Democratic Sentinel, Volume 20, Number 23, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 12 June 1896 — Skill of Needle Makers. [ARTICLE]

Skill of Needle Makers.

An expert workman in one of the great needle factories, in a recent test of skill, performed- one of the most delicate feats imaginable. He took a common sewing needtfe of medium size, one and five-eighth inches in length, and drilled a hole through its entire length, from eye to point, the opening being just large enough to permit the passage of a vejy fine hair.