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Newspaper
Marshall Herald
Location
Marshall, Illinois, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1928
Page
6
The English eye specialist Dr William Corbett warns that long term artificial lighting and education strain could alter eye color. He predicts future generations of Londoners may have brown eyes replacing blue or gray, with 25 percent of British schoolchildren needing spectacles.
Emil Ludwig explains Rembrandt's name origins from a family of millers near the Rhine. Harmen Gerritszoon adopted van Rijn as the surname while their children used patronymics. The painter was born Rembrandt Warmenszoon van Rijn as the family moved toward a middle class identity.
French scientists attach minute recording instruments to homing pigeons to study speed variations wing strokes and movements. Experts report these measurements could lead to human flight without motors if humans can harness the birds use of power. The apparatus is 24-5 inches long 1 1- inches wide and 1 1-5 inches high and weighs two ounces.
Historical view claimed the epiglottis shielded the larynx by falling back during swallowing. Stuart demonstrated the epiglottis moves forward instead. Even with epiglottis destruction by disease swallowing can remain unaffected, and some animals swallow without an epiglottis.
Plant scents such as thyme geranium and cloves produce germicidal effects in upholstery. Clove odor kills microbes in thirty one minutes while cinnamon essence neutralizes typhoid bacteria in twelve minutes. Studies show upholstery treated with these plant mixtures remains germ free for about two years.
The article explains how salt in water lowers the freezing point, causing ice to melt as heat is absorbed. When saltwater is placed on ice near freezing, the salt and water form a solution that remains liquid at lower temperatures, and the melting process cools the surroundings.
A general storekeeper struggles as straw hat demand dries up amid broken promises from a traveling salesman. The piece also follows Graves seeking a college second chance after a poor start, with explanations failing to justify upcoming failures in punctuality and attendance.
A reflection on the ease of planning grand schemes versus handling daily tasks. In a tale from Revolt of the Desert Zeki imagines a vast state welfare for animals while his camel suffers. The narrative contrasts idealized reform with neglect of present needs.
In a casual survey segment, women discuss how they will vote, with one noting her brown suit and a new squirrel toque as part of her preparation and stance for the upcoming election.
Automotive expert C W McKinley of Flinot Michigan explains the oil filter as a key engine life extender. It traps dirt sludge and grit to prevent grinding wear, catching about two pounds in 10000 miles and must be cleaned or replaced to maintain efficiency.
California reports 67 662 offenses under the vehicle act in 1927 with reckless drifting and speeding making up 214 percent of fines totaling 5 145 dollars. About 185 000 people were fined jailed or punished. 83 145 violations were reported by courts, with officials estimating 50 000 more violations punished but not reported.
The two car family tends to reduce serious breakdowns and the need to buy a new car. With two cars, owners can send the malfunctioning vehicle for service at optimal times, preventing large repair costs and ensuring continued transportation reliability.
A playful exchange notes Cleopatra likely illiterate in ancient times yet could still leave a mark, contrasting ignorance with ingenuity and agency in a concise classroom dialogue.
The article explains a better diagnostic method for misfiring engines. With the engine running on three or four cylinders, disconnect wires then reattach them one by one. If the engine does not speed up when a wire is reconnected, the corresponding plug or ignition lead is at fault.
Moscow to build an automobile factory costing 40 to 50 million rubles. The plant aims to produce 10 000 to 12 000 light cars using foreign makes chosen for the model. A skilled labor force is needed as Russia has few suitable workers. A commission will soon depart to buy equipment.
A garage uses five foot long tongs with extension handles to lift auto motors from the chassis. The tongs, made of bar stock and pivoted with a loose bolt, allow two or four workers to lift or return the motor easily. Washington, D. C. via Popular Mechanics Magazine.
A motorist weighing accessories for comfort or efficiency can benefit from comparing shock absorbers by test riding vehicles of friends or acquaintances equipped with different makes. Try them out by driving the cars in question to decide merits.
A playful dialogue shows Miss Sharpe and Mr. Sapp debating weather habits. Sharpe quips about remaining indoors in rain while Sapp questions the same behavior in reverse.
Tourist says the one wonderful thing about the Italian country that took him off his feet is earthquakes. The remark contrasts the dramatic geological events with the traveler’s impressions of Italy.
A brief theatrical quip unfolds with Gerty remarking she would quit the stage if fired from the chorus. The line captures a playful, self aware moment about performing life.
A dog instinct to turn several times before lying down is linked to ancestral wolves. Scientist John Arthur Thomson notes the habit reflects the living hand of the past, with dogs tramping down vegetation to create a comfortable bed, a behavior seen in firelight on hearth rugs.
A home tinkerer using used razor blades and heat developed a machine that cuts rubber rings into bushings with no burrs, delivering 325 perfect cuts per minute. A single telephone company uses up to 70 million bushings annually.
A Physical Culture Magazine doctor argues hair is a degenerate remnant of ancestral armor and clothing. He says primitive humans were fully covered with hair except for the palms and soles, with hair protecting against rain and blows.
A Mobile Register excerpt quotes Grove Patterson arguing that modern machinery increases leisure but warns against idle time. He says leisure should cultivate the mind and personality, not dull the body, and stresses guiding leisure to meaningful pursuits rather than degenerating into idleness.
In the Crane Upton oil fields near McCamey Texas gas masks are required for horses mules and men. Drilling crews pipeline workers truck drivers and visitors must wear masks to avoid hydrogen sulphine gas that seeps from wells. The odorless gas poses a serious threat to animals and humans alike.
The famous India ink gets its name from its origins in India and related trading routes. It was originally a black pigment made from burnt cork and lamp black mixed with gelatin and water, scented with Borneo camphor and musk, and sold in sticks in India, China, and Japan.
A claim cites Deuteronomy 23 15 forbidding bringing the price of a dog into the house of the Lord for a vow and branding it an abomination unto God. The text argues prejudice against selling a dog rests on this scriptural teaching.
The term weeds derives from the Saxon waede meaning a worn garment. It later referred to a widow's distinctive dress and narrowed to the long crape streamers on the bonnet.
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