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Newspaper
Spring Valley Gazette
Location
Spring Valley, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1918
Page
6
An article describes wind powered electric plants mounted in weatherproof casings on farms, capable of generating thousands of horsepower. It highlights automatic controls that stop when batteries are full and adjust vane angles to wind speed, with minimal maintenance and a plan for Tomah Wisconsin.
A French journal reports experiments on making indelible ink from a common toadstool fungus. The process yields a black brown ink after filtration, with gum arabic and clove essence improving flow. The ink is indelible and useful for wills and other documents likely to face alteration.
The article describes Vernoyansk in southern Bspersia as a record cold zone with temperatures reaching 90 degrees below zero and notes locals speaking of Greenland’s mountains as balmy by comparison. It explains long polar nights and brief summer sunlight that boosts vegetation while the ground blooms with flowers despite the extreme climate.
A short meditation on poverty arising from fear and attitude toward money. Wealth is a belief and not just cash, guiding actions and perceived value. The passage urges practical effort, steady work, and self reliance to turn mindset into real progress as echoed in a quoted line from Patrick Festou the Nautilus.
A naturalist describes the mountain laurel’s saucer shaped corolla with ten pits housing elastic filaments that snap pollen onto visiting bees. The mechanism acts like a hair trigger, flinging pollen as the bee roams, aiding fertilization across flowers in the woodland.
The article notes beliefs among fishermen that herrings emit sounds like cheese when caught due to air bladder or gill movement. It compares gurnards to grinding noises once described by Aristotle and mentions jack pike and conger eel as “bark” speaking fish. Red fins called loaders omen a good haul and are treated with care post‑netting.
A 1664 account explains Charles II granting land to the Duke of York shaping New Netherland into New York. Dutch defenses collapsed as Fort Amsterdam and Fort Orange surrendered to Col. Richard Nicolls’ English forces. New Amsterdam became New York and Albany rose from Fort Orange. Stuyvesant submitted, then sailed home.
The article explains that one inch of rain over an acre equals enough water to fill 600 barrels of 45 gallons each and weighs about 110 tons. A thousand acres would receive 114,000 tons, and large storms can deliver billions of tons depending on area and depth.
Popular Science Monthly notes Palm Springs as a genuine tropical oasis below sea level in southern California. The oasis thrives year round with giant fruit trees and oversized citrus as a Colorado River fed stream irrigates the area.
In India a pair of crows outwit a hawk to steal its catch. One crow distracts the hawk while the other sneaks up from behind, grabs the hawk’s tail, and topples it from the branch. The first crow then seizes the prey and flies away triumphantly.
The article argues that personal fitness is a national duty shared by soldiers and civilians alike. It asserts that modern success relies on industrial and business vigor, urging workers and business leaders to train to maintain energy, vitality, and resilience for any emergency.
A New York writer argues against pronouncing words ending in itis with an long etis sound. He urges appen-div-i-tis and says Webster endorses iti e. He blames German influence for etis and calls for adherence to English-Latin pronunciation rules in medical terms.
A paraphrased interview quote describes Mandy, a third colored woman, being sought for housework and then asked about pay for collecting. Harris Dickson notes Mandy says she does not get paid, only receives what she collects, highlighting a curious payment arrangement reported by the Chris Ban Register.
A woman named Henrietta Weird counts change from a streetcar conductor and discovers a quarter plus five nickels. She debates returning the extra coin, then leaves the car clutching the money. The quarter slips away as she ponders the world’s dishonesty.
The article explains zirconium ore from Brazil and the mineral zircon used as a gem known by names such as hyacinth. It notes zirconium’s use as a refractory material, with fire bricks and crucible parts tolerating extreme heat. It mentions zirconium alloys for armor and cutting tools, including a copperite alloy with nickel.
The article explains the Brahmin wedding where the father may demand terms before the bride is given away. After the knot tying the marriage is indissoluble, as divorce is not recognized by Brahmins. The veil ritual includes the sevenfold cord binding the bridegroom, a sacred number.
A prominent musician recalls hunting for a piano during a tour. In a small town he learns the only available instrument is an old shop piano filled with books. The owner jokes that its inside lies in the garden as Jim answers from upstairs.
A man with imagination and narration seeks a path as a promoter after a stern rebuke from his boss. He asks for a donation but is declined, the boss insisting his storytelling talent could earn him substantial profits as a promoter.
Public notice announces the 1918 foreclosure sale of Lot 13 in Green woods Addition Spring Valley Bureau County Illinois except coal and fire clay rights. Sale by Master in Chancery J W K Trimble at 2 pm August 3 1918 at West Front Door City Hall Spring Valley. Terms cash. taxes and paving installments payable. Dated Princeton Illinois July 5 1918.
Notice is hereby given that powers vested by an ordinance in relation to dogs in Spring Valley Illinois require muzzling dogs running at large. Due to danger from mad dogs, the city imposes restrictions starting the seventh day.
Executor of Antonio Viano late of Bureau County Illinois gives notice of probate claims to be presented at the Bureau County Court House Princeton during the August term on the first Monday in August. Creditors must attend to have claims adjusted and debts paid promptly. Dated June 6 1918.
A western household found their goat had eaten two sticks of dynamite. They moved the animal to a safe distance and tethered it to a stake, but days passed and the goat did not explode.
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