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Newspaper
The Bottineau Courant
Location
Bottineau, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 04, 1915
Page
7
A garbled mortgage notice dated April 2 1018 references a sale on due debt of 1420.40 with 3191.60 costs. Names W F David and B Feetbat appear in the collapsed text. The fragmentary item lacks clear parties or location.
An 1910 1911 field account from La Fundicion and Cerro de Pasco Peru notes coca leaves as a powerful restorative. Observations include an Indian chewing leaves with lime for quick effects, endurance seen in labor by men women and children, and widespread leaf use among Peruvians versus Chileans with prices at five cents per pound.
The Times reports Germany’s fervor for mesothorium derived from thorium waste used in gas mantles. A tiny silvered pellet under holes is placed on cancer sites and claimed to cure, though scientists are skeptical. Towns fund purchases, with concerts and bazaars used to raise money.
The article discusses using certain additives to boost power and vaporization in fuel. It warns that many chemicals like Dope and Ether can be hazardous or ineffective and should be handled with care. Small quantities are suggested, with cautions about ignition and costs.
In many communities taxpayers mix the good road push with motor mobility and tax burdens. Citizens fear heavy bonds and costly permanent roads while preferring dirt highways they can maintain. The piece argues for practical, year round dirt roads over ambitious brick or macadam projects.
The author advocates community road work to improve dirt highways using drag hoes and graders year round. He cites northwest Missouri examples where neighbors drag and grade roads, reducing width to about sixteen feet, to create durable, passable surfaces and cut costs by avoiding overwide traffic.
The device advances with a perfect walking action, resembling a centipede more than a caterpillar. It features an anti friction spring roller chain, articulated feet with ankles, alternating foot contact, and suspended rails set on different planes to maintain spacing and prevent obstructions.
A U S Geological Survey summary notes United States output of manganese and manganiferous alloys, ferromanganese and aplegelessen reaching 227 939 long tons last year, with over 100 000 tons imported. Mn alloys supply hard, malleable steels for gears, sprockets, mining equipment, and railroad parts, while oxides serve glassmaking, batteries, dyes, and disinfectants.
Professor Augnat von Robn calculated geocentric altitudes for thirty one peaks. Chimborazo in the Andes ranks first, while Mount Everest sits toward the bottom, about thirteen kilometers lower than Chimborazo’s summit from Earth’s center.
The article explains risks in installing spark plugs including accidentally hitting the cylinder wall and knocking points out of adjustment leading to misfiring or a motor that refuses to start. It notes the cure is obvious and to point out the adjustment.
A San Francisco electrical firm presents a farm demo showcasing how electric current can aid farm work. The event aims to educate farmers on wiring, lighting, and using electrical tools for daily duties.
A tall classic style gown is described with loose draperies like Greek dress. The white and silver brocaded satin dress features a pearl embroidered girdle and a silver net scarf bound with silver cloth draped from the shoulders.
The article advises washing neckwear separately from regular laundry. White crepe de chine should be washed in cold water with white soap, rinsed in cold water, and ironed while damp between Turkish towels. Starching is debated. borax may make material appear sheerer. Beary lace requires careful cleaning with a soft nailbrush, laid on a plate or stone, then ironed over Turkish toweling to preserve pattern.
An old clean stocking with a few drops of kerosene is used to wipe smoky windows. Finish with soft clean tissue to polish, leaving the glass shining better than soap and water.
The article warns housekeepers about scorched pans and the danger of using washing soda in pots especially enamelware. It argues excessive soaking damages metal and enamel, urges limited soda use to clean sinks, and condemns careless practices that wear out cookware.
An old guide suggests playful engagement reveals at gatherings with bridal card designs or cut heart games. It recommends pinning a message on place cards or staging a toast with the engagement ring display. It also contrasts public manners with home courtesy and polite behavior.
A guide on how a tactful woman should respond when told harmful rumors about her. It stresses resisting curiosity, denying interest, and maintaining indifference to slander while acknowledging the social pressure on prominent women who face constant fault finding.
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