The Kenosha telegraph. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1860-1888, 1866-12-27
What is Glyeerin,


The above question is asked by a cores !
pondent, and as its answer may interest
more than one reader. we give it in the
household columns. Glycerin is remark
able contribution of modern science to the
arts, and as its utility for different purposes
has been manifested, corresponding improve
ments have taken place in its manufacture,
and it is now produced in great purity and
at moderate price. But this is not telling
what Glycerin is. 1t is a principle which
exists III fats, and all fats are combina-
ton of glycerin and some acid Lard, after
the lard oil has been pressed out, is mainly
compound of stearic acid and glycerin In
the process of manufacturing the finer kinds
of candles, this compound is broken up and
the stearic acid is used for candles, while
the glycerin is purified and put into the
market. Glycerin is thick, coorless IL
quid, of a syrupy consistence, and when
we'll made has no odor, Its name is from
the Greek word, meaning sweet, and indi-
Gates one of its prominent characteristic
sweetness. 1t is remarkable for its undry-
ing qualities; when spread out and exposed
| to the air it remains for a long while un-
changed 1t mixes readily with water and
with alcohol, but not with oils and has a
remarkable solvent power for many sub
stances. 1t is largely used in medicine as a
solvent for various drugs, and is also EN-
ployed as a substitute for sugar III medici-
| nal preparations. In domestic use it forms
a most excellent application to chapped or
inhamed surfaces, as it keeps the parts from
the air. and is free from the Inconvenience
which attends the use of oily matters. Prop
erly diluted with water, it forms popular
hair dressing WHICH keeps the hair moist,
of the preparations sold for the purpose. AS
glycerin does not readily evaporate nor
freeze it is used in cities to put into gas
metres 1t is also largely used in the place
Of molasses to mix with glue to form the
rolls by which ink is applied to type. These
are among the most common uses-others,
such as in mounting microscopic prepara-
tions, are of less general interest. Doubt
less many other useful applications will be
found for this interesting chemical product.
ADyERTIsING.-There are comparatively
few business men who understand the art OF
advertising Some men advertise for short
time after they commence business and
think that is sufficient Others omit adver-
Using after they have established a flour
ishiDg business by its aid. From the mo
ment house ceases to advertise, however
large its reputation and standing, it begins
to decline. The changes are so rapid in
this country, the public mind is SO constant
ly occupied by new appliances for its at
tention, that to be out OF the paper, where
everybody seeks information on every subject,
is to be forgotten. The press is daily be-
coming necessity, and its usefulness as an
advertising medium is constantly increas-
ing. No man is wise or just to hInsef who
negects lis advantages.
| A Blacksmith would be looked upon as
foolish, if he were to pile coal upon his
/ forge and neglect to blow. The merchant
who fills his store or the tradesman who
opens his shop and fails to keep the fact be-
fore the people. is equally short sighted
The trade may come, but it will he slow in
deed. Be up and doing; show people
that you are to work-strlving to succeed
and we warrant you hard times will never
knock very long or very hard at your door.
Providence helps those that help themselves,
and the largest crops come from the best
I titled fields everytime. This being the
fact, business men generally, will do well
and reap rich harvest, by advertising
their goods and wares, that the seed may
be scattered broadcast throughout the land,
and thereby add much fruit to the granaries
DO not pursue that mserly way of mark,
ing your business down-that of posting
slips of printed paper upon fences, or pain
ting boards aud mailing them upon public
or private houses, with letters at some par
ticular article for sale at some particular
place-keep yourself prolninen before the
people by advertising. -Eg.