Inventions Idle for Centuries History of Rediscovered Inventions
The article surveys long forgotten discoveries that later reshaped tech. Archimedes imagined early engines but nothing persisted. Greek knowledge of electricity and magnetism resurfaced with the mariner’s compass. The kettle lid spark led to revived ideas, and 1340 brass cartridge guns foreshadowed modern firearms.
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Archimedes
James Ware
Roth
Thames
Batte
Crecy
Discoveries Move From Muskets to Muzzle Loaders to Wireless
The text traces firearm evolution from clumsy muzzle-loaders to breech-loaders after 500 years, noting the reinvention of the breech-loader 70 years ago and highlights the breakthrough of wireless telephony. A scientist, ignored in his time, is credited with capturing its value, preceding broader recognition by more than half a century.
Montana Legion delegates fly to convention by plane
Miles City October 26 W G Ferg son past state commander American Legion of Montana leads Montana delegates to the Kansas City convention traveling by airplane with aviator A W Stephenson. They are accompanied by a half grown Dobcat mascot, said to be the first to ride by air, the official mascot of the Montana delegation.
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Associated Prax
Miles City
W. G. Fergson
American Legion of Montana
Kansas City
Montana
UN American
A.W. Stephenson
Legion
Phaires
Attorney General to Sue Oil Company
The attorney general announces plans to sue an oil corporation and associated firms over gasoline taxes the state says were not returned. The action targets the corporation and related services and stations as part of a campaign against tax misproceeds.
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Serge
E. Board
Equaligation
Shilo “Corporation
Bilings
Murdered Woman Identified After Repeated Mixups
The corpse found in rainwater in Long Island City is identified as Dolly Bailey Higgins of New York City. The identification was made by her mother Mrs Anna Bailey and corroborated by two other women, despite earlier misidentifications by a marine captain and a Jersey City woman.
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Associated Jows
New York
Long Island City
Dolly Bailey Higgins
Harry Bullard
Higgins
Dolly
Marines
Jersey City
Bertha Becker
Anna Bailey
Brooklyn
Helen Otto
Omer Dennie
East New York
Handcars Opened Wide News Reach for 19 Days in 1884
Old timers recall how four railroads used handcars to distribute thousands of Standard copies during a railroad strike in 1884. With no trains running, handcars covered a vast area from Butte to Bozeman and as far as Bitterroot and Billings, keeping the newspaper in daily readers’ hands for 19 days amid telegraph cutoffs and rough routes.
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Buttene
United States Mail
Ada
Montana
Marcus Daly
Lima
Idaho-Montana
Hunters Hot Springs
Billings
Pony
Harrison
Butte
T. B. Butler
Homestake
Bozeman
Livingston
Cashier Slugged by Bank Robbers at Canton Bank
Two men struck E. O. Johnson, cashier of Farmers' State Bank of Canton, unconscious and fled with about $4,000 in cash. Liberty bonds remained untouched. Johnson recovered consciousness after two hours but could not recall the incident. Canton, Wis., a village of about 400, lies five miles southeast of Rico Lake.
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Associated Press
Canton
Wis
Johnson
Farmers’ State Bank of Canton
Bank of Relais
Rico Lake
Papers Carried by Hand to Extend Mountain Distribution
Beores of Handcars were soon placed in operation as the system of distribution was perfected. Section hands passed cars along to others at distribution points where news dealers handled the sale. Mr Daly saw potential political advantage for Anaconda in becoming state capital and endorsed the scheme.
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Daly
Anconda
Anaconda
Flyers Die in Plane Crash During Formation Attempt
Two aviators lose their lives when attempting a dangerous close formation above 3000 feet. Investigators say the crash occurred during a training flight and the wreckage burned on impact, with the scene prompting emergency response and aviation safety officials to review procedures.
Calve Makes American Debut Dress Crowd Likely
French soprano Emma Calve is described as making a sensational American debut in a vivid street scene. The imagined costume, small hat, and muff would draw a crowd as she walks any street, with the description highlighting public fascination and fashion intrigue.
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International News Service
Emma Calve
Mme. Calve
America
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