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Newspaper
Atlanta Georgian
Location
Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1912
Page
6
A report criticizes Inspector McMichael for insufficient attention to proper and scientific furnace construction methods. The critique argues better standards would yield improved performance and safety in heating systems.
The piece lauds Senate majorities for standing for a strong navy and free tolls for American ships in canal debates, contrasts with House concessions, condemns Taft's cautious legal approach, and urges aggressive American rights and continental resolve in canal ownership and Hay-Pauncefote treaty issues. It calls for the President and House to act with vigor.
San Francisco faces a looming water famine as the city prepares for the Panama Exposition. Advocates urge building a reservoir in the Hetch Hetchy valley to guarantee a perpetual supply for the coast cities, challenging lobbyists and Interior Department decisions that delay the project. The piece condemns corporate interests and urges timely action before the World's Fair deadline.
An exploration of protective mimicry in nature shows how animals imitate plants and vice versa for concealment or display. The article surveys butterflies, zebras, tigers, moths, and even plants and seeds, noting capricious and purposeful imitations and their impact on science, art, and our view of unity in life.
A thoughtful missive defends modern reformers and millionaires like Mrs Sage Miss Gould Mr Carnegie and Mr Rockefeller against charity skepticism. It praises organized poverty relief, sex hygiene education, and public health advances while noting past evils, grafts, and ignorance. The author calls this era the wisest most hopeful, on the eve of a magnificent tomorrow.
City Smoke Inspector Paul McMichael argues smokeless combustion does not guarantee economy, warns against steam jet misuse that just dilutes smoke, and calls for better furnace design. He notes poor boiler construction, drafts, and shell cooling hinder complete burning, but asserts feasible smokeless, efficient fires with proper systems and adherence to Atlanta’s liberal smoke ordinance.
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