Hens’ Setting Prevention Device Patented by Mueller
Tamias G. Mueller of Colome South Dakota has obtained a patent for a leg band device that restricts hen bending to prevent setting. The metal band allows walking and roosting but stops flying over fences by a crouch restriction. Mueller also describes an “Eye-Visivereph” telephone device intended to project a talking person’s image on a screen for long distance viewing.
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Tamias G. Muctler
Colome
S. D
Jina
Mueller
Coneen
Professor Improves Audion Amplifier for Faint Sounds
J. B. Abbott of the University of California develops an enhanced audion amplifier that makes the faintest sound audible. The device, paired with a phonograph, could record heartrhythms and other soft noises, turning subtle vibrations into loud, clear signals.
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J. B. Abbott
University of California
Wealth from the Sea Gains Notice in Pacific Fisheries Venture
Vice Consul Galpin reports in Vancouver that three individuals and firms plan an extensive Canadian led venture catching halibut and other food fishes. A shark and fur industry, with cold storage and processing, is proposed near Vancouver Island and Queen Charlottes, with possible Columbia River banks as prime halibut sites. An Astoria station could spark a great industry nearby.
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Vancouver
Bern
Roany Gosta
Galpin
D.C
Department of Commerce
E.yle
Halibut Felirrien
North Pacific
Americana Felerios Cosipantes
Seattle
Columbia River
Astoria
Paradox in Simple Speech Between Aunt and Child
A short excerpts shows Aunt Margie guiding a child to answer politely. Catherine initially says No bread but repeats the word No to clarify the meaning as the lesson on polite refusals unfolds in a domestic scene.
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Margie
Catherine
Rust Disease Threatens West Virginia Apple Orchards
West Virginia faces widespread cedar and apple rust attacks. The fungus travels via cedar galls known as cedar apples, spreading spores by wind to apples. Spores germinate on leaves, causing yellow leaf spots and eventual fruiting bodies, continuing the disease cycle between cedar and apple trees.
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West Virginia
Soil Handling Affects Greenhouse Crops Yields
Ohio bulletin reports 1908 greenhouse tests with tomatoes cucumbers and lettuce at New Soil. Results show manure mulch best for lettuce, new soil for heat damaged tomatoes, dry plot poor for all, straw mulch worst. Tomatoes and cucumbers need soil renewal every two to three years, summer drying harms tomatoes, manure during idle months helps offset cold damage.
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Ohio Experiment Station
Wooster
Invest
What One Can See Of The Stars And Planets
An early twenty century sky note describes Hercules, Virgo, and Scorpio with bright stars and globular clusters. It notes Her cules with 155 naked eye stars and Antares in Scor pion, plus Mercury as the elusive inner planet and its rapid orbit and phase changes. Nasvel Sullivan is mentioned as an observant with a small telescope.
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Hercules
Cerber
Denebula
Cor Caroli
Serenles
Lick Observantory
Antares
Kapteyn
Dino
Reoelon
Mercury
Earth
Nasvel Sullivan
Mr. Sullivan
White Enamel Lighting Improves Factory Work Cheer
A 1920s style note describes using white enamel to reflect daylight in shops to boost worker morale and safety. It notes white surfaces reduce shadows and glare, while ceilings and fixtures painted white brighten environments and aid efficiency.
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Dave
Weather and Rainfall Study Says Weather Remains a Vague Topic
A science writer reviews Alexander McAdie on whether war or smoke affects weather. He notes nuclei in rain drops, the scale of cigarette smoke, and Asama volcano eruptions, but admits no conclusive link between war and abnormal weather. He foresees broader atmospheric data and possible loss of weather’s mystique.
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Alexander McAdie
McAdie
John Aitken
Edinburgh
Asamao Yama
Jepen
Tokio
Thentina
Mushroom Farm Flourishes In Deep Coal Mine
A Morgantown area correspondent reports a mushroom farm thriving in a deserted coal mine hundreds of feet underground. Theodore P. Imbach of the Morgantown State Agricultural Experiment Station obtained a property permit, camped on the first level, and analyzed the moist rocky soil rich in elements needed by fungi. He started the operation and now ships large weekly quantities to city markets.
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Morgantown
W. Va
Pittsburgh
Theodore I’. Imbach
State Agricultural Experiment Station
Freshmen Bead War Roars Through Rector Hall
Freshmen clash with upperclassmen over bright green beads in Rector Hall dormitory. Early morning skirmishes end with beads on the floor and mixed captures as battles continue through lunch and dinner. Upperclassmen repelled several raids while some beads change hands amid sanctioned and unsanctioned tactics.
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Rector Hall
Daily staff elects men for business department
Harold St Clair elected business manager and Marvin Ebbelmesser circulation manager in the Daily staff election. Both freshmen will assist through the term. St Clair succeeds Edward Conan as business manager. circulation becomes a separate department led by the circulation manager.
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Daily
Harold St. Clair
Marvin Ebbelmesser
St. Clair
Edward Conan
Aggie Baseball Game Called Off After Rain
Michigan Aggie baseball team arrived at 3 as rain halted the third home game on the Old Gold schedule. The game likely will not be rescheduled while MCC continues a southern trip. DePauw and Notre Dame results noted before. next home attraction is unclear.
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Michigan Aggie
Buss
Bloomington
Indiana
DePauw
Michigan Aggies
Notre Dame
Track Meet Preview With Franklin On Saturday Afternoon
Franklin faces a Friday and Saturday track schedule as Coach Buchheit leads a strong training week. The squad aims for honors after a hard week of workouts. Franklin opened the year with Indiana last Saturday and held Crimson to a low score. Entries were not announced yet but are expected tomorrow.
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Franklin
Buchheit
Indiana
Crimson
El Camino Real bells mark the old King Highway in California
The El Camino Real bells line the modern California boulevard recalling the original Spanish King’s Highway. Bells at mile posts indicate towns and directions from San Diego to Sonoma, preserving the historic mission road and adding travel charm along the converted route.
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California
Misions
Anna B. Pitcher
San Diego
Sonoma
Reflections of a Bachelor on Pleasure and Happiness
A fragmented passage muses on desire and happiness, asserting happiness comes from building it rather than buying it. It playfully contrasts cynicism with a world of children and hints at romantic ideas about women's desires and behavior.
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Brine
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