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Newspaper
Barstow Printer
Location
Barstow, California, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1913
Page
2
A short clipping attributes to Yoshio Markino a remark on Japan rich word choices for pronouns and the varying second and third person forms. It contrasts Japanese self referents with English usage, including a teacher’s guidance and humorous critique of English politeness.
An inspector reports that quail and partridges fled from regions with aerodromes fearing aircraft. Birds returned after scouts confirmed planes were not threats, and preserves around Le Mans and Rheims are stocked again.
A Belgian physician Dr. Demoor tested 380 children aged six to fifteen using two bottles of equal weight but differing sizes, both covered in black paper. About 370 children judged one bottle heavier while ten claimed equality. all ten were described as abnormal or degenerate.
Anaconda Standard describes Governor McDowell’s new house as homelike and dignified. The rambling brick structure features tall pillars, many windows, and a cheerful front entrance, suggesting a Southern mansion without gaudiness.
A respected elderly man declines a duel with a reckless youth who vows to publish him as a coward. The elder dryly replies he would rather fill twenty newspapers than one coffin, asserting his preference for life over bravado.
The article advises careful cooking of cereals for small children and warns against serving them in excess. It emphasizes ensuring cereals are well prepared to avoid digestive issues and promotes moderation in portion sizes for tots.
A Philadelphia inventor secures a patent for an aerial advertising device using an electric motor to move a sign suspended by two captive balloons. The system aims to provide a mobile display visible from distance for marketing purposes.
A collection of vintage kitchen recipes describes Mint Gauce for spring lamb, Creamed Cucumber Sauce for fish, a frozen Six Threes dessert, Marshmallow Pudding with gelatin and eggs, Mayonnaise Dressing, and a Potato Salad with celery cucumber onion eggs and mayonnaise.
A Turkish confection guide explains preparing citron diamonds by boiling fresh citron, soaking in lemon and lime juice, then a three day rest. It covers syrup, rosewater, cooling, slicing, and dusting with powdered sugar to imitate the famed Turkish candy.
A reader from the Los Angeles Express describes drying wet rubber boots using warm sawdust in a pan placed in the oven. He adds the sawdust to the boots and lets them stand an hour, then shakes out the moisture, noting the method absorbs all moisture.
Emory J. Haynes imagines a deaf Spanish prince as a conduit for history and culture. The piece contrasts Spain’s Catholic tradition with a reluctance toward modern medical progress while praising loyalty and steadfast virtues in the peasant and nation.
A simple meat roll using scraps of cold meat such as tongue ham or others. Mince the meat, mix with bread crumbs gravy parsley pepper salt and egg. Form a short crust roll, bake twenty minutes and serve with brown gravy.
The Washington Herald advises making a durable laundry bag from strong black cotton with a hop sacking lining. Sew a long doubled strip to the bag top and wind it around to tie securely, like a flour sack, ensuring the bag withstands hard wear.
Practical kitchen tips emphasize ready pans and toothpicks to test doneness. Keep wooden skewers on hand for cake checks and avoid relying on broom straws. If forgetfulness is possible, hang a cardboard sign on the oven door to warn against leaving the cake unattended.
A Princeton mathematics instructor, country bred, notes a student’s tangled solution by recalling a tale from Harper’s Magazine about a colt. The story contrasts schooling with habit and humor, illustrating the professor’s homely wisdom and a taste for simple, down east analogy.
The article discusses former President Loubet owning a kimono, bought in Japan for $150. It notes regional taste differences and the suggestion that a wife of modest means would not pay such a sum, while the former leader seeks comfort in retirement.
Government operation termed a rakeoff yields 4.55 dollars in five cent pieces from a pound of compound nickel and copper costing about 23 cents, signaling a profitable coinage scheme.
Mrs Henpeck argues she has an equal chance of heaven while her husband claims he will reach paradise first in a brief domestic exchange from an old newspaper column.
A grizzly bear and a puma battle on a rock ledge over a thousand foot drop. The puma launches a brutal counterattack, sinking teeth and claws as the bear topples from the shelf, the two spiraling into the abyss.
The article notes record U S primary receipts from July 1 to April 26 reaching 346 233 000 bushels, 132 000 000 more than last year, while visible supply rose by only 7 000 000. World shipments totaled 543 000 000 bushels, up 108 000 000 from last season, yet European visible supply fell 1 500 000 bushels. It warns of extraordinary consumption and the need for large crops to maintain normal supplies.
A government report notes in 1911 Queensland had 785 artesian wells with a combined depth of 884 miles, highlighting artesian systems as key water sources for the region.
The quote advises starting patiently and avoiding overreach. It stresses allowing for accidents and human nature, including your own, to prevent overloading at the outset. Cautious pacing supports sustainable effort and realistic expectations.
A peddler with horse and wagon toured the street loudly selling wares. Two and a half year old Jeanette puzzled, asking why the man sang to his horse, noting the lack of attention from passersby.
A witty contrast notes that the pessimist sits in the last rear car seat and sees everything pass by, while the optimist sits on the engine cowcatcher and faces all that comes toward him. The image highlights differing perspectives on incoming events.
A witty quip ponders whether the devil takes a vacation and suggests a replacement would be found if he did not. The exchange features a Judge like remark about finding someone to run the place in his absence.
A brief mock exchange described in Pearson's Weekly where a Frenchman requests a pass-out or exit ticket from an attendant at a theater with the attendant asking if he is a ticket of leave man. The sketch reflects period humor and social etiquette.
English writer J N Maskelyne argues the Indian rope trick relies on atmosphere and sun glare. He says a jointed bamboo rope, a climbing boy, a sudden drop and quick sheet covering uncover the illusion, with variations at Khandalla hill station and Delhi.
A reader notes a shy proposal with lingering doubt as a guest remarks on caution. The host quips that careful people are often too easily misled, reflecting cautious social banter in a humorous exchange.
A provocative line asserts that a woman’s potential greatness unlocks the militant greatness of man, credited to Will Levington Comfort. The remark frames gender roles within a vision of shared power and influence.
A lighthearted reflection on finally seeking dental care after enduring toothache. The speaker notes relief and a sense of release once the visit is completed, highlighting the value of taking action for health.
Quote attributed to Senens declares the greatest man is he who chooses right with invincible resolution.
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