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Newspaper
Vienna Progress
Location
Vienna, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1902
Page
7
A heart shaped cloth piece pierced with needles found in a gray bottle at an old Lynn house is described as a relic of witchcraft. The British Archaeological Association editor notes it as part of witchcraft paraphernalia likely from the sixteenth or early seventeenth century, reflecting era beliefs.
Baltimore Health Commissioner Bosley shocks his twenty four staff with a matrimonial edict. Unmarried men must marry within a year while widowers may remarry in a reasonable time. He argues married men provide steadier service for the city health department.
The article describes the latest table crystal trends with white crystal stands and long stems. It notes delicately tinted bowls where the blossom forms at the mouth and colors deepen into blue violet orange or green. Decanters carafes and larger glasses feature trailing floral decoration from the Karlsbad crystal brand.
An ash rack designed for summer cottages serves as a background for drift plates and cups. It is chemically treated to a soft gray, featuring a watercolor sea scene with outlined fish among water lilies. The deep delftware tint contrasts well with the serscane background.
Instructions describe cleaning flannel blankets with borax and soft soap. Dissolve two tablespoonfuls borax and a pint soft soap in cold water enough to cover the blankets. Soak overnight, then rub and rinse in two waters. Hang to dry and never wring.
The article notes cornstarch as a valuable food that rarely loses its raw taste when uncooked. It discusses cornstarch pudding and Siancmange made from it, which many people especially children object to if palatable.
A novel dresser design features elevated box ends with one end forming a front newel post effect. The opposite end rises to support a lamp of classic styling, combining storage with decorative lighting in a compact form.
A Friends of Henry Ward Beecher recounts a tale about his teacher who pushed self reliance. He was sent to the blackboard and urged to insist on his understanding, not excuses, until he could say yes with conviction even when the world says no.
A sentimental verse speaks to a beloved child, blending affectionate lines with prayers for guidance and protection. The speaker hopes the boy grows up strong, guided by love and faith, ending with repeated good night wishes.
Lord North, eighteenth century Britain’s prime minister, famed for sharp wit, quips about his ribs after illness and his brother’s music taste. He mocked a would be office seeker by saying the Ireland secretary would demand the Isle of Man as a potato garden if granted the kingdom.
A Chicago News tale recounts Captain Lindsay a British officer killed at Brekenlaagte while encouraging troops at Magersfontein. He joked that Boer fire never hits anyone and, after a bullet struck him, told his men with a smile that the shot proved the rule.
Elegant lighting ideas for rooms feature Serres candelabra topped with wax tapers and incandescent burners. Bronze and silver reproductions showcase classical figures, Dresden shepherdesses, and sculptural forms. Larger lamps use oxidized silver with hammered designs, while silver-stem branches suit dining tables with shaded mauve tones to match violet bouquets and seasonal blooms.
The article extols panel use in rooms, highlighting hand molded plaster borders, narrow borders, and hand printed crown hanging. It describes transforming a bare room into Turk ish coziness with oriental veil panels, colorful prints, divans, cushions, carved wood grills, and lanterns to complete a stylish den.
One morning John Philip Sousa, hearing an Irishman play his Washington Post March at a dirgelike pace, grabbed the organ and demanded more energy. He exclaimed, My heavens, man, why don’t you play it with a little energy. There is no-
In Chicago a dramatic moment unfolds as Sousa performs a march on the street. A bystander asks his identity, learns Sousa authored the tune, and the next day a large red placard reads pupil of Sousa. A playful clash of fame and rumor ends with amused reactions.
Andrew le Vere reflects on a passage contrasting Burns intense love of nature with his lighter songs. Tennyson praises Burns while Wordsworth extols him for reviving nature in poetry, favoring serious works like The Cotter's Saturday Night over amatory pieces. Henry Taylor finds Burns both exquisite songs and serious efforts tedious.
A Washington Post anecdote parodies a visitor’s complaint about wealth gained by chance. Secretary Shaw retells stories to illustrate proposals, including a tale of a man who never wins at cards yet laments the era of “enormous prosperity of doggone fools” amid times of rising fortune.
A light anecdote from Sir Barrington Beaumont's memoirs recounts a Scotch lord debating a Lady Clermont on cross-border talents. The lord quips that emigrants are screened to ensure only men of understanding depart, prompting a wry remark about him being smuggled.
German investigations suggest cancer is not hereditary but contagious, with higher incidence in certain districts. Dogs and cats often become cancerous, horses and cattle less so. humans struck earlier in life than in previous generations. Researchers plan broad, persistent study hoping to find a remedy, though results remain speculative.
Dr Davidson of Birmingham, a seismology authority, warns Inverness, capital of the high lands, of a looming earthquake risk. Geologists note Inverness sits at a major outlet of a northern island crack where the Caledonian canal divides the country. The crust is slipping seaward, and Ness lake may become part of the sea within hundreds of thousands of years.
A Washington Star excerpt recounts Private John Allen exposing East St. Louis resident Zollenbaum, a self styled war hero who boasted of two battles on the same day 1500 miles apart. A medal bearing critic in the crowd challenged him, prompting Zollenbaum to march out in embarrassment.
Two peasants quarreled over a card game in Budapest and held a duel with bandaged eyes and pistols, resulting in one death and arrests of the combatants and witnesses. Nearby two servant girls dueled with knives to win a handsome soldier, leaving both severely wounded.
A boiled egg and water bottle experiment shows burning paper heats air inside the bottle, pushing out some air. When the flame ends, the cooling air creates a partial vacuum, pulling the egg into the bottle with a pop as it seals the opening.
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