Archimedes and Hero far ahead of modern steam age engineers
The article lauds Archimedes as a master of levers and inventor of devices like the endless screw and burning glass. It then shifts to Hero of Alexandria, highlighting his Pneumatica and early steam concepts, and traces the revival of the steam turbine as a pinnacle of modern engineering, praising ancient ingenuity and its influence on today’s engines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archimedes
Ile
Euclid
Ctesibus
Caropus
Hero
Tyre
Cassier
Soldier boy in Manila describes Filipino theater show
J Shiverly writes from Manila about a Philippine theater performance in a bare stone venue. The act featured trapeze, acrobatics, juggling and rope dancing, with native dance and a humorous Yankee clown. He notes harsh taxes under Spanish rule and difficult native conditions described by a local tale.
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Philippines
Manila
Kansas
Philippine Theater
James Robinson
United States
Regulations curb calcium carbide risk in city stores
Superintendent Murry imposes strict rules on calcium carbide transport and storage due to acetylene gas risk when water acts on the chemical. Stores may hold at most 100 pounds and must use hermetically sealed iron receptacles markedDangerous if not kept dry. Stores must be fireproof isolated buildings with no artificial light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murry
Bureau of Combustibles
New York Sun
Kidney Troubles and Prickly Ash Bitters Remedy
The kidneys cleanse blood and bodily health depends on their activity. Liver issues can impair kidneys causing bodily suffering. Prickly Ash Bitters stimulates kidneys, purifies the liver, tones the stomach, and cleanses poisons from the bowels. Sold by Jackson Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Drug Co
Trade watch for cow in Ark local ad
A notice offers a good gold filled watch and chain in exchange for a cow. Will pay the difference if the cow is good. Address Hanry C Worn Mena Arkansas Box 327.
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Hanry C
Mena, Ark
Spain's Greatest Need and Aiken Visitor Ends Pain
Mr R P Olivia of Barcelona winters in Aiken says Electric Rivters, advertised as America's greatest blood and nerve remedy, cured back pain after weak nerves caused severe head pains. The medicine is claimed to purify the blood and boost organs with renewed vigor. Each bottle is guaranteed and priced at 5 cents, sold by F C Savage.
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R. P. Olivia
Barcelona
Spain
Aiken
America
F. C. Savage
Jackson Cave Co Year End Gratitude and Sale Notice
To Our Patrons we close a successful year and thank friends and customers for 1808 patronage We enlarged stock and improved service offerings Our druggist stock includes medicines chemicals paints oils glass and sundries We invite continued patronage and extend new year wishes Apple and Peach Trees for Sale Nursery stock available from J L Horner Huntington Nurseries spring delivery orders taken true to home care prepared 441
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Cave Co
Hall's
J. L. Horner
Huntington Nurseries
Notice in Land Office Contest in Arkansas
Department of the Interior United States Land Office Camden Arkansas January 16 1800 a contest affidavit by Walter L Farmer against Homestead Entry No 20222 dated November 10 1897 for several sub parcels alleging Jefferson Pemptelse or Lake never resided or cultivated the tract parties may respond and present evidence February 10 1809 before E H Poe N P Polk County Arkansas. final hearing March 5 1800 before the Register and Receiver at the United States Land Office in Uamsden Arkansas.
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Department of One Interior
United States Land Office
Camden
Ark
Walter L. Farmer
Jefferson Pemptelse
Jefferson B. Douging
E. H. Poe
N. P
Thennis
Polk County
Uamsden
Davit
Eorrim
B.A. Scmicker
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Hero's Engine
A. Fackler
Hustler
Hanes & Egolf
Pasig
A. J. Shepherd
Agricultural Journal and Advertiser
Elden
McClure’s Magazine
Rudyard Kipling
Lincoln
Ida M. Tarbell
Capt. Mahan
Peary
Arctic
Telegraph
William Allen White Hamlin Garland Stephen Crane Shoank, Bullock
Robert Barr
John A, Hill Cuteliffe Lyne Morgan Robertson Clinton Ross
Sarah Orne Jewett Octave Thanet
Sarah Barnwell Elliott E. Nesbit
Ellen Glasgow
McClure
THE
S. S. McClure Company
East 25Th Street
New York City
N.Y
Hotel National
T. H. Dunn
Mena Street
Mena
Arkansas
Pixw
Dan
de Garuen
N. M. Roach
Davis Machine Go
Chicago
Sadie Nichols
W. R Blocksom & CO
Undertakers
Mah Gey Deee
Jersey Milk Daily
Co. H. Cole
Prop
AMD
Touth
Advocate
Washvilla
TRAN
Regnier
SKA
Woman's
Draughon
Nashville
Tenn
Galveston
Texarkana
Tex
the Star
G. W. Pultz
Sherwood Avenue
Oppsite
Pharmacy
Corner de
Queen & Janssen Ave
Mena, Arkansas
Mena Opera House
Z. H. Gaither
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