Health on the Cars and the Electric Era in St Louis
The piece discusses how electricity and magnetism are misused by people seeking cures without physicians. It notes St Louis residents riding electric cars to counter rheumatism and lunging for ozone at light stations. It highlights Charcot's magnetism experiments and the evolution of photo printing capable of 10 000 impressions per hour using electric light.
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William Thomson
St. Loui
Kygnotisa
Charcelin Paris
New Life Belt Promises Instant Inflation on Water
Invented by Signori Frattini and Ingarama, this rubber belt features two or more interconnected cells with soluble links and spring clips. When submerged, a chemical reaction between charged solutions in adjacent cells causes rapid inflation, tested successfully on the Thames.
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Signori Frattini
Ingarama
River Thames
General Hutchinson advocates balloons and subs as future war engines
General W. XN. Hutchinson argues balloons and submarine boats will become decisive war engines, potentially eclipsing forts and ironclads. He urges exhaustive testing and prizes to advance submarine and cylindrical balloon designs, noting air purity, propulsion efficiency, and the advantage of large navigable balloons. He cites experiments and envisions ships at anchor and forts struck from the air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. XN. Hutchinson
General Hutchinson
Hutchinson
Chicago considers municipal control of electric plants
The Chicago City Council forms a committee to study municipal acquisition of electric light plants. Prof Barrett supports honoring existing franchises and buying plants if the city enters commercial lighting, else letting companies run until their franchises expire. The Illinois Legislature will decide the issue.
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City Council of
Chicago
Prof. Barrett
City Electrician
Illinois
Electric Communication Transforms Mining Operations
E F Browne argues electricity and the telephone improve mine safety and efficiency. Managers can monitor deep shafts day and night, coordinate with surface teams, and relay needs for timber tools or forewalls. Bell ropes and messengers become obsolete as underground signaling advances.
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E. F. Browne
Delicate Electro Instruments Packaged in Mahogany Cases
A British electrician pioneered shipping delicate electrical measurement tools in polished mahogany cases with brass fittings. The fancy cases deter rough handling and protect instruments, offsetting higher packing costs. A new compact high voltage accumulator by M. Emile Reynier promises added solidity and portability.
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M. Emile Reynier
Advancements in Storage Battery Design Highlight Elasticity
The battery gains elasticity from its construction with 16 plates in flexible pockets pressed between wooden end plates by rubber springs. This artificial elasticity enhances power and storage capacity, showcasing improvements aimed at advancing storage batteries toward practical propulsion and broader use.
Elephant leather tanning rare and costly commodity
The article explains elephant hide tanning is akin to cow hide processing but needs stronger tannins and about six months. Finished hides are about one and a half inches thick and leather goods like pocketbooks cost around 0 while satchels fetch 300 to 400. Cigar, card cases range 25 to 100. Rugs exist but finish aims to preserve natural color. Scarcity and expense prevent broad use.
Photo Chronography Tests Quickness of Sword Thrust
A method uses photo chronography to measure foil thrust speed. A fencer in white against a black background with a chalked foil tip shows the path as a series of dots on rotating images, revealing that a stroke lasts just under four tenths of a second. An electrical tricycle with a storage battery under the seat is described as capable of 20 mph and over 120 miles per charge at a cost of 50 cents.
Patten’s Multiplex Telegraph Links NY and Philadelphia
Lieutenant Patten’s multiplex telegraph now runs 16 circuits on the 90 mile wire between New York and Philadelphia at 25 words a minute. Horsford’s Acid Phosphate is advertised to impart renewed strength and vigor after exhaustion.
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Patten
New York
Philadelphia
Gas belt frontage lots offered with free abstract
Complete abstract of title furnished free to all purchasers on receipt of first payment. The lots measure 25 by 140 feet and larger, fronting on a 50 foot street with a 1534 foot alley, equal in value to gas belt lots selling at 200 dollars. Buyers are advised to take two or more lots to secure good frontage. There are twelve lots to the block.
First Come First Served for Limited Lots
Notice states that applications received after all lots are disposed of will have their money returned. The policy limits the number of lots and follows a first come, first served approach.
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England
City and South London
Municipal Control of
Patten Multiplex
Horsford's
A. H. Evans
Portland
Ind
West Pearl Street
Cincinnati
Pittsburg
Dispatch
United States
Evans Addition
Court House
Jay County
Indiana
Fort Wayne
Richmond
Grand Rapids and Indiana Railroad
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Sun
Republican
the Evans
Corporation
City of
Meridian Street
Royal Glass Company
Portiana
Evans
Ossay County
Sixteenth
Penn Avenue
Rockers
Hall
Portieres
Crockery
Keech
Keech’s
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