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Newspaper
Indiana Progress
Location
Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1912
Page
7
A historical guide explains crafting a catcher's mitt when leather is scarce. Use canvas for most parts except the face. if feathers are used, choose heavy for the face and light for the back. Cut a glove model, trace finger outlines on fabric, sew to the back, add a leather piece to the back to stiffen, and finish with a strap and buckle.
A historic quick guide describes making a crescent shaped pad for a baseball glove to form a pocket and prevent the ball from slipping. It suggests sewing a one inch leather strip around the glove and lacing a six inch gap for stuffing. Horsehair is preferred for elasticity though cotton can be used. tar oil for odor and softening the leather is mentioned as a caution.
A shrewd man lists the traits sought in boys for work: they should not know too much, follow the boss’s methods, be prompt to the minute, industrious, honest in work and finances, and good natured under stress. He notes modesty and politeness trump pure cleverness as signs of smartness.
An article notes how laypeople rarely sketch the proper bricklaying method. It urges town dwellers to observe brick walls and examine real examples to understand standard brick patterns and correct laying technique.
A playful verse recalls Hippety hop in household scenes with candy popcorn and a popper as children hop to the kitchen fire. The light rhymes celebrate family cheer and simple festive gatherings at home.
The Newark News item lists multiple seven related biblical events and symbols from Genesis to Revelation. It notes seven days of creation, Noah, dove, Abraham, Jacob, Pharaoh dreams, seven years of plenty and famine, seven weeks in the Israelite fast, seven years to build the temple, seven lamps, Naaman sevenfold wash, Jesus seven words on the cross, and seven churches and trumpets in Revelation.
An Alabama man has patented a device intended to remove timidity in learners and help them strike out in swimming. The invention targets easing fear and improving confidence for beginners entering the water.
A light metal framework on floats supports a learner who grips a headpiece and a belt to stay afloat. The system lets the novice practice strokes without fear of sinking, gradually reducing protection as confidence grows. This method enables gradual mastery of swimming while ensuring safety during early attempts.
A mother asks why her husband avoids dinners at home every Monday. The daughter explains the smell of steam and suds repels him. Anty Drudge suggests Fels-Naptha soap to reduce scalding water and soapy odors so the husband will stay in.
Advertises Madraa Ginghame and bright silks at 12 1 20 per yard with thousands of yards available. Promotes fashion swings from light to dark grounds and bold patterns, claiming high quality silk foulards and batik styles priced from 65 cents to 1 dollar per yard.
A catalog snippet lists heavy linen patterns including Silver Bleach Tabla Damask pura Linen Tulip Strip Chrysanthemum Rose and Spot designs. Widths reach 10 inches with pricing at $1.00 per yard.
The ages under strain sap the system's vitality. Many expend two or three days' supply of nerve energy in doing a single day's work.
A quirky tale recalls the Queen of Sheba testing Solomon with equal numbers of boys and girls dressed alike, who washed or splashed as the wise king examined them. The London Chronicle notes women striking matches outward, a curious historic habit.
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