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Newspaper
Mooresville Times
Location
Mooresville, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1917
Page
7
A United States Army officer outlines core drills on stance and posture for new soldiers. It details the position of attention, the 30 inch step, and walking on the balls of the feet to ensure uniform movement and discipline. The piece also reflects on gendered views of wealth and success attributed to women by E G Martin.
A drill manual stresses proper standing and stepping for soldiers. It warns that improper gait such as flat feet pigeon-toed or bow-legged can exhaust muscles and ruin marching ability, since work is based on the normal use of muscles and capacity.
A plan to create an Anzac highway from Perth to Brisbane via Melbourne Adelaide and Sydney would memorialize Australians fallen in war. Parts exist, total new work under 300 miles with about £10,000 per state. London Tit-Bits backs deeper memorial value than monuments.
Science develops a device to enable a newborn’s first breath and prevent suffocation or strangulation. It resembles a resuscitation pulmotor but is more delicately regulated to avoid lung rupture and protect fragile infants.
The Montreal Star reports mirages in Australian seas caused two wrecks. The schooner Kona ran aground at Kangaroo Island and the schooner Marston nearly struck land before the error was corrected.
A New York jeweler crafts diamond settings from molybdenum as platinum use remains discouraged due to high cost and government demand. The molybdenum settings resemble platinum in appearance and cost far less.
The passage presents a playful exchange about the biblical tale where a whale swallows Jonah. It pivots on a quip about whether Jonah’s wife would swallow the whale, creating a humorous contrast.
A historical reflection on Independence Day noting the Declaration of Independence, Independence Hall, and the Mayflower lineage. It contrasts past valor with modern celebrations, urges patriotism, and praises the national flag as symbol of freedom while acknowledging past missteps.
A patriotic note celebrates the Flag of our Union and the unity of lakes lands states hearts and hands pledged in steadfast allegiance. The tribute underscores enduring unity across regions and peoples.
Dialog shows Jinks defending Blinks after Jackson criticizes Maxson speech. Blinks admits he wrote the speech, leading to a confrontation where Maxson was knocked down by Jinks.
A July 1 lesson introduces Isaiah amid Uzziah's decline and Jerusalem's crisis. It details Isaiah’s vision of the Lord, the call to prophetic service, and the themes of holiness, cleansing, and a challenging message to Israel, urging justice and righteous living.
Bank managers stress farm wealth as the durable base of the economy. They warn big business may falter while agriculture holds demand, noting high food prices and wartime shifts. The article urges land acquisition and farming expansion in Canada and the United States to meet future food needs.
Submarine warfare spurred life saving tech as life buoys now carry electric flash lamps that light when in water. The device helps rescuers locate survivors by marking a buoyed person’s position against icy Atlantic waters.
Advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic with Quinine and Iron as a tasteless formula. Claims to drive out malaria and build up the system. Priced at 40 cents.
A fragment from a dialogue shows an aristocratic sister teasing a brother about his pairing with a woman. The sister questions motives while the brother asserts the woman knows the business and cannot be bought by money.
Advertisement notes that most particular women use Red Cross Ball Blue and that it is American made. It promotes the product as sure to please and available at all good grocers.
A brief adage-style reflection notes that patience and vigilance mark pay days for workers who monitor the clock, suggesting steady effort leads to eventual compensation.
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