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Newspaper
Hamburg Reporter
Location
Hamburg, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1913
Page
8
Instructions describe converting an empty gallon oil can into a simple water motor for bath or sink use. The paddle wheel fits inside the can, with the spout and faucet arranged via tubing and a cork, offering a compact water toy suitable for boys.
The article extols lemons as the surest corn cure. It claims Italians suffer fewer corns because they apply lemon skins to the toe, tying a piece of rind to relieve discomfort from tight shoes.
Instructions describe making a model waterwheel from cigar box wood with eight paddles, a center axle through two side can pieces, and brads to fasten. Step by step details cover cutting parts, aligning paddles, drilling axle holes, adding a waste-water jacket, slot for belt, and pulley wheel variations for speed. Also includes a kitchen sink setup option and a corn remedy using lemon acid for inflammation.
The text describes reindeer milk as nearly pure cream and highly nourishing yet underused by Arctic natives. Milking is done by lassoing and pinning the animal, with horns restrained, often causing distress and occasional injuries. Condensed milk is preferred for mining camps, limiting dairying in Arctic life.
A playful exchange reveals a new housemaid admitting she removed the sugar bucket cover handle to keep ants out, prompting a lighthearted moment as she confirms her action to the mistress of the house. The anecdote highlights domestic life and a quirky fix.
Al M Adams of Humboldt issued the summer meeting program for the Upper Des Moines Editorial Association at Storm Lake August 21 22 with editors from multiple papers. News covers hog cholera serum supply concerns, Seventh Day Adventist camp plans Cedar Rapids, a fatal freeway crash near Dubuque, and a wide array of local notices across Iowa towns.
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