Cautionary Tuberculosis Series Warns of Transmission Risks
This second article from The National Association for the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis explains how infection spreads from sputum and milk, the modes of transmission through inhalation, swallowing, or wounds, and the need for parental hygiene to protect children. It urges cautious habits, especially for working fathers, and notes the piece is part of a five article series.
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Eulosis
National Association For the Study and Prevention of Tuberculosis
New York City
Made All the Difference A fable about a barking dog
Champ Clark recounts a fable of two neighbors Jones and Smith and a dog. Smith complains of nightly barking, they discuss shooting the dog, then acquire it and grow fond of it, yet both homes enjoy sleep as the dog remains lively.
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Champ Clark
Jones
Smith
Steam drying of grass offers hay protection on farms
A modern farm with steam capability can dry cut grass within thirty minutes, yielding a sweeter, better preserving hay compared with sun drying. The method requires a steam plant but is described as simple and promising protection during wet seasons and prior hay losses.
Memory of Henry K. Barnes At Youngs Hotel Is Felt
Henry K. Barnes, longtime guest and benefactor of Boston's Youngs Hotel, left a string of bequests and acts of kindness for staff and friends after forty years as a resident. Clerks, waiters, and young stenographers recall taxicab rides in rain, Christmas gifts, and postcards from travels that show the warmth of a man known without kin.
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Young’s Hotel
The
Boston Journal
Henry K. Barnes
Young's Hotel
George Betts
Barnes
R. K. Barnes & Co
Young's
Godfather Cities scheme to rebuild East Prussia towns
Germany's interior towns will act as godfathers for damaged East Prussia communities. Charlottenburg backs Soldau and Magdeburg supports Johannesburg with targeted rebuilding and town planning rather than blanket relief.
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East Prussia
Germany
Charlottenburg
Soldau
Magdeburg
Johannesburg
Tiny earphone growth eyed for better hearing and telephony
The article describes bean sized ear receivers using a platinum wire heated by telephone currents to create sound. Tests before the Royal Society suggested the device can improve hearing for the partially deaf and may offer clearer sound than standard telephones over short distances.
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Royal Society
London
Evening Post
Wire drag survey urged for Alaska coast channels
In a congressional report Secretary Redfield urged $200000 to survey key Alaska sea lanes with a wire drag. The method, perfected by N H Heck, can reveal dangerous obstructions unseen by sounding lines, with examples like a 600 foot pyramidal rock near the surface in southeastern Alaska.
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Congress
Redfield
Secretary of Commerce
Alaska
N. H. Heck
United States Coast and Geodetic Survey
Alaskan
Engineering News
Coast Survey
Boric Acid Aids Wounds and Infections
Boric acid solution is advised for treating small wounds and skin diseases. Use four heaping teaspoons of boric acid dissolved in a pint of boiling water, store tightly corked, and apply three to four times daily for disinfection and healing.
Bishop Jeremy Taylor Biography Summary
Jeremy Taylor, eminent English divine and author, was born in Cambridge in 1613, third son of Nathaniel Taylor of Gloucestershire. He married Phoebe Langdale in 1639 and had six children. He studied at Caius College, Cambridge, in 1631.
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Jeremy Taylor
Cambridge
Nathaniel
Rowland Taylor
Cranmer
Ocean Floor Forms Describe Caldron Dome Bank And More
An atori explanation outlines ocean floor features such as caldrons low mood basins with steep sides, domes rising near the bed to under 600 feet, and banks when closer to the surface. It lists terms like basin trough gully plateau trench ridge burrow showing deep seabed variety beyond a smooth surface.
Changed Farm Debt to Gain From Banker's Plan
A North Dakota farm debt case shows a banker arranging a $1,000 loan with conditions to diversify from grain to two cows a dozen pigs and a poultry flock plus a small garden. Five years later the farmer is debt free and considered prosperous, turning farming into a business rather than a gamble.
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Department of Agriculture
North Dakota
Phée
Strikes Blow at Romance in Cincinnati Phone ruling
A Cincinnati court ruling bans calls on party lines longer than five minutes stirring debate about free speech and courting norms. The piece lampoons the limit as a curb on romantic chat and jokes about long talk sessions on shared lines, noting how the law could affect lovers and neighbors.
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Cincinnati
Hypochlorite of lime treats water supplies widely
Portable emergency hypochlorite plants built in 1910 by the Minnesota state board of health were kept ready for rapid transport to contaminated water sources. The system enables treatment within 24 hours of notice and allows a trained worker to operate in emergencies, improving public health response across the state.
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United States
Canada
Civilized World
H. A. Whittaker
Minnesota
Cheaper Than Cane Sugar From Philippines Nipa Sap
The Philippines leverage nipa palms for tuba sap about 15 percent sugar with no crushing needed. Nipa alcohol is very pure and when mixed with 10 percent gasoline creates a cheap automobile fuel, signaling a new industry potential beyond hemp.
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Philippines
Islands
Joke Necktie Sparks Laugh or Mock Controversy
A witty exchange questions the seriousness of a tie given by a wife. The punchline centers on whether a gag gift can be funny depending on who wears it. The remark reframes the item as a personal joke reflecting relationship dynamics.
New Organization Formed as Sit Up and Take Notice Club
Former member of a Dont Worry group explains forming a new organization named Sit Up and Take Notice. The exchange highlights a shift from carefree stance to active awareness and involvement. Members discuss goals and public engagement ideas.
Range of Cannon and gun elevations in naval warfare
Percival A. Hislam notes in the London Globe that different calibers show varied ranges. He cites tables from Fortifications Appropriation and argues 12 inch guns can reach farther than 15 inch when elevated at standard angles. He questions the practicality of long shots due to fall distance.
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Elizabeth
Niles
United ‘States
Percival A. Hislam
London Globe
Big Storm Reflected in Wood Wrinkles from 1898
A United States Forest Service lab in Madison Wisconsin notes diagonal wrinkles on logs from Florida trees, all on the north side, indicating compression from a severe storm. Ring counts place the event in 1898, corroborated by records of a hurricane sweeping the region.
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Maddison
Wis
United States Forest Service
Florida
Scientific American
Aero club greens New York landing place for business flyers
The Aero club opens a landing spot in New York City for businessmen who fly daily between country homes and offices. Orville Wright announces Dayton that the Wright stabilizer is perfected enabling aeroplaning to be as safe as a rocking chair. The piece notes aviation changing transport from trolley lines, autos, and railroads as roads improve.
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Aero Club
New York City
Orville Wright
Dayton
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
General Marshall on Flesh and Fortitude
Retired U.S. Army General William Marshall, a Washington social figure weighing over 300 pounds, dined with President Roosevelt. The President remarked on his health and weight, and the General replied that his accumulated flesh was the only thing he had gained since enlistment after 32 years of service.
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William Marshall
United States Army
Washington
Roosevelt
Airedale Terrier in British Army Roles
The Airedale terrier is widely used by the British army for scouting and sentry work. Known for its climate adaptable coat and keen scent and hearing it can distinguish its master from strangers. Military dogs are trained not to bark, but give a low growl when scenting the enemy and stand like a pointer as night sentries.
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Red Cross Service
Where the Rich Ones Live In New York
In the United States 1,598 people earn $100,000+ and six live in New York City. Of the 35 earners at $500,000+, 82 or more than half reside in New York.
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New York City
New York
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