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Newspaper
Ada Weekly News
Location
Ada, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1903
Page
6
A new device by William T. S. Diggins uses a glass reflector with indicating lines to show both ends of a log during sawing. The adjustments help the sawyer judge splits and best cut angles without walking the log, aiming for economical, precise cuts.
The Electrical Review notes that municipal telephone exchanges often fail, with lines bought or abandoned, citing Tunbridge Wells selling to the National Telephone Company. It argues profitable service requires a mix of capital, technical skill, and practical mechanics, a combination rarely found in municipal departments.
Ornithology notes from Aeronautical World discuss balloon observations suggesting 401 metres is the practical flight limit for birds. The article challenges a zoologist’s claim of birds reaching 8,000 metres and calls for more data, especially in flyway regions such as Italy.
The Iron Age illustration shows a gas jet flatiron that can be heated by slipping it over an ordinary gas burner. The design promises a compact heating method for fabric pressing.
The article notes about eight thousand new insect species named annually and cites Sharpe’s Insects summary in the Britannica supplement. It estimates the total insect forms around 10 million, with many still unknown and many likely extinct before discovery or preservation.
A simple heavy galvanized iron hose rack is shown for sale. The rack is strong and straightforward in design, meant to protect hose and keep it ready for quick use. It can be attached near a sill cock in a house stable cellar or other convenient location to store a coiled hose.
Mr T L Galloway of Glasgow lectures on transmitting power to mine interiors. He favors electrical distribution for future use and notes alternatings current reduces spark explosion risk. He says AC motors endure rough handling better than DC motors. Compressed air suits percussion drills but risks fires from removal methods.
The article notes disputes over who truly deserves the title. Rhode Island supporters credit Esek Hopkins as commodore and naval commander in chief who led early 1776 missions and captured prizes, while others claim Commodore John Barry merits memorial recognition in Washington.
Susan Devereux of Eldorado Kansas entertained fish in the Walnut river by playing violin and singing for weeks. On a recent outing hundreds of fish gathered at the banks to listen to her music and entertainment drew a crowd.
Advertisement for Allen's Foot-Ease powder claiming relief from uncomfortable sweaty cold or damp feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents with a free sample offer. Address Allen Olmsted Le Roy N Y.
Senator Pettus of Alabama in his Slot year wears one of two pairs of eyeglasses bought in 1865. He lost the other pair soon after receipt and has worn the same glasses for thirty seven years. He mocks frequent changes, noting his heavy reading and eye strain yet claims his eyes endure the abuse.
Readers across Illinois and Washington report winter grippe relief after using Peruna. Mrs T Schmitt from Chicago recalls three bottles ending her grippe, while Mrs Celeste Covell of Aurora and Mrs T W Collins of Everett praise the remedy. They urge others to seek Hartman’s free medical guidance if not satisfied.
Dr Theodore Cuyler whose ministry has long been fruitful is said to have never delivered a sermon in defense of the scriptures. The remark appears in a brief notice of his preaching style and focus.
Readers report rapid back and kidney relief after using Doan's Kidney Pills. Testimonies describe pain easing, improved sleep, and less night-time urge, with claims of restored mobility after short courses of treatment.
An Observatory note notes a cold sunless English summer in 1902. Greenwich records show May to September had 812 sunshine hours, 207 below the 1897-1901 average and 238 below 1901. Only nine days topped 80 F, with a high of 86.1 F on July 14. May 14 saw a night rise to 22.6 F. Five month rainfall totaled 12 inches, one inch above the usual summer total.
A Philadelphia woman persuaded her husband to use $10,000 on diamonds rather than a $10,000 life insurance policy. She refused a $17,500 settlement for the gems, asserting their superior value.
Exhumation near Newburgh New York uncovered mastodon bones along with multiple tree trunks buried in muck. Some trunks touched the bones. One trunk had a fourteen to sixteen sided polygonal cross section and nine inch diameter. Other trunks were spruce and red cedar showing beaver teeth marks.
Report notes an automobile near Roslyn with a canvas covering the rear tonneau area. Details are fragmentary, but the scene centers on a vehicle observation and its dusty setting as described by a local reporter.
Mrs Drina de Wolfe known from Mrs Osborns playhouse will wed and take the surname Mrs Frederick Gebhard. The announcement notes her forthcoming marriage and changes in name.
A London pastor suggests holding services in the dark to keep women from focusing on hats and gowns. The plan aims to draw young people to worship, citing other natural reasons for widespread attendance.
Advertisement notes yellow clothes look unsightly and promises bright white results with Red Cross Ball Blue. It claims all grocers stock a large 3 oz package for 5 cents.
An English shopkeeper in Birmingham, facing a pushy Yankee competitor, posted "Estab lished fifty years" while the Yankee answered with "Established yesterday, no old stock" in a wit filled advertising exchange. The lighthearted tale ends with I O U.
The American Chamber of Commerce plans to establish an organization in Berlin. Officials anticipate a formal launch soon and expect the group to foster trade ties and business relations between the United States and Germany.
In 1364 John de Harford was convicted of false conspiracy charges against London’s chief men. He was sentenced to a year in prison with quarterly pillory punishments, bare feet and a whetstone around his neck, proclaimed at the pillory, and three hours there daily before returning to Newgate.
An 19th century summary notes London’s cold snaps with January 1867 at 6.7C and February 1895’s all day frost, referencing record lows and atypical warmth in 1868, with mentions of other coldest months and notable freezes across years.
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