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Newspaper
Vindicator And Republican
Location
Estherville, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1907
Page
7
A guide on distinguishing fake pearls from real ones, noting common traits such as lighter weight and brittleness. It explains detection methods involving edge quality in drilled holes, hollow glass spheres with internal coating to mimic orient, and production steps by glassworkers and enamellers to create regular spheres and subtly varied surfaces.
An explanation of why astronomers speak of the mass of a planet rather than its weight. Using examples with a 30 pound ham, the piece argues weight varies by location, while mass remains constant. It describes imagining dividing a planet into enormous parts and weighing one part to deduce total mass, referencing Current Literature.
A grave gentleman with a tall hat places it on the floor when no rack is available. A second man with a heavy umbrella deposits it in the hat, mistaking it for an umbrella stand. Soon many umbrellas fill the hat, and water accumulates an inch deep by the end of the meeting.
A south side man recounts a new twist on the old water in the milk joke. He recalls a nurse telling his children a tale in which the thirsty city seeks water, ending with a punch line about a milkpan, shared with a Kansas City milkman who did not laugh.
A Philadelphia Ledger joke recalls a judge dining at the new household when the young house keeper asks about her biscuits. The judge replies he never tried them but suspects they may deserve it.
A marine reporter notes the new steamer sails well on its first trip with landlubbers aboard. The gray captain remarks the vessel handles better than the passengers, in a Chicago Tribune report.
A crude exchange quotes Wedderly and Singleton debating if a fiancée can swim. Wedderly suggests a swimmer may stay discreet, while Singleton questions the motive. The Hartford Times and Buffalo Commercial are cited as sources.
From the Indian Military Gazette a discussion on native manners notes that umbrellas symbolize royal status and are folded before a master, yet Indians should not fold before a magistrate. It compares European and native practices, including shoe removal in palaces and pugree customs, with humorous anecdotes about salaams and dust of feet.
The piece critiques idleness and social pretensions, noting that those with little to do boast of philanthropy while critics claim virtue without action. It observes father son dynamics in business revealing hidden mistakes and ends with a wry image of death amused by trivial malice.
A London Chronicle note traces the term check and checkmate to chess origins and the Persian shah. It explains how the word check evolved through Arabic and French into English, linking checks in accounting and fraud prevention to the chessboard pattern and the shah's title.
A curious Bosnian roasting jack from Bosnia and Herzegovina is described as a long pole mounted over a stream. The sheep is impaled on the log and rotated by a freely turning end while paddles churn beneath the fire, cooking the meat to a turn.
A Philadelphia Press item recounts a light exchange about a social call. Jess confirms Mr Borem did contact her last evening, and Tess teases about whether she was truly delighted. The quip centers on reading a card that revealed the caller’s identity.
A brief exchange from the Philadelphia Bulletin notes Archibald’s modesty and retirement, doubting a presidential rise but entertaining a possible vice presidency. The item contrasts with a lay view of political ambition. It then shifts to a scientific note: largest grasshoppers occur in South America, some five inches long with wings spanning ten inches.
The Escurial palace in Spain, once praised as the eighth wonder of the world, spans 740 by 850 feet with square towers over 24 feet high. It houses the king’s cathedral, a monastery, colleges, libraries, and thousands of rooms, and cost an estimated 50 million dollars to build. The foundation was laid in 1543, with completion marked after a long vow fulfilled and a dedication tied to St. Lawrence.
This recounts legendary archery feats and tales from past ages. It mentions four men shooting aboard a ship, Robin Hood as Locksley in Ivanhoe, William Tell legends, and Blaise de Vigenets describing an arrow piercing a cannon barrel.
The London Chronicle notes Malta as the nearest spot with full snow immunity, while St. Petersburg suburbs offer about 170 snowy days. Copenhagen provides a milder thirty days, and Palermo, Rome, and Venice offer one, two, and five days respectively for those who want snow as a casual guest.
A Louisville Courier Journal remark jokes about a young woman being neither intelligent nor amiable and suggests she should display a public notice about her father's wealth, noting he is worth a million dollars. The quip reflects social attitudes and press humor of the period.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer reader jokes about marital cooking skills. A husband asks if his wife is a pessimist or an optimist, implying she believes she will never be a better cook.
Fragmented OCR note presents a dialog between a doctor and wife about husbands and society. It includes stray lines and misread phrases such as hypochondriac and Meggen dorfer Blatter, with references to Van Dyke and Rivgrol. The readable core suggests a literary excerpt rather than a complete news item.
A New York observer recalls a north England church service where worshipers cracked nuts during the sermon. The habit, tied to Michaelmas, persisted for decades but was eventually suppressed as a nuisance despite wide participation by all ages.
Moths leave when sprinkled with turpentine and soap removes ink stains from linen. Turpentine removes wheel grease pitch and tar stains. Clean gilt frames with a cloth moistened in turpentine. It exterminates roaches if sprinkled in their haunts. A few drops on wool whiten clothes when boiled. An equal mix with linseed oil removes water marks on furniture. Ivory handles regain whiteness after rubbing with turpentine. Carpets brighten when swept with warm water and turpentine.
The text describes rival cafes and hotels in New York creating oriental style dining rooms rich with mirrors and electric lighting. One cafe near Broadway features a room of mirrors with a ceiling of green leaves and grape glass, forming an arbor effect. Another cafe uses red lights and moonlit mirrors to evoke a delicate nocturnal atmosphere.
A Chicago physician visits a sick child in a genteel Windy City quarter and suggests summer country care or the Fresh Air Fund, but the mother replies they are not rich or poor enough, highlighting economic divide.
A Philadelphia Public Ledger item recounts a Swamphurst Hose scene where Backlott is faulted for extinguishing a nearby barn fire before the rest of the club could arrive. The exchange frames him as selfish and prompts debate among local members.
An ambitiou s youth asks what constitutes a comfortable fortune. The expert replies that fortune is large enough to buy everything one wants yet not so large as to attract grand jury attention. The Washington Star notes the paradox in wealth and scrutiny.
Fragmentary lines reveal a social exchange about gifting or keeping a watch. The text hints at tensions around ownership and household roles, with a wife seeking a possession and a host offering a remark about not ending discussions. The fragment lacks clear context or events.
Special clubbing deal binds Vindicator and Republican with Cosmopolitan World and other titles at deep cut rates. Packages include Cosmopolitan with Harper's Bazaar and World Today, or Review of Reviews, Woman's Home Companion, and others, all offered with the local paper.
Local stores report a marked drop in catarrh remedy purchases except for Hyomei which boosts sales by informing many catarrhal sufferers. The breathable pocket inhaler paired with Hyomei outfits reduces stomach dosing and is backed by a refund guarantee from F. R. Shadle & Co. The full Hyomei kit costs a dollar, with extra bottles available at 50 cents.
Public notice notes a demonstration by the National Biscuit Co. planned for Friday and Saturday March 8. The ad invites everyone to attend, eat, and buy. The room rental listing at 320 South Third is mentioned alongside the notice.
Farmers offer 40 head of cattle for wintering with ample rough feed and good water. Location noted as near Gro and Cass counties. Enquiries welcome from quienes with suitable pasture and water access.
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