Seadromes to Ease Atlantic Crossing by Air Route
The United States Navy approves a Brat seadrome on the New York Brandt route and supports a £1,800,000 loan to Ocean Dock Corp for five long sea platforms connected by buoys. Each 1500 by 150 feet pier rests 1130 feet above sea level with air chambers, ballast tanks, and underwater supports to reduce wave impact. A fixed cable system anchors seadromes to the ocean bed, enabling calm landing conditions and a multi-hop air service across the Atlantic.
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United States Navy Department
Seadrome Ocean Dock Corporation
Europe
America
Cape Finnisterre
Azores Islands
New York
Ita Sponagora
Secret of the Firefly Illuminates Hidden Lamp Power
The article reveals the firefly as an automatic lamp source whose light is produced without heat. It notes engineers’ envy and annoyance at its efficiency and free glow, highlighting the mystery behind its illumination.
Peat Industry Studies Wax Oil Alcohol From Peat
The Irish Free State Industrial Research Council reports initial investigations into peat as a source for wax, artificial oil, and industrial alcohol. Cork and Galway universities study commercial peat wax extraction while other projects explore seaweed use and domestic fuel designs. The council also reviews milk powder in bread, coal oil potential, peat purification for alcohol, and peat-based artificial silk.
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Irish Free State Industrial Research Council
Germany
University College
Cork
Galway
Turf Development Board
Office of Public Works
Department of Defence
Synthetic firefly light at Schenectady lab claims breakthrough
General Electric researchers in Schenectady imitate firefly chemistry to produce artificial light. Four chemicals including sodium peroxide create cold light with minimal heat loss, but costs about £5 per hour and sourcing real fireflies remains cheaper.
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England
America
Frefty
Schenectady
General Electric Company of America
Frefy
Nature
Heirloom Sold: Pusey Horn Brings £1900 at Sotheby’s
The famed Pusey Horn said to be Saxon and linked to King Canute sold at Sotheby’s London for £1900 to EB Permalh of King Street. The horn, dark brown with a silver gilt top, once held tenure by Cornage and linked to the Pusey estate.
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William Pusey
Canute
Pusey
Sotheby's
London
E Borverie-Pusey
EB. Permalh
King Street
William Pewar
Eatsey
Baxong
Wil Ham ‘Pewse
Powe
Pavey
Everince
White Horse
Berkshire
Faringdon
Cherbury
Charles Pusey
Jeffries
Camute
Lawrence given chapel offer near Nelson’s monument
The Dean of St Paul’s Cathedral offers a dwelling for Lawrence of Arabic near Nelson’s statue. Lawrence’s benefactors propose a cottage to be lived in by the recipient, as part of the chapel’s commemorative effort in London.
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London
St. Paul's Cathedral
Nelson
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