The Art of Printing Through the Ages
Unc Ray recounts printing history from Gutenberg’s slow hand presses to Koenig’s steam powered machines. Early methods included board presses and lever aids, with Franklin’s era achieving 250 prints per hour. Koenig’s roller inking and steam engine presses transformed industry and aided The Times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl of Stanhope
Europe
Frederich Koenig
Koenig
Germany
England
London Times
Trial Offer for Famous Medicated Cream
An advertisement promotes a medicated cream promising quick relief and rapid healing for skin issues. It highlights a generous trial of Noxsema for a small price and urges readers to try the product for relief from irritation and related skin faults.
Leftward Safety Rule for Pedestrians on Rural Highways
Public safety bulletin from North Carolina Division of Highway Safety urges pedestrians to walk on the left side of rural highways facing oncoming traffic. It notes 28 of 71 state pedestrian fatalities last month and warns that the old rule keep to the right is dangerous for modern motor traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Division of Highway Safety
State of
North Carolina
Arthur Ful
Honor Among Thieves In Erie Bicycle Theft Report
Officers in Erie Pennsylvania questioned two youths who admitted stealing a bicycle but could not produce the bike. They claimed another man stole it from them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie
Vincent Dembinski
Tomorrow Modern Printing and Printing Press Inventions
The note traces early printing from Richard Treadwell’s 1822 cylinder type to Richard Hoe’s later rotary press locking type to a moving cylinder system. Hoe’s innovation allowed up to 2,000 four page papers per hour. Also mentioned are a Marvels of the Sky leaflet and a request to send a stamped return envelope for a free copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Treadwell
Boston
Richard Hoe
Donati
Uncle Ray
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Gutenberg
Costes
Utenberg
Caxton
Benjamin Franklin
All Drug and Department Stores
Noxzens
Honor Among Thieves
Ham Fisher
LA Golondrina
By Ahers
Crystal
Sam
Claims Court
Amos
Willia
Wwe
Par Orr
Ste Seewee
Lournor Puidat
Scoots
Her
Steve
Tad Yim
BY Marti
WOME
Myra North
Gasparilla
Ouroland
Stephen
Thompson and cOg
Pasar
Doctor Devries
Harum
Lew Wen
Myra
Jack
RED Cross
Mr.lane
Doctor
Jeff Picket
CRA
BY Hamli
NEA Service. Inc. M. Reg
U.S
Freckles
Clews
Kent
Blossem
Moe
New York City
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