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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1914
Page
8
An English scientist has developed a sugar-based method to preserve and season wood, candying timber from forests to prevent dry rot. The agar process, tested on various woods, proved efficient and cheaper than older techniques, with tank soaking times varying by wood type and density.
A Missouri team showcases a septa step mold with detachable clamps and vertical flanges. End pieces connect to form a detachable box that holds concrete, allowing quick filling and disassembly. Useful for short flights at doors or porches.
Consul General R B Manz from Zurich reports a method to produce apparatus from quartz containing 95 percent silicic. An electric furnace reaches 2000 degrees Fahrenheit, melting and molding up to fifty pounds of quartz into various forms. The material resists boiling acids except possibly hydrofluoric or phosphoric acids.
A Florida man patents Naillesa boxes held together by wires for chipping fruit. The report notes copper production by the United States and a new aluminum coated cloth that reflects light without heat, intended for automobile tops. A shift away from coal ranges is anticipated as the newest clean cooking era begins.
A simple method repairs holes in pots and pans without a blacksmith. Shape the hole with a knife, place the item on a flat plate, center a lead shot in the hole, hammer to flatten and seal, then file and sandpaper. The patch holds permanently.
Five million gallons of tung oil imported from China last year revolutionizes U S varnish making. It largely replaces kauri gum, enables faster drying, reduces cracking, and aids waterproof priming for cement. The wood oil tree adapts to southern climates and the agriculture department is distributing one year old specimens to experimenters.
An ordinary strap hinge can be applied to doors or box covers to show only one wing. Reversing the hinge limits movement as illustrated. Bent wings allow alternate applications. A single stage air compressor achieving 2000 psi has been perfected by a New Jersey inventor despite prior engineer claims.
Fragmentary report notes an unsuccessful steel hardening method using compressed air in a German firm case. Mentions paper made from waste and sawmill waste in Douglas fir, large supply in western forests, and pulp mill at Marshfield Oregon.
Government chemists in the Philippines study soap making from nut oils to assess viability. A group of boys participate in demonstrations to prove their value and skill, showcasing practical experiments and learning outcomes.
Jerome McWade tells a tale at a Duluth tea about pressuring an old millionaire to dismiss his daughter who, he argues, would ruin the home with a flashy Paris gown and late-night revels. The millionaire reveals she is his freshly graduated daughter, not a charity case.
A state forester notes that cooperative fire patrol associations among lumbermen have proven their worth in forest fire prevention. Also included are humorous exchanges about love, yawning chasms, and learning to pilot an aeroplane.
A fragmented advertisement page notes Dr Porters Antiseptic Healthg Oil promising cures with price points and a Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic touting quinine benefits. A humorous domestic exchange hints at mistaken speech and a brief medical query about a son with unclear illness.
Jake the black cat linked to the discovery of Frank Hamble of 216 West Sixty-ninth street, Los Angeles, was adopted by neighbors after Hamble died and his body lay a week in the home. The emaciated pet slept in sunshine as the tragedy was revealed by mournful cat cries.
A mother from Silverwood recounts her six month old son’s severe itchy pimples and head sores. After trying medicines, she used Cuticura Soup and Ointment with warm baths, noting rapid sleep improvement and complete healing within two weeks. Also includes a 1914 note about the ship Independence and a streetcar etiquette anecdote.
A quirky collection of quips about emotions, color coded remedies, marital tensions, and a cautionary note on sharp razors. It playfully contrasts widow and widower discussions with a light humor tone and everyday mishaps.
Summer health and beauty guidance cautions against heavy meals and encourages light fish eggs poultry and salads with milk based desserts. It advises moderation with iced drinks and wine cups and recommends rose water tincture facial sprays rose water with benzoin tincture for cleansing protection against freckles and sunburn. end with non fat cream powder.
A fragmented advertisement style excerpt discusses burn care advising to exclude air using oil or oils like paraffin olive oil or lard and butter, warns against cold water or dry cloth, and mentions remedies for eye irritation from a firm remedy company in Chicago. It includes clipped dialogue about a husband, a bachelor, and a hint of a remedy for red eyes with granulated eyelids.
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