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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1912
Page
14
A 19th century note explains sealing choice seeds in a cloth saturated with turpentine placed at the bottom of a fruit jar. Pack the seeds, cover with the cloth, seal the jar tightly, and the seeds stay in perfect condition, while deterring weevils and other insects that destroy seeds.
The article advises healthy sweets for kids using natural sugars like honey preserved figs and dates raisins and marble syrup while warning candy is a hazard. It also offers a kitchen tip to separate egg yolks by pressing a cloth damp with warm water to lift the yolk.
During laundry the reader is advised to add a pinch of salt to the rinsing water. Salt helps distribute the water evenly and prevents clothing from roaking or blotching from the bluing.
Kitchen guidance advises soaking eee in cold water after stovetop, lemon juice to remove iron cast from white material, and sun exposure for quick set. Freshen soaked items in full, use soured milk as substitute for water, mix stove polish with ammonium and turpentine, and wrap sandwiches in hot-water napkins to keep them fresh.
A brief note on the difficulty of cutting thin materials like chittten and wet fibers. The text discusses how planned paper remains three and the hive cell is overcome, indicating issues with precision and material behavior during cutting.
The article guides choosing colors to harmonize with a woman's natural coloring. It covers blondes, brunettes, redheads, and those with sallow or muddy skin, recommending hues like gray, white, greens, blues, yellows, and purples tailored to hair and eye color, with cautions against black, gray, and overly dull tones.
A brief guide explains applying a small amount of olive oil to black leather to prevent wear. Rub in gently, then wipe with a dry rag to finish. The method protects from dulling and helps maintain shine during wear.
A historical sketch recounts Old Abe the legendary war eagle from Wisconsin, its capture and use by the Union, injuries at Corinth and Vicksburg, and its role as a symbol with the 8th Wisconsin Infantry. It notes its transfer through owners, exhibition at a state fair, and its death in 1881, with memorials honoring its service.
The piece sketches a contemplative meditation on resignation and fate, contrasting nobler living with the pull of transient power. It mentions poets such as Matthew Arnold and alludes to inner security found beyond chance, with scattered imagery of love, duty, and self restraint.
A deputy investigates a convict’s claimed double for a robbery that yielded $10,000 in broad daylight. The accused felon, Drayton, denies the crime and may have a twin, prompting a high-stakes ploy to prove identity and prevent an innocent man from wrongful punishment.
A playful street game is described where two teams stand facing each other and spell again and again to locate cities or towns. Players must name correct places before opponents finish counting ten, with penalties for errors. The article adds quirky riddles and party tricks to engage the youths in a lively, paper-era pastime.
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