Brief Bits of Science Pioneers Transport and Health Notes
A survey of early 20th century science items covers beet sugar yield, goat milk immunity, population projections, coastal foghorns, high altitude telephone stations, deep drilling, water handling with cotton mittens, city death rates, rail fuel costs, the Argentina ant, and cheap poultry sprays. It notes inventions from electric ferries to spiked wheels, and various scientific observations on earth, air, and science funding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Firth of Forth
Mount Rosa
Italy
Silesia
Stockholm
Christiania
Berlin
London
Argentina
Louisiana
Pacific Coast
Titusville
Germany
Duisburg
Harlan
Lincoln
Nebraska
Strecker
Pield Museum of Natural History
Chicago
Alaska
Camille Flammarion
Prince Henry
Prussia
Kaiser
Joachimsthal
Europe
Pennsylvania
Santa Monica
Cal
Father Alfani
Meteorological Observatory
Florence
Plate Glass Syndicate Aims Stability Reduces Output In Europe
United States Consular report from Liege details the Plate Glass Trust's reach across Europe. The syndicate claims to curb production to 126 days annually while keeping factories running year round to trim costs and retain skilled workers, with American and English firms largely outside the fold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foreign Plate Glass Trust
United States
Albert H. Johnson
Liege
Plate Glass
Europe
England
Plate Glass Syndicate
Combine
Time Breathes Heavy on Man Who Must Sell Home
A pithy reflection notes a man with time pressing on him should sell his home to pay rent and endure months slipping by. It contrasts fear of microbes with fear of mice showing common anxieties.
Jealousy and Deception Strain a Love Triangle
Chaseney confronts Kitty over a secret liaison with Eric after learning of their letters and hidden feelings. He reconciles with Kitty, offering protection and a ring as a pledge while she wrestles with fear of losing him and the life she has.
Prisoner at the Bar Snaps at Judge Knox in Courtroom Scene
An intoxicated witness flaunts money and challenges the judge, claiming influence over everyone at the bar. The scene centers on Shay asserting power and familiarity with courtroom figures while money is waved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knox
Shay
Honor
Trust Magnate and Secretary Clash Over Pirate Insult
A mistrustful exchange shows a magnate denying a pirate label while his secretary condemns the accusation. The magnate bristles at the insult and counters that even the greatest pirate would not have earned as much as he claims.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mes. Swellington
de Swell
W. R. Hearst
Chaseney
Kitty
Eric
Tie
Jove
Kit
Martha
Mater
Frank
L’rank
Valentine
Threshhold
Parley Sheldon
J. Shelden
A. Keenan
Ames
Iowa
Knauth
Nachod & Kahne
New York
National Bank of Commerce
First National Bank
Des Moines Savings Bank
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Judisch Bros
Gamrath
Story County
Nevada
ED. Miller
Wil
U.S
Haverly
Frank Haverly
Morgan, Morgan & Watts
Arre Bavings Bank
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