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Newspaper
Oxford Eagle
Location
Oxford, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1904
Page
3
The passage describes a sand slope site where a large flat barge is built seaworthy with derricks and electric motors. A pit 100 by 40 feet houses the boat as water seeps in, yet work continues with a power house on land supplying motors. The gold dredge extracts valuable particles from surrounding sand while debris is spread over the wave.
British inventor Richard Strutt develops a radium powered clock claiming it will run for about 2,000 years without winding. The device uses a tiny amount of radium salt to energize gold leaf that repeatedly moves, generating electrical charge and resetting. Sir William Ramacy notes potential longevity barring accidents, contingent on continued instrument integrity.
A fragmentary note on motor car evolution describing primitive rural scenes and public reaction to horseless carriages, suggesting fascination and rapid development as society adapts to new invention amid muddy roads and early vehicle concepts.
The article notes years of study behind a self propelled machine and traces early European attempts. It mentions David Gordon in 1824 in England building a steam carriage of unique design and describes progress from European trials toward powered road vehicles.
The article notes Hancock's 1833 steam coach with vertical engine and chain drive between London and Paddington, and Randolph's 1872 steam carriage as a landmark in car evolution. It recalls crude early designs and contrasts them with modern cars, emphasizing the transformation from awkward, top heavy contrivances to refined vehicles.
An ingenious packing appliance by Mr Van Allen of Paris performs the full packing cycle without human contact. The machine cuts, forms, fills with tea sugar or cereals, presses, shakes, folds and seals a bag at 40 per minute, replacing 70 workers after three years of development.
An article describes the Black Hand as a secret society seeking money, distinct from the mafia which acts for revenge. It notes members target wealthier acquaintances and may murder rule-breakers, with the gang leader located in a major city.
A Cape Town tailor, per the Rt James Gasette, claims to have devised a coat that can be converted into a frock using detachable interchangeable skirts fastened by a weaving system. In two minutes a man can switch from evening dress to morning coat by altering ends, purportedly distinguishing the two styles.
A series of light anecdotes from a bygone era. James Roche recalls a White House prank with President Roosevelt arranging a game with Archie. A golf story mocks a curmudgeon’s blame on the links. Two refined women tease a new neighbor and a witty child retorts. Professor Newcomb recalls a Washington observatory visit and a cheeky question about star names.
The article surveys methods to distinguish iron and copper pyrites using magnesium flame or acetylene light. It notes steam heat losses from pipe insulation, preservation of milk with oxygenated water, and a Moissan alloy for molybdenum steels. It also discusses Nernst’s view on high frequency currents and their biological effects.
A clergyman's wife escapes grave danger as timely aid arrives to fend off attackers. The incident unfolds amid a surrounding of ill intent, with the woman narrowly avoiding harm thanks to external interference. Police investigations continue.
A compilation argues the South has transformed from relying on cotton and tobacco to self-sufficiency. It cites agricultural diversification, rising coal, iron, timber resources, and growing manufacturing. It warns capital shift could disrupt other regions but benefits Southern advancement and independence.
Winter confinement drives pigs to crave non nutritive items like sand rock mortar and ashes. Experts note wild foraging and intestinal worms as possible factors while urging feeders to supply what pigs crave and observe the cause.
A Washington report outlines experiments under the Bureau of Plant Industry to refine coffee making by roasting and infusion temperatures, aiming to retain caffeine while removing bitter acids. It notes the eye drill rules for women as a separate fashion note.
The bride and groom converse about selflessness and affection as the ceremony theme emerges. A lighthearted toast hints at social expectations and humor amid wedding jitters.
A surgeon recalls a patient awaiting appendicitis surgery who requested prayer from his pastor before the operation. The scene reflects a blend of medicine and faith in a Chicago Tribune account.
A teacher from Hinton shares a testimonial claiming diabetes is curable via Dodd's Kidney Pills. The account cites Mr. Thompson, who says two doctors diagnosed diabetes and offered little hope, but kidney pills brought restored health. The note contrasts medical doubt with the remedy's success.
Cuticura Soap is extolled as the purest and sweetest skin emollient used to preserve and beautify skin, cleanse scalps, stop hand roughness, and soothe baby irritations. Advertisers claim it offers antiseptic helpers for general toilet use and claim quotes from the Washington Star and others praising its benefits.
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