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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1913
Page
12
The performer uses three decanters on stands with wax pellets and concealed holes to transfer wine from the large decanter to the two smaller ones. Covers trap air and wine, then wax is removed to allow pouring, producing the illusion of spilt wine and emptied large container.
A claim of the world’s biggest boot at 7 12 feet high and 5 feet 4 inches long with size 158. The last cost $120.43 and patterns $26. About 90 square feet of upper leather and 80 pounds of sole leather were used along with 14 yards of lacing. Total cost with labor was around $3400.
A new load carried on the back is a rescue apparatus for mines. It is a self-contained breathing unit using a chemical combination of sodium hydrate and oxygen to supply air. The helmet system circulates cooled reoxygenated air for about thirty minutes to two hours depending on the type, eliminating heavy oxygen reservoirs.
A Berlin craftsman spent five years building a bird hotel named the Hotel Canary. It houses 22 rooms with elevators, electric lights, automatic feeders, running water, a winter garden, and a fountain. The structure measures about 1 foot long by 15 inches wide and 50 inches tall, with a machinery room for the electrical system.
An invention from Washington State introduces a stump burning device using a flue member placed against the stump face to draw smoke away as the wood burns. The design aims to improve efficiency in stump disposal and reduce smoke in the area.
The diagram shows numbers 1 to 19 arranged in a hexagon so each of the twelve lines of three numbers totals 23. Find a different arrangement that keeps every line sum at 23, including the six edges and six radiating lines from the centre.
A brief survey notes that many visual tricks arise from specific line layouts. The piece catalogues how varying line intersections, spacing, and angles create deceptive depth, motion, or figure-ground effects.
A Vermont man designs a cow blanket that stays in place using straps around the neck belly udder and hindquarters. The garment aims to reduce spraying and save milk and money while allowing milking with the blanket still on, with smaller sizes for calves.
Miners face fewer dangers today though earnings lag earlier highs. A Pennsylvania inventor touts an improved electric lamp for cap lighting with a bull's eye front light powered by side batteries. The device can be switched instantly, enhancing underground visibility during digs.
A Kentucky inventor patents a swing that powers itself by pressing the footboard. The seat stays suspended above, and cords and pulleys pull the seat forward when pressed and let it return when released. The design protects porch floors and lawns from scuffing.
The article notes blanket use for cows offers clear benefits though the challenge lies in obtaining a blanket that fits well and remains effective. It discusses practical considerations for selecting durable materials and secure fastenings to withstand farm conditions.
Two old circular saws once used in a shingle mill serve as the curfew bell in Orting Washington. The improvised bell marks quiet hours in the small town.
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