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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1912
Page
7
A Pennsylvania inventor presents a compact pocket box combining a pen knife pencil sharpener notebook pin cushion nail clip and more. The device resembles a large match box with a sliding knife blade a writing pad and a padded area for pins and needles. It houses a pencil sharpener and a spring operated nail clip, suggesting it could accompany a traveler around the world.
Readers learn how to blow a card off a pipe bowl, then discover it resists due to aerodynamics. A pin through the card, into the bowl, prevents sliding, making a sudden puff sometimes necessary. Air flows off the card surface while downward pressure and edge effects keep it in place.
A novel children's swing uses four interconnected levers on a frame. Ropes pass through upper lever ends and attach to lower ends so rider weight pulls levers together, creating a springy motion and extending the swing period.
Lady Henry Somerset recounts a story from Youth's Companion about a crippled hospital patient who endured a painful plaster cast by pretending a bee was stinging him. The boy’s calm, imaginative patience impressed Somerset, guiding her lifelong dedication to London slum children.
Old flint-lock muskets remain main weapons among many African natives, sustaining a steady flint trade. In the Norfolk village of Harrandon flint pits have operated for centuries. Flint knapping yields cores used for gun, carbine, and pistol flints, while tinderbox flints serve shepherds in remote Spain and Italy.
A neighbor asks how to tell twins apart and Johnny boasts that a finger placed in John's mouth will reveal the real twin by who bites first, implying a practical joke method.
A string of riddles and puns about Eve Adam guns mirrors and marriage humor. Jokes include first swearer Eve and Adam kiss exchange large hair combs, a gun like a jury goes off, a looking glass that sees all or none, measles pun, and a parsonage age quip.
Chicago Alderman Henry D Capitain returns from eastern cities praising mounted police and crossing officers in Chicago. He notes New York and Boston lack whistles for corner officers and show weaker traffic control versus Chicago. He highlights better regulation of autos here and frequent near misses in New York.
A plate will be placed on 51 Rue de Montmorency in the Temple district to honor the oldest house in Paris. Built in 1407 by Nicolas Flamel, the corner hotel known as Hotel Helvetia or Taverne Nicolas Flamel served as a lodging house for workmen funded by meals, with earlier inscriptions uncovered during front restoration.
The Royal Archaeological Institute plans a Northampton visit to a 1400 structure built by John Tresham. Symbolic of the Trinity, it features three sides three gables per side three floors each with three windows per face and a three sided chimney. Each front spans 3 feet and bears a 53 letter legend.
Portuguese governor of Inhambane rescinds order requiring native women to wear skirts after strong opposition. Women from surrounding areas protested by boycotting the town and delivering eggs and vegetables for sale.
John Drashkovitch Orloff a self described Russian count was arrested for larceny over a typewriter purchased December 19. His bride of hours and friends sought police release at the municipal court after the wedding ceremony at St Pauls church. The countess, formerly Mary Sparrow, stood at the station with bridesmaids as the arrest disrupted their honeymoon plans.
Paris cabmen and chauffeurs protest changes aimed at street traffic. Prefect Louis Lepine backs the American inventor William Phelps Eno plan used in New York and London. Drivers receive guides on right side driving, hirer duties, signals, speed, and horse treatment. A page covers Champs Elysees traffic rules.
San Francisco plans a Hall of Fame with twenty native Californians honored in art glass and sculpture. Gertrude Atherton Sybil Sanderson and Mary Anderson are selected. the public names the remaining seventeen. Portraits will also honor non natives allied with the state’s history.
Catherine Elliott, 18, applied at the navy recruiting station seeking enlistment. Her father is a sea captain, she was born at sea and raised afloat, and she speaks five languages after visiting twelve countries and sailing on seven men of war. She plans to contact the navy department to learn why only men serve in warships.
Mr Gaynor disclosed a habit by asking a laborer in front of the City Hall for a chew of tobacco.
Mexican fishermen battled a giant manatee weighing over 43000 pounds and about 12 feet long in shallow Laguna Madre waters near Port Isabel Texas. Ramon Rodriguez was knocked unconscious by a flipper blow as companions towed the animal ashore after a fierce struggle.
The notice outlines seating rules mail and telephone orders pay with current funds and return by self addressed stamped envelope. Doors open 7 30 p m curtain at 8 15 8 30 Saturdays. Children under five admitted free. ages five to twelve get gallery price with accompanying adult. Refunds only at end of first act if not satisfied. Patrons urged to report discourtesy and return lost articles to the ticket window.
Davenport Washington story reports C W Eaton of Spokane saving a runaway team two miles south of town. He leaped from a moving auto, restrained both horses by the bridles with one hand each, and was carried nearly 300 yards with minor injuries. The farmer owner recovered the team and alleged Eaton lost money in the chase.
South Norvale Connecticut resident Miss Sarah Davenport hires a man to operate a phonograph from midnight to 4 a m each night to counter her neighbor's baby's cries and ease her sleepless summer nights.
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