Paris claims ancient fire-fighting system world’s oldest
Paris claims to have the world’s most ancient fire-fighting system while other items note the largest steam boiler being built in Pittsburgh, English chimney sweeps, War of 1812 widows on pension, poisonous loco weed in the pea family, rising coal output in France, 484 underage marriages in Australia in 1823, and 50 000 to 60 000 ragpicking families in Paris.
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Paris
Pittsburgh
England
United States
France
Australia
Man at Work and Creation Echoes Kipling Wisdom
A compact quotation reflects Kipling on man and creation, noting the joy of artistic work and the danger of hubris in assuming equality with God, urging reverence for life’s appointed end.
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Kipling
Great Lawyer Presidents Van Buren and Harrison
The article praises two U S presidents, Martin Van Buren and Benjamin Harrison, as among the greatest lawyers to hold the office. It highlights their legal backgrounds and contributions to the presidency.
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van Buren
Benjamin Harrison
United States
May Rule Canada: Willingdon as possible governor general
Lord Willingdon an Irish statesman is mentioned as a possible successor to Lord Byng as governor general of Canada. He is in the Dominion en route to China on a Foreign Office mission connected with the Boxer indemnity.
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Lord Willingdon
Lord Byng
Canada
Dominion
China
Foreign Office
Pasturage in Romney Marsh under ancient guardianship
The marshland in Kent known as Romney Marsh is protected by a seawall and managed by a centuries old corporation. The area yields large flocks of sheep and is the principal industry of the region.
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Romney Marsh
Kent
England
Preserving Books With Camphor For Shelf Life
A note advises keeping books on shelves or in cases in good condition and sprinkling them occasionally with powdered camphor to help preserve contents.
Berlin's motorcycle taxis gain popular rhythm
From far and near the Berlin motor cycle taxis become a success with brisk service linking Damascus and Bagdad across the desert. A Wilmington father reports his two month old son walked and ate heavy foods, while Worcester shows nine sets of twins at Midland street school. Match factories produce 40,000 sticks per minute and Alaska yields more tin than the rest of the U.S. combined with over 50,000 women employed in cigar making.
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Berlin
Damascus
Bagdad
Wilmington
N. C
Midland Street” Grammar
Worcester
Mass
Alaska
United States
Had Golf Links in America Long Ago
Jerome D. Travers and James R. Crowell recount that golf may have originated in Holland before Scotland, with sporadic play in America prior to 1888. They note a 1760 Albany blue law against Sunday golf, early Scottish regiments entertaining soldiers in New York, and that organized golf in the United States did not catch on until about 38 years ago, despite golf’s strong Canadian foothold.
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Scotland
Holland
St. Andrews Club of Scotland
Albany
N. Y
Texas
United States
Canada
Jerome D. Travers
James R. Crowell
Saturday Evening Post
Sound Wave Firefighting Vision Yet Seen Possible
Howard Coonley of the chemical warfare service in New England envisions using tone waves to fight fires and as a weapon. A central fire station would tune forks to vibrate a building’s tone to extinguish flames in minutes. He notes experiments on his own house show adjustments must be precise to avoid damage.
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Howard Coonley
Chemical, Warfare Service
New England
Mr. Coonley
Shadowless French Light Aids Surgeons And Lab Work
A shadowless light developed in France aids surgeons and lab workers. It uses a cylindrical prismatic lens and silvered reflectors inside a metal lamp bowl to reflect light onto the work area, preventing hands from casting shadows. The lamp concentrates light with focusing, includes a heat shield, and a counterweighted shade allows tilting.
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France
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Smart Kid Conductor Recalls Two Girls Riding for One Fare
A city bus conductor recalls two young sisters boarding his empty bus last Sunday morning. The five and six year old girls chose a single seat, with the younger perched on the older sister's lap. The older sister said she would pay only one fare because she is holding her baby sister.
Modern wife defies traditional role in quarrel tale
A 1926 voice recounts a young man’s joke about wife independence. He says when disputes arise she leaves home, drives to see friends, and when contacted hangs up. he ends by noting he buys candy and flowers to seek mercy.
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