Magnets Transform Industry and Medicine in 19th Century
The article outlines magnetic technology's rapid impact from lifting heavy steel to separating ores and reclaiming materials. It highlights early commercial magnets, skull crushers, and invisible grasping fingers that boost efficiency, plus medical uses drawing out splinters and iron fragments and treating ulcers and cancers.
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Railroads Tackle Safety Through Employee Education
A Chicago era article highlights safety efforts on American railroads aimed at reducing deaths. It notes 180 038 killed or injured in accidents, with railroads employing experts to train staff on safer operations, signaling, and equipment. It describes improved methods like all steel cars, multi track systems, and automatic signals to prevent wrecks and crossroad fatalities. It cites M A Dow of the United States and a 125 000 employee safety program to spread best practices and reduce dangers.
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