06 Apr 1909
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Newspaper
Atlantic Evening News
Location
Atlantic, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1909
Page
1
An article describes constructing a simple toy gun from common spools an arrow a rubber band and a tin trigger. It details shaping a stock from wood spacing the spools fixing the barrel and creating a release mechanism with a tin trigger and a looped string. It warns not to aim at people and suggests a newspaper target setup for contests.
Instructions from Modern Painter cover washing oil painted walls with soap and water, drying with linen duster, and polishing varnished wood with chamois leather or beeswax mixtures. Norfolk navy yard tests new magazine cooling system for warships to prevent disasters, with trials on the battleship Iowa and potential widespread installation aboard Atlantic fleet battleships.
Wireless telephony shows rapid progress in several countries led by Prof. Majorana of Italy. He has transmitted words clearly over about 37 miles from Monte Mario to Anzio using a hydraulic microphone driven by a persistent train of electric waves. Other nations like America, Denmark and France have seen notable experiments too.
A reader explains sealing cracks in glassware using sodium silicate or water glass. Warmed items sealed with their ground stoppers, then water glass brushed on the exterior fills cracks and creates a water tight seal. A jar method uses a candle to draw in air underwater, improving vacuum before applying water glass and letting it harden.
A Washington inventor perfects a 2½ horsepower marine type gasoline engine driven drag saw with an eight foot straight tooth blade. The compact unit occupies 16 square feet and about four feet high, weighing 175 pounds and operable by one man. It cuts a 36 inch fir log in about ten minutes while consuming roughly three gallons of gasoline per ten hours at about fifty cents.
Article notes United States peat bogs hold about 13 billion tons with an estimated value of 38 billion dollars, based on peat research led by Prof. Charles A. Davis. Also cited are speedometer proposals for electric cars in Parliament and 1907 building permit trends showing 61 percent wooden construction and 39 percent fire resistant material.
Instructions advise leaving the gas range oven door slightly open for about two minutes to allow heat and air circulation to dry the oven interior.
Beating rugs on a dust-collecting bed spring is described as an effective way to remove dirt. The old technique uses the springs to let dust fall away as it is beaten out, keeping rugs cleaner with simple manual action.
The cabin boy has nearly vanished from ships as crews shift modern, automated practices. Meanwhile the United States ships about 1,000,000 barrels of flour each year to Holland, reflecting changing maritime labor and trade patterns.
H C Smith of Chicago, once a modest Auburn station agent, financed the Newark Eastern League club purchase with Joe McGinnity. The longstanding admirer rose to wealth with his Chicago manufacturing firm, making McGinnity’s dream of a stable home come true through a penniless fan’s loyalty.
Forth Worth has catcher Wick who lights up after every win. Galveston features Wolf and Wolfolk as players. Herzog of the Giants is among the few Jewish players. McAleer bets on Arthur Griggs, a Texas infielder with hitting and fielding versatility. Griffith vows two men per infield and two extra outfielders. Detroit lists four bald players Craw ford O Leary Killifer Schaefer. Pat Dougherty returns to left field for the White Sox. Minnesota owners threaten franchise transfer if Sunday baseball is banned. Fred Doe eyes New England league franchise again. Arkansas Hot Springs grounds deals could bring six major league teams to train there next season.
The eight American League clubs will carry 22 left handed pitchers this spring. St Louis and New York show strong lefty depth with Waddell, Bailey, Graham, Swift and Doc Newton, Wilson, Schmidt, Vaughan. Connie Mack fields Plank, Krause, Salve. Chicago adds Alicock, White, Suter. Boston relies on Burchell and Walters. Washington lists Burns, Gray, Tannenhill. Detroit features Killan and Speer. Cleveland has a lone lefty, Andreada, from Los Angeles.
The University of Virginia's Pop Lannigan trains more athletes and spots a new Rector-like talent in Stanton. The standout quarter is slated to represent Virginia at the intercollegiate games in Cambridge this year. Cubs star Johnny King plans a year away from baseball due to Kansas City business obligations.
Veteran players retired from active duty are being signed as special coaches for young prospects. Managers like McAleer and Bresnahan emphasize careful conditioning to save arms and prevent injuries, with figures such as Latham Gleason Farrell McGuire and Robertson guiding spring training in various camps.
Eddi Stever, ex Detroit American League player, signs with the Aberdeen club of the Northwestern league also known as the Pacific Northwest. Salary will exceed what he earned in Indianapolis last year. Aberdeen, aClass B team, finished third last season. last pennant came in 1907. The league enters its eighth year under national protection.
Iowa members faced a clash over the Payne tariff bill rule. Most Iowa Republicans opposed the rules committee plan, seeking open amendments on gloves and hosiery schedules to lower duties. Names cited include Haugen Good Pickett Dawson Kendall Woda Hubbard Jamieson Hull Smith Kennedy.
Lincoln ex governor Poynter collapses in the governor's office after a speech opposing the Omaha daylight saloon bill. The measure may bring closing hours and possible prohibition for Nebraska. Five day window for Governor Shallenberger. special trains ferry liquor supporters to Lincoln. Missouri and Iowa moves hint at broader enforcement. John C Maybray to Des Moines following federal removal order.
Washington D C The house rules committee reported an order restricting amendments to the Payne Tariff bill to those approved by the ways and means committee with schedules for lumber hides barley and barley malt An amendment proposing a 26 percent ad valorem tax on petroleum is included The vote on the bill is set for 3 o clock next Friday
Jimmy Murphy, a lightweight boxer from Washington, arrived at Ft Riley to instruct a class of army officers in boxing. Murphy, who boxed in Washington, gave nine courses of instruction to ex President Roosevelt and Major General Bell, chief of staff of the army.
Mrs. Clarence Allencom, a local dry goods shop employee, confessed to stealing $3,000 worth of silks and furs from the store. She then took carbolic acid and died by suicide, ending the case in San Bernardino California.
John Jenkins an 18 year old Harvard Military Academy student andson of ranch owner Jefferson T Jenkins of Sherman Texas drowned in the surf at Long Beach California. His body has not been recovered.
Helena Modjeska is sinking rapidly in Los Angeles and is believed to live only a few hours. Her condition has grown weaker since Saturday and she is barely alive.
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