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Newspaper
Waterbury Evening Democrat
Location
Waterbury, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1908
Page
8
An old newspaper advertisement lists women and miss shoes with sizes and prices, white canvas pumps, and white Japanese silk waists with discounts. Also promotes assorted tooth powders and dentifrices in bulk on Saturday sale.
A storekeeper taught a nosy customer a lesson by placing a bag of hornets in his reach. The man angrily fled the shop as hornets swarmed him, leaving a lasting caution about prying into others’ affairs.
A July 4 London scene features a human encyclopedia answering questions on earth and Mars while bunting and songs fill the hall. An American challenges with the 1776 event, calling it an infamous outrage. Dr Herrick notes birds trap and release issues, gulls dropping shells to test soft meat.
A camp kitchen guide notes simple dishes suit camping conditions, warning against over elaborate meals. It covers making camp coffee without boiling, chocolate paste, and practical recipes for biscuits corn bread griddlecakes rolled rice and hasty pudding using common camp ingredients like evaporated milk and dried eggs.
The old Gaelic language united the Celtic peoples as a dialect shared by Manx, Welsh, Scottish Highlanders, Cornish, Bretons, and many Irish communities. It remains spoken in parts of Ireland, Wales, the Highlands, and the Isle of Man, according to the New York American.
The piece notes tan leather is hard to clean at home and may darken with improper care. It advises using a damp rag to remove dirt and restore color, and suggests turpentine on a wool rag to clean yellow shoes, then drying and polishing to a pewter-like shine.
How to clean cretonne starts with a thorough shake in the open air then a wash in bran water without rubbing. In a second bran water bowl add one tablespoon each salt and vinegar per quart to prevent colors from running. Wring tightly roll with clean towel folds then iron on the wrong side with a heavy hot iron until dry. The bran water stiffens so no starching is needed.
Balt explains methods to prevent moth intrusion in carpets and clear cockroaches using borax dust in a perforated tin. The remedy is described as safe for animals, with persistent use leading to roach elimination.
A old cane curtail stick winded with colored cambric or ribbon keeps belts ribbons and collars neat. Two large books in the wall extend slightly to form hooks, creating a tidy rack that saves time. The excerpt notes a stressed breakfast scene and a retired evening, referencing a St Louis Republic line.
Poil's Own stock company presents Sappho at the Jacques with Miss Nordstrom and David M. Hartford in leading roles. Director H. Percy Meldon earns praise for the production. Interludes include motion pictures and Allan Dug Ban songs. Next week the comedy Captain Swift. Ladies receive gold watches with afternoon shows.
August 7 at School hall South Waterbury dance and prom by the Four Unknowns. Aug 8 Reid's Grove near ball grounds picnic by Branch 26 Workmen's Circle anger 2 Socialist party. Aug 16 Jacques Opera House entertainment for John O'Brien. September 4 Murray Hall sociable and dance by the Ramblers. September 7 Rick's Dancing Academy reopening reception and dance on East Main Street.
An advertisement promises two 60 cent seats for the evening performance for any woman presenting the advert accompanied by another woman. The sharer will receive two seats for the price of one admission.
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