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Newspaper
Wheeling Sunday Register
Location
Wheeling, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1894
Page
12
A reminiscence to cleaner times outlines washing woolen garments care by soaking in lukewarm water, shrinking flannels, and air drying. It details the maintenance of small household tasks, kitchen comfort, and practical decor like linoleum walls, light shades, glass-front cupboards, and a cook book shelf with a sturdy rocker for daily life.
A fragmented historical text offers guidance on mending and cleaning lace, including wetting, tying, and pinning techniques. Instructions describe dipping, wrapping, air drying, and harmless ammonia for black lace, with admonitions on careful handling and proper finishing.
A stream of fashion notes describes jewelry and tableware with brown leather and silk, gold and silver accents, and china sets. It also offers practical kitchen tips and several recipes for light dishes and dressings, including fish croquettes, turkey and oyster strata, quick muffins, meat sauces, and potato salad with fresh lemon and wine dressing.
A vivid description of House debates held at night during tariff discussions. The piece portrays the chamber as an archipelago of lawmakers, detailing the crowd, reporters, barbers, stenographers, and noted figures like Judge Powers, Dockery, Mallory, and Boen. It captures the atmosphere, gestures, and speeches across sessions, ending with a reflection on the education of the public through these rites.
The piece reports Sam Jones and the Corbett Mitchell glove contest in Jacksonville, noting Mitchell’s victory in three rounds and the broad public debate. It critiques prizefighting as demoralizing, praises Governor Mitchell’s stand, and discusses judge independence, societal impact, and risks to youth and morals across Florida.
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