Warning of Iron and Coal Depletion and Tariff Risks
The article warns that Britain and the United States face finite iron and coal reserves and that current tariffs and policies hasten exhaustion. It asserts iron ore is limited to fifty years of global known supply, predicting an ironless age by 1950 for a 200 million population. It contrasts US policy with Britain’s rapid primary industry decline and looming industrial readjustment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
England
Financial deaths by own action after Wall Street panic
After the October panic, sixty seven suicides linked to business losses are recorded since January. Among the victims are five brokers, five bank cashiers, and seven bank presidents, many driven by exposure to dishonest or risky practices and the collapse of fortunes. Charles Custer, a New York broker, shot himself after failing to recover a million and a half dollars.
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Wall Street
Charles Custer
New York
The Sensations of Youth and Its Affective Leanings
A discussion from American Magazine argues that teen excitement is central to growth. It contends that teachers can channel this energy through art, heroism, religion, and carefully chosen stories or plays to elevate passion rather than degrade it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Magazine
Admiral Evans's Chief of Staff on Coal Powered Battleships
The chief of staff states battleships can reach any world region if coal is supplied, countering the old belief that water was unnecessary. A humorous note cautions New York diners that steps may curb all unnecessary noises, prompting a light exchange between siblings.
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Admiral Evans
Cleveland Plain Dealer
New York
Yonkers Statesman
New Rubber Fastener Idea Aims to Replace Buttons
The hub reports a new garment fastener using rubber stud and eyelet with shanks attached to the garment. The hollow rubber stud fits the slightly smaller eyelet which expands to slip over, then contracts to hold firm. Unfastening requires notable force.
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Washington Star
A Century Ago at Seca Ship Articles Capture 1802 Voyage
A. M. Devereux of Castine Maine holds ship's articles for the schooner Classia and Eliza. Voyage from Boston to Castine then to the West Indies and back in 1802. Commanded by Mathias Rider Jr with a full crew including mates, cook, ship's boy, and seamen. Pay list noted for comparison with modern wages.
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A. M. Devereux
Castine
Classia
Eliza
Boston
West Indies
Mathias Rider, Jr
Cook
A Beautiful Memorial to Sir George Williams
The United States plans a commemorative sculpture for Sir George Williams the founder of the Y M C A with his bust by George Frampton RA. The piece will bear his coat of arms and two supporting figures flanking the name-tablet and carries a quotation from his final public utterance.
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Sir George Williams
Young Men's Christian Association
England
United States
George Frampton
Royal Academy of England
Sir George
Christian Herald
Lyons and Milan Vie for Silk Industry Leadership
Lyons, France emerges as a rival to Milan in the global silk trade. About 40,000 workers including men women and children are employed in Lyons factories.
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Lyons
France
Milan
Paper substitutes from farm and field fibers urged
A report to the congress of governors urges using flax, cotton, corn stalks, hemp and straw as pulp substitutes as U S forests face limited timber supply. It notes large waste fibers from flax western fields and cotton stalks, plus potential from wild hemp and strawboard, with industry seeking scalable paper production from these sources.
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Congress of Governors
Forestry ‘Bureau
America
Northwest
Colorado River
How a Statue Grew From A Hawthorn Tree In Belgium
A retired policeman near Charleroi trained a hawthorn to shape a mounted cavalry officer over ten years. The tree, dubbed General Hawthorn, attracts visitors daily as a remarkable horticultural sculpture of a likeness to a real general.
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Belgium
Charleroi
Noiseless Room at Utrecht Solves Sound Proofing
A study reports a near perfect noiseless room at the University of Utrecht designed by Zwwaarde maker. The walls and ceiling are eleven inches thick with six layers including horsehair felt, porous stone on lead, a one inch air gap, wood, ground cork, sand, and a corkstone finish.
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University of Utrecht
Zwwaardemaker
London Globe
Ten Years of Backache Relief by Kidney Pills
Mrs. Thomas Dunn of 153 Vine St Columbus Ohio reports ten years of backache misery with exhaustion from simple chores. After using Deans Kidney Pills she found quick relief and a permanent cure. Sold by all dealers 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
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Thomas Dunn
Vine St
Columbus
Ohio
Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
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James J. Hill
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
George Washington
John Adams
Thomas Jefferson
Judge
Seca
London Punch
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