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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1916
Page
2
A historical note argues hats hinder hair growth in boys and may cause early baldness. It proposes examining boys to predict who will bald from hat wearing and recommends hats measured like suits with pressure on the forehead corners and back of the head.
A mother used a large soft gray blanket adorned with linen-style pictures cut from nursery books to hold her restless baby’s attention. The set included a baby fence around the rug to complete the quieting arrangement.
A Maryland man reports a method to preserve eggs using liquid petrolatum. He says the hydrocarbon mixture, applied externally, rapidly penetrates the shell and makes eggs moisture and bacteria proof. When properly treated, eggs stay good at normal temperatures for many weeks.
A scientist uses a filler paper ribbon across a slit in a hollow brass cylinder to sample atmospheric dust and smoke. Air is drawn through the paper by exhausting the cylinder. after thirty minutes the ribbon advances automatically to expose a new surface for continued exposure.
A Pennsylvania man devises a method to crack coconuts by freezing them to contract the shell, then applying heat to rapidly expand it, causing cracks. A series of hammer blows finishes breaking the shell.
A wife vows to learn when her husband comes home at night and asks for wakefulness. He keeps silent and avoids noise. The old wife suggests sprinkling the floor with tacks as a remedy.
Mr. Com rox says he will not worry about past costs. He plans to work the stock ticker down town and not come home to study new market quotations.
The article advises alternating coats of boiled linseed oil and wax on mission furniture to achieve a brighter and more durable polish than using wax alone.
A new heat application method in France allows coloring glass directly on a single piece to create stained glass windows, eliminating the need to join multiple colored panes.
Official figures show fogs are more frequent along the coasts of Maine and New Hampshire than any other coastal areas in the United States.
A brief aphorism noting that when one takes seriousness to heart others may view them as stupid and often be correct. The quip explores perception and wit in social judgment.
The article argues that modern farming demands mechanical expertise as the traditional hoe approach becomes obsolete. It envisions farmers becoming skilled with machinery, automation, and evolving technology to drive agricultural efficiency.
A compact set of cautions and maxims urging balance and self discipline. The speaker endorses worry reduction, increased effort, reduced riding, more walking, lighter frowning, more laughter, moderated eating, mindful chewing, restrained preaching, and consistent practice.
The report notes enormous water requirements for food production, stating two tons of water to produce a loaf of bread and fifteen to twenty tons to produce a pound of beef. It underscores the land and irrigation demands of wheat and beef farming.
Guidance warns against forcing an improper tire size on a rim and urges proper fitment. An odd aside promotes Carter's Yeast with a brief schedule fragment mentioning 7 14 tues fri 4w.
Taunton Mass. woman recalls painful monthly cycles and long work absences. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound her health improved enough to work full time, prompting her to urge other girls to seek the remedy and contact the company for confidential advice.
Cincinnati reports from the National Cloak Spit and Skirt Manufacturers Association detail fall fashion. Short skirts remain popular with three suit types plain tailored sport and dressy plus varied trimmings and vest fronts.
A list of guests and party attendees from various cities including Greensboro Washington Richmond Philadelphia Lancaster Albion Virginia Beach Martinsburg New Jersey Connellsville Uniontown and Morristown. Names include E C Bairs W W Peysler S Slokom Bogert Rayner Hopkins Noyes Griffith Smith Smith Rinehardt Githers and Bugby among others.
Susy rejects Bob then schemes with Bert to test him. She writes a fake engagement letter to feverishly provoke jealousy, causing rumors. Bob grows jealous, Isabel helps Bert, but in the end Susy confesses love and reconciliation follows as Bert and Isabel head toward marriage.
A brief notice in The Star advertises the value of placing a want ad. It highlights easy submission and quick results for readers seeking classified listings.
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