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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1913
Page
7
A detailed look at the oxyacetylene torch its two forms welding and cutting its capacity to weld diverse metals and cut thick steel the neutral flame and cutting preheat stage the torch design and the high heat 6300 degrees fers. It notes shipyard uses cutting holes decks and boiler work with quick results and a New York Tribune citation.
A New York Tribune piece describes how in German households the sofa holds social authority during visits and tea gatherings. The oldest woman with the highest title sits on the sofa while others shift for rank, with chairs for guests and a special sorgensstuhl for worry.
A Chicago Journal essay contrasts courage in ancient and early modern warfare with modern combat. It notes Revolutionary battles, infantry volleys, bayonet charges, and the harsher realities of today while arguing that heroism exists across eras, with different demands on soldiers.
An advice note suggests a makeshift fix for actors lacking a starched shirt. Insert a round headed brass paper fastener under the vest where the central stud belongs to simulate a shirt button, using note paper to pad as needed.
A dialog quotes an accident insurer refusing to insure a woodman who works as a hunting guide, arguing he is not a suitable risk. The exchange pokes fun at insurance terms and perceptions of risk.
A snippet from the New York Mail plays on age and wit in a quip about knowing better and telling age. The exchange centers on aging and social norms with a light humorous tone.
The article traces the Eddystone lighthouse saga from Winstanley’s 1696 wooden tower through Rudyard’s and Smeaton’s concrete builds to the present structure. It notes candle illumination, chandelier clocks, fuel shifts from coal to oil to Argand lamps, and the 1705 Plymouth gale that destroyed the tower, with later rebuilds on adjacent rock and the use of light patterns for navigation.
A collation of brief anecdotes and quotes from early 20th century newspapers. It recounts how William Wouldhave’s self righting lifeboat idea allegedly sprang from a broken wooden bowl found during a country walk and discussed at a garden conference with Carroll Beckwith remarking on American versus French landscape practice.
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