New Guinea The Island World Beyond the Known
Readable overview notes New Guinea massive expanse and diverse peoples. It contrasts Malay visitors with Papuan inhabitants, describes interior mountains over 12,000 feet, cannibalism, rites, dress by tattoo and scars, and a shortage of women. Copra dominates trade with the United States, Queen Emma's coconut ventures, and missionary language challenges.
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United States
Continental
Massachusetts
Nebraska
Washington
Island
New Guinea
Sera
Emma
Push Pull Amplifier Scheme for Low-Voltage Power
General Brannon outlines a push pull audio amplifier using existing parts, with two choke coils instead of an output transformer, two 2 mfd condensers avoided for bass, and high impedance speaker matching via two low-output tubes. The design relies on a high ratio audio transformer and resistive divider with a pot to balance tube grid voltages.
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T. C. H. Brannon
Lynch
Stabilizing Radio Frequency Amplifiers With Phase Shifting Condensers
A description of a stabilized RF amplifier system from U S patent No 1605042 by Edward H Lange New York City. The circuit uses phase shifting condensers to keep feedback out of phase and prevent oscillation by directing RF currents around the common battery via chokes and bypass capacitors to filament legs. The article notes energy bypass paths through C2 and C1 to stabilize operation.
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U. S
Edward H. Lange
New York City
Radio News
Damp Weather Affects Antenna Performance and Tips
In damp weather uninsulated antennas suffer energy leakage and poor performance. A Trspe antenna with the feed from midpoints shortens wavelength unless lengthened. Stranded phosphor bronze wire serves well as an antenna due to its high frequency conductivity.
Hydrometer Reading Misleads After Fresh Battery Additions
A hydrometer should not be read immediately after water is added to sulfuric acid in a lead battery. The float sinks as the mixture begins to settle, and readings improve only after hours of charging and proper mixing.
Broadcasting Gains Ground Over Reading for Music Education
John Wallace argues radio offers superior music education by illustrating concepts in real time. The Radio Broadcast Magazine notes radio can explain and demonstrate, unlike books, and cites Walter Damrosch joining NBC with a plan to expand fine music broadcasting nationwide.
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John Wallace
Radio
Radio Broadcast Magazine
Technical College
Walter Damrosch
National Broadcasting Company
Producing Vacuum in Modern Radio Tubes
The article explains vacuum creation in radio tubes using Liangnuis mercury pump for high vacuum. After treatment, residual gas is removed with sellers. Air easily enters a tube when broken or detached from its base, but removing it requires extensive scientific equipment.
Cord Management Advice for Speaker Setup
The guidance suggests keeping an extension cord straight and uncoiled to prevent interference. Do not shorten or reel the cord and allow extra length to lie naturally if possible to avoid induction issues.
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Shen
Siberian rivers freeze fish survive winter
The Bureau of Fisheries notes authentic cases of fish frozen solid in Siberian rivers such as the Yenisei and Ob, later revived when the ice melts. Fish endure in ice by hibernating, ensuring abundant spring supplies.
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Bureau of Fisheries
Siberia
Bena
Lenissei
Obi
German aviator sets two world records in Leipzig
A German aviator in Leipzig established a world aviation record on July 3, 1912, by flying with four passengers for 33 minutes 42 seconds. He also set another record by staying aloft with two passengers for 2 hours 41 minutes, demonstrating remarkable endurance and skill.
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Leipzig
Moles and Mice Target Gardens Across Farmlands
Farm notes describe moles and their wormy diet and note mice trail along mule runs. The text mentions limited vegetable eating by moles but emphasizes garden damage caused by diverse mice species following mule runs.
Alsatia Refuge In Whitefriars District Lore
Alsatia refers to a London district near Whitefriars where a former Carmelite monastery stood. Lawbreakers fled there for sanctuary, making the term Alsatia a historic name for a presumed refuge for criminals.
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Alsatia
London
Whitefriars
Shakespearean Theory Seeks Roots as Country School Master
A noted Shakespearean authority advances a theory that Shakespeare’s deep Latin and Greek knowledge and his grasp of schoolboy habits indicate he was a country schoolmaster in his early life. The claim ties ancient learning and daily pupil life to his formative years.
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Shakespeare
Battle of Wilderness Ends In Indecisive Civil War Clash
The Battle of the Wilderness in Virginia began May 5 1864 and lasted three days. Union forces suffered more than 15000 losses while Confederate casualties reached about 11000 in a brutal forest fighting encounter.
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Wilderness
Virginia
Deep Colorado Well Digs To Deepest Depth For Oil Test
The Road to China, Colorado, marks the deepest well drilled in the state during an oil test. It reached 7,500 feet before abandonment, with the bottom about one third of a mile below sea level.
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China
Colorado
First adhesive stamps origins and adoption dates
The adhesive postage stamp was invented on May 6 1840 by James Chalmers a Dundee Scotland bookseller and according to Liberty was not adopted in America until 1847.
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James Chalmers
Dundee
Scotland
America
Founder Bible Society legacy and early leadership
The American Bible Society began on May 9, 1816 with Elias Boudi as its first president. The excerpt notes the society's continued existence and mentions Philadelphia but contains fragmented phrasing about origins and leadership.
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Founder Bible Society
The
American Bible Society
Elias Boudinot
Philadelphia
Tragic Infant Drowns in Porch Water Incident
Eighteen month old Dick Ross wandered from his Detroit home to a back porch where his face became immersed in a few inches of water in a five gallon crack. He drowned after the mother searched the yard. The incident underscores dangers facing supervising caregivers.
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Dick Ross
Detroit
Cupper's Weekly
Darwin Quote on Honest Effort and Self-Reflection
The author reflects that when faced with errors or criticism they find comfort in affirming personal effort. They note that hard work and integrity are the limits of what anyone can achieve and that self-encouragement sustains morale.
Gunners Depart From Turret Roles On Warship
The text explains that gunners no longer shoot from turrets but operate the mechanism and avoid bearing the recoil. An officer in a control station handles firing. A Texas class ship has five control stations. if one is destroyed, others can fire. They are linked by wires.
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Texas
Malaga Seaport and Province Exports Rich Resources
The Spanish province of Malaga borders the Mediterranean with its principal town Malaga as a seaport. It exports wines, fruits, and minerals including lead and iron ore. Miülaga is noted for its delicious raisins.
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Malaga
Spain
Miuilaga
Longevity of Robins In Wildlife Banding Efforts
The biological survey reports robins live about ten to twelve years. While few studies exist for wild birds, captivity data and the ongoing banding program promise to yield valuable insights into robin lifespans and aging.
Punishment as a Deterrent in Reform Efforts
A quote from B W Lluwe's Monthly argues punishment works not from pain or humiliation but as the only effective reform measure. The author reflects on personal offenses and notes that punishments have often yielded positive outcomes for him.
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Becuse
B. W. Lluwe
Sunshine Makers and Brightness Within Reach
A reflective note encourages embracing brightness and avoiding selfishness. It urges everyone to contribute positivity, even if not all can be sunshine patlnt ers, highlighting collective effort to create light. The Exchange hosts this rousing sentiment on community well being.
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Stirls
Rock of Chickamauga George Henry Thongs
Civil War figure George Henry Thongs earned the nickname Rock of Chickamauga for his bril liant stubborn defense of the federal position in Chickamauga in September 1863.
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George Henry Thongs
Rock of Chickamauga
Chickamaauga
Noted Men and Superstition In Early Parliament
The Dearborn Independent notes that prominent figures like Charles Dickens and the Earl of Balfour were described as superstitious. It cites Dickens believing in Friday luck and Balfour touching wood during House of Commons sessions.
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Clyrles Dickens
Earl of Balfour
House of Commons
Dearborn
First American Medical School Founded in Perkasie
The first medical school in America was established at Perkasie Pennsylvania on May 3 1765. In 1779 the rights and property of the school were transferred to the University of Pennsylvania by the state legislature.
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Perkasie
University of Pennsylvania
Immense Masonry Work Described as World's Great Wall
The piece lauds the Great Wall of China as the greatest masonry work and asserts it contains more bricks and stone than all buildings in Great Britain.
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Great Wall
China
Great Britain
Mexico tobacco culture could rival Cuba with more attention
Report notes cigar leaf quality in Mexico is excellent but overall tobacco trade lacks importance. Observers say with stronger cultivation and export focus Mexico might challenge Cuba in the global tobacco market.
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Mexico
Cuba
Americans Prefer Brief Speeches to Long Orations
A misquoted reflection notes that the public seeks quick remarks rather than lengthy discourse. The line suggests listeners value concise messages and direct words from leaders over extended addresses.
Wood for Print Paper: New York News on Forests
A New York newspaper notes nearly 2,000 acres of forests used for year round wood supply. It reports the United States grinds about 5,000,000 cords of wood annually to manufacture paper for farms and Fireside.
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New York
United States
Pope Julius I And The Beard Fashion Rolls On
A historical note states Pope Julius I popularized beard growing for clerics and nobles. The trend reportedly influenced Emperor Charles I and other European rulers, shaping early fashion standards across courts.
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Julius I
Charles I
April wooing, December wedding in Shakespeare line
A line from As You Like It notes the changing moods of seasons as lovers act across months. It contrasts April courtship with December marriage, while maidens are May when single and wives alter the sky.
Cool as a Cucumber Expression Rooted in Plant Temperature
The saying cool as a cucumber stems from the fruit often being one degree cooler than its surroundings. Experts note this phrase reflects natural plant physiology observed in common cucumbers.
It Can Be Licked Juke Note By Josh Billings
A quirky quip from Josh Billings on resilience and stubborn pride, asserting one man’s resolve can ruin many unless he acts boldly.
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Josh Billings
Lime Long in Use Through 4000 Years of Plaster Work
Lime has been used for plaster mortar and stucco for at least 4 000 years, excavations on the island of Grete disclose.
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Grete Disclose
Sanskrit Contends With 152-Syllable Word Claim
The Washington Star cites rumor that Sanskrit contains a 152 syllable word, while Aristophanes is credited with a 77 syllable term created for a specific use. The report notes lack of definite statement on the longest word in any language.
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Aristophanes
Washington Suir
Attic Salv' and Acetum Italicum Described in Criticism
The term Attic salv is applied to the light refined wit peculiar to Athenian literature. The heavier style of the Romans is called Acetum Italicum or Italian vinegar reflecting a distinct Roman literary approach.
Cleaning Vases With Hot Water And Newspaper
Long neck flower vases can be cleaned by filling with hot water and small pieces of newspaper. Shake vigorously to remove dust and sediment from the vase interior.
Train caution urged by Albany Journal readers
The Albany Journal urges motorists to stay alert near railroad tracks where a train may approach, stressing simple common sense for safe driving. The reminder echoes nationwide roadway safety concerns about passive risk and collision prevention.
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Albany Journal
Get Rid of Grudge Theke SQoching Motto
Youth's Companion urges readers to stop feeding personal grudges and starve them. The piece argues that grudges cause more trouble and less value than their perceived benefit, promoting forgiveness and moving on.
Light From Living Things Brightens Ocean Life
The article notes 46 orders of animal life emit light, mainly in the sea, with the firefly as the best known light-emitting species.
Missouri and Tennessee Hire More Close Neighbors
Missouri and Tennessee are noted by Liberty as hiring more close neighbors than any other state in the Union, with each being bonused by eight other states.
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Missouri
Tennessee
Union
Liberty
Bearded Watchman Reveals Lost Umbrella Exchange
A clipped dialogue notes a curious encounter where a man remarks on another’s changed appearance without beard or mustache. The remark ends with a playful line about FT not recognizing him without the umbrella.
Church Bells Cast From Aluminum Copper Alloy
Reports say German makers are producing church bells from an aluminum copper alloy that weigh about as much as bells cast from traditional metals.
Warning to children on safe behavior around cars
The California State Automobile Association advises that children be taught never to play near automobiles or touch levers to prevent accidents and injuries.
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The
California State Automobile Association
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