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Newspaper
The Dalton Gazette
Location
Dalton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1900
Page
3
G Wharton James recounts a Navajo medicine dance near Gallup with naked shamans, ritual fire circle, and magic rites. The account describes the birthing of a sacred fire, arrow swallowing, and a sun dance performed for healing in a 20 000 strong community, highlighting the spectacle and costs of these ceremonies.
A feature on the next generation of heirs, listing John D. Rockefeller Jr and Alfred Vanderbilt as prominent figures who will inherit vast fortunes. It cites William K. Vanderbilt, William Waldorf Astor, John Jacob Astor, George Gould, Kingdon Gould, Harry Paine Whitney, J Pierpont Morgan Jr, and Theodore Havemeyer Jr as potential heirs with estimated fortunes ranging from tens to hundreds of millions.
A historical column discusses famed diamonds including the blue ground from Jagersfontein and the Orlof in Russia, noting weights from 106 to 194 carats and rare red stones. It closes with a analysis of artillery power and trench warfare, then a quip on hat weights.
The Cincinnati Enquirer notes that around 400 marriages this century were halted due to the groom’s failure to appear. It emphasizes that in none of these cases did a reasonable excuse arise.
A compact poem from Youth's Companion praising a child’s little gifts of song heart and faith God gives a guiding light to carry through a rough road and bright days with a hopeful refrain and trust in daily life
A Brooklyn Eagle note recalls Mr and Mrs Oriole wintering at a fashionable Palm Beach hotel, their willow-tree home in Brooklyn, and the spring windstorm that damaged their nest. They relocated after thieves target their twigs and feathers, guarding their new site while rebuilding. Mr Oriole, in orange vermilion and black, was said to be the better dresser.
An elephant at Jardin des Plantes grows jealous of a young camel in adjacent quarters. After failed attempts to gain a girl’s attention, the elephant sprays water from his trunk and drenches the damsel caressing the camel, in a comic display.
Avalanche survivors report hearing distinct voices from rescuers as shouts fail to echo through several feet of snow, highlighting how sound travels in buried conditions and the challenges of signaling for help.
A fragment from Tit-Bits presents Barlow asking if seeing is believing and Dobson answering skeptically. The exchange spotlights doubt about perception with a remark cut short before completion.
A Staine girl and her pets, a dignified cat named Judge and a water spaniel Ned, form a playful trio during fishing expeditions. The child dresses the kitten in doll clothes, Judge accepts it, and the pair sit beside her as she catches chubs, with Judge eagerly eating the fish and watching the bob for the next bite. Ned watches the line but does not share the cat’s appetite for fish.
Ned trains a cat named Judge and a dog to fish alongside his young owner. The cat joins the dog at the lake, catching chubs by startling shoals, and even hunts small birds. Judge travels with the family, guards the desk at school, and shows a fondness for vegetables over meat. The odd pair share daily outings, with Judge often returning to the boat after family trips. N. Y. Tribune.
This excerpt advises on choosing table linen for economy and neatness. It compares yard fabrics with bordered cloths, notes patterns like snowdrops and ivy, and covers cloth and napkin sizes, hems, monograms, washing steps, and bleaching impact on longevity. It emphasizes matching napkins to cloths and practical production details for a small household.
A brief note on the collar button illustrating how a simple item is made of many pieces soldered together and prone to breaking at inopportune moments, highlighting its humor and common troubles.
A discussion on button manufacturing traces the stages from circular metal disks to polished finished hardware. It highlights the machinery and processes behind a stronger, refined button and notes how careful handling can revive worn lace and bonnet work after washing.
A clever tabby in a Philadelphia bourse enjoys daily elevator travel and serves as a mouser. She signals target floors by meowing as cars approach, guiding a tour of the building while elevator staff keep her safe. The piece notes reduced child labor in North Carolina mills by fifty percent over three years.
A Philadelphia bacteriologist reports a microscopic examination of a woman's walking skirt train containing about 200 000 germs. He cites organisms including diphtheria pneumonia and tonsillitis as well as typhoid and consumption germs.
In the Chicago Daily News excerpt, five onlock functions are not in living or dining rooms but in the drawing room or veranda where tea is prepared by the host. The waiter is described as a gentleman from head to foot, prompting a playful exchange about tips.
A clever student uses ceiling space to store shirt waists. She installs a curtain pole, screws, cords, and hangers to keep garments crease free in a curtained ceiling recess. Dust and flies are drawbacks, but this method helps boarding houses and summer girls keep wardrobes tidy.
A Tribune item explains that blackheads arise from clogged sebaceous glands and urges thorough washing with hot water and Castile soap. It recommends pressing out large debris, using cold almond oil cream, steam facials, scalded sponges, and sun-dried washcloths to keep the skin clean and reduce irritation.
Air rooms before making beds then air bedding for damp or dry days to avoid moisture. Proper sheet alignment is essential to prevent movement and wrinkles. The article also notes Magnarium, an alloy of magnesium and aluminium, claimed to combine aluminium benefits with lighter weight for tooling.
A fragmented note argues that arranging a TOOm improves when examined from a camera point of view. It emphasizes that attention to details will be quickly demonstrated through this perspective.
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