Pioneers in Science Illuminate Modern Power and Chemistry
A retrospective highlights the rise of American power and science over 50 years. It notes the 1903 5 000 kilowatt turbine at Commonwealth Edison in Chicago and Langmuir’s two dimensional surface chemistry Nobel Prize work. It also mentions a two times more powerful GE turbine under construction in Schenectady and its potential for a city of 300 000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Fiske Street
Commonwealth Edison Company
Chicago
General Electric
Schenectady
Mickey Walker recalls meeting Harry Greb in famed battles
In an interview Mickey Walker recounts a late night postfight meeting with Harry Greb. He describes their Madison Square Garden clashes, a bold exchange with police involvement, and Greb’s relentless gameness. Walker praises Greb’s skill and heart and notes Tex Rickard offered $100000 each for a rematch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mickey
Madison Square Garden
Greb
Harry
Tex Rickard
Paint testing method for color matching
A step by step paint matching procedure instructs to mix paint, smear a sample on glass, compare against the surface, and wipe away the sample if it does not match before trying another swatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greb
Harry
DIY Tin Can Heat Plate With Heat Lamp
Construct a heat plate by inserting a screw heating element into a sign receptacle with a plug and cord. Fit the receptacle into a tin can hole, letting the can edge extend above the element. Punch holes in the edge to thread wires for a supporting grate.
Crocheted bed set features edging and medallions
Pattern describes a crochet edged bed set with medallions and embroidery for color. Includes pillowcase sheet pattern 7124 and three transfer motifs sized 5x11 and 64x18 inches with crochet directions.
Sealing a Leaky Wood Porch Floor and Insulation Idea
To fix leaks coat the porch floor with roofing canvas and apply durable floor paint for waterproofing. For insulation place a blanket or batt between the floor joists on the underside of the porch floor to reduce cold transfer.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Irving Langmuir
Chem
Generallectric Company
Pittsfield
J. W. D. Coolidge
Mx Walker
Minura
Grantland Rice
Harry Greb
Gene Tunney
Doc Kearns
Duffey
Joe
Mahoney
Len Merullo
Chicago Cub
Harold Arnett
Sewing Circle Needlecraft Dept
P. O
Ill
Old Chelsea Station
New York
N. Y
Roger C. Whitman
U.S
Svanothe
Plana
Andrew—Ho
Kellogg
Lydia
PeTer
Ben-Gay
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!