Admiral Clark Won Command by Chess Skill
Admiral Charles E. Clark who commanded the Oregon around Cape Horn and at Santiago reportedly earned his appointment through chess prowess. While in San Francisco he led the gunboat Bennington and repeatedly played chess in the Mechanics' Library. A navy department friend vouched that his chess skill indicated his ability to bring the ship around safely.
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Charles E. Clark
Oregon
Cape Horn
Santiago
Clark
San Francisco
Bennington
Mechanics’ Library
Navy Department
Washington
Cuban
Fire Talking Phonograph Demonstrated in London
At the Royal Society conversazione in London Mr C Porter showed a phonograph modification. A small gas chamber covered the diaphragm and coal gas fed through two rubber tubes to burners angled to spread a jet. When lit, the flame made the sound nearly as clear as with a trumpet.
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Royal Society Conversazione
London
C. Porter
Sash promises drowning救 protection via calcium gas
A French inventor M. Challeat proposes an India rubber sash with a lime calcium alloy inside that releases gas when exposed to seawater, inflating the sash to keep the wearer afloat. Experiments reportedly satisfactory. A Malay time piece uses a perforated coconut shell in water to time an hour, then empties and repeats.
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M. Challeat
India
Classic Graeco Roman Naming Echoes Across New York Towns
A survey highlights the long tradition of Greco Roman and Asian influenced names in New York State. Cities such as Rome Troy Athens Cairo Syracuse Ithaca Sparta Italy Greece Egypt and many others reflect classical and historic inspirations in municipal christenings.
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New York State
Rome
Troy
Athens
Cairo
Syracuse
Ithaca
Sparta
Italy
Greece
Egypt
Tyre
Memphis
Venice
Florence
Corinth
Parma
Milan
Naples
Hector
Ovid
Delhi
Delphia
Diana
Paris
Pompey
Ilion
Palmyra
Palermo
Marathon
Mycenae
Napoli
Nineveh
Babylon
Romulus
Siloam
Smyrna
Utica
Virgil
Homer
Cicero
Ceres
Vegetables and minerals lose N rays under anaesthetics
M E Meyer shows vegetables lose N rays with chloroform. M Jean Becquerel extends the finding to inorganic matter like calcium sulfide. Anaesthetics such as chloroform ether and nitrogen oxide suppress N rays in both organic and inorganic matter. A London Globe note compares the effect to vegetables and minerals. In a cricket curiosity A C MacLaren resists a bribe to drop a catch during an Australian picnic match.
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M. E. Meyer
M. Jean Becquerel
London Globe
A. C. MacLaren
Australia
MacLaren
Archie
Classified Ads for Cars and Services in Greencastle
Used Oakland Touring car in good condition for sale at Christie Thomas Auto Sales Co. Also a Willys Knight for sale at the same address. Architect contractor and landscape gardening services offered by W. H. Evans in Greencastle Indiana.
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Oakland
Christie Thomas Auto Sales Co
Willys
W. H. Evans
Greencastle
Indiana
FOR RENT Modern furnished room Close in
WANTED To buy second hand Steve. Shipley, Jeweler. FARM LOANS Plenty of money Brown Moffett. FOR SALE Overland touring car Model 854 cheap if sold at once. On easy terms. In new condition. Call at Auditor's office or phone 68.
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Steve. Shipley
New P. D. Q Bed Bug Killer Promises Quick Eradication
The Owl Chemical Co introduces P. D. Q. a golden chemical by Dr. Price claimed to kill bed bugs roaches fleas and their eggs. A 35¢ packet makes a quart of bug killer and it coats and prevents hatching. Each box includes a patent spout and can be mailed prepaid from Terre Haute Indiana.
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Dr. Price
P.D.Q
Owl Chemical Co
Terre Haute
Ind
Ratsnap rodent killer ad promises odorless results
An old advertisement touts RAT SNAP as a guaranteed rodent killer with no smell. It lists cake sizes priced 25e 50e and 1.00 for various locations and claims cats and dogs won’t touch it. The product is sold by John Cook & Sons, J. Sudranski & Co., and R. P. Mullins.
Electric Shop Repairs by Putnam Company
Putnam Company operates an Electric Shop repairing electrical appliances. Local customers rely on prompt service and experienced technicians to restore household devices. The storefront emphasizes quick turnaround and affordable rates.
Farm and building sized cake options from H and Co
The notice lists cake sizes for various structures. A one cake size suits a pan, kitchen, or cellar. A 50c size with two cakes fits chicken coops or small buildings like farm storage or factory outbuildings.
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John Cook & Sons
J. Sudranski
J. Sudranskie & Co
R. P. Mullins
How We Cleared Our Summer Home of Rats
Mrs. Perry describes using RAT SNAP to remove a rat infestation in a seaside home. She notes it comes as a cake, avoiding mixing and mess, and claims the kitchen upholstery suffered before treatment. Product offered in three sizes 25¢ 50¢ and $1.00 by local sellers.
Canadian Absentees In Ottawa House Of Commons
An Ottawa correspondent for the Montreal Gazette notes that rarely more than 200 members attend sessions. He observes frequent long absences and says even those present show little interest, preferring activities in rooms around the chamber over debates in Parliament.
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Ottawa
Montreal Gazette
Dominion
House of Commons
New Dish on London Menus
Hundreds dined on roast Russian bear at two London restaurants after bears were imported alive from Russia and slaughtered in Britain. The bear steaks were well received and roasted bear may appear regularly on menus in these and other outlets.
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London
Russia
Hen killer ad claims RAT SNAP saves poultry
An advertisement narrates Mrs. Hannan finding her henter dead and credits RAT SNAP with killing six rats in a week. The pitch urges poultry raisers to use RAT SNAP and lists sellers John Cook & Sons, J. Sudranski & Co., and R. P. Mullins with prices of 25c 50c and $1.00.
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John Cook & Sons
J. Sudranski & Co
R. P. Mullins
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