Scientific Miscellany Notes on Inventions and Observations
A compiled list covers vibration hearing with carbon devices, cadmium alloyed fusible metals like Wood’s metal, and Lipowitz mixture. Reports describe insect balloons, plaice migration in the North Sea, violet light therapy via quinine under X rays, slug deterrents with tannin, novel eyeglasses in France, new Crossbach thermo-elements, Delhi’s iron pillar details, bee venom therapy for rheumatism, fish hearing uncertainty, and rail traffic’s steel tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lipowitz
Henri Coupin
W. J. Morton
Morton
Richard
France
P. Crossbach
Delhi
India
Moe
Pere
Marbaryg
Germany
Zenneck
Straseburg
Rospir
Dace
Bunk
Hasrman
Geert
Penrice
Otto Dornbluth
Ancient horned beast linked to mammoth era unearthed
Paleontologists identify bones of a single horned creature named elas motherium, once thought inspired by rhino lore. The creature, coexisting with mammoths in the Rhine Valley and Siberia, had a straight horn on its head as described in early theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhelm Boeleohe
Rhine Valley
Siberia
Importance of 1902-8 Imports and Forest Trade Bulletin
The Department of Agriculture issued two bulletins by Frank H. Hitchcock analyzing 1902 08 agricultural imports and forest products trade. Europe supplied about one third of farm imports in 1903 with Brazil leading sources, while Britain and Japan followed. Brazil topped exporters with 62 million in agricultural products. sugar and coffee were major items. Forest trade shows 59 million imports and 49 million exports in 1902, with a shift expected as imports edge past exports. Also notes special railroad rates for conventions in Atlantic City Baltimore San Francisco and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
United States
Frank H. Hitchcock
Europe
South America
South American
North America
Africa
Cosania
Oceania
Brazil
United Kingdom
Gaba
Japan
France
Italy
Mexico
Germany
British East Indies
Chinees
Dutch East Indies
Egypt
British West Indies
Argentinas
Hitch‘cook
Death Penalty and Medicine Ines and Remedies
A fragment discusses a four year old with colic and failed physician treatment using morphine and injections. It promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a remedy for sores burns and wounds, claiming value and availability at A. L. Pearce's Drug Store for 25 cents. The text blends medical anecdote with product advertising and references to a death penalty debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Pearce
Buckien
Onions for Market and Topping Bench System
An American Agriculturist style guide describes a seven eighths inch spruce topping bench for onions, detailing crate setup, cutting technique, and the advantages of crate stacking to prevent mold. It explains safe knife use, timing of tops, and how the crate system reduces spoilage and speeds work, estimating six bushels per hour.
Preserving Barnyard Manure and Eco Friendly Fertilizers
Farmers advised to improve manure management by guarding against losses and boosting phosphoric acid content. Acid phosphate shown to increase effectiveness, with finely ground rock as a potential substitute. Also notes on collecting and curing native crude drugs from common plants for local markets.
Dysentery Cured Without the Aid of a Doctor
A merchant Mr T Pinver Drummond Tenor states he cured dysentery without a doctor using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. He claims it the best cholera medicine for bowel complaints in any form for children or adults and says it never fails. Sold by A de Pearre. Say you sew it in Tax Nrere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T.pinver
Drummond
A. de Pearre
Evaporated Sweet Potatoes Show Driven Process and Uses
A detailed historical note describes evaporating sweet potatoes at a research station, including methods, timings, and quality metrics. It covers equipment like a derrick and steam heating, yields of one to two pound roots, and six to eight hours for evaporation. The text lists composition, storage guidance, and culinary uses for the finished product. It also briefly mentions a Farm Journal tip on building a cement dry cellar as a health measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metis
The
Farm Journal
Maltese Milk Goat Company Forms in Malden Mass
A Maltese goat milk dairy venture is being organized in Malden Massachusetts by leading physicians and business men. They plan to test the herd’s merit by purchasing goats to prove milk as a remedy for malnutrition and pulmonary diseases. The Maltese goat is described as a browser, with milk resembling cows in taste and color and no strong odor in males.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malden
Mass
End of Bitter Fight With a Cough Cure
A patient recalls a stubborn battle with an abscess and severe illness. After trying Dr. Rine's New Discovery for Consumption, relief came quickly and the person recovered enough to rise from bed. The remedy promises to conquer coughs colds throat and long trouble. Available for 30 cents at A L Pearce's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.F. Hurbes
DuPont
Everstody
Dr. Rine
A. L. Pearce
The End of the Horse Era in Chicago Tales
A bygone Chicago voice recalls the shift from horse power to trolley and motor car. The narrator notes the decline of horses as streetcars and carriages replace them, with references to people, carts, and the changing cityscape. He cites Edron stories and local figures like Mr. Dobbin, hinting at public fascination and cautionary lines about truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Bani
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scientifig Miscellany
Agricultural Department
Baltimore & Ohio Railroad
Atlantic City
M. J
Otis S
Baltimore
Poe Grand Lodge
C. F
San Francisco
Ohio
BE. R. Voorhees
New Jereer
Beary
Afn
Ain
Bean
Ed'ron
Mr. Dobbin
Pinkham Cures
Frances Stafford
E.4th St
N.Y. City
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia E. Pinkham
America
Messenger
Teall
Mt A
Frederick
Patrick Si. Erdietl
D.D. D
D. D. D. Company
J. A. Williamson
Cook County Hospital
Chicago
Dearborn Street
Illinois
Frederick, Md
Wellington
Hull & Reich
Crossitt
F. K. Gilbert
North Market Street
G A. Gilbert
Shoe Score
the Economy
Tige
Douglas
A. R. Yeakle
City Hall
Boschee
Clinton EL Main
Centra
South Market Street
Frederick, Ma
W. C. Boteler
Penorslvenis College
Gattynbarg
University of Md
Jonas Hopkins University
Jefferson Medical College
U.S. Indian Service
University Hostal
Baltimmore
College of Phys. & Sutes
Kansas City
Kan
Boteler
Liverita
OSLT
Wrath Co
Chicare
Clinton B. Main
Drosgist
Peeley
ST. Saeeley
ST. Maryland
ST. Tapinetolre
Peni Mismesten
F Magyat Fes
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