Human fly warns of Liberty statue danger at Capitol
Rodman Law calling himself the human fly says the Goddess of Liberty could fall. He climbed inside the dome and found bracing iron risky. He worries an accident could occur if not addressed. His companions disappeared with his cash during the ascent.
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Yellow Flag Meaning Revealed by Car Worker
A streetcar rider learns the yellow flag marks slow passage for the cars. A laborer explains the flag signals the kary s to slow down, ending the mystery with a humorous local remark.
Duck on the Window Sill Becomes Local Legend on H Street
A long running duck tale unfolds from 1617 H Street where a centerpiece duck in the second story window has become a familiar sight. A letter recounts the duck origin from a U B N surgeon’s voyage to Ceylon, its years in a yard pond, drought caused by sewer work, taxidermy, and now a memorial display lasting 41 years.
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H Street
Clymer
Asiatic
Ceylon
Drake
Alexander R. Shepherd
WINDMILL FOR LIGHT POWER
A windmill design from Popular Mechanics uses a vertical shaft with hinged square sails on arms that face the wind and adjust automatically. Manageable by either a conical bearing or collars, it transfers power via gears or a flat belt to drive pumps or slow machinery, though not suited for high speed.
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Popular Mechanics
Stirring Alfalfa Field for Weed Control and Moisture Conservation
The spring tooth barrow stirs the alfalfa field to destroy small weeds and mellow the surface soil to conserve moisture. It may look sick afterward, but it cannot kill alfalfa roots ranging from a quarter inch to an inch and a half in diameter.
Litter Choice for Little Chicks and Fowls
The article advises using easily digestible litter for young chicks. It recommends alfalfa or clover over straw or chaff, which are harder to digest and may cause issues if swallowed by the little chicks.
Seed for Potato Planting guideline
Seed for potato planting advises using medium sized tubers from a high yielding patch if available. It notes that using small tubers is acceptable only if seed supply is tight but not ideal for repeated years.
Ducks for Breeding Ration and Growth Notes
Ducks grown for breeding require a simple maintenance ration after the eighth week to prevent overfatness. The priority is to keep ducklings growing from the start to ensure good breeding stock.
Protein in Maize Yields High Digestible Content
A ton of maize contains 158 pounds of digestible protein, indicating maize as a rich protein source. This figure highlights maize efficiency for protein production and nutrition discussions.
Testimony On Broadway Production Question Stricken From Record
Daniel Frohman testified in William Harcourt's suit over royalties from George Broadhurst for The Man From Home. He defined a Broadway production as first class style in a Broadway theater, a statement later stricken. The judge granted the strike and Frohman was allowed to proceed.
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Daniel Frohman
William Harcourt
George Broadhurst
Mr. Frohman
Frohman
Sugar From Wood Novel Process Converts Sawdust to Saccharose
British chemists report converting a ton of sawdust into about a quarter ton of sugar using a closed retort and digestion with a weak sulphurous acid under 90 to 100 psi. About eighty percent of the sugar produced is fermentable, and the product is named saccharose.
Saloon Closes In Mourning Over Missing Cat
Scotty's saloon at Ninth and Elm streets in Cincinnati closed in mourning after Scotty's cat named Nigger disappeared. A green tissue paper sign bordered with carnations announced the closure to customers as word spread of the pet's absence.
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Scotty
Ninth and Elm Streets
Cincinnati
Married men find happiness in leaving home affects wives
A wry observation notes that many husbands depart from home and return later, implying contentment or relief for their spouses. The remark frames domestic life with humor about marital dynamics and freedom within marriage.
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