Electricity Aims to Boost Crop Yields at Bristol University
Mr Priestly of Bristol University highlights high tension electricity applied to crops. He notes larger yields and earlier fruit ripening in strawberries, offering market advantages. Current technique uses suspended electrified lines above crops, likened to intensified thunderstorm effects. Earlier method used electrified water cans and produced similar shower-like effects.
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Priestly
Bristol University
Sea Dragon of Australia Featured as Deep Sea Wonder
A vivid description highlights the sea dragon of Australia as a remarkable deep sea wonder with richly ornamented ribbons of skin, drawing a comparison to the legendary Chinese national emblem through its fearsome, ribboned appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
China
Winchester’s Giant Clown Seeks Shoes in Kentucky
A seven foot one inch, 277 pound Negro traveling showman passed through Winchester Kentucky and tried to buy a size 16 shoe. Local bootmakers could not supply such a large pair, so he left town with makeshift carpet wraps on his feet before continuing to join the traveling sideshow.
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Winchester
80 Mile Precipice Described by British Expedition Leader
Captain G. Rawling of the British expedition to Dutch Guiana reports what may be the world’s longest unbroken precipice. The cliff runs about 80 miles from Mount Carstenz to the Charles Louis mountains with a maximum estimated vertical drop near Mount Leonard Darwin. Based on multiple viewpoints, Rawling places the greatest vertical height at not less than 10,500 feet, about two miles.
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G. Rawiling
Dutch Guiana
Mount Carstenz
Charles Louis Mountains
Mount Leonard Darwin
Captain Rawling
Cats Eyes of Amoy Sold in Shanghai Imports
Vice-Consul Charles F Brisse notes cats eyes are abundant in Amoy costing about 1 a bushel. Reported imports from Shanghai and Canton. made from mother of pearl and dyed.
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Charles F. Brisse
Moy
Ing
Shanghai
Canton
Centenarians of Europe Show Balkan Longevity Lead
The British Imperial health department reports about 7,000 Europeans aged 100 or more. Bulgaria tops with 3,883 centenarians, Romania 1,074, Serbia 573, Germany 76, England 92, Denmark two. The Balkan figures raise questions about the data.
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British
Imperial Health Department
Europe
Balkans
Bulgaria
Ust
Roumania
Servia
Germany
England
Denmark
Burmese Gems and Spells Warn Off Ills and War
A Times of India report on the Archaeological Survey of Burmah notes Burman value gems such as ruby diamond pearl coral topaz sapphire cat's eye amethyst and emerald. They are believed to ward off sickness and danger with incantations and drinking water from stones. The cat's eye is linked to invulnerability in war and rubies are used in amulets to resist wounds.
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Archaeological Survey
Burmah
Times of India
Where Ladies Shave Across the World in Hair Habits
The piece notes East African women shaving heads with sharp knives after softening hair with goats milk, while others keep hair short with oils. It also mentions Fiji girls stiffening locks with tree gums and regards fluffy hair as a curse, contrasting how different races modify hair texture.
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Fiji
Castle on Puget Sound Stories of a remote hilltop fortress
A brick structure perched high above Port Townsend Washington on a hill near the harbor draws sharp eyes from townsfolk and travelers alike. The castle like house, built long ago by an eccentric hermit, sits about 300 feet above sea level with grand views of Puget Sound and the Olympic range. After the Englishman's death the castle was acquired by the United States for military use and the sturdy brick building remains a notable landmark.
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Port Townsend
Washington
Abip
United States
America
Puget Sound
Olympic Range
Anow
Sol Awuke
Three Decker Airplane Aims at Stability
An American airman William P. Gary constructs a three deck aeroplane enclosed in a circle with the motor between the second and third planes and the pilot under the third. The Wright brothers hold the patent, and trials reportedly went well.
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William P. Gary
Wright
Fta
Yankee Doodle House at Rennselaer preserves a colonial fort
Old Fort Crab near Rennselaer New York known as the Yankee Doodle House sits on the Hudson east bank. Erected in 1772 it is said to be the birthplace of the song Yankee Doodle. An arrow head embedded in the staircase hall is linked to an Indian shot during fort uses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennselaer
N. Y
Hudson River
Wooden leg hides $10,000 at Oklahoma poor farm
Jacob Randall an inmate at Canadian county Oklahoma poor farm found $10,000 concealed in a wooden leg given by the late Alexander P. Hamilton. The discovery occurs as Hamilton died recently bringing the odd legacy to light.
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Jacob Randall
Canadian County
Oklahoma
Alexander P. Hamilton
Randall
Gotch Retires After Easy Victory Over Alec Munro
Frank Gotch world wrestling champion defeated Alec Munro in Kansas City in a one sided match. After referee Dave Porteous signaled win Gotch told reporters he was done and jumped over the ropes. He handed his robe to trainer Jim Asbell and said keep this to remember me by. The bout was the easiest in years with Munro showing little skill.
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Frank Gotch
Alec Munro
Kansas City
Dave Porteous
Gotch
George Hackenschmidt
Chicago
Jim Asbell
Two Sox Outfielders Sold to Des Moines Club
Felix Chouinard and Bob Messenger of the White Sox sold to the Des Moines club of the Western league. The move marks the first roster change under Manager Jimmy Callahan. Both youngsters showed promise last season but veteran outfielders Callahan and McIntyre limited their playing time. the two are expected to be recalled to the league next year.
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Felix Chouinard
Bob Messenger
Des Moines Club
Bob” Messenger
White Sox
Des Moines
Jimmy Callahan
Messenger
Chouinard
Callahan
McIntyre
I Rinnell to Take Up Rugby in Iowa College Debate
Grinnell argues for switching from traditional football to Rugby citing California and Stanford support and favorable results. The Grinnell Athletic association seeks a conference with Morningside Cornell Coe Upper Iowa Simpson Mount Pleasant Highland Park Penn and other Iowa colleges to promote the new game.
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Iowa
Grinnell
California
Leland Stanford
Grinnell Athletic Association
Morningside
Cornell
Coe
Upper Iowa
Simpson
Mount Pleasant
Highland Park
Penn
Longest Drop Kick Record Set by Pat O'Dea
Pat O'Dea kicked the longest drop kick for a goal from the 60 yard line in the 1898 Wisconsin at Northwestern game at Hivanaton DL on Thanksgiving Day.
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Pat O'Dea
Wisconsin
Northwestern
Hivanaton
Forty Nations at Big Games in 1918 Olympiad
Yorty nations will be represented in the Stockholm event with teams from China Japan Turkey and Egypt competing in the Olympic games of 1918.
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Stockholm
China
Japan
Turkey
Egypt
Baseball gossip and college captains in 1912 preview
The piece surveys sports chatter from 1912 era: wrestlers chasing ring fame, Virginia peanut output hits 12 million bushels, a forecast of another strong baseball season, Hank O Day as bench warmer in Cincinnati, Percy Wendell named Harvard captain, managers eye spring practice, and notable figures like Clark Griffith and Kid McCoy in focus.
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Virginia
Hank O’day
Cincinnati
Percy L. Wendell
Boston
Harvard
Wendell
Will John M. Ward
Bresnahan
Louth Cardinals
Clark Griffith
Charles Comiskey
White Sox
Griff
Bob Hedges
St. Louis Browns
The
Athletica
Hedges
James Gaffney
New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Kid McCoy
Harry Croxon
Paris
Found Rigler's Weak Point Umpire Rigler and Irish pride
Umpire Rigler is praised for his Teutonic origin and fair handling of calls. His stance challenged the view that only Irish referees succeed, as manager McGrew learned of Rigler's pride in his extraction. McGraw once berated him over a close call, joking about names, prompting a quick trip to the clubhouse.
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McGraw
Umpire
Rigier
McGrew
Rigler
Polo Grounds
Giants
Rigelheimer
Swedish Trainer Forecast as Swedes Eye Olympic Dominance
Ernest W Hjortberg, coach for Swedish athletes in America, predicts Swedes will win most events at Stockholm 1912 Olympic Games. He notes his pupils’ strength and dedication, with Sweden chosen last summer to organize the games and excitement among athletes and patriots.
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Stockholm
New York
Hijertberg
Columbia University
Bwede
Sweden
Hjortberg
America
Scandinavia
Real Bill Nye Bids For Freedom In Minor League Grievance
Western league president Tip O Neill cites a humorous young ballplayer named Bill Nye who testified before the arbitration board. Nye claims back pay from 1910 covering eleven days and from 1911 covering nineteen days, arguing only to be declared a free agent and released from the league rather than back pay.
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Tip O'Neill
Bill Nye
Board of Arbitration
Minor Leagues
Kilbane Attell Title Fight Planned for Vernon February 22
A bout between featherweight champion contenders Abe Attell and Johnny Kilbane of Cleveland is planned for Vernon California on February 22 if Pacific Athletic club manager Tom McCarey’s Vernon plans proceed. Kilbane seeks the title in a decisive matchup under California venue plans.
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Abe Attell
Johnny Kilbane
Cleveland, C
Vernon
Cal
Tom McCarey
Pacific Athletic Club
Coombs Sees Five-Year Pitching Span Before Farm Return
Jack Coombs outlines a pitching tenure of about ten years, estimating five more years of prime work with the Athletics before returning to his West Kennebunk farm. He notes pitchers typically reach their peak for roughly a decade and may rely on batter knowledge for a brief period afterward. He cites five more years as his personal horizon.
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Jack Coombs
West Kennebunk
Coombs
Colby
Plitcher
Fast Beaton Trio Dominated Waiting Runners in AL Outfield
Anatrio, Speaker, Hooper and Duffy Lewis of the Red Sox led AL outfielders with 80 assists while Cleveland’s Jackson, Birmingham and Graney trailed with 73. The quartet excelled at throwing out runners and fielding fly balls, shaping defensive prowess for the season.
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Anatrio
Speaker
Hooper
Duffy Lewis
Red Sox
Jackson
Birmingham
Graney
Cleveland
Abstein Joins Memphis Minors As First Baseman
Bill Abstein, veteran major league infielder, signs with the Memphis Southern association club after losing his berth with Jersey City. He will guard first base for the Memphis team.
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Abstein
Bill Abstein
Memphis
Southern Association
Jersey City
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