Longest Concrete Highway Trestle in Sacramento Valley
The Sacramento Valley Yolo Bypass trestle, spanning 3.09 miles, is described by Popular Mechanics as the world’s longest of its type. Built under California state highway commission supervision, it cost under 355000 and uses reinforced concrete piles and precast floor slabs to form a monolithic, 21 foot wide roadway.
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America
Yolo
Sacramento Valley
Popular Mechanics Magazine
California State Highway Commission
How to Gauge Storm Distance by Thunder
The article explains locating lightning, counting seconds until thunder, and multiplying by 1 087 to estimate distance. Light is seen instantly while sound travels 1 087 feet per second, with thunder audible up to about 12 to 15 miles.
Poultry Farmer Complains Hen Route to Profit Failing
In a curt quip a farmer laments the poultry venture, noting hens now seem to demand corn without eggs, predicting a spring shortage. The remark ends with a wry line about nervous men being deemed the sharpest.
Pfeffer Rising as Dodgers’ Pitching Sensation to Copy Alexander
Dodgers pitcher Big Ed Pfeffer is hailed as the standout hurler of 1914 and aims to mirror Grover Cleveland Alexander by leading Brooklyn to a pennant. Manager Wiburt Robinson and surrounding observers rate Pfeffer above Alexander and Johnson among the era’s best.
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Philadelphia
Pfeffer
Brooklyn
Big Ed
Mamaux
Anderson
Wiburt Robinson
Champaign
Ill
la Crosse
Fort Wayne
St. Louis Americans
Denver
Colorado City
Grand Rapids
Veteran Jack Barry Faces Replacement at Second Base
IS FAST becoming veteran Jack Barry of the Red Sox is nearing veteran status in the big leagues. His ninth year in the majors follows Holy Cross to the Athletics where he starred as a shortstop under Connie Mack. He moved to the Red Sox a couple of seasons ago and has mainly played second base until a recent accident put him out and Mike McNally substituted to fill the keystone position.
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Jack Barry
Red Sox
Jack
Holy Cross College
Connie Mack
Mack
Mike McNaily
Keystone
Baseball Talk and Midseason Musings
A roundup notes Braves pitching gain, Giants struggles, and possible signings. Dave Robertson leads NL batting while Nap Lajoie shines at second. Hal Chase praised by scouts, risks with Swede Risberg priced at Vernon. Fans hope for a Giants Yanks world series bridge as season progresses.
Ban Johnson and the case against star-promotion tricks
A Pittsburgh Post critic argues Ban Johnson is right to challenge misleading advertising of star players to boost gates. He cites fabricated duels and the practice of keeping a high priced player inactive to lure fans, noting fans deserve fair play and accurate representation.
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Ban Johnson
Harry Keck
Pittsburgh Post
Covaleskie
Ban
Ininyon ¢Aneurh
Biggest of Minor Leagues Faces Bold Financial Era
A Indianapolis Times piece by Jack Weloch notes the American Association now claims the top spot among minor leagues. The circuit backs rising clubs like Toledo and St Paul with aggressive finances and no expected baseball war for ten years, signaling a leap toward near major league level play.
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International
Jack Weloch
Indianapolis Times
American Association
International League
Chivington
Toledo
St.Paul
Cheerful Giving and the Law of Abounding Grace
A lesson on Corinthians giving from Paul outlines cheerful, voluntary offerings as a sign of unity between Jewish and Gentile believers. God blesses the giver and enables abundance for every good work, urging systematic generosity to support needy churches and spread the gospel.
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Jesus
Paul
Tn Corinth
Church of Jesus Christ
Jerusalem
Corinth
God
Jesus Christ
Dairy growth shows Saskatchewan and Manitoba dairy gains in 1915
Saskatchewan dairies report butter production up 1,500,000 lbs and 52 carloads shipped out. Manitoba records higher creamery butter and cheese output with total dairy value at 2,760,608 dollars. Northern Alberta dairy growth reaches 2,525,000 lbs butter, signaling export expansion.
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Saskatchewan
Manitoba Department of Agriculture
Manitoba
Red Deer
Alberta
Calgary
Cardston
Canada
All-Seeing Eye Machine Copying Printed Text
A Brooklyn engineer describes a self operating eye for typewriters that copies printed matter. The eye mounts on the carriage and uses a lens and selenium retina cells to reflect one letter at a time, with Popular Mechanics detailing its operation.
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Brooklyn
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Endorsed by Druggist
A 1915 testimonial from H H Brown of Pinnacle WV praises Dr Kilmer si Swamp Root as a top kidney remedy. The letter notes liver trouble improvement and urges sending ten cents for a sample and informational booklet. It references Kilmer Co Binghamton NY and paper mention.
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Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton N. Y
Eluding Recruiters in Wartime Roar
An old War era quip notes Graham’s high activity, with Stubbs praising his ability to elude recruiting officers throughout the conflict. A collage of ads and rural banter follows, including a Johnson’s Foot Soap promotion and a roadside burst of humor about motorists and road ownership.
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Grubbs
Graham
Stubbs
Richmond Times Dispatch
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