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Newspaper
Freeland Tribune
Location
Freeland, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1893
Page
2
A Philadelphia date line outlines political figures Samuel G. Thompson and others on the Democratic ticket. The piece urges military drill in public schools, notes pension totals since March, and discusses clemency in Massachusetts. It also covers Mecca pilgrimage, World’s Fair forecasts, and food nutrition comparisons including rice and beef.
The telautograph by Prof. Alisha Gray is showcased in the Electricity building gallery, transmitting exact facsimiles of writing or drawings from a transmitter to a recording receiver. Two nearly identical instruments use synchronized paper strips to reproduce every stroke, promising new uses in journalism, business, and industry.
The piece extols dragon flies as potent mosquito predators and suggests realising this by breeding them in ponds. It notes their hunting prowess, fear of humans, and the proposal by Dr Lamborn to use dragon flies as a natural mosquito control. It also mentions cultivating larvae as a preventive measure.
The Youth's Companion argues that moderate fluids with meals can benefit digestion for some, but thorough mastication and saliva are essential. Those with strong digestion may tolerate more liquids, while weak stomachs should limit intake. When chewing is inadequate, avoid liquids. otherwise a small amount of water can ease processing of food.
A detailed plan for a convenient ten room dwelling designed in a colonial style with a gable roof and economical layout. Highlights include a front vestibule, reception hall, two stairways, large parlor, dining room, kitchen, pantry, bathroom on first floor, cellar under back areas, and balloon framed wooden construction. Estimated total cost with furnace and plumbing is 2800 dollars by Grorce W. Parnn & Son.
John F. Arundel lectured on Pacific life for the Royal Geographical Society audience. He described Samoa pololo worms that surface once a year as a delicacy and a large translucent mottled fish shown by lantern slide, noting the worms’ yearly return and unsolved mystery.
A mix for transparent hard film from gun cotton alcohol ether castor oil and Canada balsam is described, drying into a nearly unbreakable sheet. Also proposed is a coal dust engine using finely divided carbon to generate motive power, with ash removal and gas-like combustion considerations. Bricks from sawdust are noted, combining sawdust cement sand lime and press molding for cheap construction blocks.
The duke of Cambridge champions private soldiers and remains popular among ranks while the duke of Westminster has spent over £1,000,000 rebuilding Eaton Hall. Mme Melba thrives on high-profile audiences, and Prov. Max Muller lectured at Westminster Abbey in 1875. The Belgian king judges a bicycle race in Brussels, the young Chinese emperor feasts lavishly, and an imperial dinner menu features exotic dishes daily.
A collage of curiosities and trivia from across Europe and America. Parisian boot thefts by fishing line are noted alongside a marquis omnibus conductor and a double titled count. Brussels bicycle fad and royal teapot curiosities share page space with church counts, census figures, missionary work, and racial physiology facts.
The article advises keeping cows off weedy pastures and milking at the same time daily. It notes bran feeding slows cream rise and churning, claims Britain averages about four hundred pounds of milk per cow yearly, and suggests thorough amino treatment before setting to improve flavor in milk and butter.
James McCool of Hazleton Pennsylvania describes years of catarrh and related symptoms including headaches throat irritation dizziness and blocked nose. after trying many doctors he found relief with Dr Riegel whose treatment he credits with renewed health and offers to answer inquiries from potential patients.
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