Louisiana Expands Bird Refuge with 284000 Acres
Louisiana gains a vast Gulf coast bird refuge of 284,800 acres from Rockefeller and Russell Sage foundations plus other gifts. The plan, led by Gov Parker and conservation head M L Alexander, foresees reaching 863,000 acres. key tracts include Marsh Island and Vermilion parish lands.
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Louisiana
Louiisiana
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi Valley
United States Biological Survey
United States
Vermilion Parish
Rockefeller Foundation
Marsh Island
Russell Sage Foundation
State Conservation Department
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South America
Mexico
North
Conservation Department
Lousiana
Charles Willis Ward
John Avery McGlen
John M. Parker
M. L. Alexander
Mr. McIlhenny
Ward-Meckhenny
McIlhenny
Rene Saunter
Saunter
New York
Ward
Vez
Birthday of Charles Paine Promoted by Yachting Legends
The Chicago Journal notes the birth on August 26, 1633 and late life of Charles Jackson Paine a Civil War colonel and noted yacht designer. He formed the 1885 syndicate that built the Puritan and led 1885 races then owned it before selling to Commodore Forbes. He built the Mayflower in 1889 defeating the Galatea and supported the Volunteer in the America’s Cup defense with the Thistle. The New York Yacht Club honored Paine with a silver cup for his triple defense.
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Resolute
Charles Jackson Paine
Beales
Paine
Commodore Forbes
Volunteer
New York Yacht Club
Chicago Journal
Avery Island Preserve Advocate Recounts Marsh Birds Rise
H H Dunn in the New York Times quotes Avery Island resident McIlhenny describing four decades of marsh bird protection. He recalls Willow pond habitat creation since 1893 94 and a successful increase to thousands of nesting snowy and Louisianan herons plus other waders across 75 miles of Gulf coast.
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Avery Island
McIlhennys
H. H. Dunn
New York Times
Mr. McIlhenny
Bird Fe
Gulf Coast
Willow Pond
North America
Louisiana
Spark Plug Cigar Brand Sparks Curiosity and Pride
A playful exchange defines a new cigar named Spark Plug with the tag line Perfect ignition, hinting at a bright, energetic launch. The dialogue frames the brand as modern and spirited.
Quotable Exchange on Wives and Marriages
A terse dialogue questions how a highly intelligent wife could marry her husband. The line turns on irony about marriage choices and perception of intelligence within a union.
The Likeness Labor Troubles Proceedi ng the Clockwork
The excerpt hints at labor troubles and strike sentiment with a wary view of prosperity and adversity. A man averse to prosperity faces a tougher path, while the clockwork phrase suggests ongoing issues affecting workers and industry.
Obviating Crankshaft End Play With a Split Bronze Washer
A technique from Popular Science Monthly suggests reducing crankshaft end play by machining the rear bearing end to allow about a quarter inch clearance, then using a split bronze washer with two machine screws. A flat iron shim under the screw head prevents washer rattle and keeps the assembly tight between bearing and flywheel.
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Popular Science Monthly
Detection of Short Circuit in Starting Systems
When two wires of the Hzht- Ing or starting systems short, heat develops as an inevitable accompaniment. The operator can usually detect the short by feeling the line for heat generated along its length.
Vacuum Tank Fizzles On Road Feeds Car To Garage
When a vacuum tank fails on the road, pressure can be built by blowing into the main fuel line. Repeating this every quarter mile may deliver enough fuel to reach a garage for repairs.
Power Transmission for Motor Vehicles by G L Jacques
The Scientific American describes a power transmission invention by G L Jacques of Neillsville Wisconsin. It aims to change speed without breaking the motor to drive wheels connection and to provide a friction transmission with greater bearing between driving and driven members.
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Scientific American
G. L. Jacques
Neillsville, Wis
Worn Tires Warn Against Pushing Mileage
The notice argues badly worn tires save little mileage as they damage wheels and drive components and raise breakdown risk. It urges truck makers to advise customers not to chase further mileage after tire tread wears down.
King Albert and Hub Standards and Tire Care Tips
King Albert of Belgium is noted as an experienced motorist. The article notes 2,400 to 2,500 parts in a popular touring car and that Canada and the United States together have about 68 million motor vehicles. It discusses standardizing hub sizes, lubricants depth, throttle effects on fuel use, and testing wheels for side play. It advises carrying a shovel and tow rope for emergencies.
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King Albert
Belgium
Danderine Hair Tonics Advert and War Jokes
An old advertisement touts Danderine hair tonic claiming hair gains in life and thickness with a 35 cent bottle. The passage also includes wartime humor with a judge questioning a man about bigamy and a joke about war statistics showing six women per man.
Bayer Aspirin Ad Promises Safe Pain Relief Then and Now
An advertisement touts Bayer Tablets of Aspirin as genuine and safe for millions of users. It urges accepting only an intact Bayer package with directions for relief of various pains and notes small 12 tablet tins and larger drugstore packages.
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Bayer
Swamp Root for Kidney Ailments Ad
There is one medicine that stands out for curable kidney liver and bladder ailments. Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root is the remedy for thousands of diuretic cases offering mild immediate effects. A sample bottle can be obtained by sending ten cents to Dr Kilmer Co Binghamton NY.
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Kilmer
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Dining room duty amid jazz orchestra uproar
A Louisville Courier-Journal quote captures a worker saying they must remain in the dining room due to the ongoing jazz orchestra. They fear a waiter could drop dishes at any moment, disrupting the private office space.
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Louisville Courier-Journal
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Promoted as Constitutional Cure
Advertisement asserts catarrh is constitutional and claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine treats the disease through the bloodstream. It promises strengthened health and resistance, with free circulars from B J Cheney Co of Toledo Ohio and available at all druggists.
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Hall
B. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Quote on teeth and birth from a witty exchange
A comic exchange about why people are born without teeth and the authority behind it. The characters debate dental misery and common knowledge with light humor.
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Fast Indigestion Relief
Advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as the quickest relief for indigestion gas heartburn sour stomach and fermentation. A few tablets said to give almost immediate relief and allow eating favorite foods again with small cost and harmless pleasant effects.
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