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Newspaper
Massillon Independent
Location
Massillon, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
3
Albert F. Woods of the new Bureau of Plant Industry explains that light frosts, not fatal to leaves, boost autumn coloration by increasing a chemical ferment that oxidizes color compounds. He notes yellows are inherent, while sugars in maples and elms fuel reds purples and violets, and oaks resist due to tannin.
A new painting machine using compressed air to drive revolving brushes showed efficiency gains over manual work. On a 10 by 200 foot surface, a hand painter took sixteen hours using four gallons of paint, while the machine completed the job in three hours and twenty five minutes using two and a half gallons.
The globe reaches eleven feet in diameter with outer earth and inner celestial spheres. A large interior table allows twelve to sit around. The globe can rotate on its axis. Dr. Tere of Vienna promotes bee venom therapy for rheumatism by extracting venom and administering puncture treatments.
The Washington Star notes Forto Ricy scientists report new life forms on Monaisle island off Puerto Rico. Discoveries include freshwater leeches new sea crabs and shrimps and an intermediate crayfish with eyes on stalks and toothbrush like limbs. The Smithsonian has received bird and animal specimens. Enormous iguanas are plentiful on the rockbound isle.
The article describes a rear extension used as kitchen and pantries with two rooms, open fireplaces, and a stained glass octagon bay. It notes a stable, solid construction, a shaded attic, laundry in the cellar, and cost of 2500 pounds. It critiques blinds and suggests alternatives like rolling or fabric shades.
The text critiques architectural taste and language in home design, noting how phrases like some hardy ever blooming roses can mislead buyers. It argues that unnecessary embellishments, like towers, create misplaced architectural sense and that careful guidance matters before adding features or words.
Boys organized a turf club near Newfeld and built a sod clubhouse on the field. An architect visitor praised the effort as creditable and noted the sturdy, practical structure the youths erected for their purposes.
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