Weather Light and Weather Bureau Progress in Chicago
The Detroit Free Press notes a Chicago weather bureau report describing a beam of white light from a tower projector used to forecast frost and storms for farmers within twenty miles of Chicago. It praises J Sterling Morton and Prof W L Moore for modernizing forecasting and details projector upgrades and regional coverage.
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Chicago
Tom
John ‘T
Bramhall
Leake’s
Electria
Secretary of Agriculture
J. Sterling Morten
Weather Bureau
W. L. Moore
Northwest
Seevera
Moore
H.C. Dunewoody
Weather Bureau Service
Wes
General Electric Company
Maine
Whem
Mannefactures
Chicago Weather Office
Upper Lake Region
Long
Indian Territory
Rocky Mountains
Fleetaa
Atlantic Seaboard
Dines
Prichy
Fortifications Rise at Esquimalt braced by Royal Marines
The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports ongoing fort construction at Esquimalt on Vancouver Island by Britain's Royal Marine artillery and engineers. Work crews, secrecy, and earthworks transform the hill. submarines, mines, and torpedo features are highlighted as plans progress. Local militia receive training and drills with bonuses and facilities, while public access remains restricted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Straits of Macs
Britain
Vancouver Island
Mariotee Sporecy
Point Macauley
Eaguimalt
Royal Roade
Seattle Post-Intelligencer
Imperial War Office
Royal Marine Artillery
Cval Engineers
Rawstorne
Muirhdead
British Columbia
Canada
Puget Bound
Pacific
Fragmented OCR Notes Create Whimsical Prom Exchange
A garbled passage depicts a high school prom scene with voices arguing over seating or matching. The text shows misread names and stray phrases, creating a collage of chatter about a crowd, a brassy tone, and a teasing remark.
Leather Shortage War Drives Shoe Prices and Labor Ties
The leather shortage heightens as the China Japan war and regional conflicts tighten global hides supply. Prices double with green hides scarce, tanneries cut output, and many shoe factories suspend work. Industry efforts fail to resolve the crunch quickly, risking widespread job losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Xeon
Alliow
Atuirs
China
Japan
South America
United States
France
Lawyer Opens Door to Cruelty and Non-Support Divorce
A man tells of cruelty and abandonment by his father-in-law affecting his marriage. The lawyer explains grounds for divorce include cruelty and non-support, while negotiations over retainer payment and possible lawsuits unfold amid marital tension and disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avery
Watermelon Nets and Odd Remedies Highlight 19th Century Curios
A mixed report blends a tale of watermelon nets made from jute twine with notes on changing fruit shapes and a nod to medical tonics. It mentions dealers, wholesale prices, a New York Sun attribution, and a testimonial praising Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription as a cure for female ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie
New York Sun
Miles
Jon
Pierce
Catharine FE. Nicehy
Andy
Wateat Coenty
W. Va
Melons Carried Home by Purchasers and Other Odd Notes
The piece notes shoppers carry watermelons home in nets or under arms showing convenience of self service. It mentions most melons are sent home as other goods and that sale volumes are modest. It also cites Pope Leo XIII on publishing all truths and a remark by Lord Paitie to the English Church union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School
Contostan County
Walnut Eyed
Coshooton
Ohio
McGlelland
Prea
Board of Examiners
Tuelon
Vatican
Leo XIII
Dom Gacquet
Povsesiaation
Judes
St. Peter
Lord Patie
English Church Union
New Test For Detecting Drunken Bicyclists Proposed
An English experiment claims a simple test could reveal intoxication in riders of two wheeled bikes. A London constable notes a police dilemma over whether a cyclist under liquor should be charged, while experts debate alcohol effects on balance and the feasibility of courtroom bicycle tests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
America
Surrey
London
William Andrew Qs
Sevan
Himel
Adiaire
Aldo
Clafdson
Vow to the Dead and a Soldier’s Final Vigil
An elderly man Wat Morrison keeps eternal vigil beside his wife’s grave, living in a tool house near her tomb after years of mourning. The piece contrasts his steadfast grief with a broader note on class origin among German officers as Berlin reports few bourgeois generals and many nobles, suggesting a shrinking plebeian officer class since Emperor William I’s death.
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Rene
Idwin L. ‘Orrison
Pennsylvania Freight Department
Ralph Peters
Penmayleania Road
Edward L. Morrison
Thom Nebis
Berlin
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Pemereas
Reeceile
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Public Jo
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Himebaugh
Eto Ona
Isos House
Pomerene
North of
Public Equary
CleesAreat
W. James
Sy-Ae Law
Sbocton
Forbes Block
H. Wheeler
Arroeet
Ey-At
C. Roche
LTC
Deey-At-Law
Avcton
Haight
Forneé Biocx
Main Street
Cosnocrox
Finley
RP. A. Wernett
Mnley &.Wernett
Shodon
Bo Ees Gorney
Depot
Budinese
Romper
Jotice TO
Coe
Francie
United Soc
Christian Endeav
Monay
Weiy Dreight
Parculare
A. D. Worthington &Co
Artford
Conus
E. H. Eckert
Daga City
Johy Thomson
Pan Handle
the Age
NEW York Tribune
ANP
Ohio Farmer
Advanor
Wm. Carnahan
Aim, Costorton
Brrhive
Fariey
Boggs & Buhl
Allegheny, Pa
Marietta College
John W. Simpson
Marie
Lee Consumers
Elliott
Crystal Ice Co
Coshocton
O. J.B. Elliott
Eesti
Eureka Laundry
Inva AL Pls
By & S. Anderson
The
New York “Weekly Tribune
TAE Age
Geo. W. Best
Room 8
Teilem Betas Bre
Cher
Sangie Cops
Nee Tork
Cy Trieur
Weather Service
Detroit Free Press
Gibraltar
Eagland
Fuca
Abe
Ayer
Cansot
Tte
Watermelon N&t
Heoa
Odo
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