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Newspaper
San Antonio Light
Location
San Antonio, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1916
Page
34
The piece argues that home life reflects civilization, tracing early human shelter from caves to crude dwellings. It cites ancient caves in France and Germany and wide time spans, suggesting home marks the height of culture and the mode of life.
The article traces how early humans shifted from caves and elk tents to stone towers in Sardinia and lake dwellings, then bronze and iron ages. It notes Mesopotamia, Egypt, Hebrews, Phoenicia, Lycia, Phrygia and Persia building with clay bricks, wood, or stone, and the evolution of housing and social structures.
A humorous essay on the domestic tension between husbands wives and mothers-in-law. It frames the mother-in-law as a loaned relation whose obligations and diplomacy determine marital harmony, detailing a mock political balance of power within the household and the wife as mediator.
Dr. Leonard P. Ayres of the Russell Sage Foundation analyzes spelling ability using a 1 000 word scale derived from extensive studies. He notes most writing relies on fifty core words and that the 1 000 word set covers about nine tenths of a child’s spelling in practice.
Government health service researchers dye rats in red blue pink green and yellow to track movement and habits. Seattle led the trial offering two dollars per painted rat and reveal that phosphorescence attracts rats, aiding plague prevention and rat-proofing New Orleans dwellings.
A survey notes the U S annual snow and rain mass near 6 billion tons. Lava pipe ideas emerge from Hawaii to mold sewer pipes in foundries with lava. Electrified warming pants and arm-warmers for soldiers are proposed, powered by cables and costing about two cents per hour.
Simple home hints cover mica cleaning with vinegar and water, using a soft cloth. Ammonia in warm water revives colors and removes grease from rugs. Stamps should be placed loosely inside envelopes to prevent sticking corners.
Flowers sent long distances arrive in perfect condition when wrapped in wet newspaper with a few pieces of ice enclosed.
A short heating tip urges immediate salt application to tame chimney fires and recommends hiring a chimney sweep annually to prevent incidents and protect homes.
Do not leave matches in their original store box. Place them in a glass jar with a screw top to prevent danger and keep them secure. This simple precaution reduces fire risk and keeps contents inaccessible to children.
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