Decoration of Celluloid Process Described in Popular Mechanics
Bertha G. Morey of Ottumwa Iowa explains a method to decorate celluloid using colored solutions of dissolved celluloid in glacial acetic acid or amyl acetate. The design is painted or flowed onto a paraffin wax coating and transferred by tracing. The color pattern is built up color by color with wax masking and later wax removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha G. Morey
Ottumwa, Ia
In-Popular Mechanics
Costly spark starts near Canon City forest blaze
A ranchman in the San Isabel National Forest 15 miles southwest of Canon City Colorado caused a small fire by throwing a burning match after lighting his pipe. The blaze grew in dry leaves until forest ranger J J Lowell of Wetmore arrived and controlled it before we reached widespread damage. The man’s identity is being withheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Isabel National Forest
Canon City
Colo
J. J. Lowell
Wetmore
Bats Show Sensory Marvels and Keen Flight Skills
Scientists praise bats as among the most remarkable animals in physical makeup. Their wings’ delicate nerves detect air vibrations, enabling precise navigation around hanging cords and objects. Experiments show bats avoid caps and can skillfully maneuver through moving obstacles without contact.
Plainsboro News Briefs Preserve Local Events And Changes
Plainsboro hosts a faculty dinner in progress. Mrs H H Mather of Rocky Hill visits her mother Mrs Annie Schenck. Local officials and leaders from the New Jersey State Hospital near Trenton duck hunt near Berlin. Mrs Ella Barlow and family settle at 197 West Hanover St Trenton. Ladies Aid Society reports a five hundred dollar first year toward a pew church building fund. Rev A R Eckles and Mrs Eckles move into a renovated manse. Secretary Wallace seeks a state committee for urgent agricultural matters to meet in Washington Tuesday. H W Jeffers and Prof Alvah Agee represent New Jersey at the conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Phillipa
Plainsboro School
H. H. Mather
Rocky
Annie Schenck
H. W. Jeffers
Hutchinson
J. Atchley
Hand
New Jersey State Hospital
Trenton
Berlin
Maryland
Ella Barlow
Hanover St
N. T. Smith
Ladies Aid Society
Mra. F.F. Grove
Aid Society
Mra. Eckels
J. E. White
Wallace
Washington
Alvah Agee
State Board of Agriculture
New Jersey
Autograph Sale Reveals O Henry Letters
In New York an autograph sale includes letters from O Henry written at the start of his final illness. He notes editors pressed him beyond his strength, cites insomnia, a physician’s bill, and attempts to rest aided by smiphonol. He laments unfinished work and vows to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
O. Henry
Mushrooms Kill Many. Experts Urge Caution and Knowledge
The American Forestry Association notes numerous fatal poisonings from mushrooms this summer and cites professor Krieger urging careful selection and instruction. Doctors Shu felat and others stress identifying edible species and warn there is no antidote for Amanita poison. advise sticking to known camp fare when unsure.
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American Forestry Association’ of
Washington
American Forestry
Louis C. C. Krieger
R. W. Shufelat
Human optic energy claims stun Oxford eye specialists
Dr Charles Russ reports a measurable energy from the human eye after three years of research. His brass cylinder instrument uses a solenoid and magnet to show a gaze causing a suspended body to move toward or away from the viewer. He links the force to heat or electric rays and notes occult science has long taught this concept.
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Oxford
England
Charles Russ
BRC
LRCP
Doctor Russ
Russ
France Famine Causes Blame to Birds and People
In 1861 France faced poor harvests. A commission blamed insect damage unchecked by birds and noted that people had destroyed millions of birds, contributing to the crop decline.
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France
St. Hilaire
Prevost
Why Centrifugal Gun Was Dropped
After testing at Aberdeen proving ground the ordnance department concluded the centrifugal gun has no military value due to its great weight and inability to achieve high initial velocity. The device remains a perennial failing noted by expert authorities in this Scientific American summary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Ordnance Department
Scientific American
Why She Chose Friday Wedding Tale
Two stars discuss Elfrida choosing Friday for her wedding after marriages on other days failed to bring luck. They note she hoped a Friday ceremony might change her fortunes and alter the run of matches.
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Elfrida
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Plainsboro
A. R. Eckles
Square
Hoosier
Hoover Electric Cleaners
Majestic
Conkey
Hightstown Hardware Company
Hightstown, N. J
Asbury Park
Verne Treat
Steinbach Casino
Strock Motor
H. R. Rothers
Robbinsville, N. J
Mechanics National Bank
Trenton, N. J
John Worcb
N. Broad Street
N.J
Charles C. Groves
Cranbury, N. J
L’ KK
K. & B. Auto Supply Co
Cord
Schloss
DD Ansel
Trenton,n. J
Horace Mann
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