Graft tale and mineral notes from old papers
A old column recounts a graft anecdote about a city health commissioner and a sponge order, then shifts to mineral and material notes from the Carolinas tin ore prospects, tungsten debates, bank deposits, a cement shingle invention, and multilingual legislative practices in various regions. The items mix local corruption caution, resource prospecting, finance figures, and language policy trivia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolinas
North Carolina
South Carolina
Gaffney
Cherokee County
N. C
Lincolnton
Frank L. Hess
Engineering Magazine
Plucked by Machinery in London Express Description
An item from the London Express describes a pneumatic plucking device for fowl. A receptacle holds the bird, air is driven in at high speed to strip the feather and skin, removing even fine gown particles, returning the bird ready for processing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Express
Eastman Johnson courted as Hague court painter tale told
A Scribner's feature recalls Eastman Johnson and his friend George Henry Hall seeking art mastery in Europe. Detained en route to Antwerp, they walked along the Scheldt to Antwerp, gained warm Flemish welcome, and Johnson briefly studied in Düsseldorf before returning to the United States to pursue art rather than the Hague court painter post. The Will For the Deed presents Miss Lavinia Cobb arranging modest bequests and a casual service line for Mr Bicknell, amid concerns over estate size and charitable gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hague
Bolland
Eastman Johnson
Dusseldorf
An Johnson
Europe
Johnson
Antwerp
Flushing
George Henry Hall
Promised Land of
Art
Scheldt
Manders
Holland
Lavinia Cobb
Frederic Cobb
First Baptist
A Problem at Cambridge Reveals Early Exam Antics
The Cambridge tale shows Lord Rayleigh as a student solving a rare problem from a German periodical and a second student, who shared credit after an unexpected remark. An amused Errott earns the prize by confessing his occasional literary contributions and pride in the recognition. Industrial items note a new marble plant in Catani a Italy and thoria discovery in Ceylon altering supply dynamics. American cotton exports reach 431 million dollars, iron and steel 134 million, hog products 105 million. US industrial wages in 1905 rise 1.6 percent, food costs up 6 percent, boosting workers’ real income slightly. An ad for Chenoa Cure and a narcotic-free remedy Foley’s Honey and Tar appear at article end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Lord Rayleigh
Stutt
Catania
Italy
Ceylon
Thoria
Germany
United States
Humor of the Hour in a New York college class
A college prank in Greater New York produces a composite bug made from parts of four insects. A student asks the professor to identify the creature, the professor frets then declares it a humbug. The gag is paired with light notices from Youth's Companion and Chicago Tribune satire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atodente
Judge's Magazine of Fun
Chicago Tribune
Paradoxical Jests and Quick Wits From Era Gossip Columns
A collage of humorous quips and witticisms pulled from 1920s style column chatter. Jests about boxing bargains shoppers lovers and headlines parade through snippets from various city papers. The brief notes feature punchlines about everyday quirks and social foibles from Philadelphia Baltimore Detroit Cleveland Chicago and Yonkers.
Athletic Stunts at Whitman College Convention
A Bible student convention at Whitman College runs from 8:30 a m today through Sunday January 13 with meetings and athletic stunts on Saturday afternoon in Whitman gymnasium. Programs include basketball and wrestling featuring delegations including Weston Normal and Whitman Lyman brothers potential matchups. a lightning-quick event amid the broader three day program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitman College
Whitman Gymnasium
Weston Normal School
Utah
Lyman
Whitman
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Phyasfelan
Wales
Philadelphia Bulletin
Birmingham
Transvaal
Canada
Bourassa
Wilfrid Lamier
New Zealand
Drogzist
Mosek Foley
Humor OF the Hour
Divine Pire
Scribletts
Bo Loeffler
Philadelphia Press
Baltimore American
Carelena
Washington Star
Rex
Detroit ‘Tribune
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Chicago News
Bacon
Egbert
Yonkers Statesman
Philadelphia Ledger
Elsie
Merchanten
Cleveland Press
Ella
Brelis
Southern Pacific
Portland
Junction City
J. R. Blankenship
Beck
Tenn
McBride’s
Wright
2Nd Street
Main Street
J. ¥. Wright
Neenance
Royal M. Sawtelle
Vi Noustow
Puget Sound
Columbia River
Bitterroot Range
Montana
Yellowstone National Park
Mississippi
Pacific
M. Cus Land
Pasa
St. Paul, Minn
Northen Pacific Railway
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
Superior
Great Pacific Northwest
Winchester
Winchester Repeating Arms CO
New Haven
Conn
Foley
Foley & Co
Chicago
James Smith
Bentons Ferry
W. Va
Si Roren
Suffertsig
R. A. Cray
J.P
Oakville
Ind
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