May 27, 1886: The Comet regaled readers with the news of a recent elopement. “Quiet a romantic marriage occurred on Roan Hill, ‘neath the overspreading cedars, on Tuesday, the 9th
âBruised cloves kept among furs frighten moth away.â
âNever let a child sob itself to sleep.â
âWhiting and lime juice clean ivory knife handles.â
âWhen you want to cut whalebone warm it by the fire.â
âSoot covered with salt is easily brushed up.â
âLemons stowed separately in dry sand keep fresh.â
âSufferers from dyspepsia should not drink while eating.â
âBrush a babyâs hair, but do not comb it.â
âA heated knife cuts freshly baked bred (sic) well.â
âMustard plasters made with white of egg do not blister.â
âStir your starch with a piece of wax candle.â
âTomato juice removes ink stain from the hands.â
May 3, 1867: The Union Flag reported news about a shoplifter. âOn Tuesday night last, a young man by the name of Haze, living in Greene county (sic), came to town, riding a sorrel horse, and while at the store of Dosser and Fain, quietly slipped a pair of pants under his coat, but the old saying, of âany fool can steal, but it takes a smart man to hide,â was again verified; for sly as he thought he was, he was nicely caught and made to own up. While board and lodging were being engaged for him at Mr. Pruettâs, the jailor, he mounted his horse and left at a 2-40 rate. In these days of thievery all should be on the watch especially when Mr. Haze is about.â