Fire proof house built to be burned tested by MIT men
A dramatic fire test on a concrete and metal reinforced building near the Chartes river drew engineers architects and insurance men from New England. Professor C L Norton of MIT directed the experiment with students aiding as flame reached over 2000 degrees Fahrenheit. Water from city hoses cooled the interior causing a second shock and renewed flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tostun
Architee
Enghindi
Chartes
C. L. Norton
Nm Nuiber
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Buhrenfelt
Els
New Steel and Concrete Tests Shape Bridge Building
A detailed report traces progress in steel and reinforced concrete research for bridges. It covers heated steel behavior, fiber-reinforced cement mixes, and temperature effects on structural integrity. Notable engineers and evolving standards emerge from state tech labs and industry studies.
King’s New Life Pills Bring Health to Rich Woman
A nonsensical OCR fragment describes a wealthy woman finding health after taking a product called King’s New Life Pills. The text references cures and ailments in a garbled way, implying improved well being and relief from fret and liver issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
Dreier & Pra
Fiks Circus Advised With American Seal Cigars
An unreadable fragment urges readers to prepare for a visit to the Fiks circus by purchasing American Seal 5c cigars, promising a good smoke and a good time. The text repeats with garbled letters and partial phrases, indicating a faded advertisement or note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiks’ Circus
Shadowed ball at local factory sparks unrest and arrests
A shadowed social ball held at a Wayne building drew several hundred attendees under the auspices of a factory, with talks by company leaders and notable figures. Reports note tense crowds, arrests, and accusations amid claims of intimidation and disorder during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Kattting
Willy
Dash
Mulehlons
Che Millk
Mesara
Ait
Voursadmientsy
Amd Cogerrus
Anata Chow
Railroad staff changes and local condemnations noted
A fragmented report from the era notes machinists, conductors, and shop workers associated with the Nickel Plate and Pennsylvania lines. It mentions personnel changes, a leave of absence, hospital stays, and upcoming meetings of the Locomotive Engineers union with several named individuals traveling for work and family visits amid a general memo on crew movements and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiealet
Ponpaytonnin
Dartivydges
Wishaeh
Penn
Yael Beakwuan
Willian
West Tip
Ute
Pannsehenia
Piri Vale
Honneylanin
New York
Avs Fur
Vislalivest
Pennsylvania
Machiniet
Rowe Ch
Evediog
Sudbrink
Pernpaytyanise
Cincinnati
C. WL. Pierce
Fridkiy, Fortune & Westen
Charles Baenyl
Ulatt
Ivkel Plate
Ett Mapo Hospital
Rosusta
Mort Wayne
Urotheriun
Locomotive Engineers
Aelian
Gikentine Keven appHientias
Mindlay
Fort, Wayne & Wertern
Ward
Sheen
Cal
Myrinite
Atlantic Ceynet
Pennylvania
Lex Angr
G. Stopher
Hottman
Angie
G. Dyer
Hugh Hogan
Farnmap
Ponte Gylvandin
Gtutagheter
Mian Margaret
South Bend
Mitra Tanve University
Mogan
Aevey Brekww
Beakoren Logan
Renn City
Tagheer
Geller Amt
Eemian Fo Kelluy
Alg
Moderwell
We Nickel Plate
Joseph
Sullivan
Wabash
Flynn
Linke
Lo Sithomd
Nutlonph
Agente” Association
Kirin
J. M. Quielesoll
Stir Union Tine
Alwad
How to avoid trouble with a home remedy
An old advertisement-like notice touts a medicine called Chamber- Tatn y Cotte Chalarn Diarrhoea Komudik as a universal cure. It claims to prevent illness, aids pregnancy, and saves trips to town, stating it is now widely advertised and available at all druggists.
AIRLIFT PLANT INSPECTION BY CITY ENGINEER GROUP
Mr Lutuman Holt of Glevetans Me consulting engineer for the water works Luatcas will arrive in the city Lowis this afternoon with the Gueteas to review plans and survey wells with the water works committee and Arvin. They will discuss the proposed water purification plant and sample Chamberlains Stomach and Liver to aid digestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lutuman Hi. Holt
Glevetans
Luatcas
Lowis
Ot Wahoelock
Gueteas
Caanel
Se Sienter Arvin
Chamberlain
Tony
German Forces in China and Emperor Attends Launch
Berlin reports detail German expeditionary force organization for China, led by Major General Vor Rohrscheidt with eight aides. It notes three regiments, three battalions and three artillery batteries, plus names of regimental commanders and a cavalry general memorial. The piece cites anti German sentiment in the United States, diplomatic reactions, and Brazilian German migration discussion. It includes empress staff attendance at a Berlin event and references to press commentary on US and British relations and German foreign policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitshe Wk
Berlin
Dhe
Vor Rohrscheidt
Wrigaile
Intler
Court von Schippenbach
Cpl
Yaron von Ledebyr
Megineny
Graeber
Artilleros
Mayence
Gob
Hoppe-Gurts
Owhigty
Exeltine Ively
Wry
Fregatolos
Anand
Hades
Wildmaten Zacherniget
Watt Wivell
von Ronenborg
Hanover
Reichelmnd
Birnburgey Realtgna
Kuting
Berliner Nansle Nachrichten Blagies Ruska
Amer van Prews
Khadie Angel
Germany
Weir
Mds
Hite
United States
Wirallington
Lin German
Neve
Ite Branco
Ivén Whatic Tebins
Ibraad Phis
Brazil
Tomer
Poli
Tie Braidl
Darina
Ronpany
Winrest Twadlle
Willard Wiske Hex
Mrs. White
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Maecam
Lake Shore
Brown
Milwaukee
Wien
Lee Besina
Wittele
Fuslad
Ryo
Ormone
Tory Largaly
Annes Ree
Inari
Gilat Amt
Otter le
Physical Laboratory
Tratt
Atul
Kerkad
Steuchon
Gauser
Finocs
Bruses
Massach
Tuaia
Rafyeud
Wortlington
Hannibal & St
Brows
Eemington Maree
Mats Castyrn Maes
Ghleage
Milintt. Wis
Daly
Idoelit
Thare
Persanal
Ganceal
Grakentin
Medgar
Avennul
Hepa
Pontastranie
Byikeman
Moelintdt
Tillop Mareburs
Simday
Erle
Oemin CW
Switzer
Thy
Ine
Holt
Spomaty
Uae
Lew TL Geis
Fey Opty Steen
China
Emperor
Haces
Will
Ciate
Unites States
Ment
Lew A. Green
Yan
Fort Wayne
Uby
Gandy
Furwi
Cluthier Millinery
Ae Ua Mettomurya
Googler & Co
Wardware
O. Rade
Mi BO Radenbeels
Hari’ Goode Sehlefer & Son
Broly and Shoes
C.G. Woodworth &Lo
Deupglate Fh
Melts & Son
Phobe
Walter & Go
the Keystone
Mattore
Wm. Moyer & Brag Furnishers
Solliing
Mite Ae Cu
Tory
Bart
Mull
Wall
Calhoun
Jy Taunt & Co
Harner C
Columbia Candy
Alf. Sebach Mingr
Skudio
Swift Burke
Co-operative
Tailor 2A
Wasn
Cigies Rot Gendary Co, “Pte Oa
M. F. Noll
IDEAL
Edefferson St
Zerhappers
Ina Aro Ricks
Buckeye Beer
Taleds
Ohio
Fred Helling, Jr
Griffith Street
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