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Newspaper
Springfield Sun
Location
Springfield, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1908
Page
3
A nineteen year old girl walked in her sleep and clung to a building ledge in Georgetown, attracting a large crowd. Rescue efforts involved breaking a door, a firefighter climbing pipes, and a police hold to bring Miss Sadie Pettit to safety after an hour on the roof.
Mrs. Mary Swayze died after tripping in her yard near her neighbor Miss Lolita Herron who had just shown a new hat from her window. Herron teased the hat claiming it was the triumph of amateur millinery art, then Mrs. Swayze fell and fractured her skull. Authorities later confirmed the fatal injury.
Bessie Brown of Cameron Oklahoma marries the ghost of a man she loved. The wedding occurred recently and the couple moved into a five room cottage furnished by Brown with her own funds. Neighbors hear them talking and laughing as if both were alive. Medical experts find no insanity.
Instructions for gathering and drying flowers and herbs to make potpourri, with detailed notes on jars, freshness, and daily stirring. Includes two traditional recipes from a German noble family, using roses oranges blossoms lavender marjoram and spices, then aging the blend a month with additional scented powders and resins.
Scientific advice warns against feeding raw milk to children and offers home pasteurization steps. Bring milk slowly to a boil, bottle and cork immediately, cool it, and use within twenty four hours for infants. Keep milk cold, do not leave uncorked, and sterilize bottles before refilling to prevent disease.
The article describes a simple abdominal fat reduction exercise. It instructs lying on the back, catching the toes under a dresser to keep feet down, lifting slowly to a sitting position, then lowering while exhaling. It cautions against overstraining muscles during practice.
Cleaning doors and window frames with warm water and a touch of ammonia. Wipe with a soft flannel dampened to reach all surfaces and scrub the paint until clean. Dry thoroughly and polish with a soft cloth to restore shine.
A simple home method suggests pouring a half cup of gasoline into a clogged sink or basin drain and letting it sit for about an hour without running water. The advice claims the drain will clear, saving plumber costs and effort.
How to economize in ice by using fifty pounds every other day to keep the icebox colder and save on iceman calls and tongs. Also tips to clean plaster of Paris figures by brushing and washing with warm soapsuds without injury.
The piece argues that a business thrives on the owner's personal faith and presence. It urges naming the proprietor in ads, selling via direct reach to 100 000 potential customers, and using midnight presses to announce offers. It asserts newspapers need advertisements to sell.
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