Advances in Science and Technology From Popular Science
A survey of new metalworking oxygencheaper methods shows industrial impact. Gerard demonstrates automated observation recording by photography. Smokeless powder in Austria causes fear of odor. practice shoots trigger fainting. Electric sparks photographed with a rotating drum at 2500 rpm. Navy yard arc light plant details 120 2000 candle lamps. A palace chicken car enables mass transport of poultry across continents. Optician Voigthinder perfects a wide angle lens for rapid group portraits. Berlin magnets help remove iron filings from workers eyes and skin. Eiffel Tower lift by four average men proves structure robustness. Cantilever sewer construction handles enormous weight. Electricity expands mining use and distribution to distant centers. Research on pigment resistance to atmosphere and saltwater shows oxide coatings aid corrosion prevention. Dr Lodge electro deposition experiments inspire steam to electric discharge observations, yielding steamless building water phenomena.
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Washington Navy Yard
Louton
Palace
Voigthinder
Brunswick
Berlin
Eiffel Tower
Mit
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Dr. Lodge
M. Soret
Genesia
Whiskers Raise Workers in Early Service Jobs
A St. Louis Star Sayings item notes that appearance aids women in securing clerk roles in laundries, book shops, bakeries, and dry goods stores, while tall, heavy side whiskers boost pay for floor walkers. The playful piece mocks beauty standards in 19th century labor.
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Star- Sayings
The Biggest Gold Bar Heads Toward New York Assay
A 50 pound gold bar, claimed the largest ever made, with value over 100000 dollars, toured the country via St Paul Minneapolis Manitoba Railroad and American Express. It was refined at Helena and Minneapolis offices and will be broken into bricks valued 5000 to 10000 dollars at the New York Assay Office.
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Chase National Bank
Chase
Helena
Montana National Bank
United States Assay
Minneapolis
Sts Paul
Minneapolis and Manitoba Railroad
American Express Company
New York Assay
New York Sun
Foot-tallening Cork Elevator Boot Innovation
A London shoemaker unveils a boot concealing cork false feet to add six inches of apparent height. Wearers rise by the cork elevator while the ordinary foot sits beneath the leather, creating a visible demarcation and requiring a larger boot to accommodate the mechanism.
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London
The Coming World's Pair as Blessing or Curse
Rev Dr Talmage warns against negative consequences of a global world's fair. He cites Tyre's ancient riches to urge Christian unity, peacemaking, and moral restraint. He calls for a peaceful exposition promoting religion, Sabbath observance, and avoidance of foreign vices while advocating a universal peace congress.
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Tyre
Alexander
Panius
Chea
Asland
Brookvar
York
Omeynland
Peres
Ward
Tyredzekieh
Dieding
Mediterranea
Louis
Dagobert
Henry
St. Bartholomew's Day
Perth
Leipse
Perthbright
Americas
Columbus
Martin Pinton
Tsay Tuy
God
Uther
Sunsdon
New York
Chicago
St.Louis
St.Paul
Minneapolis
Tacoma
Seattle
Martin van Buren
Christian Civil
Redigas
Ariel
Nyearligre
Avcount
Phrevgia
CC Pyrone
Europe
Asia
America
Yortean Howe Eotas
Wy Ammerica
Ing Press
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Geo
Washington
Napoleon
United Sates
Birope
Asiai
Athen
Plac
Keeghend
United States
Congress
France
Germany
Russia
Turkey
Marland
Senate
House of Representatives
Arman
Christian Commission
Antietam
Hagerstown
Lord of Hosts
Jesus Christ
Endif
Perdition
Hell
Advistentium
Gallery of Crystal
Hidden valuables from old desks draw treacherous fortunes
A Washington Star interview reveals how secret drawers conceal gold pieces and wills. A workman once found gold hidden in furniture, and an industry thrives selling such moveable valuables, mostly to wealthy patrons in Virginia Maryland and Washington.
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Washingtein Star
Costhance
Maine
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
Veroinia
Origin of Our Treasury System By Alexander Hamilton
Carper's Weekly explains the Treasury as founded by Alexander Hamilton the first Secretary. It notes quarterly account closings and balanced cash with no self payment, praising its clarity and accountability. The article claims the system ensures no withdrawal by the Secretary outside designated channels and has held true at every settlement.
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Treasury
Alexander Slamilton
Congress
Carper'a
Pine Straw Pillows Reported to Aid Lung Troubles
The American Analyst notes a visitor’s claim that pine straw pillows relieve bronchial coughs and asthma. A lady in Indian River fashioned pillows from pine shavings and observed quicker relief after sleeping on them, with the home’s pine scent filling the room and masking odors.
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Indian River
Moose Hunter in Canoe Oversees Epic North Country Chase
Colonel Clay, chief clerk of the Department of Trustee, hunts moose in Canada each summer. He recalls a dramatic early morning chase on a misty lake chasing a large bull, shooting from a canoe as the animal retreated, then a lengthy pursuit through churning water.
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Taree Pune’ Tédo
Antn Therriteinity
Department of
Moose
Canada
Colonel Clay
Ottiwa River
Dominion of Canada
Dominion
Goode
National Museum
Ginacuar
American Forest
Clay
Las
Ontario
Sondohn
Starr
Earhy
John
Fragmentary nautical tale with a colonial hunter
The passage recalls a tense scene at sea with a hunter or colonel, describing a dangerous pursuit and a difficult time bringing someone ashore. A Winchester rifle figure and a sense of longing mark the mood as dawn breaks after a long, fraught day.
Dove Orchid Described as Holy Ghost Flower in Panama
The article extols Peristeria data known as the dove orchid or Holy Ghost plant. It notes its dove likeness, alabaster white petals, and spiritual associations among Catholic viewers. The piece discusses habitat in Panama, climate needs, and cultivation tips including potted growth and rest periods from November to January.
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Isis
Peristeria
Panama
Durper
Amateur Sports Thought Echoes in Pat and Tad Banter
A Munsey's Weekly excerpt reflects rural humor as Pat urges Tad to knock them off and catch him, capturing a playful mood of amateur sportsmanship and friendly wagering. The fragment hints at a lighthearted scene rather than a formal event.
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Munsey's Weekly
Promising Artist Showcases Early Power in Drawings
A noted artist called V- Tit Dabbs has begun to display strong drawing power. A remarkable feat in equestrian records is reported as Assiff rode 1630 miles from southern Russia to Paris in thirty days, riding English and Russian horses.
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Michael
Angelo Dabo
V- Tit Dabbs
Assiff
Ubrgy
Russia
Paris
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