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Newspaper
Lititz Record
Location
Lititz, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 08, 1913
Page
7
A Southern New Yorker piece describes Eskimo seal hunting methods. It explains a toggle joint spear point that tightens when the seal struggles, a skin thong drag that slows the animal without breaking the line, and an inflated skin float with ivory fittings to keep the catch buoyant and retrievable.
A scattered miscellany cites a philosophical paradox on irresistible force meeting immovable matter, noting human minds cannot grasp infinite concepts and that only creative intellects might know absolute rest. The passage shifts to geographic notes on Hudson Bay, its size, and Atlantic outflow, then cites historic Boston landmarks and brief humor snippets from various papers.
Historical notes describe recurring field mouse invasions in France since the early 1800s, with 1801 1802 devastation and 1822 Alsace outbreaks. Large swarms killed millions in weeks, multiplying rapidly under favorable weather, while authorities discuss control methods including poisons and bacterial spread.
The article argues that ancient horse gear was simple and functional, with Greeks riding without bits or saddles. Over time bulky, flashy harness gained prominence, often compromising comfort and effectiveness. It condemns unnecessary gear like bearing reins and winker bridles, urging lighter, simpler equipment for horse welfare.
A man known for his mechanical skill drew many friends as chauffeurs on trips. He admits his popularity rests on tire inflation and quick repairs, masking pride in his wider appeal. Also notes royal train security parallels in England and Russia. A brief exchange ends with a concise chat about shopping orders.
A literary fragment presents a callow youth asking about the extinct dodo. The breeze bud replies she does not know and points to Miss Sereleat for answers. The dialogue framing evokes a playful, antiquated tone.
A terse Puck quip jokes about a husband giving a clock that strikes quarters to confuse his wife about when he arrives home. The witticism is paired with a Disraeli maxim asserting that the strongest things are most endangered by the weakest.
A World War II era style claim that tennis is the international game with courts and clubs from pole to pole. The piece notes widespread tennis activity in Europe America Asia Australia and many islands, highlighting global reach and accessible competition for players everywhere.
Harper's Weekly notes experiments showing certain metals kill microbes on contact in jelly plates. Cadmium copper brass zinc and silver rapidly destroy microbes while gold nickel platinum and other metals show no effect. The action may involve galation of metals in the jelly. Native meeting places in Sumatra described with balei halls on stilts and ornate inlays. A New York view vignette and light social quips conclude with playful lines.
A Baltimore American quip notes a domestic joke about keeping a cook and her family. The piece opens with a barbered line and follows with a German proverb about novelty and memory.
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