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Newspaper
Three Lakes Page
Location
Three Lakes, Wisconsin, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1915
Page
3
A historical note explains the practice of dehorning calves with caustic potash applied to the horn buttons. Different treatment intensities yield varying results: one hornless, one horned, and another with blunted or flush horns. The account emphasizes improper irritation and inconsistent application.
Instructions describe using poisoned bran mash with bran, Paris green, molasses, and orange peel to kill crickets, plus a mash of cooked vegetables treated with poison. It warns to place bait behind furniture and in crickets frequent spots, and to destroy hog lice and worn bedding. The tone is instructional and admonitory with superstition about popular men.
The article highlights voile handkerchiefs as the latest novelty with pale pink, blue, lavender, and green voiles. Embroidered figures, bold borders, and block designs decorate both women’s and men’s varieties, priced at 1 or more. Crepe de chine and china silk kerchiefs remain popular.
Instructions to repurpose old waists into slip over corset covers. Cut sleeves away and open underarm seams, sew up a side or back, finish with small tacks or lace. Enlarge neck to slip over head, shape from shoulder to under arm, finish with lace and tape on back.
R Franklin announces an auction for a store at No 02 Jason Sirpel on October 30 1915. The notice identifies the seller and proceedings but lacks full details.
A fragmented note discusses recurring human traits over decades, noting how the same type of man who once snagged the biggest feverish moments now finds similar luck with an automobile. the text reads as a reflective, era-spanning critique of ambition and luck.
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