Electric motor boom aids industry and homes across fields
The piece notes immense gains from electric motors in mint dust removal, manufacturing floors, and household devices. It highlights the Commercial Cable Company’s Atlantic network and a Quebec cantilever bridge, while detailing motor use in laundry, hotels, sewing, cleaners, carpet care, and medical and gym devices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Mint
Philadelphia
Mint
Atlantic
Commercial Cable Company
North Atlantic Ocean
St. Lawrence River
Quebec
Firth of Forth
Scotland
Two Methods to Lessen Friction in Railcar Axles
Two approaches to reduce journal friction are shown a so english antifriction wheels and american roller bearing trucks. The American design uses large diameter short rollers replacing conventional bearings and claims over 25 percent power savings and two thirds less oil. The English device uses a friction reducing wheel on separate journals and shields to keep dust away. A major railway company has equipped about 1900 cars with the English system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onez Graat English Railroad Company
New Balancing Simple Engine Locomotives From Ohio Shops
Two inspection locomotives built by Ohio Railroad shops feature four cylinder balanced simple engines, a European concept adopted in America. The units weigh 126,600 pounds with 85,100 pounds on drivers, 12.5 inch by 20 inch cylinders, 4,300 gallon tender, ten ton coal capacity, 48 1/2 foot wheel base, and a 1468 square foot heating surface. The engines showcase a unique valve layout and balanced propulsion, drawing attention across railroad circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio Railroad
T Ia
America
One Cause of Broken Rails
A Chicago to Indianapolis train wreck showed a broken rail after the collision. Inspectors found rotted ties and corroded fastenings, suggesting the real cause was inadequate rail pad support rather than rail flaw. The piece notes prior broken rails and criticizes rail fabrication and maintenance practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Instanapolis
Atten Dion
Rm Jrord
Anya
Ture
A traveler jokes in German express for laugh at train
A traveler on a long German express turns a mispronounced name into a joke about a traffic class. The conductor, decked in medals, fails to share the humor and treats the attempted wit as an insult, leading the traveler to apologize and refrain from joking again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft Over Thera
Colcene Te Maing
Papa
Italy
New Mail Safety Device Tested On Rail Line
W T Webren of Carrollton Ohio invents a flexible chain system attached to a mail car door to catch and deliver bags on moving trains. The postmaster general approves the device, replacing crude methods. A live pig was shown unharmed during demonstration of collection and delivery.
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W. T. Webren
Carrollton
Iilinala Central
Rafironda
Wafer Praises Brace Brown Speed King
In a brief wartime praise note a commentator salutes Brace Brown as Ube speed king while warning spectators to clear the way as he races by, capturing a moment of speedy sportmanship and local pride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wafer
Brown
Ube
Beter
Rowman Trackwalker Rowan Returns to Ireland
Qets and Deserved Halliday nee Rowan, a trackwalker known as Old Jimmy, worked between Umatanum and Rora in Yakima canyon Washington for 32 years without a break. At 87 he plans to return to Ireland, after a lifetime with the Northern Pacific Railway, whose friends will fund his abroad travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halliday
Jimmy" Rowan
Umatanum
Rora
Yakima Canyon
Washington
Christman Halliday
Ireland
Northern Pacific Railway Company
Central Washington
Rowan
St. Paul
Jaunt of Several Mien In A Modern Hotel
A fragmented diary style note describes a man named Gadfly and his routine walking from his room to the elevator each morning. The text hints at constraints regarding exercise and a self reflective tone about daily habits. It reads like a clipped excerpt from a larger piece with limited context.
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Hhis Room
Behind the Procession in a Whimsical Street Scene
A fragmented scene captures a street procession with bystanders and fashion remarks. A passerby mocks a hat and gown, noting it appears outdated and worn yet stylish in its own way. The brief exchange hints at social perceptions and era details.
Diet And Health Hints On Diet Obviates Therapeutic Foods
A writer in the Med-Weal Journal argues dietetic and therapeutic value of vegetables is well established while fad diets mislead. Cato praises cabbage as a tonic. some claim float meat stirs irritability. The article contends humans are omnivorous and a simple diet, whether flesh, trust, or cereal, lessens need for therapeutic foods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atitah Med- Weal
Cato
Goethe Birthday Prank Revealed In Cure Retreat
An amusing Goethe anecdote from Bode’s book recounts his stay at Cafighad in August 1818. He orders wine and a glove placed at two windows, drinks at each window, and mistakes the day as his birthday until an almanac proves otherwise. The tale ends with Goethe declaring he has not drunk for nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goethe
Bode
Cafighad
Robbein
Charles
Demestio
Scott
Capt
Naty i Ewart
Wild Peaches Dominate Market With Abundant Supply
Local markets report a surge in wild peaches and related foods, with merchants noting large quantities and steady demand. Vendors predict continued availability as foragers bring in abundant harvests across regional orchards and forests.
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PEKIN
Ind
Advange Printing CO
P. & Rowards
American Railroad
Europe
Iron Trade Review
Arives
Humer
Salem Department Store
Sea Island
Omett
O. N
J. Tabb, Mgr
Salem, Ind
Se White India Linen & Me
DE. T
Joseph B. Bowien
Acan
Jeffersonville Business College
Jeffersonville
Lege
TutRp
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