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Newspaper
Myrtle Point Enterprise
Location
Myrtle Point, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1900
Page
10
An old advertorial lists Foot Ease claims for swollen feet blisters corns and bunions with testimonials. It urges readers to visit stores for relief and mentions a perceived tie to wartime figures and names amid a jumble of unrelated text.
The piece analyzes coal deposits by country, noting the United States has vast, largely undeveloped fields while Britain India and China lag in development. It contrasts Cumberland soft coal with Appalachia and cites tables from British reports to compare coal production trends and potential shifts in global trade.
The article analyzes American coal exports to Europe, noting Great Britain’s large but limited coal reserves and rising demand. It discusses mine regions in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, naval supply quality, and the challenges of transatlantic transport. It projects costs, margins, and the need for specialized collier ships to sustain export volumes.
Frederick Wendler of New York City develops a drag brake to be dropped from the stern to resist water and halt a vessel in shoal conditions. The device releases by pulling a lever, the scoop sinks and drags, then winds back up after use.
New Yorker Louis Perow of Tonawanda N Y has built a seven foot six inch walking automaton powered by a wind up engine. The robot wears tailored clothes and carries a wagon and phonograph inside its chest. Perow plans a walking tour across the country claiming speeds up to twenty miles an hour and a social role as both novelty and utility.
A Cleveland judge rules that any woman is justified in stealing from her husband if he returns drunk and mistreats her and the children. The article notes family members being invited to society events as the town enjoys evening activities.
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