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Newspaper
Western Sentinel
Location
Winston, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 17, 1881
Page
4
A New York dispatch reports census detectives uncovered unusual schemes including old shoes processed into Jamaica rum sold by druggists. Ragpickers gathered leather scraps, some shipped to cobblers, then distilled with burnt sugar to mimic Jamaica rum. Separate claims describe tomato scraps used to make ketchup valued at $18,000 yearly.
A lyrical piece describes several varieties of grey eyes, contrasting the cold, calculating gaze with warm, compassionate looks. It muses on how eye color reflects character, from the calm, reasons-seeking eye to a mischievous, expressive glare that captivates and disarms.
A collection of simple at home remedies and recipes. It describes cleaning brass with bichromate and sulfuric acid mixtures, varnish care for matting, preserving flavor in coffee pots, and treats like sponge cake soft gingerbread and fruit syrups with measurements and steps. It emphasizes practical, everyday tasks and a few cautions.
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