Private electric house founder mimics Aladdin with modern power
Thomas B Wells of New York and Spring Lake builds a private electric home after balking at 18 cents per kilowatt hour. He installs a gas engine, Edison storage batteries, and automatic controller to run lighting, cooking, washing, ice making, and a range of electric appliances. He proposes a block system for ten houses at 413 per home with 0.011 per kilowatt hour, plus 270 yearly fuel and 4130 total equipment cost.
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Homas B. Wells
New York
Spring Lake
New Jersey
Aladdin
Mr. Wells
Wells
Electric Lighting Company
E. W
K. W
Electric Light Company
Wells Bungalow
Wr. Wells
D. C
Tie Ela
Hatred of the Gringo and Mexican Reactions to Americans
The Kansas City Journal notes Latin American hostility to Americans driven by distrust and pride. It argues insurrection is chronic in Mexico, with politics fought by rifles, and predicts a united Mexican stance could trigger war if the Huerta regime falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Rio Grande
Kansas City Journal
América
United States
Two Potato Preparations and Rub-No-More Soap Ad
A column mixed with potato dish recipes such as imitation potatoes browned potatoes stewed potatoes shells griddle cakes and omelets plus an advertisement for Carbo Naptha Soap and Rub-No-More brand cleaning products. It references Henry van Dyke and offers various cooking methods alongside a laundry soap promotion claiming germ killing cleaning power and fabric care without hot water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ero Rey
Wayne, Ind
Frenchman’s air propelled snow car attracts polar interest
The article describes Bertrand de Lessups building an air propelled machine reaching 15 to 60 mph on snow with a shoe chassis, metal runners, springs, and a guarded pilot zone. On snow it can reach 100 mph after lifting air. Shackleton plans to use a similar craft in Antarctic exploration. the pastime is called Bene skiing abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertrand de Lessups
Suez Canal
Antarctic
Shackleton
Toasted Cheese and Varied Sandwich Recipes
A historic list describes appetizing toasted sandwiches including cheese melts, egg, sardine, baked bean, sausage, bacon and egg, and hot fried variants. Each uses buttered toast, distinctive fillings, and simple seasonings for quick meals.
Road to Happlinese and a Bee Cure Oddities
A humorous note on paths to happiness cites Jann Finch praising simple routes. A Norfolk physician claims bee stings cure rheumatism and arthritis, and restore inertia, presented in a Punch humorous voice.
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Heaven
Jann Finch
Norfolk
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Eee
Toasl
Hotor
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Henry van Dyke
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Dougla
Watson E. Coleman
Au Paterington
D.C
Peck
Maria
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