A Bank That Never Overdraws Aims For All
A NY Sun writer argues for a practical invention beyond Sir William's list a bank where no account can be overdrawn would greatly aid everyday life. The piece recalls historic banking quirks and laments slippery days and overdrawn checks, urging inventive focus on safeguarding balances.
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Homself
Sir William ‘Elf
British Institution of Patentees
New York Sun
Sir William
Nc Samis
Sir Willam
William
Whiam
Alwara
Wood Cutters Absent as Wood Prices Forecast Surge
A report from the New York Herald notes wood choppers vanish across eastern Connecticut leaving thousands of cords uncut. Prophecies warn wood could reach twenty dollars per cord or more by early winter as mills face shortages.
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Big Wand
Connecticut
New York Herald
Mauretania Receives Wireless Direction Finders
The steam ship Mauretania is fitted with wireless direction finders enabling rapid bearing detection toward land stations. With two or more signals, cross bearings reveal the vessel’s exact position, a valuable aid in thick or bassy weather.
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Mauretania
Brutes in Sleep Lie Down Yet Prisoners Sleep Standing
A humorous survey of sleeping habits across species and people asks how much pleasure comes from lying down. It notes animals sleep lying down in the wild, while many captives and bipeds sleep standing, with examples from horses elephants and a notable New Yorker inventor.
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New York Sun and Globe
Mexico
Tie
Tke
Chicago
Mushrooms Threaten Versailles Chateau Structure
The report warns of dangerous large mushrooms of the species Phell irum cryptarium growing on Versailles chateau beams. Immediate repairs are urged and windows kept open three hours daily to combat the rapid, wood-destroying fungi.
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Versailles
Etampes
Scientific American
Physician Reports Relief From Mayr Remedy For Indigestion
A physician notes unexpected improvement after one dose of Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for a chronic indigestion case. The patient claims relief from gas and renewed appetite after years of dietary limitations. The advertisement promises money refunds and targets druggists.
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Mayr
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