The Iron Mouth Adventure on a Bridge Crane
Dave Hanlon of Belmar New Jersey narrowly escaped death when a clamshell crane scoop closed on him during night work on a Shark River bridge foundation in 1927. The near miss halted by supervisor Sam Smith’s calm signal, leaving Hanlon unharmed as the jaws stopped just before engulfing him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ma Stonehatchet
David J. Hanlon
Belmar
N. J
Dave
Shark River
Avon
Jerry
Sam Smith
Sam
Caisson
WNU
Nature's Hidden Power From Volcanoes Ice From Mexico's Colima Crater
The article describes communities tapping volcanic heat for power and heat in Italy and Austria, with iron ore from Der Erzberg in Styria and Kiruna iron ore in Sweden. Alberta Medicine Hat and Welland Ontario supply gas, while Texas wells feed Midwestern pipelines. Colima Mexico reportedly yields ice via volcanic activity and hailstone collection sold to cafes and hotels.
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Larderello
Pisa
Italy
London Answers Magazine
Styria
Austria
der Erzberg
Medicine Hat
Alberta
Welland
Ontario
Chameleons Change Color Under Various Stimuli
Chameleons and some frogs change color due to pigment cell expansion and contraction in the skin. Nerve connections link these cells to the nervous system. Color shifts respond to moisture light temperature and other conditions including cerebral excitement and the creature’s environment.
Medical breakthrough on hypertension by Dr. Harry Goldblatt
Dr. Harry Goldblatt of Western Reserve University in Cleveland announces a discovery linking high blood pressure to kidney blood insufficiency. The finding could become a landmark in medical history as hypertension is described as the leading global killer by physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Goldblatt
Institute of Pathology of Western Reserve University
Cleveland
John Heyl Vincent and the Chautauqua movement
This piece honors John Heyl Vincent born in 1832 who founded Chautauqua with Lewis Miller and shaped the Chautauqua Lake summer assemblies. It notes his role in the Sunday School Union and the spread of adult education through lectures, courses, and training within religious and secular groups. Roosevelt called Chautauqua “the most American thing in America.”
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John Heyl Vincent
Alabama
John
Wesleyan Institute
Newark
N. J
Rock River, Ill
Galena
Ill
Ulysses S. Grant
Vincent
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School Union
Sunday School Union and Tract Society
New York
Lewis Miller
Chautauqua Lake
N. Y
Theodore Roosevelt
America
Brady the Civil War Photographer and His Mounted Wagon
Mathew Brady led early war photography using a canvas wagon darkroom and hand made emulsions. His field work captured the Civil War’s tragedy and later the U.S. government acquired his negatives for 2840 dollars, ultimately paying Brady 25000 dollars. he died in poverty in 1896.
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Mathew Brady
New York State
Brady
United States
Favorite Recine Twelvetrees Creamed Eggs With Chili Rice
A recipe describes creamed eggs with chili powder served over seasoned rice arranged as a border on a platter. Hard-boiled eggs quartered sit in the center with a well-seasoned white sauce, yielding six servings.
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WNU
Foreign Words and Phrases Collection Notes
A compact glossary of phrases with translations and brief notes. Includes etourderie giddy conduct Ricardo souvenir 4 contre coeur unwilli ng Calembour Pas seur a dance per formed by one person Sans culottes ragged men Si non e vero e ben trovato a la lettre. Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets claim in an ad for May Apple relief.
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Ricardo
Dr. Pierce
Helping Others What do we live for if it is not to ease life
The quote prompts reflection on purpose and moral duty to aid others. It underscores the value of kindness and practical support in daily living, suggesting that human life gains meaning through mutual assistance and compassion.
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Adlerika
Carduti for Women Relief and Strength
Carduti is presented as a special medicine for women to ease monthly discomfort and improve nourishment. It has been used and recommended by women for many years and is suggested for a fair trial, with medical consultation if no benefit occurs.
Two Kinds of Secrecy Quote by Chesterfield
A brief quotation by Chesterfield contrasts secrecy among able men with secrecy as a mask for the weak and cunning. It underscores that true secrecy comes from capability while disguise marks weakness.
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Chesterfield
Hasten Early Hasten in the Morning Phrase
The line urges prompt effort in the morning to complete daily tasks by evening. It emphasizes diligence and time management as a guiding motto. It frames productivity as a moral and practical aim.
Ignorance and Knowledge Distance Friendship Quote
A short conceit by Howell notes that distance between ignorance and knowledge can deepen friendship and absence can intensify affection. The saying emphasizes contrasting states as a bond in friendship.
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Howell
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Adventurers’ Club
Floyd Gibbons
Lord Tweedsmuir
Canada
Washington
Helen Keller
Orient
Ford
Makes Medical
Badminton Stars
Chicago
Helen de Peyster
New York City
Patience Radford
Boston
Naval Hitch
Zoe Smith
Seattle
Mae West
New
Red Lodge
Montana
Yellowstone Park
West Point
Charles W. Ryder
Army General Staff
United States. Military Academy
Chicago Art Institute
Chautauqua
Harvard
Yale
Ree Leef
Dida
Doan
DOT
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