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Newspaper
The Silver Messenger
Location
Challis, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 09, 1906
Page
3
The article explains that facial wrinkles reflect emotion and age, with cheerful lines from laughter signaling vitality while fretful lines signal discontent. It warns of wrinkles from ill health, muscle tone loss, or tissue changes, and advises nutritious diet and skin massage with good skin foods to maintain firmness.
Ten young matrons received handwritten invitations to a luncheon hosted by Mistress Margaret Kent. The event recreated an early nineteenth century garden scene and urged sewing for poor children. Guests pledged weekly summer meetings to craft nightgowns and slips for charity.
The article notes the rise of the short sleeve rolling collar tailored shirt waist, known as the tennis or golf waist. It contrasts the stylish, well cut versions with cheaper reproductions and observes that such a waist suits youth, but is less appropriate for older women. It also explains why sleeves are rolled up and collars flipped down for practical wear during sport.
A quirky dialogue notes unconventional tips such as olive oil after meals and eating sugar, while a landlord accepts canvases as security. The Mrs James Potter address line hints at social etiquette in a clerical household.
Simple do it yourself designs show two forms of low ladders for picking peaches cherries and apples. Fig 1 uses two six inch boards six feet long with grooved steps securely nailed. Fig 2 uses four six foot legs and side nailed steps with a top board bolted for stability.
Instructions from the Orange Judd Farmer on constructing grain stacks with a round base and high center to prevent water damage. It covers using a fork for stacking, ensuring even setting, and maintaining a 20 to 45 degree outer slant while keeping the center solid.
Spraying, though rapidly advanced, is often overvalued. Paris green first used for the cooling moth of apples about 26 years ago, Bordeaux mixture around 1885. Most modern spraying methods emerged in the last 15 to 20 years and have become widespread among top fruit growers. Old and some new non spraying methods remain useful and may outperform or complement spraying in solving insect and disease problems.
Currants grow well in cold climates and benefit from proper pruning when young and after fruiting begins. Do not neglect young trees, keep grass away from trunks, and thin fruit if overloaded. Selecting the right varieties is crucial to long term orchard success.
A rural press pledge argues trusts control money, meat and railroads and urges the country people to demand facts. It promotes a series of articles by independent writers to educate readers about trusts, monopoly, private cars, meat packing, insurance and rail rates. The launch piece frames city power versus country prosperity and calls for state level control and public discussion.
An extended excerpt explains how a spider lifts a snake using elastic silk as a power source. It compares spider silk to rubber bands, detailing a thought experiment where many tiny forces combine to lift heavy loads. A concluding quip from Youth's Companion ends the piece.
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