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Newspaper
Winchester News
Location
Winchester, Kentucky, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
7
An explanation of how flame colors from phosphorus sulfur wood and metals reveal composition and atmosphere. The science behind fireworks spectroscopy follows Herschel’s insight that stellar colors disclose elements, atmospheres, and even stars’ motion using a prism and dark lines in spectra.
Advocates argue post exchange beer sales do not curb temperance problems. A former Fort Monroe and various post commander recalls beer availability with few indiscipline changes and notes smuggling whisky rises when beer is restricted. He says liquor disrupts order, recruits whisky as a stallion, and praises the canteen for keeping soldiers at duty.
Sir Oliver Lodge argues that no real thing perishes only changes form. He cites energy conservation, material and spiritual values, and Haeckel’s ideas to claim the soul’s immortality. He notes examples like coal’s afterlife as light and heat and suggests science now entertains such beliefs, though mysteries remain.
A historical reflection urging parents to raise boys to be productive, self respecting citizens who will support a family. It emphasizes hard work, resilience, and duty, critiquing overprotective parenting and soft mindedness while stressing fathers and mothers should prepare children for future wars and responsibilities.
A transplanted New Yorker complains about waiters in luxury hotels and restaurants. He describes persistent serving, intrusive behavior, and being pushed toward chef recommendations. He recounts a clash over a fish dish and a dinner ending with a salad and ice cream.
A New York Press remark notes bartenders say champagne is golden beer amber claret red cream of mint green whisky brown punches white yet blue drinks would repel the public. It lists theories for the aversion, including blue’s association with poison bottles and general distaste.
A Wall Street businessman in a chic restaurant demands hash saying he wants plain hash, confusing the menu terms froids entrements and hors d'oeuvres. The waiter corrects him, suggesting olla podrida as the true equivalent in a dignified tone.
A pupil mutters that the teacher is a regular duffer prompting the professor to ask the student to speak up. The moment captures a playful classroom exchange quoted by Pathfinder.
B F Pratt prospector from Grapevine district died of thirst in a California desert west of Death Valley after being warned of danger. His diary entries describe worsening thirst, loss of water, and failing strength as he searched for a trail back, with a final note urging notification to his brothers.
Paducah report notes the dedication of the George Rogers Clark monument at Fort Massac in Metropolis on Thursday November 5. A special car will bring Gov. Deneen Secretary Rose andState DAR members to Metropolis at 10 a.m. The event is billed as Metropolis’s largest day in history with many Paducah residents attending. The old French fort near the Ohio River is highlighted.
Denver. Mrs Lillian M N Stevens of Portland Maine was unanimously re elected president of the National Women's Christian Temperance Union yesterday.
A persuasive passage argues for replacing knee and elbow baths with full baths, having kitchen and laundry water on demand, using city water and filtration, installing a lush yard, and bringing all comforts home. It claims the barrier is lack of economy and enterprise rather than money, urging improvements for family health and comfort.
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