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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1913
Page
3
A historical note praises chinchilla fabric for broad appeal and multiple weights from very heavy to light. It highlights use in topcoats, tailored suits at home, and draped frocks, with mention of bold color and rich texture, plus fashionable jackets and disclosure of design effects.
Instructions advise using common art supplies and brown soap hot water to remove paint from scratched furniture. The method suggests soaking fingers after rubbing and warns against letting the paint dry before action. The text describes a general household cleaning approach without clear step-by-step details.
Advice on mending and sewing techniques with tips for color matching stockings and carpets. Highlights include finishing machine work by turning fabric, using carbon paper for duplicates, and using a shoe tree as a gauge. Recommends a steel crochet needle, pulling out stitches, and repairing carpet holes with crocheted yarn to blend with the weave.
Cleaning boiled collars involves a mix of four parts alcohol to one part salt. Apply with a sponge and rub well to remove stains and odors from the coat calla era described.
A fashion description highlights teen girl attire with fur accents and varying textures. It details a coat with ermine and fox trims, a satin blouse and mahogany satin skirt ensemble, and a standout fur band along the skirt. Designs emphasize chic lines, elbow cuffs, and adaptable fur usage for different fabrics.
An irresistibly attractive boudoir addition features brocade covered down quilts this season. Traditional erect siting and silica are replaced by rich brocades in white and pink or blue and pink with the underside in plain flower color bordered. A quilt of white satin brocaded with pink velvet flowers is lined with deep pink satin, a look fit for a ball gown.
A popular hostess keeps beside her guest list a record of favorite dishes and special dislikes to plan meals for a friend's visit. The note reflects her valued, ordered approach to hospitality and menu planning.
A fragment from Miho describes a "tree that shows anger"Quaking and emitting a strong odor as observers note the plant's violent response to proximity. The tale follows campers, canaries, and a crowd as the tree's rumbling tremors escalate, then fade once the foliage settles.
A French botanist reports a tropical plant that coughs when dust lands on its leaves. The fruit resembles a broad bean and its respiratory chambers fill with gas, causing a slight explosion and a childlike cough noticed by observers.
A brief weather analysis notes Florida has the most even temperatures among states while California reports the fewest thunderstorms. Alabama and Florida show the highest thunderstorm counts, contrasting with California's calmer conditions.
Judge notes Ediths little girl often shines but questions linger on early brightness and instruction. The exchange contrasts two teachers and hints at evolving understanding of aptitude and teaching impact.
Hetty, nearing twenty, is the focus of a family debate over her marriage prospects. Samuel Johnson, her father, and his wife weigh Hetty's future as a wire-fence man named Meeker arrives in disguise, revealing himself as a potential suitor after proving bravery with a mad dog and a thief. The plot thickens as Hetty's childhood friend Waterson returns, triggering a chaotic yet hopeful conclusion as a marriage alliance forms at a rural crossroads.
A historical note explains a simple con used by clairvoyants in public shows. A confederate writes a sentence, the performer feigns identifying it, then reveals another stranger sentence. The rig relies on envelopes and misdirection to impress spectators.
A fragmented note describes a seance setup and a camera claim involving a mystery figure named Me va and two others. The text hints at a request for footage or proof, with implyed fear or desire for a camera. Details are unclear due to damaged wording.
Fragmentary text discusses taste and smell as well as vision and memory. It references tongue zones, taste sensitivity, and disguised lines from an old nursery rhyme. The passage offers playful conundrums about perception and senses, with garbled words and partial phrases typical of OCR.
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