Wireless telephony opens commercial field in Paris test
Experts say wireless telephony will not yet rival long distance wireless telegraphy but is poised to supplant telegraphy for short ranges. Reports from Paris 310 miles to Dieppe show clear transmission and voice tests. Transatlantic ties and British Navy trials indicate rapid growth and competition with Marconi systems.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Marconi
Atlantic
Ghilling-Oavard
France
Paria
Daily Mail
Wittel Tower
Colin and
Teance
Mercier
Yaris
Dieppe
Eiffel Tower
Pointe de Raz
Finistere
Trans-Atlantic Schearm
New York
Lee de Forest
Wiffel Tower
Metropolitan Life Buildin
Marconi
Metropolitan Life Building
de Forest
Boston
Montreal
Chicago
Havana
Portsmouth
Vernon Torpedo School
Beteen
Valdemar Powlson
North Shields
Copenhagen
Willcocks to advise on Mesopotamian irrigation for five years
Reuters reports Istanbul telegram cites Express note that Sir William Willcocks, renowned irrigation expert, to serve as adviser on Mesopotamian and other imperial irrigation schemes for five years. Born in India, he helped design Egypt's Nile dam at Assouan and has long studied ancient Euphrates Tigris canals.
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Reuter
Constantinople
Saya
Euphrates
Tigris
Garden of Eden
Oene
William Willcocks
India
The Maori Migration Claims Vast Pacific Journey
At the Auckland Institute lecture E G B Moss argues the Maori migration to New Zealand covered at least 1000 miles from the main lands or 1500 miles from Rarotonga with a single stop, noting their navigation feats and early belongings such as dogs yams tare calabashes and kumera while doubting prior inhabited evidence.
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Auckland Institute
New Zealand
E. G. B. Moss
Raratenga
Moss
Apa
Warning Ad Claims Pure Ayers Sarsaparilla Formula
Questioning health and fatigue prompts warnings about weak nerves and impure blood. The ad promotes Ayert a Sarsa parila without alcohol and urges buyers to choose Ayer's prepared by Dr. J G Ayer & Co Lowell Massachusetts amid imitation products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. J. G. Ayer & Co
Lowell, Massy USA
Deep sea telescope and diving dress promise new depths
Reports describe a steel armored diving suit with on board oxygen and gas forming chemicals, allowing ascent and descent without surface air. A large deep sea telescope reaches 3000 feet, aided by water tight joints and prisms to capture bottom images. An electric grappling machine with three claws may recover sunken treasure, lifting sections of wrecks to the surface.
Mitchell Display Promises Richer Ribbons and Special Turners
A fragment notes that Mitchell will not show Prettier Ribbons and Turner plans a Special Display. the reference hints at upcoming exhibits or showcases featuring ribbons and a Turner display.
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Mitchell
San
Turner
Lot of the Negro in America Riots Described in Illinois
A Daily Telegraph correspondent relays a sensational account of Illinois riots where a northern city of 40 000 people witnessed race mobs. Springfield fell under a blood crazed mob with fires, looting, and killings as authorities collapsed and troops fired on crowds. An elderly resident named Donegan was lynched after being targeted outside his shop.
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Daily American
London Daily Telegraph
Illinois
Minsis
Abraham Lincoln
Springfield
Donegan
Growth of pauperism in Britain and London figures
The half yearly Blue Book reports 928,671 paupers relieved on January 1, up 0.9 percent from 1907. London had 148,956 paupers, with 25,472 lunatics and 1,726 casuals, and the London rate stood at 31.3 per 1000. Indoor pauperism rises despite outdoor declines.
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London
Wnions
Couth
England
Wales
England and
What Makes Hailstones The New Theory Of Scientism
A Weather Bureau theory explains hail formation as wind elongating a cloud into a strip. Rapid evaporation dries and charges snow particles negative while water drops are positive causing films of ice to form. Repeated freezing layers build hailstones that descend with the others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Washington
Why Sander and Sons Euca L Ypti Extract Outshines Competitors
The piece argues Sanders and Sons Eucalyptus Extract is superior due to a tested, controlled manufacturing method and long proven safety. It warns against inferior extracts that caused a death and cruel irritation from misrepresented products. It cites expert validation by the Supreme Court of Victoria and 36 years of recognized merit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sander and Sons
Supreme Court of Victoria
One Week Only Ribbon Display by Mitchell and Turner
Mitchell and Turner showcase a great display of ribbons for a limited week, inviting shoppers to view an appealing array of colors and designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell and
Turner
Wool sale notice from Ore Bros at Ashburton and Tinwald
Ore Bros. advertise wool sales for the season with Liberal Advances. Consignments will be reserved at Ashburton and Tinwald stores and sent to Christchurch or Timaru free of charge except railage. Cataloguing requires wool arriving six days before sale date.
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Eee Ore Bros
Ashburton
Tinwald
Christchurch
Timaru
Important dates mix from a newspaper fragment
A set of dated entries appears: Thursday November 19 1908, Thursday December 10 1906 or 1906s, Thursday January 1909, Tuesday February 2 1909, and Tuesday February 23 1909. The lines suggest a calendar or event list.
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NEW Zealand Shipping Company
Royal Mail
Monte Video
Tenerife
Plymouth
Paparon
Turakina
Oke
Friedlander Bros., Ltd
HAW, Saville “and Albion Co., Limited
Royal Gail
Nanally
Slante Video
Ali
Yessel
Mons
Tate
Lyttelton
Wallington
Wellington
tAlso
Rio de Janiere
Nicoll Bros
NEW Zealand Insurance Comptb
Premier and Wealthi Est Colonial Company
Bates
Islington
Turnip
Islaington
Islington Potat
Mangel
Teena Sro
Tims
Sterling
Robinson
Robinger
Sutton
National Mortgage
Ballantynes
THE
Drapers
Christchurgh
Hughes
Hereford Street
Calmon
Hepworth, Ross
Caristchurch
Brussel
Tapastry
T. A. Grobile
Ando General
Pancred Street
Aigistine Society
Kaye and Carter
QRAIN
Pt ST
Kkates
Aroad
Phas
Ete
Vocali
Tee
S. Kirkpatrick & Co., Lo
Nelson
Colman
Bett Cue
aRey Balie As
Commplete Fu
Fey
Bucecroa
Lyticiion
Ayer
America
Clander Bacs., Limited
Met
H. C. Barretts
East Street
H. €. Barrett
Greenwich
Gent
the Manufacturing Jewelliers
High Street
Emsley Burnets
H. J. Bonnington
Aghburtos
Kemneley Barnet
AG George Street
Duncilin
APY
Abermain Ry Coal
STHAM
Abermain Colliery CO
LID
Sydney
Thos. -Brown
Zealaaria
EFORI
Banningham & Go., Ltd
Dunedin
Gow. Sutton
S . Magnum Bonum
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