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Newspaper
Farmington Enterprise
Location
Farmington, New Mexico, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1913
Page
3
Official figures compiled by the federal government show pellagra is more deadly to women than men. The report notes a sharp rise in deaths from 1900 to 1911 with 464 or 70.4 percent of victims female, while experts acknowledge no agreed cause or cure. Authorities stress ongoing efforts to combat the disease nationwide.
A table from the British board of trade prescribes minimum davit numbers for ships by length, with smaller vessels needing two and very large ships up to 26 davits. Lifeboats or approved substitutes must seat every passenger, motor Life boats allowed but not encouraged.
The passage notes Americans show signs of spending beyond means yet asserts thrift remains widespread. It cites $4,500,000,000 on deposit in American savings banks as proof and mentions other savings forms, concluding thrift is a reassuring trait of human nature.
A writer argues the old maid is dying out as feminism spreads globally. The piece suggests single women are drawn from obscurity and contempt less by their own effort than by social upheaval.
A London based journal notes that about 7,008,000 of the world’s 9,500,000 phones are in America, with Europe far behind. It cites France Austria Hungary Belgium Holland and Italy where government control limits growth and cites city sizes to contrast with American towns and cities.
A lamp light adjustment method uses a two-ball adjuster made by Gortret. The device allows lowering or raising the lamp by hand to any position, with the lower ball weighted for stability and ease of use.
A bold Pacific coast project in Mexico proposes three large hydroelectric plants with a combined capacity of about 100000 horsepower, along with transmission facilities to support a major electric generating system. The initiative aims to boost regional power supply and industrial development.
The device measures gas pressure during charging of a storage battery. A bent mercury tube connects above the enclosed space. when gas is produced, pressure pushes the mercury to bridge two circuit wires and ring an electric bell. A safety valve releases excess pressure to prevent accidents.
A lamp using a special reflector arrangement diffuses light to reduce glare. The electric bulb sits inside the reflector and its rays bounce to a secondary reflector that directs strong light outward and downward making reading easier without direct bulb glare.
Mary Dean notes bargain-filled sale of spring wardrobe items including crepe, Chantilly lace, embroidery, and trim. skirts and jackets feature ornate handwork, patent belt, and cream batiste underskirt amid discounted prices as early-season stock remains.
Wraps and coats for midsummer favor printed silk and velvet trimmed pieces. Colors include black taupe gold gaze blue and cadet. fabrics range from crepe de chine to novelty brocades. White rosé tan and Saxe blue three quarter length coats with lace or embroidery are popular.
A sketch describes damask charmeuse fabric and long draped styling contrasted with plaited chiffon. It notes a tailored line with pointed sleeves and an open front, finished by quaint jeweled buttons for a decorative touch.
A fragment shows a man planning to bring another man to dinner and fearing his wife’s opinion. He worries about her reaction when she learns of the proposition and the expressed tension hints at strained relations.
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