Australian inventor’s secret liquid fire weapon surfaced abroad
Sydney reports that John Macgarrigle an eccentric Australian devised a German fire squirt device tested on a vessel he called the patent fire squirt ship the plan described by friend George Dupain claims the craft carried a squid below the waterline and hull structures designed to resist modern projectiles though his papers were never committed to ink and he died poor and unknown.
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Sydney
Australia
John Macegarrigle
Macgarrigle
Germany
British War Office
Commonwealth
Jimmy’’ Macgarrigle
Wamberal
Gosford
New South, Wales
George Z. Dupain
Daily Telegraph
Czar's Bodyguard Touts Fire Squirt of Macgarrigle
An account recounts Macgarrigle's fire squirt device capable of hurling liquid fire up to forty feet. He claims it could burn iron, steel, and vegetation, and envisioned use as warfare and for destroying prickly pear pest in Australia. The device reportedly sold to Germany after demonstrations, with broader claims of producing chemicals and materials at low cost.
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Old Macgarrigle
Macgarrigle
Mount Pleasant
Europe
Germany
Daily Telegraph
Australia
Queensland
Sydney
Macgarrigie
Fred Wright
Whistling Well Attracts Farmer Complaints In Minnesota
In St. Cloud Minnesota Lake George’s whistling well returns in the limelight as frost leaves the ground. A local farmer reports two dogs bound to guard the house and assist in herding cattle when the peculiar wind-driven sound erupts. County officials consider possible remedies to curb the noise.
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Whistling Weill
St. Cloud
Minn
Lake
George
University of Minnesota
Farmers complain about stray dogs near cattle
The speaker says dogs rush to a hole and stick their heads in it and adds they cannot keep the dogs around the house as they do not assist with the cows. The remark reflects livestock protection concerns and farmyard nuisance.
Man digs his own grave plans concrete tomb
Valparaiso Ind. Joseph Decker active in chamber of commerce work supervised his own grave digging. He ordered a $300 monument and says he will leave only $500 at death, to go to his undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valparaiso
Ind
Joseph Decker
Chamber of Commerce
Letter in Fire Alarm Box Sparks City Fire Call
Lima resident Jeremias Hiatt, age 80, mailed a letter into a fire alarm box while driving into town and summoned the entire city fire department, mistaking the box for a mail drop.
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Lima
Jeremias Hiatt
Girl Weds Fourteen-Year-Old in Charleston
D A Hunt aged forty four and Lillian Lyda Young aged sixteen secured a license and were married in Charleston West Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
D. A. Hunt
Lillian Lyda Young
Makeshift Silk Screen Newspaper Rack From Clothes Horse
A frugal craft notes a small two fold clothes horse can become a newspaper rack and decorative silk screen. Silk draped on both sides with plaits forms pockets for papers. Enamel painted uprights, brass nails, and brass ball toppers finish the look at minimal cost.
Flowered millinery trends for summer fashion
The article notes a shift toward floral hats and trims in summer wear. Medium-brimmed tailored hats with upstanding bouquets, flower turbans and crowns gain popularity, plus stenciled hats and ribbon trims. Petticoats feature full ruched hems and light wires to create billowy movement under light summer frocks.
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Leghorn
Crin
Patchwork Quilts and Curtains Inspire Home Craft
TURN AGAIN TO PATCHWORK describes popular patchwork quilt patterns for nursery and colonial beds including mystic rose and four patches. It notes fabrics for curtains with gray scrim, stencil embroidery ideas, and color combos like dull silver with orange to create shadowy effects in blue-dominated rooms.
Fabrics for Summer Fashion: Taffetas and Silks Dominate
A survey of favored summer fabrics notes taffeta and satin as top choices for gowns and ensembles. It highlights uses from distressed gowns to evening wear, with prints, stripes, and florals in taffeta, foulards, crepe, and mohair.
Window Box Plants For Bright Color and Varied Leaves
Window box gardening offers begonias especially Rex and other varieties for flowering plants with striking foliage. Ferns suit compact spaces and pair well with begonias. Coleus needs sun and warmer nights around 55 to 60 degrees, while aspidistra provides upright, variegated or green foliage with similar growth habits. The mealy bug is a common Coleus issue.
New Golf Helmet Cap Debuts With Net Covering
A new golf cap model resembles a policeman helmet and features a patent leather look with a satin-like material. It is covered by a handmade fishnet and the front is decorated with an embroidered applique, adding a distinctive decorative element.
Child's Frack in Natural Pongee Trim
A natural colored pongee frack trimmed with brown wash silk proves an excellent combination for a young wearer. The outfit offers a refined look with contrasting textures suitable for formal or dress occasions.
Dipping Flocks to Prevent Sheep Scab Says USDA
The USDA urges continued yearly dipping of flocks to control sheep scab despite declines. Proper dipping with lime sulfur or nicotine and sulfur is essential, with two dips 10 to 14 days apart, careful temperature control, and full flock treatment to prevent recurrence and preserve industry health.
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United States Department of Agriculture
United States
Bureau of Animal Industry
Farmers’ Bulletin 713
Production of Apples Five Steps and Five Standards
Five operations prune and fertilize spray cultivate and thin apples. The final fruit is judged on color size freedom from blemishes quality and uniformity in a five point system.
Failure of Alfalfa in Boil Conditions
Alfalfa may fail due to lime deficiency or lack of inoculation or because the variety is not adapted to Boil conditions. The note highlights improper soil treatment and unsuitable variety as key failure factors for alfalfa crops.
Benefit Corn Crop Fertilizers Highlighted
Poultry manure a handful per hill under corn boosts growth and yield. Animal products such as fish scrap and tankage contribute to healthy stalks and strong corn harvest.
Protect the Machinery
A brief editorial warns no farm machinery is foolproof against snow rain and sun. It stresses that nature's lesson is clear but often ignored by the lazy and foolish.
Mix of Manure Ashes and Dry Hen Turfs Applied
Applying manure ashes and dry hen manure may be mixed just before use. Ammonia is quickly absorbed and retained by the soil, reducing volatilization and improving soil conditioning.
Difference In Hogs
There is a wide difference between good hogs and just hogs with market and breeding notes highlighting quality over quantity. The piece contrasts value, health, and productivity traits that separate prime livestock from average hogs.
Public Benefactor: A Farmer Who Plants a Tree
A hivery farmer who plants a tree is described as a public benefactor in this brief note. The title frames the act as a civic good and highlights the farmer’s contribution to the community aesthetics and environment.
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John Macgarrigle
Czar
Nicholas
Warsaw
Mrs
Elihu Root, JR
Senator Root
New York
Aliga Stryker
Hamilton College
Paris
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