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Newspaper
Greencastle Herald
Location
Greencastle, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1914
Page
4
A new device weighs four pounds and clips to a table to automatically shuffle a deck. It conceals cards and reshuffles nine of ten cards for an apparently fair result. Popular Mechanics notes the straightforward mechanism and quick attach feature. In France, schoolchildren wash vegetables in a shared kitchen routine, funding fuel and meat with monthly contributions.
The excerpt explains that ships are constructed on paper before any steel is forged, with the naval constructor determining length, breadth, and the exact water displacement once armor and guns are added. It highlights the meticulous planning involved in ship design and waterline calculations.
A London Tit-Bits item comments on early steam propulsion using coal and pressure to reach a set speed in 1684 era phrasing. It notes the amount of coal and steam pressure required to achieve a certain velocity, reflecting historical debates on efficiency.
An engineer notes that strict precautions in British and Irish railways prevent simple accidents. Even when a signalman errs, lengthy inquiries focus on system failures rather than blame, since contingencies are so comprehensively covered that some catastrophes remain unexplained.
A bill carried by the French Chamber of Deputies proposes a 10 percent tax on the selling price of patent medicines. the measure has not yet reached the Senate for approval. Shocking profits are cited with a pill yielding £24,000 yearly, a tar capsule £32,000, and phosphorine profits at £48,000 annually.
The remark notes that civilians react without reason while the military shares the same stance. It suggests the practical hurdle is the collective bias in both groups when considering such a tunnel project.
The Travel Magazine argues against panics and proposes adopting a 24 hour clock internationally. It notes Italy uses the 24 hour system with 5 pm as fifteen hundred and midnight as 24 o'clock. The piece suggests enlightened nations adopt this method to reduce confusion and wasteful spending.
A government naturalist notes crickets chirp in synchrony and speed up with warmth, estimating four extra chirps per minute per degree Fahrenheit rise. The piece also praises Scotswomen for intellect grit and strenuous endeavor, linking these traits to Scotland’s national character.
In a tense moment Aaron Burr searches for Blennerhassett's Island along the Ohio River. He studies his map, ties a skiff to a tree at a bluff, and waits for the river to subside before advancing.
Indianapolis visitors and town residents on business or illness are listed, including Thomas S. Shroyer and Mrs. Tucker. School dismissals for a funeral, civic meetings, and upcoming DePauw events are noted with details on salons, lectures, and local appointments.
S M Smithson of Winchester NL notes a tentative order from an Australian fancier for six pure blood turkeys via W F Franklin. Shipping timing depends on correspondence and distance, likely delaying shipment until summer. Hiram W Jenkins marks his 85th birthday on January 6 1914, recalling long Kentucky origins and near constant Cloverdale residence with warm birthday wishes from friends and relatives.
The Williamson rooms hosted a poultry exhibition by the Putnam County Fanciers Association drawing 150 to 200 daily admissions. Leon Welch, 13, won a pair of White Leghorn chickens after his number was drawn. Tonight Patridge Rocks are to be given by J. H. Pitchford and tomorrow Walter Evans will award a pair of White Rocks to the holder of the lucky number.
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