New Federal Barrel Law Affects Fruit and Vegetable Sales
The federal rule sets barrels used for fruit and vegetable sales to contain 1054 ethic inches, about 105 quarts or roughly three large measures. No barrel dimensions are stated, but the volume must be accurate. violations carry up to 500 dollars fine or six months in prison. New York and other markets are notifying strict enforcement while the standard barrel need not be marked by weight or count.
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New York
Oral Journal
New Gasoline Recomposition Process Patent Granted
A new patent for gasoline manufacture via a recomposition method was granted to 0.3 Palmer PhD, fellow at the Molien Institute For Industrial Research in Pittsburgh. The process extracts gasoline from petroleum residues with low volatility by heating to 300 degrees and applying controlled temperature pressure and time to recombine laments into gasoline. In 1915 bauxite production in the United States rose sharply to 207,041 long tons valued at 1,514,884 dollars, up 85 percent in quantity and 41 percent in value from 1914, driven by aluminum industry activity. Domestic output favored Arkans as over 90 percent of production came from that state, with Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee supplying the rest.
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Palmer
Molien Institute For Industrial Research
Wittsburgh
United States
United States Geological Survey
Arkan@s
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Inkstand Mads of Paper and Inkstand from Paper
A compact inkstand cut from heavy paper reduces ink spills and saves drawings. A simple method creates a pen rack from a sheet, usable away from a fitted desk and drawers, assembled in minutes. Also notes silica output and patching inner-tube rips with pre-patch drilling to stop tearing.
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Popular Mechanics
Belt Dressing Recipe From Ellsword Note
A reader describes belt dressing as a blend of wax and oil, suggested as half a pound of wax to half a gallon of oil. The instruction says to melt the wax dust and add the oil slowly to achieve a thorough, constant mixing for a good preparation.
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Leeswasth
Blackwarth
Fireproofing Woodby Water Glass Method
A historic note describes interior woodwork being made fire resistant using water glass, a solution of sodium silicate. The process, employing lime and soda, aims to render wooden surfaces less flammable and safer in ordinary fire.
Cause of Blue Exhaust in Pistons
Four blue exhaust indicates burning of fuel that has clogged the piston and entered the combustion chamber, causing engine contamination and performance issues. The damaged component leads to incomplete burning and higher emissions.
Buck Weaver A Top Chicago Infield Threat
George D Buck Weaver stars for the Chicago American League club as a premier third baseman this season after a standout year at shortstop with Eddie Collins. The veteran fielder, part of Chicago guidance on defense, is noted for sensational fielding and a strong accurate throw. His prior season batting average hit .268 with a fielding average of .030.
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George D
Buck) Weaver
Eddie Collins
Chicago
Weaver
Felding
Holding In Football and the Rule Against Holding
A discussion on football rules condemns holding as unfair and unskilled play. The Football Code argues that success relies on advancing the ball through strategy and speed, not by grappling opponents. Readers are reminded that violators bring discredit to the game. Willie Kolehmainen, renowned distance runner, arrives in the U.S. to compete and stay. two-umpire system gains acceptance in major leagues since 1907. Archie Hahn is reengaged as Brown coach with Norian Tuber assisting. Mile Relay record holder Norian Tuber joins coaching staff. Mike Declan, long-time Giant manager, reports on Mile Dylan moving from Cubs to the Giants system.
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Football Rules Committee
Tose
Tas
Affilal
Water cooling by spinning clay jar in Nicaragua
A native Nicaraguan woman cools water using a two thirds full baked clay jar spun rapidly on two straps tied to the neck. The centrifugal action prevents spilling while evaporative cooling lowers the water to a comfortable temperature. The thirsting man drinks and exclaims a local phrase.
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Nicaragua
Hints For Campers Waterproofing Tent Canvas
A historic note provides two tent canvas waterproofing methods. First wash to remove starch, then immersion in a soap solution, then copper sulphate rinse and air dry. The second mix boils yellow soap in water, adds yellow ochre, terebine, and boiled oil as a paint. Also notes waterproof match tips with hot paraffin and cautions on swimming safety with an old doctor quote from the Brooklyn Eagle.
Naming a Famous Dish From Newbury to Delmonico
The origin of lobster a la Wenburg is tied to Benjamin Wenburg, a New York broker who frequented Delmonico’s. He shared the recipe with Delmonico, who named the dish Lobster a la Wenburg after him. Wenburg complained and the restaurant reversed the naming, securing the present title.
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Hoe
Delmonico
Del
Benjamin Wenburg
New York
Delmonice
Battery
Newburg
la Wenburg
Wenburg
Richmond
Greenbacks and riddles from an old Philadelphia Eve
About Uncle Sam’s paper money and the 1857 green ink invention by Stacy J. Edson, famed for anti-photographic ink. The note discusses counterfeiting risks and secrecy. It then presents a string of jokes, riddles, wordplay, and a first day at school vignette featuring Margie Moore, with humorous mispronunciations and social embarrassment.
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Sam
Stacy J. Edson
Uncle Sam
Butter from Africa and a waiter uncle tale
A fragmentary note describes a tree producing vegetable butter used in Africa, praised for richer taste than dairy butter. It mentions Arabs and a comical line about Walter’s uncle, then shifts to a Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertisement noting its use for cuts, wounds, and skin conditions.
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Africa
Pittsburgh Dispatch
Adler-i-ka Astonishes Ackley Residents with Quick Relief
Adams Adler-i-ka claims rapid aid for constipation upset stomach and cramps within minutes. Testimonials from a Watkins druggist praise Adler-i-ka’s ability to ease digestive distress while Sloan's Liniment is also endorsed for muscle soreness and overexertion relief.
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Ackley
FD Weaver
Stupendous Surnames and Shifting Lineages in Historical Notes
Fragmented text discusses altered surnames in ancient Rome related to chief Appa ip Minoy and lists distorted names like Aliee T hepundora and Mazeling Stabwourchman. It mentions contracted forms such as Le Lindraper and Le Chapelayn becoming Chaplin, noting changes over time and dubious origins.
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Rome
Appa Ip Minoy
Enue
Libre Statesque
Allong
Aliee Thepundorastopdoghtre
Mazeling Stabwourchman
Prethesanecia de Countynghouxe
Godismith Attosty Desendes
Thomag Wranzwisshu
Borodee
Goward
Chaplin
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