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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1909
Page
7
In a St Nicholas style note, the article argues spiders sleep in general like other animals but may stay awake to hunt night flying insects. It describes porch spiders spinning webs at dusk and waiting on a trap line, possibly napping briefly without losing prey. Some species hunt mainly at night, others during the day, and most work day and night.
The New Orleans Times Democrat recounts a kindergarten opener where children answer what they learned. Mary boasts she can undress herself, then repeats the claim, prompting a lesson in obedience before a doctor checks the class.
A fragment from Town Topics describes a poet lamenting an alluring, dangerous love as a spider and a fly. The piece shifts to a rural vignette where a farmer jokes about his son’s future as a lawyer, ending with a cue about scandals.
Testimonial from Mrs. Charles Baker of Albion Maine describes two young girls troubled by eczema. After trying various doctors the Cuticura Remedies reportedly softened and smoothed the skin, with relief seen after the second application. Quotes and advertisements follow.
A fragment suggests taking Cascarets at bedtime after holiday overindulgence to aid digestion and avoid mouth and stomach discomfort. It also mentions casual remarks about married men, fashion items, and old style spelling as side notes in a miscellaneous text.
A historic ad claims Hall's Catarrh Cure cures catarrh as a constitutional disease. It offers $100 to anyone it fails to cure and cites testimonials. Also notes roses shown in Paris, Salvation Army anti tobacco league, and other assorted items from the period.
A novelty chopping knife with circular blades is showcased as a versatile tool for meats and dough. Circles cut dough and cakes, while the article also offers recipes and kitchen hacks from apples to prunes. It includes methods for meringue, apple cheese fillings, and fruit desserts.
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