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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1912
Page
6
The article argues that while civilization increased food processing and refined foods, it did not advance dental health. It traces early cooking methods from hot stones to modern food processing and contrasts ancient reliance on simple prep with today’s mills, refineries, and bakehouses, linking dietary changes to caries prevalence.
A discussion on how modern manufactured foods reduce coarse fibrous content and irritate the teeth and digestive tract. It argues that subsistence on soft refined foods fosters dental caries, though enamel remains structurally sound, and notes some mixed diets may mitigate lodgeable starches.
A physician cites personal anecdotes of dyspepsia from lack of table conversation. He argues talking during meals reduces solemnity and hastening eating, improves digestion, and strengthens family bonds, urging cheerful topics and light humor at the table.
A tip suggests using milk instead of water when preparing mustard for table use. The result stays looking fresh for several days, offering a simple preservation method.
Instructions advise applying a small amount of vaseline to the hinge areas of a new umbrella to prevent rust and to prevent damage to the silk. Wet umbrellas should be stood on their handles to dry so water drains away from the joint where silk and ribs meet, protecting both fabric and metal.
Short home tip explains how to separate two stuck glass tumblers or dishes. If the inner piece can be submerged in cold water and the outer one placed in warm water, they will separate at once without damage.
A homemaking tip recommends using a damp flannel square tied to a broom to sweep linoleum. The method reduces dust scattering and cleans more effectively than a dry sweep.
The article notes animals may count via signals or cues, and claims some untrained creatures count beyond typical limits. Horses, oxen, apes, magpies, squirrels, dogs are described as counting or judging distances, with examples from mines and royal gardens and hunting strategies.
A court dispute centers on Henry W. Jessup’s claim for damages after the U S Express Company delayed returning his custom Tom Morris golf club for 14 days. He sought compensation for travel, a replacement club, and the use value of the unique club, with appellate courts recognizing that rare personal items can accrue special value beyond their intrinsic price.
Banks in major cities adopt three-finger fingerprinting on the right hand to verify depositors and prevent fraud. The method speeds up processing, requires minimal extra effort, and is praised for accuracy versus signatures. Women depositors initially concerned by ink are found to welcome the added security and novelty.
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