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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1908
Page
6
T. Hasekawa, a distinguished Japanese artist, admires American art for its strong expression of feeling and diverse styles. He notes Japanese art excels in line but lacks perspective and shadowing, urging Japanese youth to study Western forms to elevate their art while preserving core strengths.
The piece argues that misfits survive by adapting to suitable roles rather than forcing fit. It cites Edison and Franklin as examples of early misfits who progressed by climbing out of unwelcome jobs toward their true work. It suggests many successful writers and leaders began in unrelated fields and stresses resilience over early luck.
The writer argues that rich financiers like Morgan Rockefeller and Vanderbilt show intellectual and moral indifference to religion. They rarely switch denominations and mainly support churches with status symbols rather than genuine reform. Their contributions are described as lavish but not deeply transformative.
The article describes a crystal type wireless telegraph detector with a base and adjustable brass standards. It explains making removable electrodes from brass tubing and disks, enabling quick electrode changes with different metals. It notes common crystals such as carborundum and allicon and mentions glass brushes for dynamo commutators.
A new electric system by engineer B H Thwatt powers light heat and energizing current from a single gas engine. A motor moves the lamp along rails to mimic sun movement and a water screen reduces heat. Gardeners see faster growth for salads such as mustard cress and lettuce, with sweeter tender yields and higher prices.
The Atlantic cable success rested on William Thomson later Lord Kelvin who proved current would arrive gradually and built the mirror galvanometer to translate impulses into signals. The Youth’s Companion notes the first 1858 cable failed due to ignoring his theory.
Popular Mechanics suggests a simple tubing method to pass wires through hollow walls. Insert a pipe long enough to reach both holes, push the wire through, then withdraw the tube. A five sixteenths inch hole and two feet length works for general work.
A piece from Popular Mechanics explains converting dry batteries for reuse as improvised war batteries. Cut out the bottom, clean, punch holes at the top, and submerge in a salammoniac solution to create a usable five ounce battery.
The Engineer proposes using electro magnets to handle large panes of glass by placing a sheet iron under the glass and applying electromagnets to the upper face. The magnets attract the sheet to lift and move the glass.
A rose pink linen parasol with pink silk lining fringe and embroidery enhances a smart pink linen gown with peacock blue velvet accents. The piece demonstrates how parasols serve as a fashion accessory shaping the overall outfit and complexion. A discussion follows on Parisian chic and the evolving blouse trends with jabots and decorative panels.
The article outlines how to prepare mustard paste at Presbyterian hospital Manhattan using one part mustard to three to six parts flour, with adjustments for adults and children. It details adding tepid water for spreadability, optional egg oil or Vaseline for tender skin, and methods for large and small poultices with muslin, gauze, and protective coverings to hold heat.
A brief guide explains a quick method to gather a ruffle using a machine. It recommends coarse bobbin thread and long stitches, then drawing up fullness with the under thread. The coarse bottom thread adds strength and resists breaking for even fullness.
A compilation of home care notes discusses posture during sewing to avoid backache and needle snags, foot protection with sturdy shoes, mild remedies for sore hands, and using burlap and burlap blends for coverings and decor. It mentions gloves, lemon juice with carbolic acid wash, and careful coating for temperament.
The article advises using carrot-based rouge eaten raw to redden cheeks. It instructs readers to buy the “rouge” at a grocery, not a drugstore, and to walk outdoors for natural color. It promises rosy cheeks after eating three or four carrots daily for months.
A design description suggests two tea cosies shaped to fit a hot water jug. Each cosy features a linen or cambric removeable cover, a wadded sateen foundation, and a stout cord edging with three top loops to form a lift handle.
After a year Mr Enders sought relief for kidney issues in Argyl Pa. A physician claimed all was well but urine showed reddish sediment. He began taking Dean’s Kidney Pills and soon passed gravel stones with relief. The product, priced at 50 cents a box, is sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo N Y.
A San Francisco cook named John returns after weeks with a bad cold. The family jokes about him catching cold, while he insists his illness did not arise from a cold and rejects that idea.
A fatherly letter from an old man to a college youth complains of a looming debt demand of fifty dollars. He warns against extravagant promises and seeks a chance to rest and recover instead of being overwhelmed by financial strain.
Mrs Oldcastle praises Dr Goodleigh returning to the pulpit after surgery. She recalls his appendix removal and fears an operation would be dreadful. The hostess uses a Lamant sense phonograph as they discuss recovery timelines.
A church in Maryland near Washington reported a chaotic service when the organ stopped mid hymn. A mischievous shout echoed through the hall urging the choir to sing despite the failure.
A Cleveland grocer observes how Postum Coffee substitutes affect shoppers. He recalls his own experience two years earlier when coffee caused discomfort and credits Postum with improved well being. The remark highlights consumer interest in caffeine alternatives and subtle health benefits.
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