Science meetings showcase sound visualization and human origins debate
At the American Association for the Advancement of Science sessions in New York the program featured a machine that shows how sound looks, a restored "pithecanthropus erectus" touted as the missing link, and discussions on whether humans have inhabited North America for 125,000 or 300,000 years, plus talks on modern economic and humanitarian topics.
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New York
American Association For the Advancement of Science
Phonodesk exhibits reveal voice in light at Case School
Professor Dayton Miller of Case School of Applied Science demonstrates a phonodesk that photographs diaphragm vibrations and projects them magnified on a screen. He shows how words like war and peace produce contrasting light patterns while recordings of Caruso, Tetrazzini, and the Lucia sextet reveal distinct vocal signatures. Professor James H. McGregor introduces the 500 000 year old pithecanthropus erectus from Java and notes the scant original remains.
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Dayton €. Miller
Case School of Applied Science
Cleveland
Ohio
Miller
Caruso
Tetrazzini
Lucia
James H. McGregor
Department of Zoology
Columbia University
Java
Debate over antiquity of man in America and safety science gains
The piece reports experts differing on North American human antiquity with claims of 125000 to 300000 years based on finds at Vero Florida, including ground sloth bones. It also covers United States Steel safety programs reducing accidents by 44.54 percent and saving 14967 workers, plus demonstrations of an impulse judging device and a magic mirror at a convention.
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McGregor
North America
American Anthropological Association
Vero
Fla
Ales Hrdlicka
United States National Museum
Washington, D. C
O. R. Hay
Carnegie Institution of Washington
United States Steel Corporation
New Science of Humanity
Charles L. Close
Bureau of Safety, Sanitation and Welfare
Clark Williams
Industrial Finance Corporation “Morris Plan
Chicken Fat to Butter Bread Recipe From Russia
Mrs. Philip Davis describes a Russian practice of rendering chicken fat and other poultry fat to use like butter. She notes it is delicious on black bread and in soup, and keeps for a long time, offering a cost saving for meals during winter.
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Philip Davis
Civic Service House
Salem Street
Russia
Pomeroy May Be Privileged After 40 Years Solitary
A special committee of the Governor's Council favors granting privileges to Jesse Pomeroy at the State prison in Charles Town. Proposals include a cell window, yard recreation rights, ability to communicate with other prisoners, and permission to join in entertainments with inmates.
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Jesse Pomeroy
Charles
Coundc Il
Storrow Deflects Credit for Coal Report
James J. Storrow writes to the editor stating the coal report was a joint effort by Chairman Luce and four other members of the Cost of Living Commission. He emphasizes all five members contributed equally in a joint session and that he deserves no special credit. Boston date December 28.
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Cost of Living Commission
Luce
James J. Storrow
Boston
Fruit-a-tives Cited By Montreal Man For Recovery
In a Stricken In The Street advertisement H Whitman of Montreal describes severe stomach illness in 1912 and a long weight loss. After using Fruit a-tives he recovered fully and now weighs 208 pounds. The ad promotes 50 cent boxes, six for 2.80 and trial sizes, from Fruit a-tives Limited Ogdensburg NY.
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St. Valier St
Montreal
Fruita-tives
H. Whitman
Fruita-tives Limited
Ogdensburg
N.Y
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