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Newspaper

Grand Rapids Tribune

Location

Grand Rapids, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

Dec 23, 1903

Page

2

Twins Until Graduation Mix Up Their Identities

Joresich or John and James were born twins with five minutes of seniority. Known as Red Jack and Blue Jin, they swap ribbons, attend college, fall for Mary and Jennie, and end in a business partnership while still doubting who is who.

Joresich John James Red Jack Blue Jin Jack Jim Dark Mary Jennie Jennie Jim Lim Maury Sion Tim Tie Jin Eli Tennie

Study Links Violet and Ultraviolet Rays to Poppy Growth

Scientist Dr. James Weir reports that violet and ultraviolet rays affect the common field poppy and a rarer be low poppy. Flowers fed by these plants showed stems in fresh water under exposure. Shielding with yellow paper blocked the effect, while long light exposure caused dormancy.

James Weir Morereen

Chinchilla Furs and Festive Confections Highlight Winter Styles

The article surveys chic fur fashions featuring chinchilla coats, cushion shaped muffs, and varied stoles with fringe and decorative buttons. It notes the popularity of mole, ermine, and chinchilla, plus garniture trends. It also gives dessert and candy recipes including a New Year custard and candies like taffy and popcorn balls.

Chinchidla Ethel W. Bush

Satisfactory Pertieres in Dual Color Velours

Double faced velours pertieres offer two color options per pair with tones like old rose and green or cream and green. Priced for limited budgets, one pair serves two looks through reversible wear.

Stewed Celery Recipe Update

Stewed celery pieces not fit for salad are simmered in one cup of water until tender. Add one half cup cream to the celery water, bind with white roux, and season with salt and pepper. The tender, breached leaves may be stored with fro stalks.

Measuring Heat How Pyrometry Transforms Oven Temperatures

A historical overview of pyrometry evolving from eye judgement to precise heat measurement. Describes calorimeters and thermophones, plus practical uses in industry and a London Chronicle note on cross national trade practices with a Florence box sample. The US jeweler accepted a sample after duty payment, benefiting both sides.

London Chronicle Florence United Kingdom United States

Coffee for wornout nags revival by German naturalist

A German naturalist Herr Martin reports coffee as a remedy for wornout horses. He fed coffee and honey mixtures to weakened horses, noting improved strength and appetite. He claims the treatment has revived many exhausted animals and allowed sales after recovery.

Herr Martin Llerr Martin

Pet Crow Tames Streets Near Thomaston

A crow given to A Creighton of Thomaston Maine grew tame and now wanders the streets lights fences and visits home yards. The bird is said to escort Creighton to the schoolhouse and wait for his return then fly to Knox street to meet him at dinner time.

A. Creighton Thomaston

Rhode Island's Great Oak Tops State For Size In Coventry

The Great Oak in Greene, Coventry, Rhode Island, on the old Parker place, towers as the largest tree in the state. Originating from an acorn, it is at least 10 years old, with a 100 foot branch spread and a trunk three to six feet thick. It is expected to remain healthy for at least fifty more years.

Rhode Island Rhode Parker Place Greene Coventry

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