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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Dec 23, 1905
Page
9
Soluble glass also called water glass is a double silicate of sodium and potassium. It forms a protective glaze on stone surfaces when applied as a solution and allows water to evaporate leaving a transparent coating. Fuchs first directed attention to this compound around 1824 and it has been used successfully on public buildings to guard against weathering.
The Lawton News Republican reports a tale of a local man claiming an Indian massacre on Signa mountain. The piece notes the dream was later debunked as there was never such a massacre or battle, though a signal station and ruins at Fort Sill observed Comanche maneuvers.
A six year old wonders about large beds in biblical days and notes Abraham slept with his four fathers. A separate joke hints at Mr and Mrs Flashington seeming inseparable while people suspect an attempted cover via constant togetherness.
A collection of excerpts attributed to Israel Zangwill, remarking on Jewish history, stereotypes, and characteristics. It references Jews in Europe, the idea of diaspora, money lending, humor, and cultural portrayal, with musings on presidents, clergy, and famous figures. The piece notes Jewish resilience and varied roles across nations.
The New York Herald recounts legends of Tarasca and Talopa, ancient Mexican mines sought for generations. It traces Tarasca’s history from pre Spanish era to colonial times, notes Ubarbo as a possible remnant, and details Pima and a wealthy Mexican’s failed quest to locate Talopa. It mentions Reina Mercedes and Casa Blanca as related crown mines later renamed or rediscovered, with copper bells inscribed Guadalupe de Talopa found near Tajos.
In frontier life bodily vigor aided Lincoln in New Salem where Jack Armstrong led Clary's Grove youths in rough wrestling. A planned match escalated to a fierce struggle, then admiration and friendship replaced rivalry. Lincoln later saved Armstrong’s son in a murder trial, earning lifelong respect from the Clary’s Grove crew.
A festival in Ma lacca occurs every ten to twelve years with a grand procession featuring huge piles of eatables. After the third day the viands burn, previously in a special boat towed to sea and burned with its contents. Substantial funds, totaling thousands of dollars, were raised largely in Singapore to support the festival.
The St James Gazette recalls Wellington’s insistence that the Houses of Parliament be built along the Thames to thwart crowds and safeguard ingress and egress. Fraser notes Napoleon III pondered how such precautions might have altered French history.
A humorous Brooklyn Life verse panel follows five year old William as he asks if the divorcee always gets alimony. His mother teases with playful answers while William and Sadie pretend to play divorce and seek alimony.
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