Brooklyn man patents cigar end spring device
A Brooklyn inventor received a patent for an aluminum spring device inserted diagonally near the cigar end. The spring, left in place during smoking, purportedly improves draw in short filler cigars and reduces chewing for draft, promoting sanitation by eliminating public cutters. Production would need one worker per 10,000 cigars, with value tied to consumer willingness to pay extra.
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New York Times
Brooklyn
Hkrdavica
Ingerta
Dating Machine for Banks and Real Estate Offices
The Scientific American describes a dating machine by EB Y Gregory of Central City Kansas. The device features stamping wheels for years months and days with a provision to advance a set number of days in one action. A monument is planned in memory of Prof Giovanni Schiaparelli born in Sariniano Piedmont. The Italian king supports a popular subscription fund to erect it plus a Brera palace tablet in Milan. Schiaparelli is famed for identifying the canals of Mars in 1877.
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Scientific American
EB. Y. Gregory
Central City
Kan
Schiaparelli
Italy
Mie
Giovanni Schiaperelli
Sarieliano
Piedmont
Brera
Milan
Mars
Fragmented 19th Century Tech and Health Fragments
A rough OCR sample notes diverse items including a 175 piece watch, feathering propeller for airships, Geneva’s natural history museum cost 220000 francs, patents for horseless carriages, body blood content claim, diamond production in German Southwest Africa, a motor driven aerial propeller on a sleigh, sun protection wear with Ruggles shade, and a German hinged hot water cloak for body contours.
Harness for Aviators Patented by New York Man
A New York inventor patents a safety harness for aviators. Straps circle the shoulders and chest and buckle to the aircraft frame to secure the flyer yet allow instant release. The central bar joins at one point and opens quickly by pulling a pin for emergency exit.
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New York
Effects of Light on Eyes
The article explains that not all radiant energy entering the eye produces light sensation. Some energy is absorbed by eye media as heat, potentially raising temperature and causing irritation. It notes artificial light often feels more fatiguing than daylight, but cautions there is no data proving artificial light is more discomforting when diffusion, intensity, and retinal adaptation are equal.
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Vanity Fair
Pistol Shaped Flashlight Joins Bright Battery Line
A new flashlight mimics an automatic pistol with a handle for carrying the battery and a lamp and reflector at the barrel end. The trigger acts as the light switch, and Popular Electricity notes the design as a novelty in the flashlight line.
Sugar as Antiseptic in Surgery
Dr George Magnus of Munich advocates sugar as a strong antiseptic for surgical use praising pure cane or beet sugar for disinfection and sterilization. He says sugar is not blood injurious and better prevents putrefaction and microbe contamination than common antiseptics. The report also notes archaeology news on restoring a 1605 Santa Fe palace and a French scientist linking worn prehistoric teeth to sand‑contaminated diet.
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George Magnus
Munich
School of American Archaeology
Santa Fe
N. M
Europe
Invented Anesthetic Pump and Spring Bed Mattress
A Parin doctor develops a device to pump an anesthetic into a patient’s lungs with a set dose. He also introduces a novel ventilated bed mattress built from over 1,000 spiral springs, enhancing support and air flow.
Luxurious Fur Wraps Gain Favor in Cold Weather Styles
A lavish array of fur wraps dominates the season with broadtail, mink, sable, and ermine trims. Plush imitations and faux furs offer cost effective alternatives. Care instructions warn moths and sun exposure threaten furs, advocating cold storage and regular examination.
High coiffure trends dominate New York horse show styles
Julia Bottomley reports on the New York horse show where ladies adopt go as for pleate air dresses and rising hair fashions. High coiffures, waves, curls, and fringes appear with some hats removed, while Paris designs and Varigiennes influence keep fringe trends conservative in styling for spring and evening wear.
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Aless
New York
Paris
Julia Bottomley
Fads and Fancies in Gowns and Blouses
Fashion notes describe growing use of Jet in sewing embellishments. Rejuvenating last year’s gown with a fichu, and gowns featuring lava hues and gindles appear. Skirts frequently show a slash. Russian blouse dresses lead for little girls. Tailors highlight baled coats and bold styling.
Wedding at the White House Echoes a Big Southern Family Party
Mrs. George Howe recalls a relaxed White House wedding where the President and Mrs. Wilson hosted a large Cousins club reception. The Marine Band played turkey trot music in the East Room while guests danced, teased Margaret Wilson for catching the bouquet, and enjoyed a long celebratory meal with fruit punch and laughter.
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South
Turkey
Imusle
Santelmann
Nell
Meanor Wilson
Suntelmann
Margaret Wilson
Otie
Squirrels Attract Tourists In Washington Parks
Visitors admire light gray squirrels in Capitol and Smithsonian grounds as they become a picturesque feature. Parks spend winter funds to feed the little pets. their bold daylight foraging signals a hard winter ahead.
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Cypitol
Venice
Cathedral of
St. Mark
Washington
Capitol Grounds
Smithsonian Grounds
Virginia
Maryland
Interior Department Club Formed After Scrapes and Delays
Secretary Lane Low promoted a social club for Interior Department workers amid early opposition from “before the war” society circles. He bridged divides across salary ranks and social sets, creating the Home club now with nearly 1,000 members and expected to reach 2,000.
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Lane Low
Interior Department
Great
Jane
Washington
Lane
Felines Cause Citywide Scenes Over Photo Shoot
An exhibition at the Washington Cat Show sparked a mass feline escape when a newspaper photographer arrived. Police searched streets as cats fled, many people were bitten, and Champion Lady Sonia, a Persian owned by Mrs. F. Y. Mathia, vanished amid the chaos. Mrs. G. Taylor of Syracuse sustained serious injuries while trying to restrain the cats and was treated at a hospital.
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Sonia
F. Y. Mathia
Greenwich, Ton
Mise G.taylor
Syracuas, N
Burt U
Traditional Christmas Mince Pie and Plum Pudding Recipe
A family recipe collection describes Rich Mince Meat with suet, chopped greens apples currents raisins citron rind and lemon juice sugar molasses and cider, seasoned with mace cinnamon cloves and salt. Also included are Plum Pudding and Citron and Nut Cake methods with milk bread baking, spices, eggs, butter and a boiled frosting finish.
Some Best Holiday Recipes from a Goody Cake Pantry
Readable holiday recipes with buttercream and mince meat ideas. Includes Christmas cookies with cream and two cupfuls of flour, reliable mince meat with raisins suet apples and candied fruit, and carrot pudding with spices. Also notes a plum pudding sauce with orange and lemon zest and a vanilla egg custard variant. Two dialogue excerpts show a pedantic and plain speaker debating naming a pastry.
Mystery Aimed at Detected Prowess of Hazel
In a clipped exchange the speaker praises Hazel as a keen detective and recalls attending a musical comedy where Lot followed the plot closely. The fragment hints at a humorous or literary note about observation and entertainment. The tone resembles quippy newspaper banter.
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Hazel
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