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Newspaper
The Mobile Item
Location
Mobile, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1913
Page
6
The piece explains that appearance can mislead about health, warning that bright looks can hide serious disease. It cites eyes as key indicators, noting dullness or yellowing signals liver issues, and warns weight loss and neck shrinking may suggest cirrhosis without proper medical care.
A guide explains how chest and abdomen measurements, fat, and posture signal health risks. It discusses abdominal fat for men, neck folds on both sexes, and the dangers of poor circulation, urging exercise and avoiding drugs. It covers eye, ankle, and hair indicators as health clues and contrasts healthy versus unhealthy hair scents and textures.
An essay argues that mechanical aids erode manual dexterity in America. It contrasts past habits like knitting, handiwork, and handwritten letters with modern reliance on labor-saving devices, predicting increased nervous restlessness and a decline in poised, physical engagement.
A household tip recommends rinsing and soaking pots with water liberally seasoned with ground mustard to remove fish odor and taste from dishes kettles and silverware. The method is described as effective for neutralizing lingering fish smells.
An 19th century household note suggests dropping two whole English walnuts into the kettle to reduce cabbage and cauliflower odors while cooking. It also offers a method to remove typewriter ink stains by soaking in turpentine for a day followed by boiling soda, rinsing, and drying.
The article advises chilling biscuit dough in the ice box for a few hours before baking to yield lighter results. It emphasizes delaying baking to improve texture.
A lengthy article argues tobacco smoke neutralizes germs in dense air and in saliva, citing Berlin Institute findings and cholera observations in Germany. It claims cigars’ smoke sterilizes germs, and moistened tobacco leaves can kill over a million bacilli in a day, portraying smokers as benefactors to humanity.
Dr Langlois warns money handling spreads disease. He finds coins and notes carry high bacteria levels and urges frequent hand washing and baking money to kill germs. Barbers and sales staff are cited as transmission risk.
A Mississippi electrical engineer proposes using musical vibrations to attract and electrocut mosquitoes in Atlantic City and nearby districts. He explains how high frequency notes draw both male and female insects to a wire screen setup, where they are killed by an electric current.
The text argues nervousness can signal high breeding and sharp responsiveness when well controlled, likening it to a tense violin string. It warns that uncontrolled nervousness harms health and efficiency, while neurasthenia is a disease marked by slow recovery and low vitality, contrasting it with healthy, active nerves.
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