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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
2
A detailed factory description shows the globe creation from pasteboard hemispheres through enamel coating and turning. A center rod forms the axis with poles drilled, map sections printed on linen, pasted and hand tinted, finished with a durable bright white garnish.
Charles Meissen, traveling in Siam, described a gray ant species that travels in troops and uses larger ants as mounts. He observed a slower moving ant leading the line, sometimes riding to the front and back, acting as a commander of the expedition. He speculated a drone-like role for the mounted ants.
A witty exchange features Henry insisting he would keep proposing until accepted, while the respondent teases that only three proposals were needed. The Chicago Record-Herald quotes a playful back-and-forth about commitment and perseverance in romance.
A dealer explains to a buyer that English gold leaf is packed in small books made from Bible pages stitched together. The Bible provides finer print and even type, aiding stability. sometimes the Book of Common Prayer is used for the same reason.
A brief explanation of boiling points at different altitudes, simmering versus boiling, and gas expulsion. It notes that 180 degrees marks simmering for cooking and that rapid boiling occurs at 212 degrees, with ten minutes of boiling enough to remove gases and render water tasteless for tea or coffee.
A French convict on a life sentence in a penal settlement sought to marry a female convict. The priest asked for proof of death of his former wife. The groom admitted he would prove it by admitting he killed her, and the bride still agreed to marry him.
A woman mistakenly took another’s umbrella at a store and returned it after apologies. She bought three umbrellas for her daughters and herself. Later, on the way home, she saw the owner in a car across the street who, after studying the trio, remarked with a cold smile that she had a successful morning.
A historical note extols posture and bearing as marks of military and feminine elegance. It outlines simple drills for erect stance, chest forward, shoulder alignment, balanced weight on the feet, and smooth gait to achieve grace and curved lines in the body.
A London man buys trousers that prove too long. On a late Saturday a series of family members each hem six inches off the legs. The wife, her sister, the eldest daughter, and the sister in law all repeatedly alter the garment until the man appears at breakfast as if a Highland chieftain has arrived.
Scientists note that species living beyond three miles face pressures of several tons from surrounding brine. Their tissues are unusually loose, letting water flow through gaps to equalize weight. When pressure is removed, these organisms die almost instantly.
During the final days of the Revolution the contractor Samuel Wilson received army and navy stores. The shipments bore the letters U S for United States, and a remark that since all goods went to Sam Wilson they stood for Uncle Sam. Thus the nickname was born.
The article profiles Nikifer Shonehuk an Eskimo player joining the Carlisle Tadians with high praise from Coach Glenn Warner. It notes his strength endurance and mastery of football basics while acknowledging Arctic origins and climate adjustment challenges.
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