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Newspaper
Shoshone Journal
Location
Shoshone, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1912
Page
7
A newly described fastener uses elastic bands hooks and a button to secure overshoes on muddy streets. Invented by Pennérive a woman claims a quick secure fit and easy removal after use, reducing rubber bag mud residue and tangling.
The article reports on George Darwin delivering an address on earth motion and tidal theory. It discusses the moon’s attraction slowing Earth's rotation, the Moon receding, and the day length increasing over vast time. It notes authority opinions on whether the Moon moved away from Earth and contemplates future longer days.
A compass device for directing an unmanned aerial craft is described, with a central light mechanism casting a shadow to indicate orientation. The description notes a pseudo dial and gear-like components, implying a shadow-based indicator for navigation.
Disinfected books are returned to public Nerartes and Sooke places for sick readers. They are circulated to homes and hospitals as a precaution. The practice aims to prevent disease spread while ensuring access to reading material for patients and residents.
Opals expand with heat to a greater degree than other precious stones. The phenomenon is noted as the expansion forces open the settings and bends of jewelry, allowing the gems to fit more snugly into the mounts.
Professor Minchulkof and colleagues from the Wreveh Academy report experiments on cleansing fruit with cold water to kill germs. Ingest Ure Pillasier and Battory tested washing fruit, showing germ reduction rising with repeated washes and noting not all surface germs are harmful. The work suggests simple washing can reduce danger from fruit surfaces.
The article describes an aeroplane invention by G W Thompson of Kingwim Okda for heavier than air flight. It outlines a design with propellers arranged to both propel and steer the craft, reducing need for movable rudders by placing the power plant beneath the center of gravity and lifting the planes along the travel line.
The record notes Regland receiving a partial patent for any sewing contrivance on June 24, 1766. It also cites a flat complete sewing machine for general purposes patented in the United States on September 10, 1844.
German experiments indicate drainage waters do not remove more plant food from fertilised soil than from unfertilised soil.
Notes of science describe a 200 year old typewriter from Rugland and a world unique opal, with speculative claims about sensing under water, tiny object discernment, and propulsion ideas. Inventors propose novel tools like a thimble scale, spectacles adapted for cars, and a double barreled telescope for two people to view the same object.
A maid describes a dinner service plan with matched tables, side setups, and a sequence of course changes to minimize table clutter. Recipes follow for stuffed cucumbers, lettuce, tomatoes and methods to improve flavor with herbs and sauces. A columnist urges less irrigation and more cultivation to conserve moisture and boost yields, citing experiments on soil moisture losses after plowing.
A guide to reducing bread waste recommends using bread only after 36 hours, storing in a dry cool place, and employing a covered container for scraps. Cleanliness, regular emptying, and weekly scrubbing prevent mold, while leftover crumbs go into puddings or daily menus.
A home recipe describes making meat loaf from last night’s beef leftovers with potatoes carrots onion and gravy. Meat is chopped with onion juice pepper and bread crumbs, formed into a loaf, brushed with drippings and bread crumbs, then baked for 20 minutes. Serve hot or cold with parsley garnish.
A compact adjustable ironing board offers quick setup and removal. It rests on any weight table and uses lumber pieces including a 12 by 1 foot board, two cleats 2 by 2 1/2 inches by 3 feet, and a 2 by 2 1/2 inch leg piece. Cleats attach with screws and a belt hinge enables adjustable height for ironing.
A vintage recipe describes boiling water and sugar then adding lard or butter, cinnamon, cloves, raisins, currants, and fruit. Electric thrifters would mix in salt and flour, boil briefly, cool, then bake in a moderate oven for about an hour with lemon flavor.
The living room should reflect each family member's needs with carefully chosen chairs and curtains. Curtains provide privacy from passersby while balancing openness. A practical design uses upper and lower sash curtains on brass rods, allowing independent or combined drawing for both sections.
Lentils are washed and soaked overnight then simmered until tender. In the morning they are drained and cooked gently with water until soft. They may be sautéed in butter with onion, finished with a brown sauce, or shaped into croquettes with parsley cream and crumbs, then fried. Mint or tomato sauce complements.
This recipe instructs buttering a smooth saucepan and sliding fresh eggs into it one by one. Add butter, pepper, and salt, then bake in a hot oven until the whites set. It promises a delicate result with minimal yolk risk and no crowding.
A simple leftover vegetable salad dressed with a good oil based dressing is arranged on crisp lettuce leaves. Useful for using peas beans carrots beets potatoes turnips and similar vegetables to create an appetizing side dish.
Scientists W. N. Frost and J. Lawrence conducted what is claimed as the first experiments in electrocuting tree pests in a six year old Washington orchard. A storage battery and six candle power incandescent globes wired in nets killed second brood moths and green aphids in minutes, with moths dropping into receptacles. Prospects include one battery serving an acre, reducing spraying costs, and plans to wire ten acre orchards, with neighbors copying the method and bearing trees to be equipped by spring. If commercial electric lines extend to orchards, battery costs could be avoided through direct connection.
A Greenville Pennsylvania home gardener favors Giant Pascal over Winter Queen celery. He notes Giant Pascal is more solid and tends to become hollow less, grows more erect, but its great height makes blanching harder. These are among leading green celery varieties grown in the United States.
Director Newell of the Reclamation Service notes irrigation farms are hard not ideal. In a paper for the Smithsonian Institution he says the thorny side includes soil conditioning, constant water management, mud, heat, dust, disputes with neighbors over water, crop losses, and alkali rain. Many settlers quit or sell out as human challenges outpace engineering.
Prof J Iddings warns that alfalfa hay cannot be fed to brood mares in unlimited quantities. Reports from irrigated districts show dead or weak foals. Balance hay with grain and roughage, cap alfalfa to 16 pounds daily for mares weighing 1200 to 1500 pounds to avoid excess nitrogen and kidney strain.
Grit improves feed efficiency and health while decayed meat scraps pose risks. Proper housing, movable equipment, and controlled temperatures aid flocks. Incubators keep hens laying when egg prices rise. Adequate ventilation and water are essential, and disinfectants like cresol help with contagions. Correct handling of eggs and modest use of Epsom salt in feed address common issues.
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