Carlsbad to Karlovy Vary shift sparks German nerves
A National Geographic bulletin notes the post office change from Carlsbad Austria to Karlovy Vary Czecho Slovakia heightening German sentiment among 17 000 residents who stayed after 70 000 visitors. It recalls Metternich era Carlsbad Decrees and the town’s arts porcelain and Bohemian glass trades.
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Europe
Carlsbad
Austria
Karlovy Vary
Czecho-Slovakia
National Geographic Society
Bohemia
Franz Joseph
Charles IV
Tepes
Globe
Metternich
Prince Metternich
Prussia
German Empire
Lost chances and the cost of not following ideas
In a People magazine feature Hugh Fullerton recalls a wealthy man who stresses that most big chances are missed and that many so called originators never realize the potential of their ideas. The man credits his success to recognizing ideas and turning them into practical business, not to mere invention.
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People’s Magazine
Hugh 8
Fullerton
Bunk
Grasshopper Banters Its Brainless Flight From The Journal
A Minneapolis Journal critique denounces a grasshopper as an insect idiot. It mocks its aimless space bound leaps and hollow head with bulging eyes and wooden nose. The piece portrays the insect as foolish and man\'s superior species ironically.
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Minneapolis Journal
Four Milamaquari Members Catch 8000-Pound Devil Fish in Bahamas
Four members of the Milamaquari um association went on a Bahamas fishing trip and hauled in an 8000 pound devil fish. The event highlights a remarkable ocean catch and supports the association's fishing endeavors.
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Milamaquarium Association
Bahamas
Citizen's First Duty as Servant of the State
The quotation from Bishop Westcott asserts that every citizen serves the state and must use all personal endowments for the common good. It emphasizes civic responsibility and selfless public service as essential to a functioning society.
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Bishop Westcott
How to wedge a car into a tight space between two cars
An article explains a method to maneuver a vehicle into a narrow slot near a wall or curb. It details a leftward swing into the space, gradual wheel turning, and backing in with the front close to the curb. Exiting reverses the steps with careful signaling.
Excessive Tire Waste Prompts Consumer Education
Experts estimate about half of manufactured tires are discarded before maximum mileage due to neglect by motorists. Under inflation and misalignment cause damage that could be avoided if care is taken when faults arise, as manufacturers issue booklets to teach conservation.
Nine Safety First Points for Drivers
The list urges courtesy and caution for drivers including slowing for children, signaling changes, watching for right‑of‑way at intersections, and maintaining control. It notes 1 077 street accidents last year from damaged machines and warns against pulling onto tracks with approaching traffic. It also calls to remove glare from headlights and stop behind streetcars loading passengers while keeping safe clearance in safety zones.
Handling of Auto Chassis with a Special Transport Truck
A truck with two heavy wheels on a solid axle and a tubular extension carries three auto chassis for loading into freight cars. The supports fit onto the front axle to prevent side slipping and a third support grips the differential. The device moves on an extension handle for easy maneuvering.
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Popular Science Monthly
Car care tips for inclement weather and maintenance
The article stresses locking cars, fitting a steering device, cleaning windshields, and noting cold harms rubber. It urges motorists to weekly inspect their vehicle, tighten spring cup nuts, and avoid shining spotlights into oncoming drivers. It warns against folding damp curtains and wet tops before drying.
Efficiency of Illinois farms compared by farm management data
A US Department of Agriculture bulletin analyzes how farm operations in central Illinois vary by equipment and team size. It compares horse drawn gang plows and sulky plows, tractors, corn binders, hay loaders, and manure spreaders, detailing minutes per load and acres per day per horse.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Office of Farm Management
Illinois
Washington, D. C
Middle Western States
Timothy Hay Nutrition Compared With Corn Silage
The article explains timothy hay contains nearly three times the digestible nutrients of corn silage per 100 pounds and notes timothy hay is less easily digested overall. Experts say one ton of timothy hay equals about two and a half tons of corn silage, and price comparisons show timothy hay at $10 per ton versus $4 for corn silage.
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