Fuel From Water Weed on Nile Showed Promise
A Sudan sudd weed hypothesis reports that dried grass treated in a disintegrator and briquetted yields a fuel about 60 percent of coal’s heat value with density similar to coal. The process, tested in Merseburg, claims on site manufacture in Egypt at about half the local coal price.
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Nile
Sudd District
Sudan
Lord Cromer
Sir Reginald Wingate
U Sual Commission
Sadd
Merseburg
Germany
Egypt
Scientific American
Novel boat propeller promises smoother ride and extra speed
A six blade speed propeller designed as two sections of four inch decreasing diameter boosts a twenty six foot motorboat with a ten horsepower engine by about three miles per hour. The design ensures each blade receives solid water at all speeds reducing vibration and jarring in small craft.
Banana juice explored for throat ailments and diphtheria
Experiments show banana juice may aid throat diseases. A substance like pepsin named bromelin dissolves membrane blocking diphtheria. Doctor Flascher uses banana syrup for bronchial issues. A crystalline amanuitel from bananas features in remedies for throat and lung troubles.
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Dro Flascher
Machines Dominate Indiana Coal Mining in 1909
Indiana coal production in 1909 was mostly machine mined, with 79.6 percent using machines. Chain machines led with 301 of 631 total in use, followed by 227 pick machines and 103 long wall. The preceding year saw 832 chain machines, 10 pick machines, and 35 long wall among 507 total machines.
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Indiana
Taos
War on the English Starling Declares Government Action
The department of agriculture wages a war on starling importers. The pestiferous English sparrow has spread nationwide due to faddist notions, and the starling is feared to repeat the sparrow nuisance. It attacks small grain and could devastate fields.
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Department of Agriculture
Easter party ideas for child friendly decorations
Entertaining at Easter is fine to bring innocent joy to children. Ideas include papier mache eyes on wands and a rabbit head in an egg, plus bright costumes with yellow ribbons and chick accents. Dress a child as Easter with ribbons, belts, and soft satin accents for a festive look.
The Tailored Hat as an Icon of Taste
A fashion note shows tailored hats as costly but chic accessories. The example features fine panama straw with a rolled brim, velvet trim, and a stiff bow, pairing with a light cloth dress to signal refined taste.
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Angelina
Cape of Storms and Cape of Good Hope Sermon Reflection
The sermon threads a nautical voyage from the Cape of Storms to the Cape of Good Hope. It recalls old legends, warns of life’s tempests, and urges courage as readers face youth trials, temptations, and family grief with faith and endurance.
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Indian Ocean
Atlantic
Adamuastor
Cape
Camoens
Barreco
Heaven
Cape of Good Hope
Stertus
Father
Mother
Clyde
Delaware
Jim
Oman
Mary
Lear
Tre
Adamaster
Paul
Bartimaeus
Christ
Child
God
Atlantic Ocean
Apollos
Cephas
City Messenger Company Updates Telephone Lines
The City Messenger company installed two telephones numbered 5931 and 5941 with one always open. Call either number and Central will get us. Jos Farrell, Manager. Aberdeen Printing Co. Tel 540L.
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City Messenger Company
Central
Jos. Farrell
Mgr
Aberdeen Printing Co
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