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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1913
Page
6
The piece argues for pure shoes following a Louisiana law requiring labeling in plain English of each shoe’s composition. It condemns higher prices for lower quality materials and calls for authentic, properly made footwear to replace cardboard soles and inferior components.
A Louisiana law slated for July 1913 requires shoe makers to stamp if shoes use foreign substitutes or non solid leather. Critics warn of higher prices while authorities cite benefits from safer, better fitting footwear tested by Army X-ray studies revealing widespread foot damage from improper shoes.
An article surveys radical textile ideas such as cloth woven from quartz and stone filament, iron-derived fabrics for collars, asbestos-like stone fiber suits, spun glass garments worn by royalty, paper cloths and bath robes, rope-cloth from old cordage, and mineral wool made from powdered limestone.
The article reports Lord Selborne and psychiatrists arguing women are less emotional than men and better at facing crises. It claims men suppress emotions through training, while women display greater presence of mind, calmness, and toughness, especially in danger.
Fire safety tips advise sand over flames rather than water for oil or alcohol fires. Use two handfuls if needed, then safe containment. A separate tip describes roasting popcorn with a roaster on a hot range, using lard and shaking to pop efficiently.
Ammonia water applications are beneficial for plants that struggle to thrive. Soapy water is also suggested to improve soil around plants.
Crubbing brushes after use should be stored with bristles downward to prevent water soaking into the wood and loosening bristles. Turning them upward causes water damage and wear.
A simple remedy for a squeaky door. Apply a few drops of oil to the hinges and lightly soap the edges to quiet the creak. This quick maintenance avoids more extensive repairs.
The guidance describes removing grease stains from silk by applying magnesia with a wet rub and letting it dry, then brushing away. It also notes using dry French chalk, brushed off after twenty four hours to lift the spot.
The article notes physicians in ancient Egypt and the Hebrews, who healed living patients and performed embalmings. It cites Exodus and Chronicles to show medical roles among priests and prophets, mentions balm from Gilead, figs for boils, minerals baths, Jordan baths for Naaman, honey as remedy, and Jesus and Luke in New Testament healing tradition.
An article explains ear pressure from air changes in submarine tunnels especially in the Hudson tubes. It notes the common reaction of pinching the nose to equalize pressure, cites Dr. Edmund Prince Fowler’s measurements, and advises gradual nostril air blow and swallowing or consulting an otologist if pain persists.
Scientists warn cheap enamelware can chip and contaminate food, with enamel particles causing serious intestinal damage and fatal conditions. Italian health officials push for destruction of chipped utensils, while porcelain and nickel options are offered as safer alternatives. The Kaiser endorses the concern during a visit to a new children’s home.
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