Noise and Eye Strain From Cinematograph Use Studied
A report to the Matteo Chirurgical Society of Bordeaux records cases of conjunctival trouble from cinematograph viewing. Symptoms include watery eyes and phosophobia, with some patients unable to perform fine work for days. The issue stems from rapid image succession and brightness, though adjusting exposure and viewing distance can mitigate effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matteo Chirurgical Socity
Bordeaux
Wees
Fort Wu
Proszyrsk
Perkins Round: Offbeat ad tactic earned merchant’s trust
A New York managing editor recalls persuading a stubborn Omaha merchant to advertise by running a cryptic line in the paper. The next issue revealed the message and prompted the merchant to ask for an explanation, leading to a promise that Perkins would advertise, and he did so thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Omaha
Aversa
Linn
Perkins
Ingenious porhydrometer weighs ships at sea
A new device the porhydrometer, demonstrated by Signor de Lorenal, uses Archimedes principle to weigh a ship with cargo in one operation. The Italian government will have customs authorities verify ship weights, enabling quick assessment of load, bulk, and safety margins during navigation and emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Signor de Lorenal
Archimedes
Car Sons
Boy with marvellous memory impresses Viennese society
A ten year old with an extraordinary almanac memory answered rapid fire questions on dates from centuries past and future at the Vienna Psychological Society. Doctors note limits in his calendar knowledge while praising the uncanny accuracy of the boy’s recall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viennese Psychological Society
Life Memories of a Clipper and a Child’s Trial
A fragment from an early recollection titled High Notes of a Life recounts a severe discipline episode. The speaker recalls a boyish revolt against a broth ritual, a stern woman’s intervention with a funnel, and a hidden truancy before a planned flogging. The scene ends with the narrator fearing punishment and recalling attempted defiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qila
Mose Stern
Abeenes
Household Cleaning Tips from a Reader on Leather and Marble Care
A reader offers practical home guidance covering leather chair cleaning with warmed wax and water, whitening mirrors for bright polish, bronze ornaments treated with sweet oil and chamois, cold water polishing for mahogany, and a marble whitening method using bath brick and ferruginous paste, followed by thorough rinsing. The tips emphasize gentle heat, drying, and repeated applications for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jaievy Doyle
A Hero Indeed Captain M Clintock Wounded Heroic Stand
In the Rough Riders tale Captain M Clintock lies wounded on the field of battle when a fellow soldier kneels beside him. The companion urges retreat while the captain insists on remaining, urging his comrade to leave and showing resolve as he proclaims I’m shot and asks for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rough Riders
M'Clintoch
Latte
Hu' Ani
The Magic Cap Trap of a German Organist in St Petersburg
A German organist in St Petersburg buys a cap that seems cursed with luck. He pockets purses with money each day, then a police detective exposes a capmaker’s scheme using mismatched caps to fund a pickpocket ring. The cap becomes evidence and the gang is caught as rumors about thoughts shaping outcomes prove false.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Igo
Alty
Views of McTosh on Music
In this dialogue McTosh argues misplacing taste for music harms neighbors and society. He mocks fashionable concert audiences and defends bagpipes as the only worthwhile instrument while noting music can soothe or distract, depending on context. Sandy counters with curiosity about art and culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McTosh
Sandy Macephaireon
Sandy
Sandy Macphairson
Hatie Naira
Jaird
Jong
Sandy Macnhairson
Leon
Sandy Macphatraon
Unknown chemical and hardware goods list with Melbourne pricing
A fragmented catalog listing diverse items from dairy and paint to hardware. It includes paint supplies, iron fittings, sewing machines, separators, Teas, oils, castor oil, olive oil, and farming implements. Mentions agents for Australis Chemical and Employee Co, and New Zealand Mercantile Agency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Horan
Alippore Csloatis Castor
Australis Chemical and Enployee’ Co
Orion
New Zealand Low and Mercantile Agency Co
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Thumper
Stateman
Arnold Galsworthy
London
B.C
Eally
John Clark Nunn
Benalla
Billabong
Espantisnkp
Hanlon
Funseall
Pai
A. M‘shan
Boga
Benalla and
District
Arundel Street
Benalla West
Agilacho Management
T. Donnelly
Yee
Arundel
Nurse Yearwood, Batt A
Henry Vallender Draper
Nunn ST
Netter
H. C. Bird
Grogeron
Chenier
Blacks d Wheelwright
Geneid Engineering
John M'Donald
Progressive
Nunn Street
A. A. Abotomey
Spencer Optical Invistors
Northern
Iingis College of Ophthalmo
Victoria
Wnt
South
Austen
Will
Banadla
Fae
Grainuirs
Austral
Maninonoven
Thomas Evans
Bridge Street
Totophone 98
Brc. Smith
Wedge Street
Benalla Wiest
BE. Ryan
Alends
Jeada
Boda Kapook
Jasan
Reid’s
Watohea Rothe
J.p.ware
al ‘Scriptions
Bicycle Oil
Melbourne
W. T. Prentice
WOOL
WEW Zealand Loan & Mengal Tile Agengy Company Limited
Mead Omee
Hese Die
Dalgety
Newmarket Wool, Grain
Dalgety and Co. Ltd
Schene Torie Wheat Pool
Quiles
Kemp's
Nobel
U D. Latro
Glasgow
Chilworth
Bourke Street
Sudestrom
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