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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1900
Page
2
A Challis Idaho column parrots a mosaic of opinions on politics war and society. It cites John L Sullivan imagined finance schemes and reform while musing on Cuba Cuba politics Chicago bribery Washington statues and Congo cannibalism with broad provocative statements and no clear single narrative.
A farmer in Paxton Worcester County named Maas, who settled on an abandoned farm about two years ago, is reported to have raised on eight acres this year Le bush or potatoes, totaling 26,000 o.
A Philadelphia Times piece contrasts a decorative poem about a flirtatious country lass with editorial guidance drawn from Lady Burton. It outlines seven rules for a wife to be a true companion, from shared interests and cheer at home to attentiveness, education, and open affection.
A young woman transforms brown earthenware jugs into mantel ornaments by washing labels and painting them yellow to blend with blue walls. She accessorizes with yellow chrysanthemum and morning glory stoppers, white net lace curtains, and a gilt canary cage, creating a personal, original interior.
The text notes improvised ventilation in the stok room where no regular system exists. Windows can be opened several inches and rest on a board, creating a temporary airflow setup.
The article describes indirect drafts over sash windows to ventilate a sickroom, using adjoining rooms and doors to control airflow. In warm weather a screen reduces drafts at the bed, while a curtain or cheese cloth sheet with a rotating central picture provides a calming focal point as energy is saved.
A Philadelphia Times note extols the practical house gown for daily wear. It highlights a periwinkle blue cashmere gown with velvet trim, a double tunic skirt, and a cashmere blouse corsage adorned with black velvet appliques and steel threads, stressing chic comfort.
The text describes blouses formed with short vasques created by overlapping Vandyke points at the cashmere border. Black velvet narrow bias folds border the velvet on the upper blouse, the sleeves, and the bolns over the sleeve tops. A high collar is of black velvet.
A Cincinnati Enquirer note explains preserving beauty and freshness of vell by smoothing after wearing, rolling between paper or a tool, and using broomstock as a roller. A veil restored by washing with gum water and pulling straight before drying is also advised for renewal.
A scanned cooking school excerpt details method to cut sponge sheet into rounds, spread with confectioners sugar frosting, and decorate with browned almonds for petals. It also describes a New Willing for Layer Cake, a cream recipe, and a method for preparing boiled ox tongue with stock sauce. The passage ends with a note on a large gins covering and the total area to be covered.
A Department of Agriculture report notes growing demand for mutton in the United States, with high Chicago pork and wool markets influencing prices. It also reviews root pruning experiments in apples, pears, and other trees, finding mixed results and urging caution before broad adoption.
The excerpt covers fruit cultivation and plant care including persimmons and wild fruit efforts. It notes trials on the Virginia persimmon, coon hunting context, and fruit potential. It discusses pruning, root systems, and seed issues, plus soil treatments with nitrates and lime. It references experiments and local conditions in districts like Columbia and North Hadley.
A fragment notes that cold weather impacts poultry health, with birds potentially suffering from roup or other material diseases in the coop. The text implies different disease types and shows concerns for flock welfare during cold periods.
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