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Newspaper
Elizabeth Daily Journal
Location
Elizabeth, New Jersey, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1909
Page
5
Inventors propose devices to reduce back strain with shoulder harnesses and moving arms for workers while a New Jersey fruit cutter adds artistry to meals. The article notes labor-saving hardware and kitchen gadgets, including a folding tool and a versatile fruit cutter that produces neat, scalloped edges without ragged bits.
A fragment suggests a scene where a father endures and adapts through countless hands on efforts. The text hints at appreciation for his resilience and the relief found in guidance, though details are sparse.
A North Carolina report describes a nonconductive base trap with four conductive plates and alternating positive and negative wiring. A bone placed center completes the circuit for electrocuting rodents, noting that modern replicas still resemble older designs despite safety concerns.
An article details a clever hand tool designed to prevent pin scratching by feeding pins one by one into a guided slot. A plunger mechanism with an enlarged end advances and retracts, delivering each pin into a chute and resetting for the next use, a simple yet practical mechanism.
Fragmentary notes reference pins and tents with phrases about Ethan and a scam idea. No clear people, places, or events established. details insufficient for a factual card.
A new folding monkey wrench, invented by an Indiana man, folds like a jackknife for pocket or nail storage. It features a pivoting handle, a screw with a nut that locks into slots on both sides, and a hanging ring at the end. The tool remains rigid when the handle is open and folds to a compact form when closed, offering utility for plumbers and drivers and others.
A Massachusetts inventor introduce a metal windshield with a triangular glass top mounted in front of the driver. The inclined front surface deflects wind upward so the observer has a clear view while air flows over the head. The device aims to spare motorists from rain and mist on stormy days.
An American inventor introduces a postcard sized phonograph record album. Heavy cardboard pages with circular openings form pockets for each record, allowing alphabetic ordering and instant locating while protecting discs from breakage. The advent aims to reduce accidental damage and speed retrieval, as described amid a humorous Washington Star aside.
Real estate transfers proceed across Cranford Rahway Linden Elizabeth and surrounding towns. Transactions list buyers and sellers including Hart Blata Merriam Fucito Kraus Lehman Crowns and others. Building contracts note several contractors performing plumbing carpentry and general work on new structures and renovations.
The report suggests King Leopold will abdicate and auction palace treasures. An inventory shows silverware, chandeliers, and art pieces ready for sale to fund private gain. Public sentiment questions the palace’s ownership of items and the legitimacy of the king’s plans.
Fon Francisco June 28 A district survey shows Honey confident in jail for Calhoun despite a two to ten acquittal vote. He questions Calhoun about 2000000 allegedly drawn from the mint and why he waited three years to tell his story. Calhoun’s retrial, set for next Monday, may be postponed.
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