Return of Frank Stockleigh Reveals Jim Furber’s Innocence
In Merivale the arrival of Frank Stockleigh and his wife triggers a reunion with Jenny Walsh and the unexpected reappearance of Jim Furber, jailed for eight years. Stockleigh reveals Furber’s innocence was proven by a dying man's confession, and the town welcomes the trio at a dinner hosted by Mayor Williams.
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Merivale
Jenny Walsh
Jenny
Frank Stockleigh
Doc. Williams
Frank
Jim Furber
Montana
Squire Gray
Jim Turber
Jim
Doc, Williams
Pete, Williams
Pete
Mayor Pete
Doctor Williams
Doc
Mrs. Frank
Atwenny Walsh
Taan
Mayor Willams
Free Air
Mayor Williams
Mrs. Stockleigh
Mr. Furber
Miss Walsh
W. c. Chapman
Vegetarian Dogs and Their Unusual Diets
A Brussels terrier loves asparagus and carrots while hating strawberries and craves two or three spoonfuls of black coffee after lunch. A bulldog record holder prefers apples oranges bananas grapes and tomatoes and salivates at orange peels. The greengrocer-furnished grapes fascinate the dog who won’t pass the shop without his daily supply.
Rhythm of Work and Unconscious Synchronization
A Fire Engineering Magazine excerpt argues rhythmic noises and motions affect a worker’s efficiency. It describes involuntary syncing of jaw and wrist movements, suggesting deliberate effort to separate them can cause mistakes or minor injuries.
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Fire Engineering Magazine
Chinch bug battles and quail defense in farming
The piece argues chinch bugs cost U S farmers at least 100 million dollars yearly and that birds, especially quail, are the most effective natural enemy. It urges permanent protection of quail habitat to reduce losses from cotton weevils grasshoppers and potato bugs.
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United States
Langley aeroplane tested again by Glenn Curtiss verdict
The Langley aeroplane tests are re examined as Curtiss tests the Langley machine at Smithsonian custody. Langley is hailed as a pioneer while the Wrights are credited with turning his ideas into flight. The Oct 7 1903 failure and the Dec 8 1903 attempts are recounted with Manly as pilot and the launching gear cited as the fatal flaw.
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Samuel P. Langley
Glenn H. Curtiss
Curtiss
Langley
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Wright Brothers
Widewater
Smithsonian Institution
Congress
Wits of the World
McKinley
Board of Ordnance and Fortification
War Department
Charles M. Manly
Wright
Kitty Hawk
Lamp
Dayton
Orville
Wilbur Wright
United States
Manly
Potomac
Smithsonian
Army
Navy
Mr. Manly
Arsenal Point
Arsenal
Smithsonian Shops
Hammondsport
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Hewes
Lyne Oft
Glen Cyrilis
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