Crystal Gazing Echoes From Ancient Societies At Boston Museum
A Boston Museum of Fine Arts display features a large crystal ball with oriental settings once part of the Allies collection. Reports describe crystal gazing’s historic popularity in Greece, Rome, and China, noting practices from ancient times to modern revival and scientific interest led by Prof. James H. Hyslop.
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Museum of Fine Arta of
Boston
Vrynetal
New York ‘Tribune
Boeing
Ethel Barrys Mhore
Exon
Glagsen
Neven
Thia
James H. Hyslop
New American Society For Payedical
Fea Sauna
Sten
Hinself
Hyslop
Assyria
Greece
Rome
China
Crystal gazing across cultures and psychical research
An overview of crystal gazing in diverse cultures including Japan India Polynesia and Native tribes, with notes on modern psychical research. It cites Mrs Verrall and Sir Oliver Lodge, detailing visions, automatic writing, and the debate over supernormal phenomena and conscious memory.
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Polynesia
India
Aphite
Demona
Hyslop
Brooklyn
Verrall
Newnham College
Cambridge
England
Sir
Oliver Lodge
Interw
Myers
Mra
Nya
Couiioas
Radnor
Mas Goodrich Kreoe
Yalop
Paychien
Demand for Metallic Mirrors in Europe
The London Times reports rising demand for metallic mirrors used in searchlights and similar devices, noting previous models were objectionable due to fragility on ships and issues with coating flaking. A new mirror, partially electro-deposited, uses alternating gold and white bands to produce a penetrating beam, enhancing visibility and object relief in night and fog.
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Europe
London Times
America's Fire Loss Per Capita Sparks Prevention Focus
In a pamphletizing outlook, F W Fitspatrick argues the United States loses far more to fire annually than to new construction costs, totaling about 100 million dollars more in losses. He cites fire fighting costs, insurance, and damaged buildings, urging prevention through noncombustible materials and better fireproofing.
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F. W. Fitspatrick
International Society of Bulking Commissioners
United States
Sayar
Fireproofing and concrete strength in steel framed buildings
The text argues for caution in using reinforced concrete despite its theoretical appeal. It warns that frequent collapses during construction or progression require strict scrutiny of materials and labor. Advocates acknowledge concrete’s fire vulnerability and urge thorough protection of metal work in steel frame structures.
Outing Excursion For St Marys Parish At Highland Beach
The annual excursion of the Y. M. C. L. A. of St. Marys parish will be held Wednesday, July 9, to Highland Beach. The trip promises still water bathing at the Burmesbury River and swimming at the Atlantic Ocean beach. A new oceanfront boardwalk is planned, with boating and family activities. Trains will depart from Ba Conca Palas, Elizabethport, and nearby avenues.
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Y. MC L. A
St. Mary's Parish
Highland Beach
Burmesbury
Ates
Elizabethport
Pope Corporation May Pay Dividend Details
Hartford July 23 The receiver of the Ope Manufacturing Company reports court approval for a 25 percent dividend amounting to about 380000. Total claims run to 575710.99 with receivership funds totaling 628021.27 in this jurisdiction. potential reorganization discussed.
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Pope Qcorporation
Hartford
Conn
Ope Manufacturing Company
Itls
Superior Court
Oest
Ioeam Neue Law Jersey
Emoumtas
Fragmentary report hints at medical scene and rescue
A jagged OCR fragment mentions a medical stage and a wounded person. details are unclear but imply a response by a retreating party and a small group aiding an injured individual. Names, places, and precise actions are unreadable in the source.
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Ball
Boston Museum
Greace
Japan
Mrs. Verrall'y. Experiences
America
Boynton Furnaces
Leon Elaine
New York
Marshall
Broad Street
Newara
Oh Yaanefei Amaeiogly
Wanamaker Ae
Wanamaker Serge
New Voce
Olg
Pereale Guimpa
Cid
Satan
Nest Penn
Aimee
Coten
Wanamaker
A. T. Saat E Ee
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