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Newspaper
Williston Graphic
Location
Williston, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1905
Page
3
A device described by the New Orleans Times Democrat fits on the little finger to cut package twine instantly. The silver plated ring carries a hardened steel knife protected to avoid flesh or clothing injury and stays sharp for long use. It enables faster tying and less twine waste, benefiting frequent parcel work.
Ingenious device shown at a motorboat and sportsmen exhibit. A vertical tube holds a float that slides on a side rod and twists a center strip with a magnet. A cap magnet moves a needle over a dial to indicate fluid level, with a hermetically sealed tank not needing filling holes.
A Locust's Breathing describes holding a locust between fingers to observe its breath. Prof Packard records 65 contractions per minute in a locust kept for ten minutes. The note asks how this compares to human breaths per minute and comments that insects of swiftest might sweat most rapidly.
Navigator's Indicator describes a Georgia inventor's device that, when properly adjusted and exposed to the sun, would determine a vessel's exact position at mid ocean without the usual calculations. The article explains how many instruments and calculations are typically required and how this new instrument purportedly eliminates them.
A Louisville Courier Journal note describes a pivoted glass globe with meridians and parallels, a central bulb, clock dial and compass. By aligning the sun and shadow on the globe, the vessel’s position at sea can be determined mechanically without sextant calculations, with quick, tangible results.
An illustration shows a vegetation cluster resembling mistletoe but the object is a fresh water sponge found last summer in the River Colne at Thorney Weir fishery near West.
A creature attached to an arch by the river in Drayton, the finest sponge specimen pictured measures 13 inches across and nearly 9% inches in length. Stored in a basin, it exudes a slimy animal odor when removed from water, a smell unique to fresh water sponges, which dry brittle and crumble under pressure.
On Put in Bay Ohio shores several caverns host Lake Erie's waters, notably Crystal cave described to the Geological society of Washington by M K Fuller as a vast geode ten to fifteen feet diameter. Its interior gleams with celestite crystals, some foot or more in length, blue and sometimes white with a vitreous luster.
A South Shields officer ground a clay pipe to prepare an emetic for a girl who had taken poison, and in a dramatic action reportedly saved her life. The incident highlights quick thinking by the constable and the dangers of accidental poisoning.
Margaret E Sangster argues against rigid breakfast bells and minute schedules. She recalls a strict New York household with early rising for all, including a feeble grandmother, and critics the autocratic plan. She urges flexible routines, early bedtimes for children, and breakfast together without enforced wakeups.
Women who despair of improving their indifferent complexions are advised to add three or four drops of tincture of benzoin or eau de cologne to washing water. These ingredients are whitening and help to tone the skin. tincture of benzoin is especially valued for complexion care.
The article notes that bracelets replace bare arms for stylish women, featuring gold cameo and silver bands, rose gold scroll designs, and monograms. It highlights topaz, coral, diamond accents, and watch bracelets set in leather or linked with rhinestones, plus oriental inspired motifs and oxidized silver bracelets with ruby accents.
A Farm and Home contributor recommends a practical all over garment wearable over a dress. The design combines a bishop sleeve blouse with a long gathered skirt and plain back, buttoned at the top and back, with pockets optional. The fabric lengths needed are stated and pockets are optional but may snag.
The Chantilly lace veil dominates Paris fashion with large light allover designs. Veils measure 12 to 16 inches wide and about 1.5 yards long, worn with a big bow or fastened by a safety pin. Brussels lace and Brussels net lace remain popular, maintaining strong appeal in refined attire.
Daintiest neckwear cannot be washed after overnight storage in an airtight graeline vessel. It will look fresh and new when carefully dried.
The New York board of aldermen plan a ceremonial funeral for Hiram Silas Cronk a 105 year old war of 1812 survivor living with his grandchildren in Manhattan He has voted for many presidents and remains active on his farm in Ava N Y His pension combines federal 24 a month and a 72 monthly state grant and he is the subject of aldermanic interest as they prepare for his possible death while still alive.
The French government has abolished the cantinieres, the women attached to regiments who supplied brandy to soldiers. Their removal ends a historic wartime provision once common in French military life.
A Washington Post recounts General Harrison leading his Indiana regiment at the 1864 battle near Regaca. J L Ketcham recalls the bayonet charge, fearless leadership, and heavy casualties including Maj Nantel Ramedell losing an arm, with the brigade finally seizing the Confederates guns after nightfall.
A 60-foot stone water tower near Lake Assawampeectt in Lakeville Massachusetts stands as a relic of a planned national soldiers home once to be moved from Quincy. Built with six arches and a central column, the tower fed a vast water tank for a proposed 100 acre home site, but construction halted and the property is now rented as a farm.
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