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Newspaper
Hamilton Evening Journal
Location
Hamilton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1911
Page
37
A Missouri inventor received a patent for a new electric time signal alarm device. The invention can be added to existing clocks or built into original clock designs. It signals at any chosen hour and is designed to be compatible with current clock mechanisms.
A fragment describes an alarm apparatus for J. J. Johnston of Granam Missouri. It explains a belt and battery circuit with a brush contacting a metal disk segment, mounted on a clock cannon, and a dial setting to trigger contact when the clock hour reaches the set time.
Dr Franz Nagel Schmildt reports new medical prospects from electrical currents. In a London Royal Society demonstration he used alternating current up to two and a half amperes at 800 volts to treat a subject.
A historic experiment describes using two poles on opposite sides of a liver sample to pass current and heat a section while others remain unaffected. With a 0.6 ampere current, results included a white of egg solution observation and potential practical uses.
A wall mounted ventilating fan powered by an electric motor offers easy, regulated air flow for theaters and large restaurants. It removes foul air, runs at full speed during peak times, and slows or shuts down via a lever during off hours. The article notes historical development and a Vienna physician claim on tubers.
Chief John Jehu, last leader of the Pottawatomies, returns to his traditional riverbank home near Manitowoc Wisconsin with his family. He recounts dispossession and migration while continuing to trap fish and furs for subsistence.
A fragmentary text recalls a Potawatomi elder, Ab-Wish-Gou wa, meaning man who lost my jot, as he reflects on leaving ancestral lands, the misuse of whiskey, and the enduring impact of displacement on his people as once thriving in their homeland.
Chicago police chief detectives dispute a stereotype, noting few fat men are arrested for serious crimes. They cite a rare 220 pound con artist “Big” Harris and explain most criminals are aged 18 to 30 and lighter in weight.
A Harper's Bazar snippet notes Parisians label conservative women as unfashionable while praising those who follow eccentric hats coats and skirts. The piece criticizes the stringency of fashionable disdain and the use of a contemptuous term to express disapproval.
Instruction suggests soaking the spool and thread in water for about two minutes to prevent frequent breakage, and notes the rule applies to any quality of thread.
Hartiore Maryland Frank MeOsalay, a convicted wife beater, faced the lash as Sheriff Jack Manson described the brutal scene. MeOsalay endured repeated strokes and collapsed but regained strength, then returned to his cell under restraint. The jail physician said he showed no serious shock after examination.
A turmoil scene in Morristown involves Lena Bigirish whose attempt to access an area led to a choking incident. She was rushed by car to a hospital where medical staff worked to open her air passage and save her life.
A 1920s fashion notice praises lightweight underwear with fine embroidery and slim lines for spring and summer. It highlights durable lace, flat flounces, and tailored corset covers, stressing embroidery for long wear and practical, affordable options, with Swiss embroidery favored by moneyed shoppers. A brief luncheon relish anecdote follows about a celery-tuber carved as a garnish.
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