Windmills and the movable dome in historic industry
The article traces the evolution of windmills from primitive fixed structures to movable domes and sail axles. It recounts early implementations in England Holland and Zealand, noting legal and ownership disputes, and explains mechanisms used to adjust mills to wind direction and improve efficiency.
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England
Knights
John
Kier
Europe
Zealand
Certan
Holland
Gailla
A Hostess Maintains a Gate Book Of Guests
A woman known for lively house parties admits keeping a gate book in which she notes a chief trait for each person. She assigns guests to departments and pages where likeminded hosts and guests are matched. She even borrows from another page to spice the byplay, finding amusement in the social quirks.
Advances in Baseball Construction From 1883 Innovations
The article notes changes in baseball cores from a rubber center with rubber cement to a cork core wrapped in vulcanized rubber. The cork core provides stronger structure and longer wear, resisting deformation under heavy use and outlasting center balls. It mentions Popular Mechanics as a source.
Appointment at Four Bert Hilliary Opens and Surprises
Bert Hilliary bursts into Phil Howard’s studio in torn clothes after a break in at his boarding house. A misread theft leads to a near arrest before Gordon March, the rich employer, clears the air and reveals Bert as his nephew. Miss Annie March assists and Bert accepts a dinner invite to discuss new duties.
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Bert Hilliary
Phil Howard
Hilliary
Gordon March
Phil
March
David
Bert
Mr. Howard
Papa
Robert Hilliary
Annie
Gordon Marsh
Howard
Dasbh
Old March
Captain Binks
Goodby
Robert Hillary
The Trolley In Japan Travel Feature
Travel Magazine describes a Tokyo to Yokohama trolley tour praised for its variety and low cost under 50 cents. It notes Shinagawa as a suburban terminus, heavy high powered cars, and equipment linked to familiar American manufacturers in a Japan rail ramble.
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Japan
Tokio
Yokohama
Shinagawa
United States
Travel Magazine
Times For All Things. Ice In April Joke
A group of cyclists ride through New Jersey and visit a farmer for a drink. He offers buttermilk and they request ice. The farmer quips that ice in April would be unheard of, delivering a light humor moment.
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New Jersey
Philadelphia Times
Hague tribunal to settle 1818 Newfoundland fisheries dispute
The Hague international tribunal began hearings on the long running Newfoundland fisheries treaty dispute between Canada and the United States. The World notes a resolution would be welcomed ahead of a centennial celebration on the Canadian border as both nations seek a peaceful settlement.
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Canada
United States
New England
Hague International Tribunal
New York World
Map Making Through History and Salvaged Vessel fate
The piece notes early map making in Tahiti Peru and Ethiopia as historical milestones. It then reports on the Pilgrim, a 90 foot America’s Cup defender converted into a gasoline supply boat for Marblehead Harbor after being stripped of its fittings at East Boston, with a large tank installed.
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Tahiti
Peru
Fakimos
Sethos I
Ramesee
Aristagoras
Boston
Boston Post
Fashion and lamps cross oceans in early 20th century notes
In Bogota Parisian fashion is cited as influential yet Paris remains a distant topic while Venezuela’s Paria area embraces French in social circles. The London Chronicle notes creased Parisian dresses arriving by parcel post as a sign of foreign origin. It adds that over 20 thousand 20 candle power lamp filaments could be produced from one pound of tantala lum.
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Bogota
Venezuela
Paria
Paris
London Chronicle
Profitable Farming Alfalfa Yields High Acre Profit
The Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station reports alfalfa can yield about 40.60 dollars per acre in profit. Twelve hogs on an acre produced 18.70 dollars per acre in forty four days, with a potential yearly forage value around 25.36 dollars per acre.
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Missouri Agricultural Experiment Station
C. A. Wilson
Kansas City Star
Printing Without Ink by Electric Current Claim
An inventor proposes printing without ink by passing an electric current through metal type into paper to form a black impression. The current's strength may alter the tone, and since no ink is used the paper could be recycled into pulp for new paper. The Path finder.
German Sailor Rescued After Falling Overboard
A calm German traveler, who fell overboard during a voyage, was rescued swiftly after the alarm. He returned to the deck that evening, surrounded by curious passengers including a wide eyed woman who asked how it felt to be alone in the ocean. He simply replied Wet.
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America
Stomach Hold Banquet Tells Tales From Delmonico’s
At the OK Guard banquet in Delmonico’s Colonel H N Renouf urged focus on an arm’s commissariat. He recalled a Memorial Day dinner where a pretty maid served a superb dessert and a sergeant mocked free cats, saying he could not get them for nothing. The Washington Star reported the anecdote.
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H. N. Renouf
Delmonico’s
Commissariat
Washington Star
Lottery History from Greece to Virginia Company
The article traces lotteries from ancient Greece and Rome through medieval Europe to early modern Italy and England. It notes sixteenth century Italian city lotteries used to boost trade, and early English government sanctions around 1589 for harbor and dock repairs. It also cites the Virginia Company's role in introducing lotteries to America in 1612.
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Italy
Florence
Venice
Eingland
Virginia Company
America
Lively Squirrel in a Cage Resolutions fast
An old country man sees an electric fan for the first time and, after long gaze, tells the shopkeeper the whirling device looks like a lively squirrel in a cage and fears it will burst its heart if it keeps making resolutions 80 fast.
Killing Pocket Gophers With Poison Mixture
The United States Department of Agriculture outlines a poison formula for pocket gophers. Dissolve one ounce of atrychula aul phate in boiling water, mix with sugar syrup, scent with oil of anise, and soak corn in the poisoned syrup overnight before use.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Silk hat heat raises inside by transitive reading
A French physician measured hat temperature and found it runs hotter inside silk hats. He observed 90 degrees outside equals 108 degrees inside the hat, and 68 degrees outside equals 88 degrees inside. He concludes that this excess heat explains many nervous troubles.
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Washington Otay
Best Bred Girl in New York and Housekeeping Rules
A discussion of proper age and readiness for marriage emphasizes capable homemaking and cooking duties. Dorothy Bigelow is hailed as the best bred girl in New York, praised for her education, social polish, and family ties. A London magistrate argues divorce should be encouraged as a reasonable option when marriages fail despite effort.
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New York
Dorothy Bigelow
Poultney Bigelow
John Bigelow
Newport
Miss Bigelow
Europe
Germany
France
England
Evelyn
James Francis Aloysius Clark
London
Edward E. F. Jaffray
Emperor William
Dorothy
New York Press
A. C. Plowden
Plowden
Ekoi of southern Africa avoid quarrels in homes with children
P A Talbot reports on the Ekoi, a southern Africa province people who forbid arguing in households with babies. They believe calm, kind regard helps children grow and may reincarnate in quieter surroundings, though Talbot notes they lack emphasis on fresh air and sanitation.
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Africa
P. A. Talbot
Dutch Red Cross nurses Honored at Taft Garden Party
Mabel Boardman presented two Holland Red Cross nurses, Dearonesses Alute and Ufford, to President Taft and Mrs Taft at a White House garden party. They wore Dutch formal dress, spoke Dutch and German, and attracted much attention during a tour of the White House grounds and a private supper.
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Mabel Boardman
American Red Cross
Taft
WhiteTouse
Alute
Ufford
Red Cross
Holland
Washington
Netherlands
Mme. Loudon
New York Press
Etiquette On Wedding Invitations And Visiting Cards
The New York Telegram advises proper courtesy for weddings: only attend the church event if invited to the reception, and post visiting cards to the bride's mother if you cannot attend. If you attend, send cards within a week to acknowledge the invitation. do not call the couple directly.
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New York Telegram
Flowers and gems as birth month symbols
The Philadelphia Record lists birth flowers and gems by month. January snowdrop, February primrose, March violet, April daisy, May hawthorn, June honeysuckle, July water lily, August poppy, September morning glory, October hop blossom, November chrysanthemum, December holly.
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Philadelphia Record
Eye Care Advice From The Past
Advice on eye health warns against rubbing eyes and using patterned veils, favors clear nets when needed, and reading with light behind the reader. It recommends pale blue or green wallpapers, breaks after two hours of work, and five minutes of rest for the eyes, notes a quip about troubles coming in threes.
How Good They Are by Woman's Life
A reflective quote from Woman's Life notes that people reveal their goodness only when they speak of it, implying that generosity and character are shown through words as much as deeds.
Fashions of the Season Highlight Black Details and Silks
The iris of trends shows black accents remain in vogue with poplin, crushed steel and satin belts prominent. Wash suite silhouettes favor simple cuts, with rep used for skirts and black satin handbags featuring monograms and gold mountings. Braiding, fringe and zephyr ginghame persist in coats and dresses, while smocking and rooster-head embroidery decorate fine hosiery and fingerings. Short coats and sloping shoulders define current lines.
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Isle Stockinga
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