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Newspaper
Sumner Gazette
Location
Sumner, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1893
Page
2
A humorous local piece in Sumner Gazette recounts an elocutionist reading Shakespeare to townfolk. The narrator notes failing to sling Shakespeare himself and reflects on the emotional impact of the performance and the idea of self-slaughter as a dramatic metaphor.
A well known detective relates an odd case of a stolen diamond ring valued by the owner for heirloom reasons. The ring vanished from a locked safe after being shown to a guest named Godfrey Percy, with suspense over whether trust or betrayal explains the disappearance. The owner offers a substantial reward to recover the jewel.
A detective narrator, James Carbon, works as a guest to infiltrate a mansion and uncover a theft connected to Godfrey Percy. He exposes the thief, reveals the ring was pawned, and forces the culprit to confess before George Howell. The tale ends with betrayals, a forged safety, and a grim ruse that spares Howell’s sister from disgrace.
A Boston Herald contributor recalls a tale about William M. Evarts, famed lawyer and Windsor Vermont farm owner. He once earned over fifty thousand annually and ran a busy farm where guests shared champagne and milk, remarking that both cost the same.
Mrs. John Paine of Elliottboro Pa tried to dispose of a cat that bit her. After a failed drowning plan a man with a revolver shot it three times. The cat vanished into brush then returned alive. Paine later suffered blood poisoning from the bite. The fate of the cat is undecided.
A note on gallantry cites a newly married young man of short stature who praises his wife’s beauty. The quote says she would be taller but is made of precious materials that nature could not afford it. The piece frames the man as chivalrous and capable of making any woman happy if time does not dull her luster.
The Ladies' Corner advises on swimwear for girls emphasizing lightweight dark suits, free movement, and minimal embellishment. It recommends a blouse, knee-length skirt and trousers, sturdy bathing stockings, and a removable skirt for modesty and ease. corsets are forbidden and robes are urged for warmth between baths. Hair care tips include braiding or knotting, rinsing in fresh water after swimming, and salt water benefiting the scalp. dry hair is hard to maintain during frequent swims.
A Chicago Tribune excerpt reports an eminent physician endorsing fat as the sole wrinkle cure. He claims fatter women appear six years younger than thinner peers and urges thin women to get fat. He also notes eye strain causes wrinkles and recommends protective hats, light-off eye care, and minimizing night work.
To restore a gray lace dress use a soft brush then sponge with tepid water and a touch of borax or alcohol. Press on the wrong side with a warm iron over flannel. Dry with a black wool cloth and lay silk over lace while pressing. For waists of China and wash silks, sponge with benzine or gasoline, use a flannel, air out odor, then wash softly in lukewarm soapy water, rinse in cooler water, and avoid vigorous rubbing.
A padded trunk is praised as better than a trunk sachet though it requires more renewal. The interior uses sheet wadding lightly tacked in place, with violet powder between the wadding and a gathered cheesecloth shade finished at corners with brass tacks.
A young woman who found her spring dress altered with a linen collar and chemisette disliked the result devised a substitute. She purchased white china silk and tucked it close to create a chemisette with a narrow double suffie, finishing the neck edge.
A fragment from a period guide discusses hair cleansing with mild remedies using egg yolk lather and rain water, warns against soaps, and advises cool final rinse. It then describes string bag netting for children’s toys, detailing materials, center loop start, corner increases, wood handles, and securing nets. It ends with a St Francis de Sales anecdote about painting complexion with a measured middle course.
Winter torpor in frogs is a true hibernation state with breath and heart activity largely halted. Frogs store fat lobes to endure privation, survive on a wide diet, and may even eat tadpoles. In captivity they adapt to foods offered and emerge in spring as temperatures rise.
A French social climber Madame de 8 sought high favors by befriending a man in a Paris train carriage. She boasted of Countess Lemoine’s circle and asked for the man’s card. On arrival, the Countess summoned her servant to mind the baggage, revealing her “highly connected” companion was merely the Countess’s manservant.
The American ivy, Virginia creeper, is a perfectly hardy vine and vigorous grower. It transplant easily and will thrive anywhere with any soil. It climbs by strong tendrils, forms dense shade, and its crimson autumn leaves rival maple and sumach.
Theodore Anderson recounts the drift ordeal after Isadore and John Sheldon were killed by sharks off Yenoskunna while the trio hunted seals. Their boat capsized, one by one they perished, and Anderson survived two days and nights with no food or water before reaching a Japanese island and later Yokohama.
The piece contrasts agrarian profit with grain and notes the Navajo bear myth, then criticizes modern warfare by detailing the Krupp gun works in Essen. It claims 24,000 workers, a charitable loan fund, and low interest on loans, portraying the armaments industry as profitable and seemingly incongruent with Christian charity.
A waiting room attendant at Grand Central helped an elderly Frenchwoman stash her money. The deceived woman deposited about 146000 dollars in a uptown bank after discovering the conspirator’s plan. The Frenchwoman later received all her funds before sailing, praising the trusted keeper.
The old Western method fed hogs on grain, then grass pastures were popular but not enough to sustain profitable growth. Experts note hogs cannot be grown profitably on grass alone under typical Western conditions due to stomach capacity, time, disease risk, and investment costs.
A bashful man named Trotter woos Miss Budd and gains courage to declare love at a public reception for visiting royalty. Mispronounced introductions crown him “Mr and Mrs Trotter,” prompting his embarrassed inquiry as a gentle voice steadies him beside the crowd.
Vivid description contrasts the din of Buenos Aires tramways with the chaos of open American made cars, seedy conductors, and overworked native horses. It notes the large tramway system, horses, track length, and monthly passenger totals in a historical voice.
Sixteen London firms are accused of declining Vanity Fair, provoking Thackeray to unleash wrath in Pendennis. He visits a publisher with a friend as the host compliments a gaudy red and white drawing-room carpet. Thackeray retorts that the carpet "wades up the blood and brains of authors."
A stream of religious aphorisms urges readers to seek goodness through daily sacrifice, loyalty, and prayer. It emphasizes God’s guidance, self-denial, and lifelong service, warning that love, religion, and generosity shape a righteous life and eternal reward.
An article from the New York Ledger advocates a dedicated sick room at the top of the house in large families, with ample light and air, a water tank, drainage, and a dumbwaiter lift. The room serves the ill and weary, offering privacy and convenience, and is described as a practical addition for busy households.
A humorous excerpt shows a bride to be rehearsing her wedding and asking her father to give her away. The father nervously confirms he has already informed Herbert of her mother’s temperament, adding a light note on family traits and expectations.
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