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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1909
Page
6
A collage of quips and brief observations from era newspapers touching on memory, manners, language, geography, and public life. Topics include California trees, country spelling, a Missouri wife kiss ruling, germs on a glass, and a jab at spelling freedom. It also notes fashion words like dude and a king's Eton address highlighting duty and restraint.
The Liberty Bell has traveled on patriotic journeys and its original crack has extended several inches. Many urge it stay home, while Americans still imagine its peals and visit Philadelphia to view its legacy.
A scientist proposes stepping into a sealed chamber high above Earth to catch signals from Mars. He believes Martians have used other waves to signal earth and suggests hiring Prof Garnér to join the effort, speculating the Martians may communicate in the monkey language.
The text notes gold production rising after California’s discovery. It recalls prior averages of about twelve million dollars annually before the gold rush, then about one hundred million between 1850 and 1890, and states production has been increasing rapidly up to last year.
A fragment notes the Bridals Board of Trade considering the root causes of London’s extreme poverty, signaling a discussion on social and economic conditions affecting the city’s needy.
Justice Gaynor questions police methods used against George Duffy, an innocent Brooklyn milk worker, whose mugging raids and rogues gallery photo sparked calls against Commissioner Bingham. The debate centers on false arrests, secret policing, and potential moves toward a secret police system.
A satirical poem critiques Auntie Jane for judging others harshly while exposing her own biases. It contrasts her refined tastes with harsh social issues like crime and violence, noting even villains have outward polish. The piece is framed as a witty broadsheet aside from Success Magazine.
A student recites a cause of death related to the destruction of Pompeii and Herculaneum, with a tangential remark about human contact and gestures observed during daily life, reflecting a terse classroom exchange.
The piece argues against always judging others as flawed and says persistent scrutiny harms the critic. It notes critical women alienate friends and harm happiness, while men seek comfort from hopeful partners. It urges choosing optimism and kindness over constant fault finding.
Advice covers keeping baby bottles warm with a hot water bottle, guarding secrets from children to avoid awkward repeats, and a method to cut a baby’s nails straight across to prevent ingrown edges. It highlights parental caution, simple household tricks, and child-rearing considerations of a bygone era.
Some housekeepers favor old flour sacks as wash cloths for dishes despite lettering. Soak sacks in warm borax water overnight to remove ink. In the morning wring out and soak in cold borax water with soap to make a strong suds, then boil for half an hour.
The piece contrasts nostalgia for a bonnet with fashion trends and mentions a sensational kitchenware joke. It notes Nell's bonnet and rejects artificial hair while mocking wasteful decor. A Detroit Free Press note offers plant care advice, suggesting matches in soil to deter root worms.
A striking summer hat features a black chip crown with a wide jet trim band across the back and a large jet cabochon centerpiece. The monochrome design highlights a high crown and bold contrast in a fashionable millinery statement.
Guidance on repairing kid gloves by aligning edges and applying court plaster on the inside to conceal the break. Press firmly to achieve a neater seam, promising a durable finish comparable to stitches.
The text describes cheviots and color trends with soft tints and distinct trims. It notes striped felts and round hats with prickly green burrs, serges for everyday wear, and pearls or platinum threads as accessories. White violets rise in popularity over Russian and Parma varieties.
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