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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1907
Page
13
The Washington Star reports that moisture affects wood strength, detailing how fiber saturation increases strength dramatically. Spruce can reach fourfold strength when thoroughly dried, and air reabsorption leaves sticks 50 to 150 percent stronger than green. The Forest Service cites a publication on wood strength vs moisture.
Published records reveal cavalry units account for most desertions in the past year with coast artillery and infantry next, field artillery smaller. Engineer corps notes a few isolated French leave cases while signal corps reports none. Desertions from four Negro regiments are fewer than from white regiments.
A London Telegraph report details season profits from gaming tables at watering and seaside resorts. Total winnings amount to about £405,000 with 15 percent due to the state. Vichy leads with £87,000, Aix les Bains £64,000, Trouville over £47,000, Dieppe £27,000, Boulogne and Dinard smaller, Calais about £4,000.
Professor Omori reports a unusual seismic reading near Tokyo as a cyclone passed. The ground tilted in opposite directions during approach and departure, indicating a sinking at low pressure. He suggests a storm center suction raised adjacent sea levels, adding load on the ocean bottom.
Italians who can speak very little.
A New York Press note observes that immigrants on the east side learn the word sure as their first affirmative. It claims sure serves for both trade and social communication and replaces yes in court interpreter contexts.
A colossal blast at Cherbourg quartzite quarries displaced about 120000 tons of stone. A six by six foot tunnel was driven seventy feet into the cliff face, with two twenty foot branch tunnels leading to chambers forty feet apart and seventy feet from the face. Eight and a half tons of blasting powder and 280 pounds of dynamite were used, fired by electricity. Quartzite from the quarry is favored in England as road material.
The War Department plans to build an artificial island at Chesapeake Bay’s entrance. It will rise from a submerged ledge and house a battery, quarters, barracks, parade ground, and stores for provisions and munitions for a protracted period. An artificial harbor will also be created to accommodate boats and submarines as part of the coast defense system.
A shopper complains at a department store about shoes bought last month. The clerk notes the patent leather has cracked and suspects the shoes are old stock with expired patent.
Arquitectural marvel on Hudson River to rival eight wonders. design features include four 800 foot towers and eight tracks with capacity for 100000 people per hour. Cost estimated between 35000000 and 50000000 dollars, not including approaches or right of way.
A discussion notes that the rise of wealth accelerates awareness of money among youths, shaping desires and habits as families accumulate fortunes. Experts comment on early exposure to luxury goods, social status, and the need for guidance to balance values.
A Labrador of British colors sunk in an English harbor remained underwater for five years and, salved, kept steam value. Tests by naval authorities proved coal stored under water does not deteriorate, guiding Western Electric to flood coal pits in Hawthorne Illinois. Excavation measures 320 by 75 feet and 12 feet deep, with coal dropped from cars above and removed by a steam shovel.
A hotel keeper plans a year long trial allowing guests to set room and meal prices. Advertised as a modern house with central heating and exquisite French cooking, visitors pay according to their judgment and conscience after their stay, with payment due at the office before departure.
Lord Cromer delivered a recent speech addressing economic hoarding in Egypt. The remarks touched on fiscal policy and national responses to scarce resources amid regional tensions.
An article explains kidney function, blood filtration, and common symptoms from kidney trouble. It includes a personal testimonial from Paul Stowell of Mitchell SD praising Doan's Kidney Pills, claiming relief after use and urging purchase from Diehl & Brown's Drug Store with Foster Milburn Co. as U.S. agents.
London examined Egypt’s gold imports of about £2,000,000 yearly converted into jewelry and described a hoarding practice. A yeoman bought an estate for £25,000 and then, within a half hour, had donkeys carry the entire sum in coin buried in his garden to complete the transaction.
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