Time Register and Photometry in Scientific Notes
A discussion of the Time Register machine by the Dag Patents Company of Syracuse, praised for recording employee movements and time use to improve efficiency. Also covers photometry fundamentals, light measurement methods, and various early scientific theories, including energy, matter, and ether debates, plus notes on machinery and small-scale experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dag Patents Company
Syracuse
New York Tribune
Thole
Charles Dey
New York City
Parteros
Imne Negister
Eivery
Old Brooklyn Pitcher and Curveball Biography
The article traces early baseball pitching basics with Arthur Cummings from Brooklyn and explains curveball mechanics and variations. It notes practice, grip, and delivery tips, plus strategic changes in pitching stance and signals between pitcher and catcher. It also touches on military discipline and a brave young girl aiding General Forrest in a Civil War episode.
Mechanical Plaid Innovation by American Engineer
A curious device described as a mass of steel with two sizes of components pushes and presses in all directions. Designed for applying pressure without motion, it is suited for tightening braces on rods and pockets with side belays and a set screw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dragonny
Haunt
Aimerica
California
Ile
Polish Colony in Buffalo Adapts to American Life
The article notes Buffalo hosts about 40,000 Poles, led by Nyetig, living in a quarter described as heavily Polish with many businesses. Colonists retain native traits while gradually conforming to American ways, forming one of the largest foreign elements in any third-class American city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ani
Aaron
Buffalo
Rushing Sea Lions and Other California Wildlife
A Chicago Shone correspondent details sea lions near the Coronado Islands and offshore life. He describes rookeries, hunting dangers, and the rugged behavior of sea lions, walruses, quail, and California's flying fish, noting hunting practices, pelts, uses in China, and local conservation efforts.
Dreaming Theories From Marne And Turner Compared
The article recalls a student asking Prof Marne if dreams signal a state of sleep and Marne answers yes, dreams indicate half asleep. It contrasts with Dr Turner who claims he dreamed little during a long fast due to disturbed sleep. The piece asks whose dream theory is correct between Marne and Turner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marne
Tannet
Misfit Visitor and Chicago Fire Theories
A curious tale opens with a mistaken visitor asking for clothes pressed while a Chicago householder inquiries about a missing note on a corpse. Officials deny a new motive behind the recent city fires, noting dry lumber piles and high winds aided the blaze, while firemen lean toward arson despite lacking strong evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Fire
Liu
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Hingloyers
London
Fred Enadle
Elke
Enca
Fesany
Ordhairethy
Cleve Maxwell
Earth
Dotben
Dolbear
Scotland
Ts. Ad
Qleetvie
Senate
Arthur Cummings
Brooklyn
New York
Lhe Slym
Prussia
Kenerdl
March
Jurper
Zeatoun Liddle Pavisenn
Lissie
Jarest
Sa Forrest
Usene
Ore
San Diego
Carieon Nta
Gonao
Coronado Islands
Mili
Tiuly
Cli
Sen Lon
Sen Ion
Bolly
Sea Town
Kkaung
Timd
Sea Llow
San Francisco
China
Tarthey
Sen Lian
North Island
Perhayps
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