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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1913
Page
9
Wipe shelves with cedar oil to prevent book mold and keep wooden tubs moist to avoid cracking. To deter carpet moths soak the afflicted area in benzoline with no light or flame nearby. Hide moths with camphor in cupboards and drawers. Remove stove grease with dry soot followed by blacking for instant results. A cheerful dining room hinges on a quiet atmosphere with yellow tan and old gold tones and blue accents to echo china treasures.
Old brocades and tapestries are suggested as temporary book covers and for items like telephone directories and dictionaries. The pieces of fabric are described as attractive for work tables, cushions and needlebooks, pairing well with leather equipment.
Two recipes attributed to Mrs Woodrow Wilson include Webster Cake a southern style loaf with butter molasses milk sugar eggs soda flour citron raisins and spices and Original Chocolate Cake a rich batter with butter sugar eggs milk flour baking soda and cream of tartar plus meringue filling notes
A simple polish method uses one part lightly aged oil and two parts cream. Apply with a flannel cloth to shine patent leather shoes.
The article gives practical care guidance For dusters wash then kerosene dry in air Rinse stockings separately to reduce lint Add coffee to rinse for ecru curtains Borax in wash water lifts leather stains from light stockings Dry knitted items keep shape by frequent reshaping and turning as they dry
A guide listing compatible pairings for various meats and preparations. It suggests stews, roasts, and baked dishes with specific vegetables and sides such as potatoes, squash, and cabbage. The text also notes lettuce with squab and game, and lettuce with Virginia ham.
Advice warns that moisture from the body requires thorough airing of blankets and beds. If not aired, bedding will not stay sweet, fresh, or dry.
Instructions advise not wrapping white silk in white teane paper as it causes yellowing, and suggest using blue or yellow paper to prevent discoloration when stored.
A quotation from Willem Johnston urges self accountability and honest self appraisal. It stresses that others judge us by our own view of ourselves and urges weighing character against truthfulness honesty and self respect.
A passerby in Mercer County recalls guiding oxen through hills and noting how the lead ox learned routines. He describes the ox lying still at daylight to avoid the bell, revealing unexpected animal reasoning in this anecdote from Harrodsburg Kentucky.
In Yonkers a judge questions a defendant about speeding at twenty one miles per hour and orders a payment of 25 dollars to cover the offense. The chauffeur confirms the rate while the judge emphasizes accountability.
Pierre Lalooup paddles a treacherous river to Denise, whose return from a convent alters their lives. Denise rejects landings, a burial follows, and Pierre endures heartache as autumn fades and winter nears.
Ten girls attend Patty’s popcorn party on her birthday. They receive invitations reading To meet Miss C Cole very informally. Guests wear popcorn necklaces and enjoy corn colored decor, a popcorn feast, and lively word games about cor and other playful puzzles.
An officer halted a group rolling a large snowball on the road. The boys began to roll again but were stopped and forced to undo their effort. The policeman performed his duty and the youths were punished.
Odd school event shows two boys balancing lit candles on their knees and legs. Both keep one leg straight while the other knee flexes, aiming for steady holds in a playful display.
A fragmented 19th century text describes a simple two person hand game played under wet weather conditions. Players face each other palms down and try to strike the other's hands while keeping motion hidden.
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