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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1902
Page
5
A Brooklyn Citizen essay advises against corporal punishment, urging parents to treat children as human beings. It stresses physical health, proper handling, and teaching through conversation, questions, and affectionate guidance rather than threats or force. It warns against rushing to soothe crying and emphasizes balanced development and literacy without overload.
An account from a seaport town describes Ruby and Wilfrid Westwood as the two largest children globally. Ruby at seven weighed 182 pounds, Wilfrid at three weighed 98 pounds, and both are said to be healthy and intelligent. Parents are of medium build, and the children’s extraordinary growth contrasts with other family members.
A resort hairdresser warns that frequent sea bathing harms hair roots and leads to winter hair loss. He notes improper drying after swimming and partial wetting under cup edges fail to prevent root damage, urging thorough washing and care to avoid long-term damage.
A dated piece mocks women's roles on home tasks and education. It critiques arguments about equality, suggests women's influence is limited to private matters, and jests at traditional domestic expectations. The tone reflects early 20th century stereotypes about gender and marriage.
The text asserts women overtell to make a subject interesting while men, trained in business, express thoughts clearly and briefly. It argues brevity and clarity are essential in reporting stories and suggests women exaggerate details more than men.
An 19th century style note argues against tight gloves noting they injure the hand by causing fat, redness, and wrinkles. It says shoes may be painful yet gloves should fit loosely so rings fit and the palm can move. It laments the wearer’s belief in her own appearance.
A quirky 19th century note suggests a method to guess a woman's age by how she puts on her shoes. It outlines ranges from sitting on the floor for under 15 to using a long button hook after 45, with assistance from others beyond 80, and ends with a promotion of all sorts of brushes at Moyer's.
A curious old trick with matches explains lifting them using a four-match wedge. Then a playful poem about a clever pig and a bright maiden who tends him, followed by a child’s reaction to a funny first day at school with a humorous teacher.
In New York I met Bernhardt at Pogby recitals as she approved Miss Mannering. She spoke little English yet conveyed warmth by kissing my hand and later embraced me like a sister. She invited me to behind the scenes and offered to visit the theater. A royal Myrtle custom ties to royal weddings and wreaths dating to Queen Victoria. myrtle cuttings are planted for bridal wreaths and grow into trees used for royal family weddings. The Windsor florist and a Chester confectioner contribute these traditions without payment.
The piece discusses unusual Christian names and the practicalities of selecting a name that fits with a surname and avoids embarrassing initials. It also surveys parental rights to a child’s services and earnings, noting that a father’s duty to support lasts until the child is 14 or minority, while a mother’s implied right has historically been limited but is expanding in the United States, especially for widows bearing the burden.
A Philadelphia Telegraph note advises drinking water before bed to flush waste products and refresh tissues for the next day. The text then recounts how Charles Kingsley met his future wife at age 20, their exchanged doubts about religion, and how her faith supported his literary success.
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