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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1928
Page
3
The piece notes 65 saliva related superstitions in the United States cited by Miss Bergen and recalls a common childhood practice of spitting on the palm and tapping the other hand to find a bird nest. It traces its roots to ancient beliefs about saliva’s magical qualities, referenced by Pliny and echoed by folklore scholars today.
In a greenhouse tale, a fern and a cactus discuss protection from prickles and predators. They praise Mother Nature who oversees all creatures, smiling as she appears in vibrant, nature-filled attire and assures her caring presence for every child of the garden.
A discussion of the phrase its usage and origins compares cinch and soft snap as metaphors. It notes the term’s shift in meaning from ease to a metaphor tied to travel by mule and ore routes before railroads and stages. The piece reflects on frontier travel and the language of itinerant life.
A 1928 recipe article offers unusual preparations such as Burgundian Pate from chicken and liver, a rapid marmalade method using citrus with a long standing overnight simmer, a spiced onion and apple relish to accompany dressings, and a creamy oyster chowder style serve. The piece showcases eclectic dishes and method notes for home cooks.
A nineteenth century note explains that mules unload burdens by the wayside and proper cinching of the girth on loading ensures a secure hold. The phrase cinch emerges from this practice as a symbol of certainty and safety.
An essay denouncing tattlers who delight in destroying reputations through gossip. The piece argues gossip harms innocent people, from street talkers to high society, leaving broken homes and wounded hearts in its wake.
John Blake urges readers to stop calling brains lazy and to keep minds actively engaged. He compares thought to vegetation, arguing constant effort yields productive thinking and personal growth, while idleness leads to waste and regret.
Mrs D H Smerr of 1326 Laurel St Elkhart Indiana reports severe fatigue and bed rest reliance but after using Vegetable Compound she regained energy and can work without breaks The testimonial claims restoring happiness and home harmony through continued use.
A secret Turkish road through northern Arabia linked to a wartime plan to seize the Suez Canal was recently rediscovered by three French motorists. The find highlights the danger the route posed and how the canal threat was previously forgotten.
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