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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1912
Page
4
A dated seed preservation note describes placing seeds in a cloth soaked with spirits of turpentine at the bottom of a fruit jar, packing weeds over it, and sealing the jar to protect seeds from weevils and other insects.
Advice urges using honey preserved figs dates raisins and marble syrup as healthier sweets for children. It notes candy is injurious and includes an egg yolk handling tip by dipping cloth in warm water to remove yolk from whites.
When preparing washing water add a little salt to help distribute the liquid. The salt prevents clothes from roaking or blotching from the bluing and keeps fibers even during rinsing and drying.
Plain tips advise soaking eed or stuffed items in cold water to preserve whites, use lemon juice to remove iron marks, and soak fabrics in cold water for quick freshness. Sour milk can substitute water in some mixes, and a polish mix of household ammonia and turpentine on coal stoves yields a high shine.
The text notes difficulty in cutting thin materials like chittten and wet fibers, particularly when aimed at paper targets. It highlights potential issues with material thinning and cell unhindered cutting, implying processing limitations and required adjustments for successful cuts.
Advice on harmony in wardrobe color choices for women with different hair, eye, and skin tones. It lists flattering shades for blondes, brunettes, redheads, and darker complexions, recommending combinations and avoiding overpowering hues. Emphasizes neutrals and contrasts like gray, white, black, navy, and selective bright accents.
A brief care guide advises applying a small amount of olive oil with a rag to renew black leather shoes. Rub gently, then finish with a dry rag to prevent wear and preserve color. The method aims to soften, shine, and reduce dulling without damaging the finish.
The article recounts Old Abe, the Wisconsin war eagle famed for thirty six engagements. Captured as a young chick, sold and traded through several handlers before serving with the Union Army. He survived battles, being wounded at Corinth, and stayed with his regiment until muster out in September. Abe toured fairs, inspired soldiers, and died in 1881 from a breathing illness linked to the Madison Capitol.
Fragmented lines reference resignation, fate, and nobler aims with uncertain poetry. Mentioned figures imply literary ties as the speaker weighs life’s paths, chance, and inner security against external power and time. The text blends names and allusions to provoke contemplation of human motive and memory.
An ex deputy encounters a convict Drayton who used a twin as a ruse to avoid capture. The deputy tests the double, confirms the real Drayton remains jailed, then moves to detain the impostor and ensure justice in a complex mistaken identity case.
A lively description of a spelling match game with two sides facing each other. Rules include naming a city and its continent, counting to ten, and penalties for incorrect locations. Examples show Lansing versus Michigan and Sydney versus Australia, with the loser’s side giving a share to the winner. The piece also notes playful questions about queens, letters, and a gelatin paper party craft for children.
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