Hints Of Interest From Global Inventors And Finds
A survey of curiosities and discoveries includes gpun glass insulation for storage batteries in Italy, a plunger salt mechanism, Swedish paper containers for sardines, a foot controlled revolving clothes brush, and Paris historic naming. Also noted are a mammoth tusk fragment in a French cave, a new South African coaling plant, folding-handle frying pans, snails lacking sight, Brazil’s wireless control, glove production in New York, Alsace petroleum shafts, Australian iron ore prospects, and large potential wood harvest values for farmers.
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Italy
Gpun
Paris
Lutuetia
Johnstown
Gloversville
N. Y
United States
Alsace
Australia
Rescue Chief Parker Prepares For Mine Explosion Rescue
D. J. Parker of Pittsburgh head of the U S Bureau of Mines rescue forces is equipped with oxygen apparatus and ready to enter a perilous mine after a blast. He oversees nationwide rescue efforts and training in rescue and first aid for miners. His son and he have trained about one hundred thousand miners.
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D. J. Parker
Pittsburgh
United States Bureau of Mines
Mr. Parker
Birds and Traps Curious Feeding Behavior Observed
Birds often seek out traps for feed during migrations, ignoring danger. This trait helps trappers and provides material for ornithologists reports as birds learn to recognize traps and approach them for food despite the risk.
Not the Worst Fool Adam Vindicates Himself
Adam describes his approach to life saying he sought wisdom, not wealth, and emphasizes self restraint amid past rash choices and public scrutiny. The remark frames his stance on personal growth and prudence.
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Adam
Suitable Disposition
A terse exchange notes a stubborn girl described as a hard proposition. The remark follows a comment that the T should agree, characterizing the girl as determined and resistant to influence.
Its Oddity Flare in First Glimpse
In a terse exchange a character named Smith suffers a sharp line from a striking woman whose glance is described as a quick, decisive gesture. The reply downplays intensity, calling it only a glancing blow.
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Smith
Hunting From an Automobile in Morocco Gazelle Hunt
The Times Morocco correspondent describes four sportsmen chasing gazelle across the Atlas plain near Marrakesh. Four cars race at high speed over stone strewn ground with skilled drivers. a single doe is shot buckshot as hunt ends after challenging maneuvers.
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London
Morocco
The
Times
Autosmobile
Tadist Muni Glayss
the Basha
Marrakesh
Katt Hammow
Atlas
Sid Ayndl
Kula
Ruhwainn
Chanteur
Rahn Na Yes
Enid Ayndi
Fazello
Chote
Alde
Marenkesh
Tereta
Rayvellig
Patience Contentment and Cheerful Fortitude Quote
A compact quotation from Bishop Hall extols patience under hardship and contentment as virtues, praising cheerfulness as the highest pitch of Christian fortitude.
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Bishop Hall
Politeness and Slander Advice From Historical Quotes
A compact note presents two eighteenth century maxims on politeness and slander. Sidney Smith advocates courteous behavior tempered by sense, while Mollere counsels ignoring slander and living in innocence despite public talk.
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Sidney Smith
Man’s Qualities and Genius of Energy and Industry
A concise reflection cites Shenstone on human qualities and Mitchell praising energy and industry as the closest form of genius in life, tying character to productive effort.
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Mitchell
Irish Justice Without Jails In A Cavcently Organized Court
Report from Dublin notes confusion in a local court where no prisons exist and decrees rely on subterfuge. A timber farm inheritance dispute ends with divided property and a man sentenced to 80 days for theft while another is paraded and forced to apologize as the owner receives the item back.
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Dublin
Alrentas
Monkey Year Infanticide Fears Prompt Police Watch
In Japan the monkey year superstition drives fear of misfortune for babies born this year. Tokyo authorities order registration of prospective mothers and heightened surveillance to eradicate the on key belief.
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Tokyo
China Prefecture
Man Follows Snakes to Big Bend and Snags Seven Rattlers
Ralph Knapp, of Warren, Pa, spied seven large rattlesnakes on a stone near Big Bend while berry hunting. He captured four, watched three slip into a hole, then fished them out with a hooked sapling. The snakes had 13, 10, 9, 9 and 8 rattles, marking the season's largest such catch in the area.
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Warren
Ralph Knapp
Big Bend
Bates Fine Hair Save Moments After Street Car Collision
Charles W. Bates escaped serious injury when he stumbled in front of a street car on Fill street. Witnesses said the front car wheels struck him on the head, grinding his hair and narrowly missing a fatal outcome.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Charles W. Bates
Site of ancient city found near Tubariyeh
A Jerusalem dispatch reports the site of ancient Tiberias possibly unearthed by Jewish workers laying a government road near Tubariyeh. Ruins of walls and columns appeared at night and halted work. antiquities officials and Jewish explorers were granted permission to continue excavations. Greece adopts 24 hour time for general use.
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Tiberias
Jerusalem Dispatch
London
London Times
Tubariyeh
Nght
Department of Antiquities
Jewish Exploration Society
Greece
Oxygen Chamber Aids Gas Victims At Guy's Hospital
London reports a new oxygen chamber at Guy's Hospital for gas casualties. The glass framed unit, 20 by 8 by 12 feet, uses beds and provides oxygen at a daily cost. Doctors Barefoot and Heimt pioneer the treatment, noting marked breathing improvement after five days. A separate note claims 7,000 foreign firms are active in China.
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London
Guy's Hospital
Gost
Joseph Barefoot
Cambridge Ininiversity
G. Heimt
Chiy's Hospital
Wig Mystery At Track Leaves Hair On Surface
Eyewitnesses recount Bates yanking his head back during a race and leaving a wig on the track. The moment surprised officials and spectators who watched the unusual incident unfold mid race.
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Bates
Local thief robs Jackson jeweler of $1700 in rings
In Jackson Kentucky a man entered W B Larkin's jewelry store and asked to repair a crystal on a watch. While the jeweler stood with his back turned he stole rings valued at 1700 dollars from the display. Larkin, who is deaf and dumb, could not prevent the theft.
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Isaac
Moriah
Isaae
Abraham
Tsure
Christ
Calvary
Christ Jesus
Mar
Jesus Cross
God
Jesus
Ieaning
Jackson
W. B. Larkin
Larkin
Woman credits Lydia E Pinkham remedy for back pain relief
Mrs Lester Warner of Onalaska Wisconsin writes that after a year of back and lower body pain she found relief using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She reports no pain now and renewed ability to perform housework.
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Lydia E.pinkham
Warner
Onalaska
Wis
Lydia
Pinkham
Lester Wi. Warner
Lydia E. Pinkham
Wealth in West: Canada Wheat Fields Share Bright Prospect
A Boston banker returning from a tour reports vast wheat yields in western Canada and suggests two hundred million bushels may be exported. He notes prosperity amid favorable weather, widespread farm development, and growing cattle and dairying industries supported by federal and provincial efforts.
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Boston
Jean
Geilu
Ganndlin
Josh
Camiadin Roeldtes
Dr Ag
Nore
Canada
t'In
Ilex
Niles
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British Line
New York
Cunard Ne
Petaluma
Philadelphia
Reds
Lake Baikal
Siberia
Port Natal
South Africa
American Forestry Magazine
Plymouth
Mass
Henry H. Kitson
George E. Guille
Mandy Bible Institute
Chicago
Heavenly Lamb
Stony Plain
Tangih
Shenstone
Orangemen
Belfast
Bultige
Iaghy
Shyey
Sir Edward Carson
Sinn Feln
Daniel Webster
United States Chamber of Commerce
Washington
Webster
Calhoun
Joseph J. Defrees
Chamber
Halr
China
Gote QO. Dox
Hubby
Burts
Boi
Eke Marine Co. Chica
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