Gold as a base metal in prospect of synthetic production
Charles A. Conant argues in the North American Review that if gold could be produced artificially the metal might lose its value and threaten monetary systems. Three paths are considered sea water extraction, increased mining, and chemical synthesis, with only the latter having serious potential though still dependent on end costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Charles A. Conant
North American Review
Ratcliff Acquires 27 Acre Tract Near Town
Scott E. Ratcliff became owner of a 27 acre parcel formerly owned by T. M. Jackson, located about a mile southwest of town. In Danville Illinois local option votes, the wets win by 191.
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Scott E. Ratcliff
T. M. Jackson
Danville
Farm News: Eden Gose Lists Draft Horses at South Farm
Eden Gose announces two draft horses including a light harness horse and two jacks for service at his farm south of here. J. H. McCord of near Pine Village has visited this week assisting son Allie and wife as they prepare household goods for shipment.
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Eden Gose
Here
J. H. McCord
Near
Pine Village
Allie
Dorothy Maree Helms 1910 1914 Tragic Infant Loss
Dorothy Maree Helms died at age 3 years 7 months 12 days after long illness. She is survived by father Deal E Helms mother Estel D Helms and brothers Ralph and Gordon. Funeral service conducted by Rev McHargue and interment at Kingman Fraternal Cemetery with family and friends in mourning.
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Dorothy Maree
Deal E
Estel D. Helms
Dorothy
Ralph
Gordon
Rev. McHargue
Kingman
Local Society Notes From Indianapolis Attention Week
Mr and Mrs S M Ratcliff Mrs Ettie Hutton and Mrs A M Ford attend O E S Grand Chapter in Indianapolis this week. Mrs Will Laban and her little son of Veedersburg visit a week with Mr and Mrs F R Jones.
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S. M. Ratcliff
Ettie Hutton
A .M. Ford
Indianapolis
O. E. S. Grand Chapter
Will Laban
Little Son
Veedersburg
F. R. Jones
Reflector Lighting Improves Work Illumination
An engineering paper argues true lighting adequacy lies in shielding with a reflector rather than simply increasing lamp size. Proper shielding may raise perceived intensity while expanding illuminated area, allowing smaller lamps or repositioning. Bristol claims turtle soup was invented by a seventeenth century mayor who bred ships and served the novelty dish to delight aldermen.
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Engineering Record
Bristol
England
New Rich Woman Demands Ride to Husband’s Bank on Streetcar
A woman described as new rich sat in a streetcar with haughty air and told the conductor to let her off at her husband's bank. The conductor, recognizing her, complied and moved on to an old Italian. The old man then instructs to let him off at his peanut stand as he pays.
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Buffalo Commercial
Work and divorce joke among curious townsfolk
Wilber notes Dawson loves work while Hickenlooper reveals he has been divorced after being bounced last Saturday. The exchange turns on the meaning of workload and a sudden personal setback.
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Wilber
Dawson
Hickenlooper
Wilbur
After the Ceremony Bridegroom Addresses Funeral Judge
The exchange captures a jesting moment after a wedding ceremony where the bridegroom jokes about his posture at the altar and the best man confirms. The judge oversees but remains silent as humor lightens the scene.
Farm and fuel tanks for sale with nearby loan firm contact
For sale an almost new 1 gallon gasoline tank and 1 coal oil tank. C M Hudson of Kingman Indiana offers farm loans through National Farming and Securities Co. Veedersburg Indiana. Mrs Logat Dillon and Mrs Rufus Dillon visited relatives in Danville Illinois.
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C. M. Hudson
Kingman, Ind
National Parming and Securities Co
Veedersburg,’ Ind
Logat’ Dillon
Rufus Dillon
Danville, Ills
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O. S. Douglas
Fountain County
Covington, Inc
J. T. Redman
W.M.D
Covington
Schmae
Indiana
Hanner
Royal
Riverside
Kahn Bros
Marx Made
Douglas and Crossett
Our Grocery
United States
Princess
J. M. Hanner
Bloomingdale and
Rosedale, Ind
Edward E. Strauss & CO
Big Merchant Tailors
Chicago
Calcutta
Irl Tunin
H. P.mccrary
THE
Kingman Star
B. O. Hudler
T.M. Jackson
Turtle Soup
Anticlimax
C. M. Spencer
E. A. Keller
A. L. Rateliff
Kingman Bank Building
DR. F
Cuthbert
Cas
Kingman Hote
Adam Bonebrake
Kingpran
Ora Philpott
Drayman
Ind
Melvin Ught
Adam Ward
R. A. Heifer
Kingman Hotel
State of
William F. Shular
William Riley
Millcreek Township
Library Board
James A. Copeland
State Street
Residence Street
Board of Town Trustees
Aessi
Bank of Kingman
County of Fountain
Alexander Pate
District Court of the United States
District of Illinois
Township 18
Chicago & Eastern Illinois Railway Company
Ratcliff
Kingman Heights
Parke County
Charles ¥. Russell
G. F. Rearick
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