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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1905
Page
3
A humorous domestic scene unfolds with Mr Parker and family arguing over misplaced items and forfeitures for missing the newspaper. Mrs Parker quips about order and finances as they balance kindness and frugal habits, ending with a renewed subscription and a collective vow to improve.
Mrs. Parker taunts husband Septimus over misplaced items and a strict motto. He boasts “a place for everything” but keeps slipping, prompting small cash debts as she enforces tidy habits. The pair spar gently about bills, newspapers, and household misplacement.
A Nippon ideal fuses soldier and scholar as Japanese forces recount on Nanshan battlefield. An officer finds a comrade dead with blood stained flag bearing a blood penned couplet vowing to guard the sovereign prince, even if life vanishes.
A Life magazine snippet notes two men converse about wealth, one said to be richer. The narrator points to the bishop likely to speak and to handshake with Grst, signaling social or financial power without naming exact figures or individuals.
Engineering notes that France uses over 40 000 calcium carbide acetylene plants mainly for private lighting with strict safety rules. In the United States acetylene is often added to water gas to enrich it, reducing need for petroleum products. After a cheap carbide method appeared a decade ago, hopes for household lamps to replace kerosene faded due to accidents and lack of a foolproof portable lamp.
A brief guide explains folding trousers by lifting from the front part and bringing the two parts together, noting diagrams can convey the method more clearly than words. The article emphasizes a simple technique to achieve a compact fold.
The guide explains folding pants by aligning A to B to create fold at C then bringing C to D and folding the corner at D E. Repeat for the other leg to achieve a compact form as in diagram II, reducing creases and exposing only the inside of the leg if soiled. After folding, smooth each fold and lay over a chair to rest before unpacking.
Nicholas Avlemieff of Kiev proposes a metal wire suit to envelop a worker in danger while handling high voltage lines. The armor, tested on himself at voltages up to 150k, uses fine conductors and is independent of clothing, with Siemens & Halske electricians reportedly adopting the concept.
An article from Farm Journal describes turning a simple open basket into a covered one by adding a square wood piece between the handles, with hinges and two covers. The design aims to create a versatile closed basket suitable for home use, akin to store baskets, touted for convenience by housewives.
Water power for electricity production saves nearly 12,000,000 tons of coal per year, according to A A Campbell Swinton. Collected statistics show about 1,500,000 horsepower used by last August, with nearly one third in the United States. England develops about 12,000 horsepower from water power.
A 1905 column urges quick marriage for engaged couples facing long delays. It argues that prolonged engagements harm both partners, notes the mother-in-law influence, and stresses that even small incomes suffice with prudent, shared living. It champions honesty about finances and mutual effort toward a home.
The accompanying sketch showcases premier sleeve designs for the season, all Parisian in origin. Notable are the new lego-mutton sleeves, with two evening sleeve designs and one for a blouse or reception gown also illustrated.
Glycerin and olive oil blend to soothe chapped hands with a gentler feel. Create glycerin jelly by dissolving gelatin in water and whisking into glycerin, then color with cochineal and pot. Combine condensed milk glycerin honey and sugar for honey scotc h. Laxative use: glycerin doses hourly. Digestive aid: glycerin after meals. Earache: warm glycerin. Eye care: rest bathe with thoracic acid solution, avoid cosmetics, use minimal makeup on stage.
Silver bowls make attractive table flower holders offering an agreeable change from common cut glass vases and bowls. This suggests using old silver pieces as simple decorative containers for floral displays.
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