Atmospheric Moisture and Artificial Heating in Climates
A historical discussion on the role of water vapor in the atmosphere, its impact on humidity, health, and weather, and the potential benefits of artificial humidification in heated buildings. Observations compare steam, hot water, and furnace heating effects on indoor relative humidity and the associated costs and practicality of maintaining comfortable moisture levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Albert Barnes
Toston
Henry
Weather Bureau
Washington
Taroom
Weather Durean officials meet at Omaha convention
Report on proceedings of the Weather Durean convention in Omaha October 13 14 1898. It discusses first class heating plants as temperature regulators and outlines findings from the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
The Knowledge That Pays and Its Narrow Focus
The piece argues success comes from mastering one small precise task well, not broad boasts. It notes front-runners gain fame for a single skill, while broad knowledge is easier to acquire but must be useful, as discussed by James Swinburne in Electrical Review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyndall
England
Damian
Albert Buck
Colorado
New Mexico
Torquay
Falmouth
Maay
Man
James Swirburne
Electrical Review
Investigation of Standard Oil Affairs Opens in Kansas
Topeka Kansas February 19 It is expected the investigation of Standard Oil affairs in Kansas will begin at once Governor Hoch was notified Saturday that six inspectors have been ordered to Kansas for the case They will report findings to Commissioner of Corporations Garfield State officers will aid the inspectors in every possible way.
Serious charge against banker in Wisconsin case
Madison Feb 18 Robe Dow cashier of the Stoughton state bank was arrested and arraigned in municipal court on three counts of deceiving the banking commissioner by false statements and perjury. Complainant M C Bergh seeks punishment and Dow pled not guilty with bail set at 2000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commissioner of Banking
M. &. Berph
Madison
Robe Dow
Stoughton State Bank
Wisconsin
M. C. Bergh
W. D. Corrigan
Gilbert
Ane Cleneey & Laverud
Ola & Mutler
Lie Defendent
Bergh
Dow
George Dow
Cambridge
Poison murderers jailed for life in Jackson prison
Carrie Joslyn and Isaac Swan were sentenced to life imprisonment in the Jackson state prison. Joslyn pleaded guilty to poisoning her husband, while Swan, a former farmhand, was convicted largely on Joslyn's testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Mica
Carrie Joslyn
Isaac Swan
Joslyns
Jackson
Swan
Addicks Deserted by Speaker in Delaware Senate Battle
Dover Del Feb 21 The senatorial deadlock featured desertion of J Edward Addicks by Speaker Denny who voted for Henry C Conrad union Republican. Dennis action put the Addicks faction in the minority of total Republican membership for the first time since the contest began in 1895.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addicks
Dover
Del
J. Edward Addicks
Denny
The
Hoyss
Henry ¢. Conrad
Union Repubican
Dennis
United States Senate
Harper Fears Surgeon Knife Sways Chicago Leader
Chicago leader Dr. William R. Harper, president of the University of Chicago, faces a cancer operation with only weeks to live. Surgeons say cancer may be present after prior appendicitis surgery. If he survives, he may not return to active duties as president for a long period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Chicago
Keans
Wiliam R. Harper
John Lockefeler
Robert P. Harper
New York
Marper
Glaam
Harper
Divinity School
Tome
Dr. Harper
Nein Harry Pratt Julison
Dre Harener
Yale
Woolsey
Divinity
New Concord
Muskingum College
Denison University
Morgan Park
The Cry of the Helpless Bird by Carlotta Perry
A poem lamenting the hunted songbird and maternal cruelty as forests, hedges, and meadows echo with the cry of the orphaned and silenced song. The speaker pleads for empathy beyond fashion’s call, contrasting beauty with the price paid by nature and motherhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave
Jone
Carlotta Perry
Sake Dies of Burns in Wisconsin Farm Home
The 14 month old child of Charles Harkins, a farmer near Depere, Wisconsin, died from burns suffered when sparks from a stove ignited her clothing. The accident occurred at the family residence east of the city on a winter day in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sake
Depere
Wis
Charles Harkins
Bound Over to Grand Jury in Iowa Assault Case
Investigation into alleged assault on Howard D. Reynolds and Walter B. Reynolds by Marvy Norwood with intent to commit murder concluded. Reynolds and Walter Reynolds were bound over to the grand jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Jury
Mason City
Iowa
Howard D. Reynolds
Walter
Reynolds
New York Commission
Marvy Norwood
Gerund
Harper Has Cancer Identified in Colon, Chicago Report
Chicago report states Dr. William K R Harper president of the University of Chicago underwent further examination by Dr. Frank Billings and A D Bevan with Dr. Rosenan of Presbyterian hospital. They reached the definite conclusion that Dr Harper has cancer of the colon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harper
Chicago
William KR. Harper
University of Chicago
Frank Billings
A. D. Bevan
Rosenan
Fresbyterian Hospital
de. Harper
Directory of Wisconsin legislature members by trade and home
A list of both houses detailing members by occupation, home Madison addresses, and seats. It catalogs professions from farmers and manufacturers to lawyers, editors, physicians, merchants, and real estate agents, with counts and notes on hotel living arrangements and social democratic presence at the Central house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Maattin
Merton
Morris
North
Rush
Sanborn
Whitehead, Wilcox
Langen
Schaver
John Scott
Stevens
Storm
Thomas
Ties
Br. Aldridge
Aessrs
Andrew
Bake
Hagen
Hansen
Nelson
Winet
Messrs
Bauer
Bohri
Burdean
Coffland
Dahl
Gordon
Henry
MccKenzie
Rack
Praha
Ragalz
G. EB. Scott
Tarrell
Beedie
Brooks
Bell
Berner
Bletehép
Braddock
Clausen
Cleary
Crowley
Dietrich
Mamm
Potter
Ramsey
Reynalis
Slight
Swenheld
Syzmarck
Thieme
Brookhausen
State Federation of
Isher
Tinsdale
Powell
Durland
Eldridge
Evans
Mesers
Evarett
Meyera
Greenwood
Heinecke
F. Petersen, Jr
Holle
Mesars
Nater
Platteville
Ledvina
Metaler
Perry
Mrr
Preha
Strellow
Thayer
Turner
Carpenter
Ekern
Hagarty
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A. Harper
Midway School
McBurney
United States
Chautauqua College of Liberal Arts
Chautauqua
Hebrew School
Joan D. Rockefeller
God
House of Prayer
Prom
Tom
Cailings of
Af Leain
Assembly
Horaeshoer
Banka
de Lavégiiier Wiles
Tote Tee
Wr Mason Contractor
Ees Commission
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