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Newspaper
Goshen Daily Democrat
Location
Goshen, Indiana, United States of America
Date
May 13, 1908
Page
7
A hardheaded magnate schemes to corner the hairpin market and crush rivals by undercutting prices. He meets a formidable woman proprietor who reveals a joint venture by marriage to control the industry and outwit creditors.
Sir Francis Galton proposes a lexicon like indexing of profile portraits by six cardinal features c the chin tip l lower lip u upper lip m hollow between lip and nose n tip of the nose f hollow between nose and brow. He argues this method speeds identifications in a rogues gallery and defines a cent as one hundredth of the chin eye distance.
A Massachusetts inventor unveils a circular roller coaster like ride with automobiles on a continuous loop. Carriages are pulled by a cable system while scenery moves counter to the cars to give riders the illusion of speed. The device targets parks vacation spots and those without actual cars.
The article notes Lake Chad's fluctuating size and depth over twenty years with cycles of drop and rise. It records very low levels around 1906 and near drying between 1828 and 1833, followed by a high water level about twenty years later, based on native records.
Prof Angelo Heilprin notes Edwin Swift Balch combined science with painting. Balch produced seven Mont Pele eruption scenes valued as both art and scientific records, illustrating natural features while preserving scientific detail.
A London doctor recently operated for consumption removing the diseased lung tissue through an opening in the back. The procedure aimed to cure tuberculosis with surgical removal.
A woman inventor patents a metal harness attachment and vehicle guard that keep lines above the horse’s haunches. The device uses upturned clips to hold the lines and prevent the horse from flicking its tail, reducing line entanglements and driver loss of control.
Reports show fleas act as the main bridge for plague from rats to humans, with studies confirming fleas transfer infection between rats and from infected to healthy ones. Trials at Bombay link the flea species to plague houses, prompting medical war on fleas. Also notes Africa wildlife preservation efforts and Nantucket Central railroad adopting motor cars on eight miles of track.
A contemplation on how granting Ireland self rule would empower Irish Americans and strengthen the nation. Emphasizes enduring pride in Ireland’s cause, the cross Atlantic solidarity, and the broad benefits to Great Britain and Britain’s dominions from a peaceful, well governed Ireland.
The excerpt argues that American artisans and skilled workers have gained power to value their services, driven by urban growth, electrification, and tariff protection. It contrasts American workers with Europeans, noting Americans face less periodic unemployment and a steadier labor market, shaping a distinct attitude toward leisure and work.
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