Origin of London Fog Investigated by Royal Society
The Royal Society's meteorological inquiry into London's fogs during 1801 to 1803, led by Capt. A. Carpenter, identifies three fog types from heat exchange with earth or water surfaces and air stratification. Smoke-tinged fogs persist under cyclones. dispersal requires 13 mph winds, rising to 17 mph for smoky conditions.
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Lonton County
Meteorological Council
The
Royal Society
London
Soga
A. Carpenter
Metropolitan
Carpenter
Kew
Vanderbilt Dusting Chooses Elite Help for Br ic Brac
A Vanderbilt family story explains the hiring of a college graduate to dust valuable bric a brac. The maid enjoys high pay and independence, with her own rooms and transport, handling rare items worth hundreds of dollars daily. The goal is careful maintenance without damage to priceless pieces.
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Vanderbilt
Bpecka
Vanderbit
Iethie
England
Queen Elizabeth I
Right Foot Preference In Footwear Fitting Talk
A shoe store proprietor explains a habit where most customers extend the right foot for fitting. He notes clerks observe this, and recalls a prior issue with left-on-top shoe shipments. The dealer observes right feet are often larger and left shoes wear sooner, yet fitting remains generally easy.
Steel-wheel fire alarms prove popular in New Jersey towns
The piece notes towns across New Jersey including Long Branch commonly use steel-wheel fire alarms, supplied by the Central Railway of New Jersey from disabled stock. It describes mounting styles and the widespread adoption as a community alert system.
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New Jersey
Long Branch
Central Railway of
Prince Humbert of Piedmont to Undergo Spartan Royal Training
The Italian heir, Prince Humbert, is set to receive a complete physical and military education. He will rise early, endure cold baths, strict diet, and harsh drills, under a sole tutor, while pursuing an encyclopedic curriculum. The aim is to forge a strong ruler, with the queen backing the harsh regime.
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Italy
Humbert
Piedmont
Taly
Bhecla
Bim Tral
Wien
Otrom
Acco
Dienaus
Vieto Ihimannels
Pe Courk
Linquerigo
Lear Racronie
Montenegro
Postal Estimates Deficit Shifts to Rural Delivery Costs
Postmaster General Wynne asks Congress for 183,748,495 deficit as Rural Free Delivery drives up needs. He reports total department needs at 184,715,400 against current year appropriation 70,845,998, with a 12,902,496 rise. Highlights include small changes within offices and inspector salaries, and a planned 2,997,300 increase for the first assistant’s office reflecting business growth. The overall plan balances out by shifting much of the excess into rural delivery provisions.
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Wynne Aska
Congress
Post Office Department
Wyon
Wynn
Wynne
Datalin
Washington
Best In Her Class Colorado Sets Fast Armored Cruiser Pace
The armored cruiser Colorado shattered speed records during a trial run by covering 88 knots at an average 22.26 knots. It peaked at 23.38 knots late in the course, with engines steady and twin screws turning 128 rpm. Only the Minneapolis and Columbia surpassed this class, while New York and Brooklyn lagged behind in armor-equipped ships. The test began at Cape Ann, sailed to Cape Car Poise, and returned, impressing with maneuverability and a near double-length turning circle performance.
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Colorado
United States Navy
Minneapolis
Columbia
New York
Brooklyn
New England
Cape Ann
Cape Carpoise
Signs Of Savace Put Into Perspective By Chicago Educator
Principal James McDade told the Institute of Education in Chicago that spectators at football games and prize fights regress to stone age behavior. He described fans as belaboring opponents with their reactions, comparing team rivalries to ancient hunter societies. A second principal recalled attending a prize fight and noting a lingering urge to strike after witnessing the event.
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Osane
James §. McDade
Institute of Education At
Chicago
Bet & Cullet
Wasps Stop Two Proposals In Gray's Corners Marriage
A Sunday wedding in Gray's Corners Pa was interrupted as a wasp nest in Elder Swift's silk hat released a swarm. Panic followed as worshippers fled, the elder and groom escaped through a window, and the hat was damaged beyond repair with the nest remains inside. Missionary collection was not salvaged, and no one returned to the room. Henrietta Leavitt, Harvard astronomer, reports a new Algol type variable star in Sagittarius noted on plates. The township of Lucas Illinois votes Republican unanimously with every man owning his home and no mortgages reported.
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Gray's Corners
Penpia
Elkanah Swift
Hobbs
Swift
Habu
Elder Swift
Henrietta
Leavitt
Harvard Astronomical Staff
Sagittarius
Lucas
Tatas
Harvard Sophomores Debate Ending Bloody Monday Rush
John Reynolds of the sophomore class at Harvard calls a meeting to discuss stopping the annual Bloody Monday endurance test. Faculty efforts to halt the clash have failed in the past, and sentiment may keep 1907 participants away, risking 1908’s participation. A separate note mentions French prunes and a large Lighthouse project in Victoria, B C, with 760000 candle power and 25 mile visibility.
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John Reynolds
Sjr
Harvard
Victoria
B. C
America
Harvesting Wheat With Gasoline Engine Binder
In Clay county Kansas farmers facing wet, muddy ground used a new setup by Mr. Watts to harvest wheat. They detached the harvester’s running gear and attached a gas engine to drive the mower and binder, letting horses pull the unit through mud. The method kept the binder moving even when wheels slipped, saving crops once deemed lost.
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Clay County
Kan
Watts
Loto
Westerners to Fill Navy Gaps Seek 4000 More Recruits
Western states will be asked to supply at least 4000 new sailors as the navy expands to man ships now in commission. Naval officers praise Western recruits for intelligence and enthusiasm and Congress will be urged to raise both officer and enlisted numbers. The move opens opportunities for young Westerners to see the world and earn good pay while serving Uncle Sam.
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West
United States Navy
Uncle Sam
Congress
Navy
Mothers Beware Health Advice For Four Children
A pamphlet-style notice warns mothers to monitor the health of four children for coughing ailments including whooping cough and croup. It promotes One Minute Cough Cara as a safe remedy available from H A Dykeman.
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H A. Dykeman
German Syrup and Eye Nerve Tester Advertisement
Dr G Green of Woodbury New Jersey offers to mate any one sending two event tn stamp to any posture in exchange for his novel German Syrup not Angest Flower Puzzle. He claims to create eye and nerve tester with a mention of paper made from wood and glass.
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Woodbory
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