Good Country Roads and Wide Tire Reform
A writer argues for broad tire wheels and thorough road repair to fix bad roads. He cites field experience across the United States and urges counties to use crushed stone with proper crown, ditch work, and a wide-tire law to save money for farmers and improve mobility.
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C. W. Townsend
L. A. W. Bulletin
St. Lawrence
Gulf
Atlantic Coast
Pacific
United States
Pittsburg
Dueling in the Trees Ends with Wounding of Pierre d Isaac
In early 19th century France the Marquis Merle de Sainte Marie and Pierrot d Isaac duel over satire of birds sparrow and blackbird. The odd challenge leads to a tree duel with pistols and a chestnut branch rescue followed by a sword duel in which Sainte Marie is badly wounded.
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Pierrot d'Isaac
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Gentleman’s Magazine
Tiger and Fish Tall Tales At Dinner Table
An English guest recalls a twenty four foot tiger he shot and a Scotchman claims a skate weighing two acres, sparking a clash over truth. The Englishman demands an apology, the Scot refuses, offering a compromise involving ten feet off the tiger.
Hygienic Advice on Digestion and Rest Before Eating
Model Medicine warns that fatigue overloads the digestive system. When tired the body cannot form gastric juice or saliva adequately and digestion suffers. Rest before meals is advised and if a fatal feeling arises a glass of hot water or diluted fruit juice may provide relief.
New French Substitute for Gold Described
A French journal notes a promising gold substitute made from ninety four parts copper and six parts antimony melted together before adding magnesium carbonate to raise specific gravity. The alloy is processable by drawing, wrought, and solderable like gold, polishes as well, and costs about a quarter dollar per pound.
Europe Population Growth Cited With Russia and France Figures
In the last decade Europe’s population rose by about 30 million with Russia contributing 12.51 million and France 67 thousand. The excerpt then shifts to foible observations about women and matrimony and alimony claims.
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Itussia
France
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