Various U S Opinion Clippings Warn of Tech Perils and Trust
A compilation notes gyroplanes may crash and widowers rushing marriage risk grief, submarine cables as land telegraph refinements, wireless ether transmissions widening access to cosmic forces, parcels post rate disputes, honesty in money matters, and leaders endorsing a permanent navy fleet as a national power balance with Mahan and Kipling cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Post
Providence Journal
Mahan
Kipling
Hoar impeachment speech and high priced New York hotel
George Frisbie Hoar condemns railroad corruption as reports from three congressional committees reveal fraud in the great national enterprise. The Pittsburg Dispatch questions lawyers as officers of the court while Dr. William Ewart predicts hard times for medical men due to shifting hygiene and health focus. A new $4,000,000 Millionaires Hotel at Central Park dominates Fifth Avenue with rooms and suites priced far beyond ordinary wages.
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George Frisbie Hoar
Belknap
Congress
House
William Ewart
Fifth Avenue
Central Park
New York World
United States
Richmond
Virginia
Middle States
Washington
Pittsburg
Fuel and coal alternatives in early 20th century America
The article outlines the shift from wood and coal to natural gas, highlighting Forest Service and Geological Survey tests from 1908 to compare wood fuel values with minerals. It cites coal and anthracite statistics, gas adoption, and fuel experiments, plus early submarine developments in France and the US Navy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Service
Geological Survey
St. Louis
Norfolk
Pennsylvania
Canada
New York
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Gunnison County
Colorado
Santa Fe County
New Mexico
America
Wilkesbarre
Squirrel Interrupts Wayne Methodist Sermon
A red squirrel believed to be a Methodist attended Sunday services at Wayne M E church and, entering via an open window, caused a mild commotion as Pastor Thompson paused to remove the intruder before continuing the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne M. E
Thompson
Philadelphia Press
When Mother Reads Aloud by H G Fernald
A child imagines grand adventures sparked by a mother reading aloud from St Nicholas. Each reading makes distant lands, noble deeds, and brave quests feel near and real, inspiring strength and justice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother
H. G. Fernald
St. Nicholas
Dog Mack Hangs Self While Jumping Fence Near Post Office
Ten year old dog Mack owned by Union Hill Postmaster William Armbruster was found dead on a fence near the post office after his collar caught on a picket while attempting to jump. The animal, a familiar sight at the office, belonged to many local women and children who visited the general delivery window.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mack
William Armbruster
Union Hill
New York Sun
Dog Returns Stolen Horse With Fox Terrier Aid
Wesley Gibbs from Caldwell New Jersey had his horse stolen from his farm barn three weeks earlier. A fox terrier, traveling with Gibbs, tracked the animal through Hook Mountain Morris County and led to the recovery. Gibbs found the horse behind a rail fence and brought it home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Gibbs
Caldwell
N. J
Gibbs
Hook Mountain
Morris County
New York World
Card Receiver Party Game From Washington Star
A group of boys and girls sits in a semi circle with a head and foot. The head holds a card receiver filled with visiting card names of well known persons. The next player asks the head to describe a guest and guess the name. If wrong, the player moves to the foot. if right, the head moves to the foot and passes the receiver along.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prithree
Gray
Washington Star
The Ball Stunt with a Soft Rubber Ball
A vivid old item describes a round of a ball stunt. Players begin by counting out for turns then perform a sequence of throws catches and ground bounces with varying hand use and audience gestures. The piece ends without a final outcome.
New York Press Describes Elusive Back Target Game
The article explains a counting out game where players throw and catch a ball within rules. If a player fails a feat, he steps back five paces and another takes a turn to hit the back of the previous player, continuing until all have attempted.
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No. 3
New York Press
Cuff Buttons Found After Long Mislaid Mystery
In a rural tale, Jack suspects Ned of stealing brandy cuff buttons. After months of doubt and tension, a spring croquet-ground search uncovers the buttons under a pear tree, returning trust and pennies to Ned as repayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Ethel
Ned
Yaas
Mrs. Ward
Lucy
Darky
Marse
Marie Jack
Washington Star
Lady Charles Bereford Collects Ball Programs
Lady Charles Bereford pursues a hobby of gathering ball programs with a preference for those painted or designed by women artists, highlighting interest in female artistry and program design.
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Charles Bereford
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Albany Argus
The
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Pittsburg Dispatch
Frederic J. Haskin
Carnegie
Appalachian
Middle West
Harvey
Butler County
American Journal of Steam and Electrical Engineering
NAVAL
Submarines
France
Gustave Zede
Holland
Navy Department
United States Navy
Simon Lake
Spectator
Squirrel
Hildren
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