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Newspaper
Troy Weekly Call
Location
Troy, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1914
Page
3
The article notes gasoline consumption rising rapidly with the motor car, citing imports from 18 million gallons in 1905 to 80 million in 1912 and potential to reach 100 million in 1913. Crude oil output has not kept pace, pushing prices higher as new fields yield lighter fractions less rich in gasoline.
Popular Mechanics describes a valveless vacuum pump using two three lobe impellers that lift water or liquid. The impellers operate like gear teeth without touching each other or the chamber walls, with return water on top forming a superior seal and directing the liquid along the pump pathway.
The article fragment notes lower US output for last year compared with the quinquenial year since 1860. It mentions new highs in gold and silver, and zinc production. It references Poltvis, tin, Malay Straits, and glass while noting experiments with incoming supplies from Malay regions.
A Washington DC inventor creates a spiral hinge for doors that uses gravity as a spring. Metal spirals and matching slots let the door ride up when opened and settle back to close quietly without a pneumatic closer. The design aims for rust resistance and automatic lubrication to prevent squeaks.
An old recipe explains brushing ordinary machine oil on bright steel tools like plowshares and saw blades to keep them bright and rust free for days. For longer storage, melt one pound of lard with a walnut sized lump of resin to form a protective coating that guards against moisture and rust for months.
The Scientific American describes a drill designed for rock and earth work with multiple detachable cutters on a single head. Each cutter can be removed and replaced independently. When assembled, the shank attaches to the drill mechanism and the cutters revolve to bite into earth.
A historic kitchen guide describes making wheat griddle cakes waffles and old fashioned buckwheat cakes. It gives step by step mixing times and ingredients including flour milk eggs molasses butter and yeast with instructions for batter consistency resting rising and immediate cooking to avoid staleness.
The Kansas City Star notes a strong return of hand embroidery in white summer lingerie frocks. Designs feature white cotton marquisette and ratine with scalloped embroidery details, long sleeves, and surpliced guimpe elements. The fashion sketch highlights a graceful all white ensemble with delicate rose motifs and velvet bow accents.
A practical guide to flavorful eggless dressings using olive oil or butter. Boil with red pepper and celery seed, strain, then mix in salt, sugar, mustard, and cornstarch. Beat, add a touch of vinegar and a hint of whipped cream if possible. The secret is the spiced vinegar for a notably mysterious mayonnaise flavor.
Tea water is a capital cleanser for varnished and stained woodwork. Boiling water poured on spent tea leaves is strained through muslin and used with two cloths one to loosen dirt and the other to remove remaining smear where dirt is not entirely cleaned off.
A recipe for almond macaroons with blanched almonds lemon essence sugar and egg whites. Form into nutmeg sized balls place on white paper and bake slowly for about 45 minutes. Cocoanut can substitute for almonds.
A reflective line on how a room feels empty of a person yet saturated by their influence and presence, noting that absence can define space as strongly as presence. The quote emphasizes personality shaping surroundings and perception.
A fragmentary quote questions whether the play evokes dangers of a great city. The text shows a derisive critic and references an uncompromising stance, suggesting a controversial reception but lacks full context or names.
A pedestal shaped laundry box serves as an elegant alternative to a laundry bag. It fits neatly in a corner beside the bed, and can be finished in cretonne or drapery material with gimp edging. Inside lining is optional and it doubles as a small night table.
Fragmentary OCR mentions Butterflies of fir and a muff record with a notion about a seal dated nine. Exact details are unclear but references to butterflies and a seal are present.
The piece argues chic dress hinges on finish and detail. It contrasts two types of women, praising those who consistently wear clothes with skillful, understated finishing touches that elevate any outfit. It notes American women increasingly dress well and favor simplicity over fussy construction.
A shopper describes a muff that also functions as a bag. The muff contains two large pockets about two thirds of its width for storing small packages and a secure inner flap with a button to prevent loss. An external small pocket holds a pocketbook and keys, secured with a buttonhole. This design allows hands to stay free and protected.
A simple style suitable for most dress materials. The model shown is in brown cashmere with blue spotted foulard straps. The short-waisted Magyar bodice attaches to a waistband to which the skirt is joined.
A set of quaint table bells on display attracts attention with miniature copies of famous church bells. The collection highlights craftsmanship and charm, drawing visitors to admire the tiny replicas and their decorative appeal.
Cleve nd efficiency expert J C Vincent McMaster cites scientific management in a lecture. He notes that pushing efficiency can shift tasks onto others, illustrated by a magazine editor who instructs a timid genneteer to drop fourteen spring sonnets into the waste basket himself.
An old advertisement urges mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria, claiming it is a safe remedy for infants and children and to look for the signature mark indicating more than 30 years of use, noting that children cry for Fletcher's Castoria.
A humorous dialogue asks why marriage eludes an uncle and answers that confined by tradition some men miss mates. An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claiming constipation triggers many diseases and promises a cure with easy dosing.
A humorous exchange shows Miss Prim being very warm toward you while she remains cold to me, revealing a sharp social contrast between their attitudes. The remark highlights how warmth from one person can clash with aloofness toward another in the same setting.
Suffering women are urged to contact Lydia E Pinkham Medicine Co for confidential advice. A woman will read and respond in confidence, using private letters to share illnesses. No details leave the files and hundreds of thousands prove trust. Send for the 80 page Text Book free by mail.
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