor Hall purchase near Ulverston by English Society of Friends members for £6260 and a writing desk sold for 26 guineas.

George Fox Swarthmoor Hall Ulverston Lancashire Eng Society of Friends

England's Bacon display sparks humor in Hart's court window

A London provision dealer in Hart's court district shows a witty sign on his window stating When visiting Shakespeare's England eat Englands Bacon. The quip highlights local humor about English goods and Shakespearean heritage.

Merry Advertiser Hart’s Court London England

And So It Goes In Life

A fragmentary quote shows Mack Cretcher noting girls need dolls ribbons and fancy things to play with while boys can have a good time with little more than a grasshopper, reflecting dated gender expectations.

Mack Cretcher Noth Grasshopper

Perhaps a Tragic Comedy in a Narrow Alley

A writer notes that the world reads as comedy to the indifferent and tragedy to the sensitive. The aside hints at a man attempting to maneuver a wide garbage can through a narrow alley, a small moment with broader existential irony.

Salire

Tired Feet Relief Advised By Specialist

A Woman's Home Companion note advises exercise for foot ache from standing. Rise to the toes, then the heels in a rocking motion several times. A simple home remedy to ease tired feet after long standing.

Jong Thia

Young Widow Questions Proposal Motive in Boston Transcript

A brief line from the Boston Transcript quotes a young widow and her friend discussing marriage, with the friend claiming she told Jack the widow was pursuing him. The exchange hints at social pressure and matchmaking tones in a concise newspaper snippet.

Jack Boston Transcript

Daily Thought on Good Breeding and Social Degrees

A brief maxim argues that true breeding aligns behavior with three social levels: superiors, equals, and those below. It emphasizes adapting conduct to fit each rank within society.

Difference Between Caprice and Lifelong Passion

The Tattler notes a caprice differs from a lifelong passion by duration, suggesting a short lived impulse versus a lasting dedication, with the distinction depending on how long the interest endures.

Optimiam: A Remedy for Those Struggling to Pay

Optimiam emerges as a practical remedy for individuals facing payment difficulties. The program targets affordability challenges, offering guided assistance and practical steps to manage expenses and access support resources.

Wireless Eye Promises Safer Seas Not War Use

Samuel Spitz unveils the Spitzascope a wireless eye that sees through fog over miles, reproducing images on a mirror. Naval officers debate its use while Spitz insists it should protect sailors rather than enable warfare, even as a powerful beam could weaponize it.

Valeyo Calif Samuel Spitz Mare Isand Navy Yard Mare Island Navy Sam

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