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Newspaper
Marshall Statesman
Location
Marshall, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
3
A dated collage of ad blurbs and notices touts Kellogg's Columbian Oil and other remedies for rheumatic and kidney complaints, along with generic cures for stomach, coughs, and skin ailments. Included are consumer testimonials, regional vendor notices, and a note on an identification system in Johannesburg.
The article describes a century of industrial progress led by American invention, noting automatic machinery and steam engines. It highlights the push to develop better roadmaking methods, cost effective machinery, and new devices for powering industry. It mentions a forthcoming exhibition showcasing the latest steam and gas engines with their accessories.
MARK BENNITT describes the Entrance Machinery and Transportation Building features at the Pan American Exposition. The self starting machines will feed themselves and handle intricate tasks, with notable progress in agricultural equipment. Transport exhibits promise fascination as railways and international steel tracks showcase modern mobility.
The article describes the widespread use of acetylene gas branded CETYLENE. It highlights the Niagara Falls Union Carbide calcium carbide plant as the world’s largest, noting its glow illuminates streets and public buildings, with a grand exterior featuring statuary, cresting letters spelling Acetylene, and decorative pedestals beside the main entrances.
The famous Thomas Gainsborough portrait of Georgiana Duchess of Devonshire, stolen from a London gallery decades ago and later found in the United States, has been sent back to England. The jewel was recovered by C Morland Agnew in Chicago and arrived with a tale of Pinkerton sleuths, immunity deals, and a long chase across cities including Boston Philadelphia and New York. Rewards exceeding $5,000 accompanied the recovery, and the painting will be cleaned and returned to the Christie & Mason gallery list.
Experiments in Berlin show electric trains achieving speeds of 125 miles per hour. Aimed at overhauling wheel systems for higher rotations, the tests indicate electric motive power can directly drive wheel axles. Rail corridors require bridges or tunnels for crossovers and trains must run at six minute intervals with strict track clearance.
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