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Newspaper
Warren Mail
Location
Warren, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
4
A July 19 1900 Warren Pa column compiles cartoons and witticisms on society, marriage, criticism, and religion. It weaves humorous lines from various authors and anecdotes including a Baptist and Methodist minister exchange and Beecher quotes, reflecting light local culture.
A vintage health ad claims a masterful cure for stomach weakness and indigestion. It promises rapid relief from the first dose and asserts universal applicability with no failure, selling through Hertzel & Saner in Warren, Pennsylvania.
A Boston couple who spoke only after meeting through silent signaling wed with no cards or reception. They courted for three months largely through upstairs windows and a postal correspondence, later marrying at a clergy man ceremony.
A crowd watched about half a score of Indians in a Chicago park race to a vacant merry go round. Bucks rode bareback while squaws filled box seats, then performers showed bold horsemanship feats and demanded another ride the next night.
New York World notes perfumes regain vogue among high society after prior ban. Lily of the valley and carnation scents rise in popularity with rose extracts among newcomers, though some with sensitive nerves find certain fragrances nauseating. Sprayed subtly across outfits, old linen-chest aromas persist in a grandmotherly odor.
Norma Diora of Texas faced a Mexican lion on the range while her sisters and neighbors rode to church. She rope-caught the lion, directing her mount in a daring pursuit that ended when the beast was slain near the ranch gate. The Texas Cattle Association awarded her a silver revolver for bravery.
Capt. Cecil A. Deane of the Denver State Historical Society spent two weeks near Gallup New Mexico seeking a sandstone house hidden under lava. He found a cliff dwelling above a vanished lake with calcined corn and heated stone debris, noting lava flow-era occupation before and after the late tertiary period.
In Manila the white ants bore into wood from the outside and invade furniture en masse leaving only shells. They even chew chair legs causing occupants to drop to the floor. Also discussed is the tortoise as a weather prophet, prepping for rain by seeking shelter under rocks.
A New York World tip outlines home laundry steps from soaking overnight to boiling, rinsing, and bluing. It advises sorting clothes into three piles, pre treating rips and stains, using tepid to hot waters, soap shavings, and soda, and cautioning for flannels to avoid heat and wringing.
The article notes Victoria’s era spans 11 lord chancellors and 10 prime ministers, six speakers of the Commons, multiple bishops, archbishops of Canterbury and York, five dukes of Norfolk, and longevity beyond many peers. It also mentions outliving members of the Jockey Club and Master of the Hounds from 1837, plus 17 US presidents and 10 viceroys of India as France shifts governance.
A Canadian census official arrives in New York to study population counting methods for the metropolis. The mission aims to compare techniques and improve national census practices.
A London Graphic writer discusses a case where a buyer paid for a painting while the copyright went to the artist. The buyer refused to lend the piece for engraving, arguing he bought it for viewing only. The piece questions whether artists should reserve engraving access or risk loss of publicity.
Poached eggs in a tomato sauce base with butter and flour roux are heated with canned tomatoes and seasonings. The eggs are added and cooked until whites set, then served on toast with sauce ladled over and around.
The Ladies' Home Journal recommends keeping a diary for the baby to capture first smiles, teeth, dresses, and words for the mother's pleasure and the child's future amusement, noting a dainty book helps preserve these memories.
Gen. Nelson A Miles tells of an old western teamster driving a rough Rocky Mountain road after the Geronimo campaign. The wagon hit every rock except one, which Miles missed and the driver ignored, saying he hadn’t noticed it. Miles walked the last eight miles.
In Washington a muzzle order on dogs, backed by three commissioners, faces criticism from citizens and politicians. Readers recall recent trials of trust and duty as lawmakers push for enforcement amid fears of hydrophobia, while advocates say many dogs are harmless pets.
A New York Weekly cartoon caption notes a wife explaining her shopping habit by praising clerks as polite while contrasting her husband’s behavior. The punchline hinges on the clerks' courteous manner versus the husband’s manner.
Advice for cleaning windows with clear hot water and a few drops of kerosene oil. The kerosene carries moisture as it evaporates, giving shining glass with less effort. Suggests using the same method on woodwork to save labor and soap without harming paint.
Oilcloth’s versatility continues to expand from wall coverings to ceilings. Its smooth surface resists germs and wipes clean of dust and smoke, making it a practical choice for kitchens and bathrooms.
The piece describes a writer who learns another magazine published a tale with the same plot after his story was accepted. He quickly asked the first magazine to remove his piece, but time ran out as only two hours remained before publication.
Dr. Pfeiffer, an influenza expert, attributes the disease to handkerchief use and recommends Japanese paper nose wipes as a remedy.
A Cincinnati Commercial Tribune summary portrays Queen Nabo as suave yet haughty with a harsh gaze for power. It notes her heavy drinking of imported alcohol, disdain for civilized goods, and adherence to native dress and lifestyle from ancient Umban time.
Poison ivy and poison sumach are caused by toxicodendrol. Widespread home remedies exist but a primary treatment involves dissolving the irritant with alkalis or alcohol and applying a lead acetate suspension until irritation ceases. If unavailable, hot soapy solutions with soda may help only in very fresh cases. National Rural.
An English school board prepares a circular for parents detailing cigarrette smoking harms. It claims smoking by boys impairs eyesight nerves digestion and growth. Local doctors will visit schools to address boys on the evils of smoking.
A massive 62 centimeter diameter crab with yard long claws was caught near the Indian Ocean shore and brought to the Calcutta Zoological Society aquarium. It devoured 50 other crustaceans in two hours and emits milky phosphorescent rays each evening, attracting naturalists from many regions.
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