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Newspaper
Wilson Mirror
Location
Wilson, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 1893
Page
2
A lyric fragment from Clinton Scollard in Mocsey's Magazine describes a couple by a hearth with firelight turning everything to gold. An idol figure, a vow to tell her, and a quiet, shadowed moment frame a budding bridal presage.
A telegraph operator recalls a violent August storm that triggers a near-disaster when a misread switch endangers an express train. A dramatic confrontation with a thief ends with thunderbolt wrecking the station and leaving the operator with a newfound dread of storms. The incident yields a reward for saving the money and a lasting fear of thunder.
The page outlines recipes for cream of cauliflower soup and proper chicken stewing. It details prep steps, quantities, and cooking times, with notes on variations to create dishes like chicken fricassee or chicken Marengo from a single chicken.
Describes Hawaii climate from sixty to ninety degrees and lush farming. Notes crops such as guava coffee lemons olives coconuts and tropical fruits, plus cultivation by New England missionaries, island workmen, and local gardeners. Mentions Kona coffee and local hospitality and transportation customs.
Practical household advice covers stain removal with yellow soap and sun drying, benzine around spots for fabric stains, egg white for grease on delicate fabrics with rinsing, and gentle washing of oil paintings with warm water. Do not rub hard to avoid damage.
The article notes that snow appears white due to blended light and states over a thousand distinct crystal forms have been cataloged by researchers. It cites English scientist Glashier observing 151 forms with engravings in the British meteorological society report of 1855.
A clipped, garbled passage from Harper's Bazaar style writing references street life and a resilient speaker. The readable fragments mention employment, returning calls, and a firm, with unclear names or dates. The piece resembles an archival scrap rather than a complete article.
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