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Newspaper
Hamiota Echo
Location
Hamiota, Manitoba, Canada
Date
Jul 31, 1913
Page
5
A Kentucky inventor built a stove for laundry use that can heat 14 irons at once and includes a water boiler. Heavy cast iron side linings absorb heat while shelves hold eight irons below and four eight-pound irons heat on top. A drop door blocks air when closed, promising efficiency for laundries.
A mother should guide a child in selecting appropriate clothing that suits the child’s individuality and color sensitivities. Emphasizes the shift from hand me downs to varied fabrics, and the need to consider the child’s point of view while avoiding forcing unsuitable styles. Also notes the role of designers and the importance of plain, well-cut outfits over frills for certain body types.
George Williams, jailed for a month in Manchester after posing as a police officer in Ancoats to arrest a supposed pension thief. He feigned a hemorrhage at hospital, admitted no evil intent, and once posed as a doctor to marry a young woman. The magistrate refused a kicking sentence.
A note describes removing peach stains from linen by dampening, applying powdered cream of tartar, and exposing to sun. The technique emphasizes a simple, sun powered stain removal.
A description notes four new English high explosive claimed to be twice as powerful as dynamite and safe to damage by shooting burning or hammering without danger, reflecting testing claims.
Despite designs for 400000 daily riders the subway system operated at an average of 390000 passengers each day in the last fiscal year reflecting high but below-capacity use across the network.
A fluid secreted by certain fish in Portugal is used by local fishermen to illuminate their bait at night, attracting more fish. The luminous bait helps increase nocturnal fishing success.
Two Pennsylvanians have patented a can opener with a sliding cutting Diade on the handle bar that makes a neat cut on both rectangular and round cans, showcasing a practical design improvement.
The report notes that producing one ton of dry oats consumes 520 tons of water, one ton of cores requires 310 tons, and one ton of red clover needs 63 tons, highlighting intensive water needs in agriculture.
The ash from Luzon’s volcanoes enriches the soil and helps the Philippines produce hemp. The eruption cycle and volcanic deposits contribute to soil fertility benefiting agricultural output.
A new machine gun, capable of firing 600 bullets per minute, weighs only slightly more than an ordinary army rifle, suggesting reduced burden for units while maintaining high rate of fire.
A French inventor develops a device that uses a frog leg muscle to receive and record wireless signals. The innovation links bio mechanics to early wireless technology, showcasing novel actuation methods for signal capture and storage.
A newly completed drydock for the Austro Navy can lift battleships up to 22 800 long tons. The facility expands heavy ship handling capabilities for maritime operations and training.
England plans the first steel works to use electric melting furnaces exclusively. The initiative aims to modernize production and reduce labor costs while showcasing new electric arc technology.
A detective aboard a Texas to Southern California Pullman train investigates a masked highwayman who robs eight passengers in a stranded coach. The thief pockets eight gold watches while passengers accuse a brown-suited man of complicity. the car is uncoupled and left on the plain as the train escapes.
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