Waterproofing and parchmentizing paper methods described
A United States consul report from Chemnitz outlines German techniques for waterproofing and parchmentizing paper and cardboard. Methods include asphalt and turpentine coatings, rosin in petroleum mixtures, varnish in linseed oil, rosin soap baths with zinc chloride, and nitric acid presses for pasteboard. Parchmentized paper gains strength, thinner thickness, higher density, and greater homogeneity.
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United States
Chemnitz
Pittsburg
When Ade Wintered in Egypt and the Gum Arabic Joke
A Baltimore observer recalls George Ade in Egypt amused by tourists mispronouncing Arabic. A St Joseph woman fails to understand her guide’s speech and a bent old guide is teased. Ade quips the fault lies with hiring a younger guide as old guides speak “gum Arabic.”
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George Ade
Egypt
Assouan
St. Joseph
Ellow
Bar admissions and old tales from distant courts
Excerpts recount exam tales for legal admission with jokey lines about riding and horses. A rustic vignette shows Uncle Erastus testing Rufus with a musket and a bottle, warning of eye sight. The Powerscourt salon scene recalls George IV celebrations and a witty exchange with Queen Elizabeth’s court.
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Rufus
Erastus
Chile
Rafe
Powerscourt
George IV
Wingfield
Qoren Elizabeth
Ireland
London
Salt’s Essential Role in the Body Stressed by Doctor
Dr. Andrew Wilson notes salt dominates food accessories and is vital for bodily chemistry. He explains salt is widely distributed in tissues, excreted in perspiration, and used to replenish blood when lost. He cites salt tears as a harmony of science and poetry and recalls a Dutch punishment starving prisoners of salt.
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Andrew Wilson
Holland
Chicago News
Sheriff Sale to Satisfy Judgment in Houston County Alabama
VENDITIONS EXPONAS issued by Circuit Court of Houston County directs sale of the described property to satisfy a judgment against H. B. Russ in favor of C. C. Liedon. Auction set for January 18 1908 in Gordon Alabama. Sheriff T. W. Butler notes date January 6 1909.
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Houston County
Alabama
H. B. Russ
C. C. Liedon
Gordon
Ala
Dothan
Local notices request orders by phone
A fragment notes that all orders are to be phoned to the speaker or given by phone number 263, indicating a contact method for requests or communications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moorhead
Archibald, I. T
Cardus
the Medicine Cor
Chattanooga
Fresh Meats to Replace Market Next to Express Office
The buyers plan to reopen the W. F. Former market beside the express office as a fresh meats outlet. They intend to offer quality cuts and attract local shoppers with updated facilities.
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New Orleans
Air
Cen
Barper
T. W. Butler
Will Griffin
W. W. Reeves
W. F
Ford
C. W. Hilliard, M. D
Hammond
Patterson
Dothan, Alabama
USLAL
Eewes & Potter
Lincols Street
Beeston
Meas
Portage Betru
the Old Time Fish Guano
F. S. Royster Guano Co
Norfolk, Va
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