Fulton and the Century of Steam Navigation
A retrospective on the centenary of Robert Fulton’s steam navigation breakthrough, tracing earlier claims by de Garay and Papin, and outlining the gradual evolution from paddle wheels to the Clermont. It notes Fitch, Rumsey, Miller, and Stevens, Fulton’s cooperation with Livingston, and the rise of steam propulsion on rivers and seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fulton
Bordeaux
de Garay
Papin
Blasco de Garay
Barcelona
National Archives of
Simancas
Fulton
Denis Papin
E. Gerland
International Congress of Naval Architects
Bert
England
Fulda
New England
Watt
John Fite
Connecticut
New Jersey
Delaware River
Wat
Fitch
James Rumsey
Rumsey
Potomac
Thames
Admiralty
Edinburgh
Patrick Miller
William Symington
Miller
Dalswinton Loch
Dumfries Shire
National Museum
South Kensington
Leith
Grangemouth
Carron Iron Work
North and Clyde Canal
Jonathan Hulls
North American
Pennsylvania
Paris
Robert R. Livingston
Livingston
New York
Seine
Boulton, Watt & Co
Soho
Symington
Scotland
Charlotte Dundas
States
Lsnc
Charles Brown
Hudson
Clermont
Chancellor Livingston
Albany
Colonel Stevens
Phoenix
Robert L. Stevens
Philadelphia
Europe
Henry Bell
Clyde
Stephenson
The Electric Crane Ushers In A New Industrial Era
The Ohio Magazine extols the electric crane as the foremost labor saving device of modern industry. Cranes have grown from 11 tons to 200 tons, operable by a single worker, enabling dramatic lifts of locomotives and versatile in many applications. Prices range from $2,000 to $20,000 for different sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Magazine
Baby's Own Tablets Promise Safe Stomach Relief
A government analyst backs Baby's Own Tablets as free from opiates or poisonous soothing substances. Mrs. C. F. Kerr of Egin Ontario praises their effectiveness for stomach and bowel troubles. Sold by medicine dealers or by mail at 25c a box from The Dr. Williams' Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario.
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C. F. Kerr
Egin
Ont
Dr. Williams’ Medicine Co
Brockville
Hawaii's Show Volcano Tour From Honolulu
The article extols Kilauea on the Island of Hawaii as a safe, visitable volcano. It recommends a four day minimum from Honolulu, with a week preferred to study its workings. The journey includes a rough sea voyage, a rail ride from Hilo through a vast sugar plantation, a forested stage trip, and a return over lava roads past Mauna Loa's old eruption flow.
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Kilauea
Mauna Loa
Hawaii
Honolulu
Hilo
Olan
We Cannot All Be Stars Yet We Are Clouds
A reflective line on modest ambition and collective identity. It contrasts individual fame with humble, shared existence, suggesting value in being part of a larger whole rather than seeking personal glory.
Dr Williams Pink Pills Promised Cure for Anemia and Fatigue
An advertisement extols Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a universal remedy for weakness and “bad blood” with testimonials from H. R. Reed of Quebec City. It claims cures for anaemia and related ailments, urging purchase from The Dr Williams Medicine Co. Brockville Ontario. The piece also contains a long feature on restaurant waiters and management philosophy, contrasting two proprietor styles and their effect on staff retention and customer satisfaction.
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Canada
Noths
Quebec City
Dr. Williams
Chefs Who Prevent Waste in Restaurant Trade
A restaurant chef is crucial to profitability by preventing waste. He must repurpose surplus ingredients, entice patrons with creative dishes, and guard against theft in every department to keep the business afloat. Dish by dish, careful preparation sustains the establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The Professional Woman and Its Rewards
An excerpt discussing the cost and rewards of a professional life for women. It cites Ann O'Hagan on Harper's Bazaar about the ambitious circle, the absence of domestic comforts, and how professional women balance love, marriage, and career ambitions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann O'Hagan
Harper's Bazaar
The New Country Schoolhouse Says Altoona Resident
James Tight of Altoona Pennsylvania discusses the shift from old country schools to consolidated graded schools. He notes fewer teachers teaching multiple tasks, longer travel for some pupils, and cost savings for farmers that fund improved transportation. he expects strong outcomes from the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Tight
Altoona
Washington Post
The Biz Man’s Belt Odd Bargain
Billy James, Probate Clerk, browsed belts at a Euclid avenue haberdashery. He balked at paying 2 for a belt and haggled with the clerk who explained the price and the store’s stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy James
Euclid Avenue
Cleveland Plain Dealer
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Jscott
Show Volcano
Fifth Avenue
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