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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1914
Page
6
The text argues memory is not a separate faculty and that forgetting far exceeds what is consciously recalled. It explains memory as nerve changes in the brain and that recall is reproduction of external input. It cites impressions and nerve activity as the mechanism behind remembering and forgetting.
A discussion of how memory works through brain cells forming durable impressions. Distinctness of first impressions and concentration determine recall. Training in observation and self-direction enhances memory, while aging dulls memory as impressions harden like wax. Regular exercise and focused effort can keep memory vivid even in old age.
Article describes movable turntable foundations under Munich villas that allow a house to rotate for constant sun exposure. Villas rest on fixed bases but can pivot to keep sun in desired rooms from sunrise to sunset, aiding sun exposure for invalids and tuberculosis patients. initial novelty now studied for broader medical use.
Remove kitchen wall marks by lemon rubbing and whiting then wash with soap and warm water. To free a stuck glass stopper soak in vinegar then gentle movement. Prevent chipped china at taps by fitting short rubber hose pieces over faucet spouts.
The article argues that character building through athletics, not records, is the core aim at Teacher's College and Barnard. It highlights loyalty, responsibility, self control, and leadership, noting girls learn to cope with criticism, play to win, and develop confidence through teamwork and fair play.
The piece argues that brief views of bright flowers refresh weary eyes and minds. It notes flowers aid housewives, patients, clerks, and students by calming the brain, improving mood, and boosting productivity. It also cites artists studying colors and encourages a desk pot of flowers for focus.
A young woman recounts a disastrous dinner party on the 13th as chickens fail to arrive from Michigan and a cook serves cold storage fowls. She hides the chaos with a smile while soup and champagne explode into chaos and guests grow suspicious. She ends with a superstition about the date.
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