Invention Purports to Eliminate Smoke from Chimneys
An invention uses a water spray bath inside a chimney to wash away soot and unburnt fuel. Water passes through a perforated inner tube, catching falling spray to drains, while only harmless gases emerge. The system promises fuel savings and soot recovery opportunities.
Presence of Fish a Puzzle from Saltcoate
A Saltcoate reader reports after heavy rains thousands of small fish appeared in hay meadows where hay was cut in the fall. No nearby running water or lakes, yet fish also found in higher ground with hay, including pike eight to ten inches long. Where did the fish come from?
Recalla the Golden Goose in Cottage Grove Mystery
A Cottage Grove man doubts whether he has a hidden gold mine or has killed a hen that found a method to transform quills into golden nuggets. Two nuggets were found in the chicken’s craw as a meal was prepared. The hen’s discovery appears close to the owner’s land near the city limits.
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West Virginia Architect Claims Honey Topped Statue
A Charlnton West Virginia architect says a figure atop the old courthouse is a solid iron statue hollowed by a honey bee hive. The story notes the “sweetest lady” drew interest from residents and the city as ownership disputes begin over the honey produced inside.
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Old Gift, "Girl of today are not what mothers were."
Lauraville Courier Journal notes a provocative column contrasting modern girls with mothers, calling out evolving gender roles and expectations with a sharper tone for readers.
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