United States Scientific Expedition Sets Sail For Solar Eclipse
The Pensacola, a government warship, carries a U S scientific expedition to West Africa to observe the December solar eclipse. Led by Prof David P Todd with Admiral Dewey support, the team includes anthropologist C A Orr and linguist Heli Pact, aiming to study natives, collect mind products, and photograph notable individuals on a 15000 mile voyage from Azores to St Paul de Loanda and up the Quanza river. Captain A E Yates commands the Pensacola and coordinates crew and expedition officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pensacola
United States
Navy Yard
Brookln
West Africa
Congress
David P. Todd
Aherst College
Todd
Teres
California
Japan
Secretary of the Navy
Admiral Walk
Commodore Dewey
Mle
Epcienn
C. A. Orr
Clark Univarsity
Heli Pact
Mapeniniat
Africa
Azore Islands
Cape Verde Islands
St. Paul de
Quanza
St. Paul de Loands
St. Helens
Ascension
A. E. Yates
Sim
Route of the Experi scientific expedition to observe solar eclipse
A 13 member expedition with four assistants pursues multi discipline astronomy geology and biology to observe a solar eclipse. Prof Todd leads the astronomical work with Mr Jacoby of Columbia College and Mr Davia of Princeton coordinating latitude longitude timing. They anticipate a 3 minute totality and discuss photographic records and corona photography as key observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd
Jacoby
Columbia College
Davia
Princeton
Waedagee Gan
Gosthesus
Cleveland
Oe Signal Service
Abbo
Harvey Shore
Rich Elegant Plates Sale at Aliogheny Distinctions
Rich elegant plates advertised from 25 cents to 25 dollars each. The notice urges early call to inspect the marvels of beauty and design at Steie locations 152 154 156 Federal Street Aliogheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steie
Federal St
Aliogheny
Titssu
Winter Underwear and Curtains at Local Stores
Readable notes describe a sale of wool and merino underwear at H. J. Lynch's 438 and 440 Market St. Frauenheim & Vileatk promote Pilance bees on Gromene Gee. CE curtains in 300 pairs arrive, Parma Baviiron diamond on display at Hanoch's 295 Filth Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Ehilant
Sanléh
Dans
Camel
H. J. Lynch
Market St
Frauenheim & Vileatk
Gromene Gee
Parma
Hanoch’s
Filth Ave
Recent Discoveries at the Pool of Bethesda in Science
A column reviews claims on water and mineral vein finding by a boy named Rodwell and other divining rods. Dr. McClure defends the boy, noting consistent results and rod conduction, while Jenks argues for varied demonstrations of locating electrical attraction. Historic tests at Amesbury and Merrimac illustrate belief in divining talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Lankester
McClure
Rodwell
England
W. J. Jenks
Merrimac
Mass
Prescott
Highteing
Lisinie
Discoveries at the Pool of Bethesda Unearthed
The Palestine Exploration Fund notes new finds at the Pool of Bethesda. In a crypt clearing near a Crusades era church, an opening reveals water access and a small obstructed door. A winged figure’s nimbus above the door moves the surrounding water, interpreted as the biblical angel stirring the waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palestine Exploration Fund
Bethesda
Photographic Lantern Projects Life Movement on Screen
A new photoramic lantern device lets a photographer project moving scenes onto a wall. A compact camera captures sequential phases, which are turned into transparencies and wound on rollers to create life like motion similar to the zoetrope.
Lighting the street car future promises bright standard
The article explains lighting street cars via electric motors allowing abundant illumination from incandescent lamps. Trailers or tows can receive current through coupling devices, enabling entire trains to be lit similarly. The street car of the future is expected to be much more brightly illuminated than in the past.
Eating Before Sleeping Raises No Real Excuse, Doctor Says
Dr. W. Washburn argues in the Medical Record that the prejudice against eating before sleep is unfounded and that the body can handle a small intake at night without adverse effects, countering common beliefs about digestion during rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Washburn
Fragmentary notes on gas condensation invention
The text describes a new method to condense natural gas and the simple machinery required. It notes that solidified gas is safe to handle, with explosive danger rising only at higher temperatures causing gradual volatility. An inventor claims a ten horsepower device can supply fuel to many inhabitants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enon
Steam treated leaves yield strong pulp for paper making
A method using steam under pressure softens fibers and extracts resins to produce a stronger pulp for paper. The process preserves fibers and involves bleaching with chemicals. Separately, medical authorities stress dental health in tubercular patients as diseased teeth can seed infection in lymph glands.
Obedience of the Electric Motor and safety feats
The electric motor can reverse motion instantly via the controlling switch and has saved lives on electric lines by stopping current. Reports also describe two polished zirconium copal gum specimens containing prehistoric insects fossilized within, highlighting ancient origins and extinct trees.
Silk from wood pulp showcased at Paris Exposition
The article highlights a new textile material, wood pulp silk, praised for uniform thickness and round cross section. It can be dyed, woven with cocoon silk, and used in fabrics to enhance strength and luster. It also notes a potato water wash as an insecticide to kill pests on animals and plants due to solanine.
Electric Weld Proves Superior for Cable Strength
New experiments show electric welding greatly increases cable integrity. Splices yield only 30 percent of a perfect cable strength, while electric welds reach 87 percent, demonstrating the superior efficiency of the welding method for cable roads.
New Snow Melter Patent Aims to Clear Streets Fast
A newly patented device for removing snow on streets and horse car tracks melts a ton of ice in five minutes or snow in four, at about four cents per two horse loads. The machine resembles a fire engine. The text also notes two salt uses to improve glue heat and prevent frost damage in masonry work.
Health tonics advertised in old notice
The passage touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy that aids digestion and blood formation. It claims the product also fights malaria constipation and biliousness, presenting it as a universal health tonic.
Holiday Table Delicacies and Housekeeper’s Guide Ad
Holiday table delicacies and lowest prices advertised. Find our special card in next Sunday’s Dispatch. Request the Housekeeper’s Guide for full line details and valued information for all housekeepers. Store open at 9 a.m. Christmas listed at 18 Diamond Square Pittsburg.
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Leowest
William Hastace & Sox
Diamond Square
Pittsburg
Hasiace & Son
Select Family Grocery
Holiday Piano Options Highlight Kranich & Bach Brands
The advertisement touts Kranich & Bach pianos as superior and low risk purchases for the holidays. It cites high sales and references other brands like Stultz & Bauer and Jas. M. Starr, suggesting Miller and Tinh Cem as distributors or retailers in two cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kranich & Bach
Sethe
Ita
Piaro
Stultz & Bauer
Jas. M. Starr Tar Plane Miller
Tinh Cem
Wake Odd Cups and Be In Allegheny Offers
A damaged OCR item advertising 500 styles of teas and coffees and tableware at a shop on Federal Street Allegheny. Mentions ads for bronzes and a bargain store at 26 Fifth Avenue with low prices in the city.
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Federal St
Hauch's. Be
Fifth Ave
Wrsu
East Versus West in Living Costs and Markets
An examination argues Pittsburg homes and water rates cost more than Philadelphia for similar districts and rents. It praises West Philadelphia neighborhoods from Chestnut to Vine, noting varied condition, sewerage, and trees. It compares fares, markets, gas, and rail options, asserting Philadelphia offers cheaper transit and superior year round markets with abundant seafood and produce from regional farms.
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Dispatch
F. H
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
Chestnut and
Vine Streets
Baring Street
Thirty Second
Thirty-third
Powelton Avenue
F. A
Burg
Baring
Hiland
Fifth
Ellsworth
Roup
Pens Avenues
Neville
Penn and
Winebiddle Avenues
Pewn Avenue
Negloyav
Northwest
West Philadelphia
Philadel
P Phil
Register
Recent Patents to Penssylvantase
Higdon and Higdon patent lawyers report recent patents granted nationwide. Entries include a tears-eee do device, a rolling forge bar, usage of worn-out railway tires, an electric machine, a dumb-bell, a pozsle, and a tube welding apparatus linked to various patentees in towns such as McKeesport Minersville and Allegheny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Higdon & Higdon
Ngton
J. Guest
J. Pedder
A. Schmid
Allegheny
T. H. Campbell
Minersville
A. H. Dunn
Pozsle
McKeesport
P. Patterson
Pianos and Organs At Sacrifice At Henrick's Temple of Music
Prices slashed before relocation to Fifth Avenue after January 1. New pianos up to 150 off with values from 250 to 400, organs from 875 to 150, second hand pianos 40 to 150, organs 35 to 65. Stock includes Chickering Steinway Kim Wilcox and more, 150 instruments available, store open late for holiday buyers. Also Pennsylvania Railroad fare cuts and a promotional note for Christmas gifts at John McCullough's, Liberty Street corner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrick
Temple of Music
Fifth Avenue
Chickering & Sons
Wheelock & Co
Hallet & Davis
Steinway & van Decker & Sons
Stuyvesant
Demarest Ignes
Farrand & Song
Estey
Kim Wilcox & White
Shooinger
Burdett
Hmreren’s
Wood
Fifth Ave
Diamond St
John McCullough
Liberty Street
Attending Sale Clears Piles of Holiday Presents
A notice describes a clearing sale labeled Huevus & Hacre offering assorted goods including gifts and décor for the holidays. Public index indicates event timing and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huevus & Hacre
Odd Parlor Chairs Display Draws Crowds of Shoppers
The article describes an extensive second floor display of parlor chairs including Rockers Arm and Reception chairs in Marbleized Silk Plush Velour Plush Crushed Plush Tapestry and Leather coverings. The large variety aims to suit the most fastidious tastes.
MORE ODD CHAIRS FOR SITTING ROOM CHAPTERS
A catalog of chairs displayed on the first floor highlights odd chairs suitable for the sitting room library or chamber. The collection features embossed leather back chairs with straw design leather seats, praised as sensible inexpensive Christmas gifts. Boxed urging to select quickly while the brimful assortment lasts.
Keech's Christmas Suggestions Feature Stock
Keech's displays a selection of holiday items including Ladies' Shoe Stools and Aarrow Silk Plush Chair for easy shoe fastening. Also showcased are Children's Rockers to please young children as gifts.
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Old Sol
New York
Paul de Loando
Quansa River
Cape Town
Helena
Ascension Leland
America
Azores
Ciarmme A
Orr
Senta Oakan
Diasisell Rupe
Smithield
Ana * J. Cohen
Axees Ad Jeweler
Are Sachens
Benithfela Street
Pool of Bethesda
Scientific and Industrial Notes
Tus Disratcon
Egypt
Duran Lee
Sik
Tottering
Res Base
Philadelphia As & Mechanic
Hiland Avenue
Pittsburgh
Columbia Avenue
Kensington
London
Bermudas
Florda
Georgia
Inseta
Delaware Bay
Chesapeake Bay
Spruce Street
Morris River
Gloucester
Jersey
South Street
Wissahickon
Maryland
Delaware
West Indies
Buckl
Chester
Lancaster
Bumbalo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Washington
Baltimore
Buam
Usu
Wainwright
Wsa
Scott
Mele
Hhch
Popular Cash and Credit House
Old Santa
Keech’s
Keech
Our House
Cash and Credit
House
Penn Avenue
Ninth Street
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