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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1913
Page
6
Historical note details many societies relying on insects as staple food. Locusts and grasshoppers feature in diverse dishes from Athens delicacies to Philippine desserts. Descriptions cover preparation methods, tastes, and the nutritional value of edible locusts and related species.
A survey of insect consumption in many lands notes grasshoppers as a staple among Filipinos and emphasizes methods of catching, drying, and selling them. It catalogs other edible insects from moths to beetles, bees, ants, and larvae, highlighting cultural variety and the nutrition they provide.
Legal guidance warns that finding lost property may lead to larceny if the finder does not make reasonable efforts to locate the owner. The standard varies by case value, with higher stakes demanding more action. When returning items like a gold watch or pocketbook, use receipts or letters to prove the finder’s claim and inform storekeepers when appropriate.
The author argues prisons worsen crime by education of wrongdoing, breeding resentment and eroding will. He cites inquest data showing many offenders had prior jail exposure and urges abolition or strict prevention, condemning jailers and urging reforms or end to imprisoning youths.
Practical advice on treating bruises with tarch or arrowroot to reduce swelling and aid healing. Cleaning soiled coat collars with paraffin oil, drying garments to remove odors, and storing parsley in an airtight jar to stay fresh. Carpet longevity by weekly hot watery turpentine wash. Clean plaster casts with cold starch, then brush away dirt. Rain spots on velvet are best brushed out or shaken and dried, with original luster returning after a damp cloth rub.
Historical medical note asserts raw onions release an essential oil that kills cold germs and may reduce pneumonia risk by strengthening mucous membranes. It cites Dr Haig and Dr Metchnikoff on chill and uric acid factors, and notes spices aid digestion and health through saliva and gastric juice stimulation.
Secretary Wilson reports kelp beds along the Pacific Coast could yield chloride of potash worth millions annually with potential iodine and other byproducts. Mapping 100 square miles shows kelp could help meet future fertilizer needs and boost trade relations, while industry plans remain secret.
A tale begins in a cafe where Demobrevil explains a wife’s fear of wine after rheumatism. A fishing contest with worms leads to champagne, a drunken night, and a future son in law entering the family through a bet. The narrator reveals his daughter owes happiness to a box of worms.
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