Causes and treatments of catarrh and an ancient Chinese timepiece
The article explains catarrh as inflammation of nasal throat and ear mucosa linking these regions, its role in hearing loss, and ways to prevent progress. It also describes ancient Chinese fire clocks made from wood rods and cords that measured time by burn length and served as alarms, noting their daylight economy. It ends with Professor Dodge’s claim that the eye must be motionless to see, likening reading to a moving camera and questioning ideal line length for easier reading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Nature
Europe
Dodge
Wesleyan University
Utilitarian Spirit Spreads as Oil Engines Reach Palestine
The article notes growing use of oil engines in Palestine to pump water from wells. Starting three years ago with a German three to four horsepower unit, the system expanded after a trial free installation, leading to dozens of engines across plantations. About sixty engines now operate, mainly German and British makes, with British models favored for simplicity. Native laborers run the engines most of the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far East
Palestine
Germany
Shoe Supporting Bracket Aids Proper Shoe Polishing
Massachusetts designer Henry L. Gardner creates a rigid shoe holder to grip and support the shoe while applying even pressure during polishing. The device aims to improve shine and consistency by keeping the shoe steady in a convenient position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry L. Gardner
Massachusetts
Device to Hold Shoes and Ancient Chinese Fire Clocks
An early device fixes shoes for work by a wall bracket arm and triangular toe head with a lever to press the heel back, a tongue in notches holding the lever, and a tapering bracket slot allows removal. The brace then drives the head into the tie to hold the shoe. The excerpt notes ancient Chinese fire clocks using powdered wood as a timing method.
Water jet method used in dam building
American engineers use a powerful water jet to shape reservoir dams by eroding upper valley slopes and transporting sand soil and gravel to the dam site. The jet both carries materials and consolidates them, dropping large stones at the sides and moving finer material toward the center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dama
New ship fire extinguisher using carbonic acid gas
Bremen tests reveal a fire fighting system with pipes in every compartment connected to the deck. Smoke can rise through safety valves to warn of danger while hatches stay in place. Carbonic acid gas is pumped into the hold under pressure to reach tightly stowed cargo like cotton bales.
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Bremen
London adapts American expression goo-goo eyes
The Chicago News notes London uses the phrase goo-gie eyes for goo-goo eyes, linking the saying to Love is blind as a quip about women marrying men to reform them.
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London
Chicago News
Trade marks and remedies blur in old time ads
The excerpt lists Baker’s chocolate packaging marks and imitator warnings, free recipe copies, and a Dorchester address. It cites soothing syrups for teething, a cold remedy claiming one day cure, doctors refund policy, and fashion mentions like souvenir cups. It reads as fragmented ad copy with brand names and product claims.
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Miss Parlon
Walter Baker & Co., Ltd
Dorchester
Masa
Princess Viroqua endorses Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
In a testimonial attributed to Princess Viroqua a practicing physician, the product is praised as a health boon for women, curing ovarian trouble and uterine inflammation and avoiding surgeries. The note warns that a $6000 forfeit exists if the endorsement is not genuine and urges readers to obtain a bottle and write for free advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Proxwdu
Lydia E. Pinkham
Princess Viroqua
P. Viroqua
Me D P Simpeon Adopted Plan for Burl Horses
The notes describe Me D P Simpeon adopting a new plan to buy horses at 80 cents per pound. Driver quotes show 11 cents per pound for od drivers, farm horses at 10 cents, and ordinary plugs at 6 cents. Prices for water content in fruits are listed as 80 in plums and grapes, 82 in apples, 84 in pears, 86 in oranges, 90 in lemons, and 95 in watermelons.
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South Dakota
Baros
W. L. Palmer & CO
Carthage
Edie Eosin
Bargatine
Chiesas
Wisconsin
P.J. DO
48Th Street
Chicago
Illinois
Seyeratarte
Tfowndson & Nutter
Moline
Valley Land and “Colonization CO
Memphis
Tenn
Reynolds
LaSalle Gt
F. G. Wright
Cedar Falls
North Dakota
D. P. Simpeon
Northwestern
VanBuren
Incivsa
Parisian
Unemiecal Co
Newport
Neapolis
Domestico Mfg. Co
Muneapolis
Minn
MacBrady
Star Bhig
Louishupply CO
J. A. Btransky
Pukwana
Dakota
Leon M'F'g CO
Dearborn Street
Barboursville Scyoeeriaen Alley Gs Co
Hetald, Weat
Vas
Knox
Whitley Oak
Kentneh
RAF
BONSY
KE. T. Oliver
8Eer & Treas
Bluetieid
W. Ve
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Mrs. Austin
Princess Viroqua, M. D
California Consolidated Oil Company
Treasury
W. H. Sherrod & Co
Nassau Street
New York
Bankers & Mercantile Agency
Riversine Bank
American Express Co
Ow York
Bank of Bakersfield
Bakersfield
Cal
Foter, Tes Maran Smith & Bon
Calumet Ave
Utice Sobers
W . W. Birkins & A
Ieimeapalte
O. W. Firkins & Co
Minneapolis
Hill M'F'g CO
Lexington Avenue
Secreaky
Bere
Boar Gale Us
Ruth & Clutery
Fate Warne
Ind
Jones
Thenghamton, M
Clouse & Stamm
St. Geneseo
Cattio
Montana
Bentanago
Ghmat Falls
Mont
Box
Atlanta
Hall & Ruckel
Phelps Brown
Phelps
Mewbergh, W
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BE. Myers
Enterprise Block
Denver
Cole
Market St
Chicago, IL
Thompson
I. I. Bert
Marion
Indiana
Dr. P Massey
Toledo
Particnara
Chas. L. Archbold
Decatur
Marsh
Quincy, Mich
Howe
Borden & Selleck CO
Ension
Morris
Washington
D. C
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Penaton Bureau
Syre
Charles Dermann Company
la Salle Bt
W. N. Y. Chicago
Racy
Nur Set
Fountain Pem
Match Box
Piper Heidsieck
Drummond Natural Leaf
Greenville
Planet
Neptune
Razor
SMA
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Foel Man Ole Ang Tool
Ab Tage
Sa Murrea Pouca
CUT Torreco
Custer
Sugar Snell Rogers
Tai
Pape Heasure
Deorags
Enno
Our New Illustrated
Catalogue OF Presents
Continental Tobacco Company
Co. Hy. Brown
Folsom Ave
Mickel Waton
Det Wing Awd
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Maalim Nepeating
Taos
Skeach
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Buckaora Wamdles
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