07 Jan 1918
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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1918
Page
1
A six year old girl, Catherine, watches her father, an eye ear nose and throat specialist, perform a eye removal showing the left eye was a glass prop. The incident prompted a cautious patient to leave, while Catherine’s astonishment challenges the doctor to explain.
A nearsighted citizen is swept by a gust and loses his hat. He chases it over a fence thinking it lies in a yard, only to be corrected by a woman's sharp remark that the hat is her little black hen.
A Japanese inventor coats frescoes with thin glass that adheres using a prepared chemical mix. The alkaline element and caustic nitrogen bond at about 500 degrees C to shield frescoes from atmospheric damage. He seeks official approval to apply the process at Horyuji temple, Japan’s oldest temple.
The text analyzes swallow flight, noting an ascending progression in endurance and ease of evolution from simple to swift flight. It states swallows rarely exceed 150 mph and during migrations stay near land, cross narrow straits, and are easily fatigued with limited sustained flight capabilities.
A poetic meditation on friendship describing a golden binding chain linking friends. The chain is mystic yet varies in strength with moments of laughter, prayer, and shared time, enduring distance and time.
Wanted pupils for shorthand lessons with reasonable rates. Call 120 South Yth street or phone 618 between 6 p m and 8 p m. Conveyance provided for pupils.
An advertised Goshen remedy asserts that a glykering mix with buckthorn bark and Adler-flia cures sour stomach gas and prevents appendicitis. One spoonful supposedly flushes the bowel completely and provides instant pleasant action, per D. T. Hawks, druggist.
A vintage ad promotes Glande Tonic as a guaranteed cure for colds grip and tonsillitis. It lists druggists and a Fort Wehee address. The copy uses garbled names and suggests popular tonics of the era.
Guernsey islanders share seaweed harvesting rights in a neighborhood council run system. Each farmer receives a shore strip marked by bowlders, with boundaries enforced and area lost for trespass or boundary shifting. Harvest peaks in July and August using simple tools, for use as fertilizer or iodine production. The old May harvest festival ended with a communal bonfire and song as the warec season closed.
The Missouri senator Barton earned the nickname little red after a famous senate speech opposing Jackson policies. A crowded chamber heard his arraignment of the administration, and crowds in the capitol echoed the shout Hurrah for the little red as newspapers adopted the sobriquet.
English experiment marks crabs for identification then releases them far from home. A male and female pair released separately returned to their original home in Yorkshire and reunited to mate again, showing a strong homing instinct across long distances.
A short Craftsman note extols indoor plants to prevent staleness in rooms. It argues that even plain spaces become cozy when blossoming plants lift their branches, linking summer garden vitality to winter color and fragrance for guests.
The text discusses building a large daily vocabulary by using many new words while ensuring understanding and correct usage. It advises preferring short words over long ones and emphasizes placing words properly within sentences.
Berlin and Zurich reports state central powers halt peace talks with Russia over Russia’s demand to move negotiations from Brest-Litovsk to Stockholm. Also: 25,000 German soldiers in the east revolted against drafting under 35, seizing positions and cutting off supplies as authorities struggle to contain the uprising.
General Pershing issued a casualty roll naming multiple soldiers by rank and unit, with causes including meningitis, pneumonia, and explosion injuries. The list covers locations in Minnesota, Ohio, Wyoming, Texas, Arkansas, Massachusetts, and other states, noting addresses and hometowns for each fallen serviceman.
Washington officials and Federal trade commissioners reject a sensational Philadelphia report that the government plans to seize and operate the packing and allied industries. Francis J. Heney and Mr. Pleney emphatically deny any government intention to expropriate packers.
England will cut beef consumption by at least half until the situation improves. The Daily Mail reports meat will be first under Lord Rhondda's compulsory rationing, with butter and margarine to follow and other foods added as they grow scarcer. All chief staples slated for rationing by April.
Howells argues that ancient civilizations thrived in tropical and subtropical regions without artificial heating. He contrasts Old World cultures with indigenous American contributions, noting architectural and artistic progress in Central America. He suggests travelers trust weather reports and notes sun safety differences between Guatemala or Yucatan and eastern Massachusetts.
A meditation on pride as a driving force for character and achievement. It warns against false pride that erodes independence while urging constant self improvement and honesty. The speaker urges individuals to take pride in workmanship and daily progress, matching eyes with the strongest.
The judge declared that many males can find a halting place on a point of law after hours of wrangling by eminent counsel in a case. A defense remark likened the prosecution’s speculation to medieval queries about angels on a needle. The court noted no decision settled that idea and the matter moved toward a finish.
In Tellico, Fair Odds and Judge Musgrove run a leisurely law office in the town square. The doorway bears his name as counselor at law and notes a daily absence from ten to one, used to ink a humorous message that he isn’t in during lunch.
A humorous Punch item depicts Mrs Hibbs congratulating Mr Hibbs on his wedding day while he complains the costs are steep. He mentions trousseau furnishing church fees and jewelry for the bride and her sister, joking about the financial strain and the heavy dowry.
A Saturday Evening Post feature cited Michigan College of Mines experiments showing rocks dropped into nearly mile deep copper mine shafts drift eastward due to Earth's rotation. A ball dropped above the timbering embedded 800 feet down. a second ball vanished and has not been found, illustrating the eastward bearing and complex motion in deep shafts. Also rental notice for three modern houses by Dr Kauffman in Daily Democrat.
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