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Newspaper
Choteau Acantha
Location
Choteau, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1917
Page
2
Local retailer McDonnell Shoe A offers protection against fluctuating prices and guarantees high standard style and value. The fall shoe stock promises varied seasonal styles and reasonable prices for shoppers seeking steady quality.
The ad promotes fall hat styles from J B Stetson, McKibbin, and Whaley. It notes rain is rough on most hats but McKibbin hats with cravenette finish resist moisture. It emphasizes same style and guaranteed quality with extra protection and new colors.
Secretary McAdoo proposes a government funded life and indemnity insurance plan for soldiers and sailors, at cost with no overhead charges. The bill, approved by President Wilson, would provide up to ten thousand dollars insurance per service member, payments in installments, and disability benefits tied to pay. Rehabilitation, medical care, and allowances for allies are included, with administration by the government funded by wages and with eight dollars per thousand dollars as a nominal rate in peace time.
Describes an easy method to estimate indicated horsepower using a mean pressure diagram. It covers averaging pressure, piston area, piston speed, and the calculation of foot pounds per minute, then dividing by 33,000 to obtain indicated horsepower and noting friction losses.
A narrator recalls using marriage-age statistics to persuade a young woman to consider marrying sooner. He cites that many women marry before twenty-five and that about one in six twenty-five year olds who refuse a proposal receive no second offer, framing the data humorously to prompt reflection.
The rattan trade centers on Singapore as a major world market. Most raw rattan comes from Sumatra Borneo Celebes and nearby islands though Singapore ships large quantities after grading and cleaning. Chinese merchants direct jungle harvests while Singapore buyers package bundles for global buyers.
The Weser Zeitung reports a Berlin bookbinder has found codfish skin suitable for bookbinding. It offers advantages over shark skin, including abundance, lower cost, and durability comparable to parchment, making it a versatile substitute for leather in books and leather goods.
The article traces gold leaf from ancient muum mummies to coffins and tombs in Egypt. It notes the technique dates to the 8th century BC with mastery by the 11th century, and mentions Grecian pottery gold leaf as thin as modern sheets.
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