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Newspaper
Newton Record
Location
Newton, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1897
Page
6
An expert bell founder debunks the myth that gold or silver in bell metal improves tone. Optimal copper tin ratios are given, with 79/21 cited as strong. The article describes the casting process, molds, core and case, and finishing steps, plus timelines for different bell sizes and chimes.
A New York Journal report describes Dr Richard Eisena patenting an electrophonic piano replacing hammer action with electromagnetic keys. Microphones interrupt current to produce vibrations, yielding harp like highs and cello or organ like lows. The device uses magnets close to strings and per key electrical activation.
A fragmented excerpt contrasts old views on corporal punishment with a teacher’s role while noting antiquity of ring wearing. It mentions a Georgia Chronicle remark on whipping boys and cites wedding rings as ancient practices, tracing gold ring use from Saxon times back to Egypt and Rome.
A 19th century guide explains chin contours signal traits from bold forward chins showing fighting spirit to heavy rounded chins implying pleasure loving coquettes. It notes retreating chins signal weakness and emphasizes evaluating total facial cues rather than a single feature.
The article explains how ship cushions are individually measured to fit each space on a vessel. Cushions vary in shape to fit arcs and nooks around masts and cabin ends, with vertical edges and sometimes rounded backs. Materials include moss, cotton, cork for buoyancy, mohair or leather for covers, and fabrics like damask or rep in darker tones.
Awnings enhance buildings with varied stripes and colors. Proper installation by a skilled worker elevates a structure as a lasting embellishment. Separate notes discuss needle scouring and regional eating practices for elephant, horse, and camel in different lands.
The Chicago Times-Herald recounts a young officer’s romance amid World War I era training and front life. A captain’s uniform, social gossip, and a wary romance tested by distance, letters, and a wounded jaw define a story of youth, honor, and unintended separation.
The record shows New South Wales had 29 sheep in 1788 rising to 2,000,000 early in the new century and about 60,000,000 overall. Australia New Zealand and Tasmania together hold roughly 130,000,000 sheep, over four times the earlier total.
A biographical anecdote is told by Rev J T Headley about a five year old Sheridan who bravely rode a horse that bolted. The horse fled toward town then to a tavern shed where the boy explained no one taught him to ride and vowed to ride again tomorrow. The tale, sourced to New York New Tribune.
The Philadelphia Press criticizes modern education for using abbreviations like HCD and LCoM in algebra and for hastening instruction. It questions whether such shorthand erodes language and refinement, fearing youth may grow up rushing through life and losing proper speech.
Cash buyers receive a free 25 cent bottle of face lotion face powder or tooth powder with every five dollar cash sale offered by Josie Wrrenz.
An article recounts bounty jumpers deserters from New York who were executed by firing squad near Gettysburg and later near the Rappahannock. Lincoln and Stanton debates over punishment, and the impact on desertion rates across the army are described with 1860s context and quotes from the Chicago Times-Herald.
Local note indicates people frequent Tennant's for ice cream and soda water with mentions of Gorrell and chart lawyers in connection.
The People’s Christian Union holds its National Convention at Detroit with talks on accessible rail travel via Chicago Great Western Railway and Maple Leaf Route. Local merchants advertise farm loans at six percent and trimmed hats are offered at Josts WardiT. Karl’s Clover Tea touted for digestion and energy.
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