23 Aug 1917
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Newspaper
Cambridge City Tribune
Location
Cambridge City, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1917
Page
1
A Pittsburgh Press piece explains the eye’s convex lens acts as a burning glass, focusing light instantly as distances change. The eye lens alters curvature to switch from close text at six inches to distant scenes, akin to a camera lens.
L H Warren returns from a business trip Luella Lantz comes back from Chicago Walter Kerber of Hamilton visits relatives Ed McConley showcases a graphophone at his restaurant Pearl Becker visits Mrs Jos Gause Ann Little returns from Anderson Mrs H H Swope visits Indianapolis Mr and Mrs Becker visit Gause family Jesse Moore travels to Rushville to see sick brother Geo Moore O G Scott from Springfield visits Lute Lantz family Mrs Walter Taplin and daughters tour Middle Town Theo Crist sells 70 acre farm near town to Wm Heltzel of Collinsville for 10700. Heltzel to move here in March Homer Hoshour to Indianapolis for eye treatment shows cautious progress of abscessed eye
The New York World summarizes ideas from Professor Mary F. Rausch of the University of Washington on using turnip tops radish tops mustard greens sorrel and chick peas as nutritious inexpensive foods. She notes stovetop efficiency cooking in shallow pans saves gas and recommends reusing all fat in a double boiler for frying or pastry shortening.
In the Illinois Journal from May 30 1865 a prophecy about radical changes in railroad car construction is recalled. The piece notes a visit to the Chicago and Alton depot in Springfield to examine an improved sleeping car designed by George M Pullman of Chicago and highlights the ease and comfort promised by the new design.
Visitors to Pompeii note the carved faces above doorways in ancient houses. The New House, rescued from volcanic ash, displays two marble heads on pillars facing outward with welcoming smiles. Other homes show angry demon faces at entrances.
A Quaker burying ground lies in Prospect Park West Brooklyn established before the park. The Friends’ cemetery spans eight to ten acres on a commanding hill and was not to be disturbed when the park was organized. The pact will probably always be kept.
The South American Cayuga duck frequently lays black eggs though the shell remains white beneath. The color comes from an oily pigment that can be wiped off. In successive layings the pigmentation fades and disappears.
A Washington Star quotation features Senator Sorghum weighing forgiveness of enemies against preserving a margin that allows opponents to offer forgiveness in return. The exchange hinges on whether a man should forgo vengeance while ensuring the score remains fair enough to invite reconciliation.
The lines imply gradual formation of habits like waters gathering into streams and streams joining rivers leading to the sea.
The Christian Herald describes Galician villages as stone or plaster cottages with whitewash and mossy green roofs. Each home typically has two rooms one for the family and one for livestock, with geese common and children playing nearby as expectant marriageable daughters receive decorative lintels.
The Dead Letter Office recovered over two million dollars in valuable papers amid 10,839,890 letters processed in the year. About 3,677,194 items were delivered, 101,485 held for claimants, and 7,019,436 destroyed. Additional undelivered mail included 677,700 misdirected letters and 242,466 unaddressed or improperly marked items.
Searle Hendee notes in Popular Mechanics that from Jan 1 to Dec 26 1916 the U S army aviation service logged 7087 flights and 3357 air hours, covering about 251775 miles with no fatalities. He argues flying is not accident proof but not foolhardy either.
The article recalls Richard III’s infamous reputation and his death at Bosworth Field while defending his crown gained by murder. It notes Lord Stanley turning against him and Richard’s defiant last words before defeat and treason cries.
A brief quip from the Pittsburgh Chronicle-Telegraph depicts a dialog about a $2 loan unreturned over six months. Gill admits awareness of the debt and the lack of payment and dodges a payment date with a humorous reply.
The Eskimos utilize every part of the whale for food fuel and materials. Oil nourishes lamps and meals while flesh serves as food. Whale bone and true bone craft sledges huts boats spears harpoons. Sinews become thread and twine. Thin membranes provide window glass.
Katharine and Tom debate knowing a fact and being told about it in a Stray Stories cartoon panel. The dialogue explores pride and unsolicited information through quick wit and social observation.
Earthworms swallow the earth as they tunnel, shaping sinuous galleries through the soil.
A concise aphorism presents temperance and labor as the two guiding physicians for human health and harmony. It emphasizes self discipline and work as remedies for social and personal well being.
A compilation of town notices and personal items from Jacksonburg. Updates include illnesses and recoveries, visits, farm sales, threshing totals, church events, and a obituary for Adam Franklin Fetter with funeral details. The Beebe glove factory announced a week of vacation for female workers.
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