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Newspaper
Long Branch Daily Record
Location
Long Branch, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1913
Page
3
A piper explains a method to ease learning by using a paper hinge and colored faces to illustrate timing. He demonstrates counting and leg movements to speed up feet and produce precise blaws, telling Donald to remember that tighter legs mean faster running and dancing.
A Good Housekeeping excerpt urges calm in family life. It argues that whispering to settle children reduces noise, and that parents who model self control teach priceless lessons. It emphasizes that soft speech can defuse anger better than loud rebukes.
The Everglades span about 60 miles by 55 miles and form one vast swamp with islands ranging from a quarter to hundreds of acres. Water depths run one to six feet, and during July to October the area becomes practically impenetrable. The land's vegetable deposits suggest strong potential for banana and other fruit crops when properly drained.
A mysterious black car figure named Tom repeatedly appears at St Regis wedding receptions. He mingles with guests until an employee ejects him, only for him to return. Authorities ban Tom from future receptions, even with a cand.
Discussion on the origin of the term grass widow features competing theories. Some credit a wife who tells friends her husband “has gone to grass” after a separation, others trace to the French word grace or the idea of greed in wanting a missing husband.
Historical notes describe bacillae and bacilli found alive after long storage. Migula observed leposporus on glass for five years, potato germs in a sealed tube for eight, and Ball in Prague infected a mouse with bacilli after eighteen years. Nestler stored earth in a herbarium for over half a century revealing 9200 living spores per gram and 1900 bacteria per gram in aged samples.
The Kongolese Tribune reports a new diamond deposit in the Congo with potential to diversify supply. Industry experts caution that the price and availability depend on a few powerful syndicates, and a new source could require substantial capital without guaranteed returns.
The Spanish Mansion in Santa Fe, long the residence of territorial rulers, remains in use as New Mexico’s Capitol. Built by Spaniards centuries ago with imported materials and defense convoys, it stands as a historic relic still serving state government.
A Hammond Indiana charity worker cared for a three year old who spent a day wreaking havoc. The child knocked out the helper’s seven year old, fought a nine year old, started a house fire, struck a lawyer, and splashed yellow paint on the front of the house.
Professor Ar mand Gautier tells the French Academy that fluorine loss in skin hair and nails rises with age. He suggests lower fluorine may cause gray hair tooth enamel loss and decay. Danish government donates a porcelain stoneware fountain to The Hague Peace Palace for the court of honor built by the Royal Danish factory with polar bears seals in the design.
A satirical line from the New York Press notes that many would value the Ten Commandments more if they could put them in a bank deposit, implying a cynical view of money over morals.
The Vernellian government appears to have found a way to aid Ita Indians and improve their lot. Officials claim progress through protection and civilization, with tribes becoming self supporting. In Parana the Caineangus natives cultivate maize rice and sweet potatoes. Tibagy valley natives built five crude sugar mills signaling progress.
A college professor recalls two students who fell and answered with words like notwithstanding and nevertheless. The brief jokes hinge on misused adverbs to imply cleverness from misfortune. The humor plays on language and the classroom dynamic.
The article urges women with any eye trouble to consult an oculist promptly. It warns that strain worsens crow's feet and that proper treatment requires addressing the root cause, including wearing glasses when sewing or writing. Regular gentle eye massage is recommended to improve appearance without loosening skin.
During demolitions at Roxburgh Place parish church in Edinburgh a vault was uncovered containing the remains of Lady Glenorchy, a Breadalbane family member and founder of the original church.
The piece observes how a young man reacts to labels like honest competent and heart breaker noting mild gratification a buzz in the chest and a casual show of confidence as a social test of character.
A Frenchman named Marguy reputed to have elephant hide is to undergo medical examination at the request of the French attorney general. The purpose is to determine his responsibility for a theft for which he has already been imprisoned for several months.
A meditation on love as a vigilant, tireless force that endures sleep and fatigue. Though pressed or alarmed it remains steadfast, rising like a lively flame that passes through all obstacles with quiet strength.
A newly uncovered Roman house shows hypo caust heating with a basement furnace feeding flues up through wall arches. A wood fire burned in the basement, fueled from an outside annex.
In a humorous moment, Willard watches a turkey carried to the table and assumes the adult honored is his father. He spurts out requests to the waitress, saying, Oh Annie bring me one too. The scene captures a child’s innocent misinterpretation at a family meal.
A scientist declares the future white man will have twenty teeth. Pessimists expect ongoing trouble in setting them.
A Chicago woman argues present marriage laws oppress women while a square awed matron notes the issue. A Meek Mr. Henpecke asks why laws aren’t enforced. The dialogue shifts to politics, glee clubs, and a bachelor’s pursuit of a wife in playful satire from the Los Angeles Listener and Buffalo Express.
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