Detecting Preservatives In Fresh Meat And Butter Tests
The article explains household and lab tests to distinguish fresh butter from renovated butter and oleomargarine using the spoon test and Waterhouse method. It details detecting boric acid or borax in meat products with turmeric paper, notes cold storage reduces need for chemical preservatives, and discusses common practices in sausage coloring and preservation. It also mentions misimpressions about widespread chemical use and lists substances like boric acid, borax, and sulphites. A brief joke about a counterfeit coin and a health tip for rheumatism conclude.
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New York Tribune
Strange Tales Of Accidents And Odd Deaths
A digest of bizarre mishaps and fatal incidents from various locations. Elmer Kerchoff tripped over a wire in Reading while carrying a keg. the jugged keg dislocated his neck. Miss Carrie Hughlin of Janesville suffered interlocked ribs from intense lovemaking. Emanuel Bevier of Sterling Jr. cut his throat while riding a bicycle to avoid a horse. Margaret Kirchbaum died after gulping hot potatoes causing severe burns to throat and stomach lining. Jasper Compers in St. Louis dozed on a tar barrel and slept until waking hours later.
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Reading
Elmer Kerchoff
Carrie Hughlin
Janesville
Wis
Emanuel Bevier
Sterling, Jr
Margaret Kirchbaum
Jasper Compers
St. Louis
Man Rescued After Tar Pit Sinks Worker
A laborer became trapped as tar softened and sank him. Workers retrieved him with an ax after his feet and head remained above the surface. The incident ended with the man removed from the tar.
Salt's Many Qualities Highlight Everyday Uses
The article lists numerous salt applications beyond cooking. It notes salt cleanses the palate and tongue, can relieve headaches when used with water, strengthens gums and freshens breath, preserves cut flowers, eases colds, hay fever, and tired eyes, and can staunch tooth extraction bleeding when mixed with water.
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