Indianapolis Inventor Says Stone From Dirt May Transform Building
L M Parkhurst, inventor of an automatic stamp seller later adopted by the government, claims a chemical process can turn earth into stone harder than granite. Patents pending, with proof backed by W S Blatchley Purdue University and Smithsonian support. Brick and pavement costs cut, roadbeds resist washouts, and any earth near the surface can be transformed on site.
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L. M. Parkhurst
Parkhurst
The
Indianapolis Star
Indianapolis
W.o S. Blatchley
Michael Golden
Purdue University
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Transforma
Man of Patience Builds Violin From Toothpicks
Thomas Atkinson of Greenstork crafted a complete violin from 3374 toothpicks in San Francisco over a year. The instrument features a solid look from a distance, with unfinished inner toothpicks visible through openings to prove authenticity.
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Thomas Atkingon
Greenstork
Atkinson
San Francisco
Post Card Fiends and the New Tariff War on Postal Cards
The Detroit News notes Americans buy about 900 million postal cards yearly at $86 million including delivery. It reports a government plan to contract 3.6 billion cards over four years, with foreign purchases—Germany France and others—replacing some output. The tariff aims to shift demand to American printers and reshape the colored card market.
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Detroit News
Uncle Sam
Germany
France
AOON
New Hair Pad Trend Aims To Mimic Real Hair
An eastern rat factory plans to supply hair pads for women that resemble real hair. Agents seek waste barber hair and ship it in labeled sacks to be matched to exact shades. The process uses a central cord and brushing to create natural appearance, targeting young men’s hair for realism.
Boys Booze Up on Benzine Fumes in Columbus
Reported practice among local youth involves saturating handkerchiefs with gasoline fumes at a grocery near Fifth and Washington streets to induce intoxication. Observers say the effects resemble alcohol intoxication, prompting scrutiny of whether local option laws should be extended to curb the behavior.
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Columbus
Fifth
Washington Streets
Will of Joseph J Little Filed for Probate in Town
The will of the late Joseph J Little was filed for probate today, giving his widow Sarah Little absolute and forever ownership of the estate except for debts and a family monument. The document, dated July 15 1902, names executor, the brother Thomas M Little as successor, and mentions the deceased Helen Louise Reese. The estate is valued around seventy to eighty thousand dollars.
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Joseph J. Little
Sarah Little
W. McKee
Ruby M. Nave
Thomas M. Little
Helen Louise Reese
J. T. Reese
Litthe
Little
Foley's Kidney Remedy Notice Cites Health Claims
An advertisement urges readers to use Foley's Kidney Remedy to strengthen kidneys and cleanse impurities from blood, claiming it combats exhaustion backache rheumatism and urinary irregularities. It warns against delays and substitutes and mentions S. O. McKennan & Son.
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Foley
S. O. McKennan & Son
Original Night Rider Founder Claim Questioned
The Omaha Bee states Paul Revere was the Rough Riders founder and the original night rider, a claim that aligns with historical legends but contradicts common history.
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The
Omaha Bee
Paul Revere
Rough Riders
Alaska Coal Land Frauds Shake Government Sealed
Investigations reveal fraudulent Alaska coal land filings involve nearly 500 entries. Ballinger and Dennett prepare to cancel entries. hearings set in Seattle and Denver with top coal engineers and lawyers assigned to expedite action for Navy coal needs.
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Denver
Colorado
Richard A. Ballinger
Secretary of the Interior
Fred Dennett
General Land Office
General Land Department
Alaska
Department
Ballinger
Dennett
Seattle
M. D. McKinnery
Pacific
Reading Circle Book Optional In Indiana Schools
Indiana state education board adopts optional use of Moulton Bible literature book for township institutes. Teachers may substitute Coulter's work on agricultural studies. officials to explain option in county institutes. Board aims to avoid wrangles and embarrassment over compulsory use.
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Ers
Moulton
Coulter
Robert Jd. Aley
KL. Bunnnell
Mr. Bunnell
Dream Vision of Horses and New Powerful Friends
An obscure note describes dreaming of horses and the arrival of new influential friends who will render assistance, hinting at guidance and loyal companionship forthcoming.
Motorcycle Army Invades The City On Third Street Hill
Hundreds line Third street and Central avenue to watch the long parade of racing motorcyclists. Seventy six riders entered the city with nineteen losing time on a steep hill and several others forced to walk. Wendell White led the field to the city, while many finished with near perfect scores and few accidents were reported.
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Third Street
Central Avenue
Arthur Gardner
Third and
Central
Excelsior
Endurance Row Draws Clean Scores in Columbus Display
In Columbus Ohio during the eighth annual endurance row, 76 of 96 contestants finished with perfect scores after a start from Cleveland at 6 o clock this morning. The event drew strong enthusiasm from farmers and villagers along the route.
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Columbus
Ohio
Auguste
Cleveland
Inhabi
Haymakers Parade Delights City With Harvest Themed Pageantry
A crowd of about five hundred joined the Haymakers parade from Western avenue through downtown led by Manlove's band. Women and children rode in wagons as members displayed harvest gear, hay tedder and mower. After reaching Roberts' Park, baskets of food fed the group during a lively afternoon of games, dancing, and speeches.
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Third Street
Central Avenue
Manlove
Order
Roberts’ Park
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