Mine devices to save life and aid mine rescue
Engineers of the United States Bureau of Mines announce six inventions aimed at saving lives and reducing waste. Key advances include improved oxygen breathing apparatus with safer exhaust handling and a regulated, wearer-demand oxygen supply, halved weight, a collapsible mine cage for rapid rescues, and an electrical signaling device for shafts to warn surface crews during descents and emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Mines
William E. Gibbs
Bureau
Gibbs
George S. Rice
Bureau of Mines
JW. Paul
Bureau of Wines
Mr. Paul
Lil Wit
New Xray Glove 18 Safest Gauntlet Lead Protected
The article describes a new Xray glove or gauntlet sized with lead for operator protection. It notes improved flexibility over earlier plated models and references medical science understanding dangers from ray or lamp sources. It mentions high power rifle speeds and pistol shots as context for protective needs.
Raise cattle in the South says Uncle Sam in agricultural bulletin
A Department of Agriculture bulletin touts Southern land for cattle raising. It notes diverse soils from sand to heavy clay and favorable cattle breeds like Shorthorn, Aberdeen Angus and Hereford. Regions such as the Piedmont and Delta are highlighted with forage crops and cost estimates for beef production.
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Sam
Department of Agriculture
South
Piedmont
Virginia
West Virginia
North Carolina
Tennessee
Alabama
Black Prairie
Mississippi
Texas
Louisiana
Bureau of Animal Industry
Alabama Experiment Station
Bermuda
Bernicia
Devon
Electria Rules Stars Claim By Albany Professor
Prof Lewis Ross of Albany argues recent observations support a theory that electromagnet forces govern stellar motion and that the Big Dipper configuration will eventually fade. He asserts stars drift toward a new alignment as celestial motions unfold and notes the Big Dipper is moving apart in opposite directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omer
Lewis Ross
Albany
Nen
Tare
Seed corn sand box test explained for vitality
The article stresses testing seed corn vitality before planting in the Southwest where seed is scarce. It describes using a shallow sand box with squares, labeling, and five kernels per ear pressed into moist sand. Roots and sprouts must develop in four to five days. keep moisture with a covered but not airtight lid and maintain room temperatures around 70 degrees.
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Southwest
The Ideal Soil and its Water Air Balance
The soil must act as a reservoir to store rain and snow water for crops and be porous enough to admit air for roots. Root growth matches a wet sponge with air flow, with plowed soil near the surface richer in air and the subsoil richer in water.
Uncleanliness in Milk Hampers Quality and Safety
The article stresses that milk quality hinges on strict clean handling to avoid bacteria. It lists common impurities such as manure particles, hair, skin, insects, and dirt that contaminate milk during milking, plus notes feeding practices and freezing reduce nutritional value of fodder and corn crop.
Petition to Improve Highway in Cloverdale Township
Auditor C L Airhart in Putnam County Indiana notes a filed petition by over fifty freeholders led by P L Hubbard et al asking the Board of Commissioners to grade drain bridge and pave a Cataract Road segment in Cloverdale Township. Hearing set January 4 1915. petition seeks 33 foot width and macadam roadway without voter submission. List of petition signers includes Perry L Hubbard John H Rouk L L McGinnis and many others.
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Putnam County
Indiana
P. L. Hubbard
Cloverdale Township
Board of Commissioners
State of Indiana
Perry L. Hubbard
John H. Rouk
L. L. McGinnis
T. C. Utterwack
Mat Masten
Niles H. Martin
I. A. Hartman
A. V. McKamey
A. Farmer
H. C. Morrison
W. E. Morrison
N. W. Ray
J. W. Branneman
D. V. Moffett
A. G. Broadstreet
Jacob Brehm
Elmer O. Cline
Denver Smith
T. J. Nixon
J. W. McKamey
E. P. Williamson
C. C. Davis
J. B. Burris
John S. Bell
C. A. Rockwell
John Wallace
Geo. H. Bales
John F. Trout
J. L. Thomas
Road Bonds Sale Notice for Putnam County Indiana
Putnam County Indiana Treasurer will offer for sale January 4 1915 at Greencastle court house twenty Milton McGaughey macadam road bonds in Russell township each 494 dollars total 9880 dollars at 4 percent interest bonds due May 15 1916 payable at the county treasurer's office sealed bids due 2 PM January 4 1915 H H Runyan treasurer Daily Dec 23 26 31 Posters Home made Lye Hominy is fine eating at your grocer
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Putnam County
Indiana
Greencastle
Milton McGaughey
Russell Township
Court House
H. H. Runyan
Cheer Up Many Ways to Keep a Bright Spirit
A motivational piece urges readers to adopt cheerfulness despite hardship. It encourages acts like dressing neatly, helping others, smiling, and saving on small comforts while maintaining daily effort. The writing frames cheerfulness as a practical, restorative force that improves mood and daily life.
Swimming Nation and its Sea Built Champions
Collier's celebrates a culture of swimming across the United States. It highlights natural water access from bays and rivers to lakes and ponds, and profiles diverse swimmers from fearless amateur divers to trained lifters of sea-born strength. The article sketches a nationwide reverence for aquatic prowess and the transformative power of the water.
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Ours
Samoa
Collier’s
Finding Bliss in Present Moments
A Harper's Weekly meditation on how happiness lies in daily small joys rather than a distant exalted event. The author urges attentive, courteous observation of little beauties, like a dancing leaf on a sunlit wall, to reveal heaven nearby.
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Harper’s Weekly
Popularity of the Belgium King and Queen Amid War
Report notes King Albert and Queen Elizabeth as widely loved figures in Belgium and abroad. It traces the royal family’s German ties, democratic bearing, simple court life, and public accessibility that boosted Belgian unity during World War I.
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Ple
London
Albert
Liege
Belgium
Germany
England
France
Holland
Saxe Coburg-Gotha
Leopold
Leopold II
Elizabeth
Alberta
Marie of
Washington
McKinley
Brussels
Europe
Kidnapping scare ends as Pittsburgh girl found safe
Four year old Della Goldberg was reported kidnapped after leaving a Fifth Avenue cinema in darkness. Police found her an hour later asleep at a Stevenson Street home where a woman had taken her in, the mother’s alarm fading to relief as the child returned unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Della Goldberg
Fifth Avenue
Secret Service
Della
Stevenson Street
Forbes
Unclear Deprecated Lease Speech At Clark Street Merchant
A garbled dialogue from a Clark Street merchant to his lawyer discusses gifting five thousand dollars to each of his employees in a will. The cryptic text reflects a fragmented, misread legal conversation with uncertain names and details.
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Clark Street
Humphreys Howell Medicine Co. listing in New York
A snippet shows Humphreys Howell Medicine Co located at 156 William Street in New York City. It appears as a business listing or directory reference in the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphreys
Howell Medicine Co
William , New York
Stomach and Liver Troubles Cured by Chamberlain’s Tablets
Causes of stomach and liver misery are described and claims are made that Chamberlain’s Tablets offer permanent cures. Advertises for sale by all dealers.
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Piatol Dees Stan Belt
Uncle Sam
University of
Hal
C. L. Airhart
Putnam County, & Herald
Peo
Lal
Wan
Herald Office
East Washington Street
George Dobbs
W. M. McGaughey
Evans’ Block
South Jackson Street
Bloomington and
Seminary Streets
MONON
Chicago
Indianapolis
Louisville
North BouNd
Humphrey
William St. Newrb
Osteopathy
H. . Betzner
Kirksville
Sparnhurst Osteopaths
Donner Block
Greencastle Gas Co
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