Curious Pouge Animal and Inventions Highlight 19th Century Oddities
A New York collector catalogs a stuffed pouge from Singapore, noted for its size and hair, amid a discussion of Malaya wildlife and a recovery tale. The text then shifts to early ideas on wind and water power, storage tanks, and a compact measuring device for monitoring movements, describing a simple yet practical invention to ease pumping and measurement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onald Burns
Ecaiet
South Street
New York
Custom House
Chiko
J. B. Gaylord
Singapore
Burts
United States
Malaya
Malacca
Orang Oulang
Asp
Leather tires promised to replace rubber soon
A 19th century report announces a new leather tire process claiming leather will be more durable waterproof and elastic than rubber. It suggests leather tires will soon fully supersede rubber in vehicles, with a second method noted for improved fabrication.
Improved Shutter Fagteast and Gas Light Material Uses
An old article describes a shutter device with a pivoting locking arm and keeper to open and close a shutter. It also discusses gas-generating rods that dissolve in damp air to produce a clear gas for lighting, presenting it as a remedy for costly suburban lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gua
Chewmirala
Slingera
New Clay Wick Supposed to Improve Lamp Light
A described lamp wick uses a clay substance mixed with fine vegetable fiber. When heated the clay forms tiny channels drawing air by capillary action, creating clear light. The wick is said to be nearly indestructible but fragile to breakage such as water contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitary Attrortion
Othia
Fragmentary Notes on Magnetism and Battery Testing
The text discusses magnetism in magnets with varying limb length and their sticking to iron masses. It mentions testing storage battery solution strength with a hydrometer every two months and a fully charged reading of 22 degrees Beeme. It also notes a standard resistance per volt for voltmeters to ensure accuracy.
Gambling menace looms over national league baseball says Sporting Life
The Philadelphia Record reports fear of rising wagering on games as league moguls prepare for a November meeting. Betting occurs at venues like the Pelo grounds with tens of dollars laid on outcomes, drawing warnings from officials and editor Charles J. Richter on integrity and watchful oversight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fifth Avenue
Pelo Grounds
Brooklyns
New York
Freedman
Mr. Robinson
Charles J. Riebler
Sporting Life
Han
Mieoh
Feecard
Pitisheres
Pitsburg
Nesr
Trisalag
Louis
Coteaga
Bat
Starkweather Switches to Acting After Impeachment
The Rev. Charles C. Starkweather, once mayor of Superior Wisconsin, impeached and deposed for bribery and taking money from police and firemen, will pursue acting with a $100 nightly salary offer from a theater manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles 3. Starkweather
Superior
Wis
Snd
Ayessters
Hanover Official Faces Probe Over Recent Experiments
A Hanover researcher is under scrutiny following a series of recent experiments. Officials say results are under review as potential irregularities are investigated.
Dying Armenians in Sassoun Stricken District Detail Inhuman Prison Conditions
A correspondent reports on Armenian prisoners in Van, crowded cells with little warmth or space, and the abuse of Armenian women in villages under Kurdish and Turkish rule. The piece notes official complicity and widespread fear among victims and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sassoun
Van
At &E Polot
Darior
Karakeen Dpapheshisoan
Wil
Baad
Inge Pad Hartor
Armenia
Wermann
Tle
Atienia
Boih
Dillis
Toush
Bevercum
Geffer
Tarke
Epert
Mining boom reports from Slocan and Trail Creek districts
Alex Peterson reviews mining activity across Slocan Star Silver mine War Eagle and La Roy mines at Trail Creek. Ore payouts, depths, and assay values cited, with United States demand and a Pilot Bay smelter expanding capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex. Peterson
Canadian Pacific
le Roy
Suckbury
Lake Superior
Trail Creek
Josey
O. K
Peterson
United States
Pilot Hay
Uhe Kineler
Ueliek
Paris street scene inspires odd employment plea
A man in Paris displayed a makeshift plea on two sheets of paper reading I require 2 suestion. Two workers nearby noticed him and he appeared to be leaning his head forward, making the message readable in the bustling street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srill
Fila
Sehagt Cog Missionery
Mis
Beckee Bas
Baeg
Ted Eskei
Cary
Fils
Exz
Paris
Rix Days of Aciel SePeriog
George Coréen, 2 ind of Dewagise, futire in a St dnd bed lots off tha Ghne tz the ce me ative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Coréen
Fragmented OCR item with scattered historic notices
Mixed garbled text references battles, trains, ducks and geese thefts, a farm at Cold Spring Harbor, railway tickets and a London authority, a contested claim between Joseph Hamilton and Clarence Chepmres in Lonoke Arkansas, and unclear scientific notes.
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Cermagn
Paryrie
Lece
Eorgiege
Cold Spring Harbor
London
Joseph Hamilton
Clarence Chepmres
Lonoke, Cowsty
Ark
Bucharest
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Charles J. Richter
Ciseizeeti
Boston
Jenetrasse
Piene
Wilden
Cleveland Am
Boston AG
Boston Ratchers
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Linidae Bestdet
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Congo Pree
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Tex
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Feyptlea Dog
Persian Desert
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