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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1914
Page
6
Helen Howe describes a simple DIY toy: a small cardboard telephone house with a running clock, two doors, and a glass substitute. The project uses cretonne or velvet for the exterior, hinges, and decorative letters The guide notes materials and steps, emphasizing patience and careful cutting.
The article describes a dinner gown in In Paisley ninon with water-blue satin, a plisse tunic, mink touches, and sequin belt. It also notes a dull tomato-red coat with silk braid, pony skin hem, and elaborate cuffs, plus an opulent bogey Hines plush wrap and evening coats with silver borders and dark fur.
Fashion brief notes a wide range of girdles gaining popularity to slim the hips and enhance youthful lines. Articles describe belts and belts with beaded, velvet, or elk fabrics, extended straps, and hidden support, with emphasis on how girdles shape gowns and outfits.
A readable fragment discusses velvet dusting and a polish routine for woodware. It contrasts velvet and line cleaner use, mentions furniture care and avoiding damage. The text stresses gentle cleaning to protect wood surfaces and suggests dusting as the preferred method.
A fragment describes novelty beauty items described as gummed blue butterfly shapes with rhinestones and other decorative forms. It notes these decor pieces are not up to typical ceramohyon standards and mentions a wax-like adhesive and decorative squares.
A San Francisco Chronicle piece surveys Polynesian origins, debating whether Hawaiians sprang from lost tribes of Israel or a separate ancient stock. It cites legends, early scholars, and the debate over Caucasian descent, noting mythic creation stories and the spread across Pacific islands.
Veteran engineer W. C. Thobineon recounts a humorous and cautionary rail tale from decades ago aboard a southern run. He describes training a Black fireman Rufus under tough conditions, the dangers of misreading gauges, and a downhill stretch where the steam pointer unexpectedly swung toward the engineer, proving the care required for both men and equipment.
A patent description for a track clamp that automatically grips between a wheel and rail to prevent movement. The device favors reliable operation, ease of renewal or replacement of parts, and simple detachment when not in use.
The Chillan government plans installation of oil burning equipment on one Lomatiudinal Falliiroad division. Engineers from a historic institute will carry out the project with experiments. Fuel oil consumption in CAM Dae increased since 1904 from 5.60 ties to over 1000.
Fragmentary OCR notes discuss using live adhesive to address a vehicle issue and a car park affected. Mentions springs body and a driver with God. Writes about time in surface and removal by lightning reference.
Herbert Corey reports that nine tenths of British railroads are under government control and 1,000,100 men have been transported on time for military needs. Trains run with priority for troops, with soldiers and their transport taking precedence and civilian service minimally disrupted.
The invention describes a mechanism attached to air brakes to detect wheel loss or brake beam displacement. It connects parts of the truck to a valve so that the valve opens when misalignment occurs, raising the valve to activate safety action.
Railroads in thin country adopt loud speaking telephones on trains to improve dispatching. Operators wear headsets but hear a chorus of noise when nearby thunder or storms occur, prompting Delaware Lackawanna & Western to install the new devices.
A proposal from inspectors suggests equipping engines with magnifying devices to detect hidden damage and worn wheels. The idea aims to improve safety by revealing flaws not visible to the naked eye, and follows a recommendation from a safety director.
Fragmented OCR note describes metal rails introduced in Switeee Holmesdah A851 and replacing large wooden ties. Mentions costs per coast, pods, and suppliers with unclear terms. Details about pummels and polling appear garbled with no clear dates or entities.
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