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Newspaper
Brimfield News
Location
Brimfield, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
13
Simple toy water motor from an empty gallon can, cut and soldered sleeves form a jacket. A paddle wheel fits inside, fed by a faucet spout, with rubber tubing linking to a sink or faucet for splash-free operation.
A period piece describes using lemon skin tied to the toe to cure corns and details a home water motor device made from cigar box wood, tomato can flanges, and a bicycle wheel to power a belt driven pump. It asserts quick relief with the lemon acid reducing inflammation.
The article argues for a systematic life course in poultry culture, stressing the value of basic schooling, biology, chemistry, breeding, incubation, nutrition, and record keeping. It outlines capital, labor, and planning needs, advocates starting small, and highlights the advantage of educated, careful management to maximize egg, flesh production and profitability.
H Am Keene outlines soil preparation including lime for acidic soil and manure mulch. He recommends inoculating with nitrogen fixing bacteria from established fields, using 15 to 20 pounds of seed per acre, sowing 1.5 inches deep, and controlling weeds like crabgrass and foxtail to ensure vigorous spring growth.
The article observes Arctic reindeer milk as 90 percent cream and nourishing but notes natives prefer condensed milk sent to mining camps. Milking is harsh: reindeer are lassoed, forced down, tied, and milked while defensively resisting, sometimes injuring the animal.
A new housemaid responds to a question about sealing a sugar bucket by saying she removed the handles from the cover to keep ants out. The exchange is lighthearted and set in a domestic setting.
The article surveys silk undergarments popular with women, detailing crepe de chine gowns night robes and the shift toward silken lingerie. It notes favored colors white pink and pale blue and describes lace, ribbons and rosebud embellishments. It highlights ease of laundering and comfort as key selling points for travelers and social wearers.
The afternoon gown theme emphasizes personal initiative over relying on others to act first. It argues that delaying action until others start leads to failure.
An original gingham frock for girls features a short waist, plain cut, square-dyed bottom with white piping, and alternating white tri mmed bands. A short set-in sleeve mirrors the trim and the frock fastens with small crochet buttons on the left front.
A garden umbrella is presented as an ideal summer shelter contrivance when a permanent structure is unnecessary. The article notes a variety of forms and highlights a compact model with a small iron table and socket for the umbrella shaft, suitable for use where shade is lacking.
A feathered lace butterfly decorates a pink and gray ribbon hat with a tall antennae, white lace, and a black front butterfly. A straw hat features stray berries with leaves, a small berry cluster draping over hair under the brim.
The piece discusses lace varieties for the neck including narrow and wide ruching, a loose lace frill, and open blouse fronts with lace outlining. It suggests balancing neck exposure with a flat collar at the back and emphasizes keeping back and shoulders flattened by a turnover collar of thin white fabric.
A unique electric lamp features a base shaped like a flower pot and a shade tinted glass that imitates a flower. Available in two or three sizes, the design evokes a botanical atom motif and offers decorative lighting with distinct color.
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