Ancient rope tramways and hidden art of wire rope
The article traces ancient rope kinds from palm fibers to leather and notes biblical and Assyrian references. It describes Pompeii’s bronze wire rope found in 79 AD, consisting of 15 wires per strand, three strands twisted, resembling modern ropes. It suggests wire ropes existed long before Pompeii and that rope tramways were used as early as 1644.
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Egypt
Beni-Hassan
Pompeii
Museo Borbonico
Naples
Store Team Leads as Bowling League Ends Season
The local bowling league wraps up this week with the Department Store team in clear lead for the trophies by Tur Prize Outlook. One win in the final three matches against Village could seal the title, with Holly Inn second, Carolina third, and Village fourth. The races have drawn strong guest interest as standings stand.
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Ture Prienurst Outlook
Holly Inn
Carolina
Cavalry drill and pursuit contest headline local equestrian event
The Fifth Equestrian event at the fair features new prizes and forms of competition. Cavalry drill with Riding Master Mack, sabre cuts, pursuit and lance contests, relay tram race and music by The Carolina orchestra will draw participants and spectators Monday at 10 30. Judges from hotels assist, with no entry fee. Prizes include ribbons and a bridle donated by Misses Nemphill of Pittsburg.
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Nemphill
Pittsburg
Carolina Orchestra
Mack
Lance ContTest—Contestants To Pierce With Lances
Carolina
Beacon Cottage
Teeth and Eyes Link Emphasized by NY Dentist
A well known New York dentist claims that bad teeth cause poor eyesight. He cites cases where extracting decayed teeth restored sight and warns that neglecting tooth brushing leads to eye nerve disturbances. He notes many doctors misdiagnose cases as hysterical amblyopia.
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New York
Pinehurst course praised by open champion and partner
Open champion Willie Anderson and George Low hail Pinehurst as superior to most southern courses and on par with top northern tracks. They praise variety, sportiness, and perfect putting greens, noting the course is only six years old and will rival the best in the country with time.
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Willie Anderson
George Low
Pinehurst
Mr. Anderson
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Sampson
Joshua
Jericho
Nimrud
Assyria
Leada
Department Store
I Carolina
Village
Mead-Ocutting
Leonard Tuft
W. E. Scott
C. E. Shoemaker
Hemphill
Spe
Seth
Anderson and Low
Indianapolis News
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