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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1906
Page
3
Pleurisy is an inflammation of the pleura with multiple causes. An old home remedy uses vinegar washes and layered cold water blankets to reduce heat and pain, followed by heat for the feet to restore vital warmth. The article also explains stages of pleural exudation and heart position, plus a reader letter praising Dr. Reeder and a request for health inquiries.
A Flatbush physician invited a dozen acquaintances to a dinner to silence accusations by letting a stenographer and phonograph record their complaints about him. After the meal he revealed the recordings and warned they would receive bills for claims he held against them, ending the visit with a final twist.
A Cleveland Plain Dealer reader quotes a playful exchange about whether baked goods are biscuits or cakes. The scene centers on a cookbook, an open kitchen door, and a breeze flipping the cookbook page, prompting a light domestic mystery.
A long-winded note contrasts Prince Albert Alexander Battenberg with his sister Princess Hna, detailing royal expectations, naval prospects, and a DIY guide to a pinhole camera. The piece blends royal lineage critique with instructions using a cigar box, tin, glue, and simple wood pieces to build a basic camera.
Nellie Ross a schoolgirl in West Haven England leaped into River Rye 17 feet deep to rescue a exhausted boy. She reached shore safely and will be awarded a vel Lum certificate by the Royal Humane Society of England for her brave deed.
The article describes creating a simple homemade camera from a cigar box. It explains constructing plate-holders, a two-piece end lid, and a tin spring to hold the plate, with a pill-box shutter as an optional improvement. It notes plates sized 2 by 2 inches and that exposure requires covering and uncovering a hole to expose the plate.
A short Columbus Dispatch item records Katie dressing fast and deciding the stocking on the wrong side saves time, as she explains it would take too long to hunt for a new pair and there is more mischief on the other side.
A 16 year old girl gains an increased allowance and learns to budget her expenses including clothing and transport. The article argues early annual increases and structured training in intelligent shopping, saving, and avoiding borrowing, with guidance for parents and guardians.
A pale green voile blouse features front gauging at the shoulders and bust, three center front insertion straps with the center laid over the others, and frilled ribbon trims. Sleeves are gauged to form two puffs and gathered into a frilled insertion band. Materials: two yards of inches wide, two and one half yards insertion, four yards frilled ribbon.
A correspondent asked for games suitable for French youths. three amusements described are Portrait where a guesser identifies a secret name, Falling Soldier a line order collapse game, and Monkey a practical joke among girls with a leaving participant. Madame Merri on marking silver and linen for weddings notes items given before marriage bear the bride’s initials or monogram.
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