Young American Engineer Saves Scow in Suriname Heroic Invention
A young American engineer in Suriname devised a bold method to raise a sunken scow. He used a raft of logs anchored by chains to lift the hull during neap and spring tides, then towed the vessel ashore and pumped it dry, restoring the scow’s usefulness.
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Paper Covered Books Craft Guide
Instructions describe covering books with a piece of gingham or printed fabric, pasting it to the paper cover, trimming edges, drying under a weight, and lettering the title on the cover. The cloth should remain in one continuous piece for a neat result.
Brain-Boosting Nonsense and a Verdant Patent Remedy
An old column mocks diet fads claiming specific foods target brain muscles or bones. It touts Green's August Flower and Dr. G. G. Green's remedies as liver stimulants, blood purifiers, and tonics sold by Wilson-Jenkings Co. in a promotional pitch.
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