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Newspaper
Hershey Press
Location
Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1910
Page
16
Dennis Butler a Philadelphia patrolman and former amateur swimming champion discusses rescue methods to prevent drownings during vacation season. He warns against direct grabs and recommends circling behind to lift under the arms and tow to safety, plus steps to expel water and restore breathing.
Practical guidance on repurposing worn linen sheets and tablecloths into useful items. Suggestions include turning edges into turnover sets, demstitched monograms, doilies, tray covers, centerpieces, bedspreads, and dust cloths. Also notes on lace towels, tea towels, and hemstitched or featherstitched hem.
Instructions explain washing vinegar cruets using crushed eyeshells in a paper bag with warm soapy water. The method aims to clean without scratching the glass and preserve the first glass finish.
The text notes England fields two battalions and six machine guns per cavalry brigade while France plans to spend about 500.6 million on its navy in the coming decade as machine gun supply rises across European armies.
The article discusses that the latest arm of the service will play a decisive role in future battles. It cites Captain N R Usher stating that to overwhelm the entire American fleet in war would require 3 800 officers and 72 28 1 men, and in peace 3 052 officers and 60 902 men, excluding shore station personnel.
Snort . Stories in Los Angeles has stayed open night and day for twenty five years without a key to its place. The Isthmian Canal Commission orders several big searchlights for the Panama ditch project as work rushes to start at eight. A Hungarian landowner Adam Toma commits suicide fearing Halley's Comet.
A note recalls Queen Alexandra of England once joined in amateur theatricals and mentions her daughter, highlighting royal participation in early performance hobbies. The remark reflects historic royal cultural interests and public persona.
A clipped note describes Maud of Norway inheriting a love for acting. It mentions a lavish Indian ruler the maharajah of Ghened and his ornate brougham with gold door handles and silver carriage. Czar Nicholas of Russia and King Victor Emmanuel of Italy met at Racconigi with cheers and cannon salutes.
Excerpts from the Omaha Bee Portland Telegram and Albany Argus reflect sharp public worry about race, militarism and crowd control. The texts mock or critique disarmament talk while imagining extreme objects and spectator influence on events.
A brief reflection asserts that one should doubt accusatory words and that the common belief may be false, citing Sheridan as the source of the admonition and urging caution about gossip.
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