Everyday science notes on water purification and cigarette risks
The column reports that boiling sterilizes water within 30 minutes, while distillation destroys germs, and filters may harbor bacteria. It warns against relying on filters alone and notes porous baked porcelain as a superior filter. it also discusses added risks of filtration and the need to avoid sediment-free water masking disease. It then details Dr. William L. Dudley’s experiments showing carbonic oxide in cigarette smoke is highly deleterious, criticizing adulteration theories and urging awareness of health risks from smoking, especially among youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William L. Dudley
Vanderbilt University
Dudley
Sunlight effects on trees vary by species and light exposure
The article explains how light exposure influences tree growth, noting yew and beech thrive in shade while oak struggles and birch may die. It contrasts open land growth of maples and elms with shaded forest thinning, and cites German experiments showing sunlit wood is larger, tougher, and richer in stomata. It calls the topic crucial for forestry and mentions U.S. observations planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Germany
United States
Electric Light in Warfare Advances at Solent Trials
The Solent experiments near Hurst Castle demonstrated the electric search light giving real advantage to defenders. Gunboats and torpedo craft attempted to force a westward entrance but were spotted miles away as the light operated from Spit area. A curtain of artificial glow blew astern with the wind, yielding a decisive defensive victory for electric light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solent
England
Asa Tier
Hurst Castle
Albany physician links Bright's disease to sitting at work
An Albany physician claims Americans suffer more Bright's disease and nervous disorders than others due to persistent sitting at work. He contrasts with English, German, and French workers who exercise. He cites improved health after adopting standing desks and regular activity, noting a New York man recovered from prostration with desk work changes and better appetite and vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Bright
New York
New Automatic Reading Lamp for Rail Carriages
England adopts nickel in the slot power for a self winding reading lamp. A Leeds firm describes a box sized 5 by 5 by 3 inches using a penny push to activate a clockwork mechanism that powers an electric light for about thirty minutes. An accumulator supplies all lamps in a carriage and can be charged for forty hours of use. A Sahara railway engineer reports a significant archaeological discovery in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Leeds
Great Western Railway
Sahara once populous land amid climate shifts changes
The article notes a discovery suggesting the Sahara was once a populated region before becoming a desert, with watercourses of great value used for irrigation. It supports the view that climatic changes transformed the area, aligning with the broader pattern of environmental modification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahara
France
Spr Sree
Itri
Zalinski Dynamite Gun Attracts World Attention
The Zalinski gun’s success in America leads other nations to consider it for defense. The Victorian Government reportedly ordered a trial gun from Zalinski Company of New York. The weapon, patterned after Italian guns, fires shells carrying 200 or 600 pounds of dynamite or Relatine. It could precisely target harbor approaches within about two miles, making the area safe against armed cruisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zalinski
America
Zalinski Company
New York
Elevator assisted Belgian canal raises boats between levels
A new Belgian canal uses hydraulic elevators to move about 70 ton boats. Boats tow into a submerged tank, gates close, the tank rises on pistons, then connects to the upper level and continues along the canal toward Brussels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Brussels
Mountain Forests as Flood Preventives
Mountain forests cover hills with a vast root network and decomposing matter that absorb and retain rainfall. This controls water release, sustaining river flow and preventing floods. Removing forests leads to floods, drought, heat and sterility downstream.
Graphite Bed Found In Victoria Valley Sparks Mining Boom
A prominent geologist reports a vast graphite deposit in the Vasse River valley in Western Australia. A company was formed and 700 acres were secured to cover the main deposit, signaling strong commercial interest in this mineral find. In medical news, dentists claim a new painless tooth extraction method using targeted trigeminal nerve anesthesia, potentially replacing general anesthesia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Reis
Western Australia
Vasse
Multiple crises and crimes flood late news briefs
Grand Duke Constantine suffers a stroke and loss of speech. Italy withdraws ships from East Africa blockade. Cotton warehouses on Red Cross and Grundy streets destroyed by fire. Crete unrest prompts Turkish troops. Currency controller clears Farmers National Bank Pawnee Stew. Court verdict favors Lord Salisbury in slander case. Susquehanna post office burglary nets cash and stamps. Hamburg American line Moathau cp sails to New York. Marseilles elects candidates under law limiting run in multiple places. Detective Grinnell departs with suspect in Ensenada case. Sykes convicted again for fraudulent warehouse receipts. Darton Building Association organizes state league. Jon Hansley found near Louisville dies after unknown injuries. Wad Halfa reconnaissance reports dervishes reinforced. Jewelry district burglary nets jewelry. 12,000 value taken. Disease returns near Portsmouth Ohio. two notable deaths. Memphis earthquake shocks felt. Covington reports stronger shocks. Illinois Central manager Jeffers discusses retirement and Fish plan effective October. Rails thefts and gang pursuit near Albuquerque. leader slain, others captured. Lebanon Ohio treasurer embezzlement case hinges on warrants and accounting irregularities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantine
Zanzibar
Redcross
Grundy
Porte
Crete
Farmers' National Bank
William O'Brien
Lord For
Lord Balisbury
Susquehanna
Hamburg-American Packet Company
Iice
New York
Marseilles
Tex Geo One
Tetao
Grinnell
Milton, Wis
J. F. Edwards
Ensenada
Menemist Mill & Mining Company
Wisconsin
Columbus
Jon Hansley
Detroit
Louisville
Wad Halfa
Ttme
Naa-el-Jumt
Aetroone
Assouan
Jewelry Street
Mass
Portsmouth
Barden
Otway
Freeman
Illinois Central Railroad
Fish
Jeffery
Harriman
Albuquerque
N. M
Soccora
Es Figen
Rancheres
Lawson
Apache County
Sousts
Lebanon
Coleman
Ben Pasar Tate
Grameen
Thornton Bros. Umbrella Sale Mentioned in City Trade Note
A scrambled note highlights Thornton Bros. Allegheny offering umbrellas with debated sizes and prices. It compares 26 inch gold cap and 23 inch models, noting rivals’ prices and presenting Thornton’s bid at about $1.19 to $1.49 versus $2.25 and 200 elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thornton Bros. Allegheny
Toris
Cavertiondel
Boulevard plan and city growth noted in 19th century report
The article details a major boulevard project along the Ohio river from Allegheny City to Dizmont, with surveyors at work and plans to connect California Avenue. It describes anticipated real estate development, notable residences, and the impact on traffic and public utility work. It also covers street railway electrification progress, public complaints about Second Avenue closures, and bids for park paving contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio River
Allegheny City
Dixmont
Hill and Dale
California Avenue
James Bennett
West Market Street
Wood's Run
John Phillips
McKees
Samuel R. Harbison
Jack's Ran
Bellevue
New Brighton Road
West Bellevue
Church Avenue
Emsworth
Dizmont
Gas Companies and Stocks Mentioned in Valley Bulletin
A fragmented list names Chartiers Valley Gas Co. and Peoples Natural Gas Co. along with references to West Virginia natural gas entities and oil company stock notes, indicating a mixed stock and utility listing in the periodical. The readable items include company names and terse mentions of stock terms amid scattered OCR errors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chartiers Valley Gas Co
Natural Gas Co
W.van
Peoples Natural Gas Co
Sas BB Col
Serrece Serssenseees
Termes Oil Company
0 Calemet and Ed Steeee at Boston See By ER
In a fragmented local notice a event or listing mentions Calemet and Ed Steeee in a Boston context with references to Santa Fe copper and a MAPAOK code. The readable text is sparse and lacks clear actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calemet
Steeee
Boston
Ecco Te Santa Fe Copper
Oil Market Edges Higher Amid Mixed Weekly Tone
Market summary notes a less bullish oil session than Friday with the dollar ratio extending. Yet compared to the week's start and month, prices remained strong and active as closing levels topped the day’s opening by about one third of a cent, fueling broker optimism for a better week ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Traction
Stock Exchange
Real estate sales report from East End and Frank City
Keeliy and Rogers at 6315 Station Street sold two lots in the Twenty-first ward to Thomas H. Groach for 1100 dollars cash. Gied Bros sold Lot 284120 on an avenue to Maggie M. Rodgers for two Alles and Bailey. 161 Fourth Avenue sold to J. C. Alles a brick dief four in all ball on Market Street for 1600 dollars cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keeliy & Rogers
Station Street
East End
D. J. Kennedy
Thomas H. Groach
Twenty-first Ward
Gied Bros
Maggie M. Rodgers
Alles & Bailey
Fourth Avenue
J. C. Alles
Market Street
Frank City
Morrison avenue property sales surge in six months
A local real estate firm reports 46 lots on Morrison avenue sold in six months, with transactions including lots on Liberty avenue and Sixteenth street. Notable deals include mortgages and parcels in Thirteenth ward, plus multiple parcels on Elysian and Harrison avenues, and a few properties in Brushton station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lintelman
John G. Mack & Baird
Nores
Pidge Avenue
Jefferson Street
Hank
John
W.W. McNeill & Bro
Fourth Avenae
Morrison Avenue
Ward, Aly
Mellon
J. Mezger
Ellon’s Inn
Copeland Station
J. A. Murphy
Elysian Avenue
McClintock
EB. Coover
D. C. Smith
Johin F. Baxter
Luftfield Street
Villa Park
Brushton Station
Harrison Avenue
Ckies Avenue
M. R. Mason
Buildings surge with permits in record week
In a banner week the building trade issued permits for 67 new houses including several large projects with an estimated cost around 7,083 dollars. The month’s total is seen nearing 300 permits. Listings show numerous frame and brick structures on Jones Avenue, Breckenridge ward, Mifflin and Hawley avenues, Dinwiddie, Arch, Forbes, and other streets across wards. Also noted are two-story brick and stone homes, one and two-story additions, and a mix of residential units as the boom continues. In other news, Lake Superior ship traffic reports 200 104 gross tons this week with exports from Esponaba and Two Harbors, reflecting a strong season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Long
Duluth
Lake Superior
Superior Street
Deluth
Long
Philip Graff
W.J. Frisbee
Will Watt
Pittsburg
Charles Lockhart
M. Schoonmaker
Ellsworth Avenue
Keystone Bank
Fourth Avenue
Harry Shank
Eury Rea. J
Brick Senora Atest
Jones Avenue
Holz
Yoanaarenue
Mifflin Street
Sixteenth Ward
Jos
Hawley Avenue
Dinwiddie
Sneeses
Arch Street
Alex. Hall
Mawhinney Street
Forbes Avenue
Fourteenth Ward
John Cudyre
Beelen Street
Booth & Flinn
Tustin Street
J. M. Shoemaker
Ellaworth Avenue
Twentieth Ward
Eeen N. J. Reott
Hastings Street
Ceecher
Yea
Waghin
Second Avenue
Howard Graham
En Humphrey
Hiry Af
Terainski
Mission Street
Twenty-fifthh
Twenty-sixth
Conrad Ant
Green Street
Ward
O Loya
Shelby Aweet
Senneet
A. P. Maller
Ma Bailey Avenue
Boggs Aven
Phistians
John Vili
Maaan Vans
Penn Avenue
James Casacas
Harcum's Alley
Herenty Fourth Ward
Mannas
Frit Street
Twarscurcum
Goodman
South Th Street
Dilworth Bros
Monongahela
Thirmes Gabey
Trecian
E. M. Yoder
Charlies MacAllaster
Joyer
Helis Ae Avenua
Alex. Dempster
Stanton Avenue
Nineteenth Ward
Coleman
Carson Street
Twenty-fourth Ward
L. Coneway
McCord Street
Twenty
Poo
Pilen
Brownsville
Irene
Threh Street
Ehireenth
Mr. Gee
No. Avenue
Thir
Shetland Street
W. S&s
Robert Gailey
Colwell Street
Eleventh Ward
Ace Davidson
Ee Avenue
Cerae Fred Tronz
Arlington Avenue
Manguerre
Espsnaba
James T. Bates & Co
New York
Whitney
Stevenson
Hocking Valley
Sémittay
Western Union Telegraph Office
Messrs
Sprown, & Lawrence
Rea Bros. & Co
Bank of France
United’ States
Market closes lower as Missouri orders rate cuts shock traders
New York July 2 dull session with widespread declines across stocks and bonds. Missouri Railroad Commissioners ordered immediate rate reductions for grain, livestock, coal and other freight, pressuring prices. Hocking Valley bonds dropped sharply while Missouri Pacific and Union Pacific shares softened. Final readings showed broad fractional losses, with overall trend down and light recoveries only early in trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Missouri Railroad Commissioners
Missouri Pacific
Union Ic
Hocking Valley
Issouri Pacific
Hocking
Whitney & Stephenson
Pitsburg
New York Stock Exchange
Caicaco Wheat Market Ends Lower On Dull Trade
Wheat trading in Caicaco opened near best quotes but soon slipped, finishing lower after July and deferred contracts dipped about a cent. Weather in winter wheat regions improved later, visible supply estimates ranged widely, and demand for shipment and some export orders persisted despite freight constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caicaco
Weekly bank statement shows reserve increase and loan decrease
New York on July 2 reports the weekly bank statement with reserve up 024,725 and loans down 1,533,300. Deposits fall to 1,252,000 while circulation rises. banks hold 7,287,825 in excess of the 23 percent reserve rule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lehigh Navigation Aims For Renewal S 06 Bis
The fragmentary text hints at Lehigh Naviration and renewal efforts involving Lehiah Walle. Limited readable items suggest a local notice or brief about a navigation project or renewal plan with a named individual and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eee Oeedieasses
Lehiah Walle Lehigh Naviration A
Australian Gold Nuggets and Their Extraordinary Weights
A historical tally recalls famous gold nuggets linked to Australia and California. It lists Byer & Haleman’s 640 pound beast, Welcome Nugget, Kohinoor, Lady Hotham, and many others with depths, weights, purchasers, and sale prices, noting Australia’s predominance in size and value during the era of gold rushes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Australia
Byer & Haleman
Ill End
New South Wales
I.elcome Stranger Memon
Fill
Hotham
Union J
Buningorg
Eureka
Daulton
Fiat
Matton Fy
Ballarat
Bakery Hill
Ballaras
Sir Dominic Daly
Non Puget
Weebrille
Pallarat
Canadian Gully
Nurret
Black Hilla
Oates & Deison
Donolly Gold Field
California
Homestead Steel Worker Speaks on Industrial Ills
W C Heins of 6415 Aurelia Street East End Pittsburg employed at Carnegie Phipps Co Homestead steel works says heat from rolls caused repeated illness. He cites chronic colds throat irritation and hacking cough with watery nasal discharge and deteriorating vision over years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tams Steel
W. C. Heins
Aurelia Street
East End
Pittsburg
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Homestead
Mr. Heins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Scientific and Industrial Notes
Whitten
the Distator
Philadelphia Gas, Electric
la Noria
Pleasant Valley Street Railway
Pennsylvania
Ohio
West Virginia
Small
Ethem
Hil
Ween Aves
Allegheny Gas Co
Mlum
Piteburs Gas Co
Librm
Southside Gas Co
Hime
Rene
Pi and
Sr Pita
Taeoe
St. Louis
Western H. E. Co
Charlotte A Antat Fag la Noria Mining Co
Ose Electric Bac Lied
Go. Inton
Allegheny
Manchester
Clearing House
Chapi
Gio
Atchison, Missouri Pacific
Adie K. &T
Mutual Union És
Paul Consols
St. PI
Ubi & Pc
Den
K. G
Pel
Tia Tx. Pc
Union Pac
West Shore
Breck
Gewine Wong
Chearings
Dollar Oil
John M. Cumsey & Co
Pease Sieues
Pittsburg Petrons
Heiner
Jenen
A. HK. MacGrew & Co
Paris
Mlyer
Hecking Valley
Everything Closen
Ally
Irae & B
Chicago Gas Trust, Agen
Baltimore
Muller
Gorn and Flour Exchange
Corn and Floor Exchange
Chicago Grain Market
Bosinons Notes
East Liverty
Catrlee
Shipmenca
Diem and
Ight Philadel
Ohi
Hondage
Castoria
Central Traction Company
F. L. Stephenson
Treas
the Central Traction Company
Pittsburg, Pa
Brokers—Financial
Stephenson
Dreoralace &Co
Procar.sd
Commission
Gocke
Boeke Oil
Chisholm Mtg Iy
Giciae
P .Y
John M. Oakley & CO
Bankers and Brokers
Chicago Board of Trade and
Pittsburg Petroleum Exchange
Rialto Building
Chicago
Afr
Mr. Hains
Aurelia
Seth
Sixth Ave
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