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Newspaper
The Clermont Courier
Location
Batavia, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1899
Page
2
A shipboard tale follows a wary passenger who aids a nervous stranger named King in a steerage dispute over funds. The two men bond after uncovering a diamond mine scheme, ending with a generous repayment and a wedding diamond as thanks.
Russia forms a 5,500 strong force of military and mounted police to exterminate bandits in Kutais and Kary Ne quarter. Brigands resisting will be shot or hanged after court-martial trials, with government promising decisive action against years of terror.
A Washington Star excerpt follows a young man in a light yellow overcoat who vows to drop slang and speak like a classical dictionary. He recalls ingratiating with a shopkeeper, a tense moment with a six shooter, and a dramatic interruption by a young girl who urges restraint.
A London Lancet piece notes bacteria, specifically the nitrifying organism, can decay cement mortar in water reservoirs, forming mud rich in these microbes. The finding contrasts with belief that carbonic acid alone causes decay and suggests encouraging these organisms for sewage purification, though they hinder drinking water storage. The item also mentions Oom Paul’s fondness for Americans and his use of American goods, with anecdotes about American visitors and a Vermont cement pavement intervention.
In the Philadelphia Bulletin a humorous contest description notes two dentists competing to extract the most teeth in a month. The joke ends with a draw, leaving readers amused by the friendly rivalry.
The piece explains who should send congratulations for engagements and to whom. It notes brides and grooms receive letters from friends on both sides, with messages typically going to the bride or her mother and to the groom directly, depending on closeness. It outlines sample phrases, acknowledgment expectations, and how content varies with the bride’s age.
A London artist starts a trend painting collars cuffs parasols fans and other items for fashionable women. The silk coat with pink rose borders illustrates growing orders from society women actresses and influencers. The artist may earn about $15 000 in the first year and is the first to commercialize painted gowns and outerwear.
William Perrine writes in the Ladies' Home Journal about George and Martha Washington after his presidency. Washington appears hale and sociable with guests while Mrs. Washington manages the Mount Vernon estate, cares for enslaved people, knits, and bakes cherry bounce.
A Chicago wife of a wealthy citizen confronts a brazen peddler who demands to see her. She souverainly declares, I am the lady of the house, prompting the man to improvise with soap as a bribe and a blunt reply. The encounter highlights class tension on a doorstep.
A New York Sun inspired column criticizes worn and wrinkled evening gowns seen at a fashionable concert. It urges fresher, immaculate gowns or opting for street or darker dresses when one cannot wear a pristine formal. The piece notes the paradox of a gown’s charm tied to its cleanliness and fit, and advocates modesty and practicality for aging or shy women.
The article urges daily milk boiling morning and noon to prevent illness. It warns disease germs thrive in milk and that consuming milk from a consumptive cow can trigger serious lung diseases.
The text advises saving small soap scraps for washing. Collect cut pieces, boil to form a usable lather, then dilute with rainwater. Reserve tiny pieces separately, melt with milk, and reform into cakes for future use.
The article describes lace scarves woven into hair as a fashionable coiffure. It notes lace wear becoming and drooping at the back, with court and bridal veils transforming ordinary women into more attractive appearances.
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