Wind power plant in Indians Harnesses water for electricity
A novel windmill system uses a hydraulic regulator and water motor to generate electricity as a by‑product of pumping water. It aims for constant pressure and uniform dynamo speed, with secondary batteries absorbing excess current while the windmill continues its normal operation. Forties memory fades as Civil War veterans dwindle, yet shared history bonds the North and South despite time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thina
Lee
Grant
Beekeast attack and copper stock feud noted in 1904 column
Gol Greene of Cananea Mexico and a colonel once clashed over copper stocks in a 1904 newspaper feud. Reports say the colonel and Lawson cooled rivalries with champagne and lobster. A bees invasion at Wesleyan University president's home echoed Civil War memories, with shelter sought amid the swarm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gol Greene
Cananea
Mexico
Lawson
Boston
Middletown
Iowa
Wesleyan University
The Glorious Fourth Amid Fireworks And Follies
A lively Fourth of July verse paints a rowdy scene of rockets lighting the sky, bands, clamor, and mischief. It recounts trains, tramways, and a heady mix of cheers and danger with humor and zeal. The speaker revels in the chaos and declares genuine holiday splendor.
Evacuation Night in Philadelphia 1775 Recalled by Johnny
In June 1775 Johnny Phillips and his sister Prudence watch a grenadier and British troops evacuate Philadelphia. A covert meeting with Corporal Benson confirms the departure overnight. The city wakes to Washington troops and a pivotal moment in the war, later recounted in a hair heart gift from Benson’s children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Johnny
Prudence Phillips
Capt. Phillips
Gen. Washington
Valley Forge
Prudence
Gen. Howe
Phillips
Toby
Master Walters
Corporal Benson
Master Toby
Heigho
England
Johnny Phillips
King George
Benson
Howe
Walters
Co. Monckton
Corporal Bensom
Washington
Monmouth
Johnny Philps
Royal Grenadiers
Save the Babies Castoria Ad Warns Against Narcotics
A 19th or early 20th century advertisement argues infant mortality is high in civilized countries and claims Castoria lowers danger by countering narcotics in common remedies. It emphasizes Castoria’s signature and portrays it as a safer option to avoid poisoning infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. H. Fletcher
New Homes in the Northwest Open Doctrine Shoshone Reservation
Advertisement announces opening of Shoshone Reservation to settlement with round trip rail excursion rates from all points July 12 to 29. Registration dates July 16 at Shoshoni and Lander. Pamphlets on how to take up home steads available from S. Miller A. G. F. & P. A. Omaha Nebraska.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago & W North- Western
Shoshone
Wyoming
Shoshoni
Lander
F. Miller
Omaha
Neb
Benevolent and Protective, Order of
Denver
St Joseph & Grand Island Railway
Colordo Springs
Pueblo
Mckets
M. Adsit
St. Joseph
Foreign Finance Highlights and Miscellany
April public revenue in Britain stood at £415,895 with expenditures at £421,300,361. Paris Banque de Paris 1905 profits fell to 10,804,383 francs from 19,411,421 in 1904. A 100,000,000 franc loan will back French West Africa colonies, mainly Senegal and the Upper Niger to improve river navigation. Bank of Japan 1905 operations totalled $14,578,127,060, up $5,744,106,420 from 1904. New London capital issuance January 1 to May 5 reached £285,788,915 versus $424,216,505 in 1905.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
London
Bank of Japan
Banque de Paris
Paris
West
Africa
Senegal
Niger
General Gleanings Facts From Global Ledger
A compilation of curiosities notes the Ashanti king with 3332 wives and a newborn every 40 minutes. It cites 100,000,600 known stars, $25 paid per London Times column, and one in six U.S. Navy men abstinent. It adds parrot musical taste, leech usage shifts, and Los Gatos prune orchard details yielding 50000 trees and 50000 dollars yearly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashanti
Jones
London Times
Los Gatos
Cal
Good Test of the Dog in Snowurbanise Visit
A quirky quote laden note references visitors and a watchdog in a witty exchange. The text weaves in lines about a biting dog, a welcoming yet wary response, and a wry remark on money as motive.
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Hamburg
A. L. Holmes
Gia Dr
Myn Wikies Placa
Far Simil le Signanre
NEW Bae
Foreign Finance
Philadelphia Press
Detroit Free Press
Lewis
Evor Lewis’ Factory
Peoria
A. F. Peoler
St. Louis
B. Down
J. B. Waggoner
Chicago
Ill
Edward Parrish
Brooklyn
N. Y
J.B. Elliott
New York City
C. G. Sprague
J. A. Parker
Kansas City
Morrill
Augusta
Norman M. Gear
Cleveland
Ohio
Khave
F. HW. Kyle
St. Paul
Mian
Castoria
Puck
Dodds
Daisy Fly
Mie Howe
Ora
Isaeeia Somers
Lekath Ave
Washigton
Pacific Coast
Libby
Becta
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Colorado
Grand Island
Defiance
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