Optimistic forecast from Judge Gary on steel future
The Calumet Record quotes Judge Elbert H. Gary of United States Steel predicting near renewal of confidence and prosperity. He cites strong iron and steel markets, higher wages, more employment, growing exports, and a booming farm and mining sector, urging conservative management and economy for lasting improvement. The tone is hopeful about immediate gains across commerce.
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E. H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
Calumet Record
United States
Attraction of Chess Problems and Early Morning Notions
A compilation notes the lure of chess problems and solver satisfaction, praises diagrams for sharpening analysis and speed, and cites The Strand Magazine. It also discusses getting up early as a source of vigor, urging outdoor activity before work for fitness and performance. It concludes with Hippophagy history noting horse flesh eating in ancient China and revival in Germany after Napoleon’s invasion due to famine.
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Strand
China
Europe
Gregory III
Germany
Originality and Borrowing in Classic Literature
A short reflection argues that originality is rare and all great writers borrow ideas. It cites Shakespeare, Milton, Cervantes, Goethe, Moliere, Montaigne, Sterne, Swift and notes Goethe and Montaigne praising borrowing from others. The piece suggests authors would lose much if their sources were stripped.
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Shakespeare
Milton
Cervantes
Goethe
Moliere
Montaigne
Sterne
Swift
Health Commissioner Evans Urges Cold Weather Precautions
The Morgan Park Post quotes Chicago Health Commissioner W A Evans advising grippe and pneumonia precautions. He urges dressing warmly breathing through the nose keeping feet dry avoiding drafts ventilating rooms avoiding overeating and scant alcohol, being outdoors to toughen against the cold. He warns crowds and crowded street cars harbor germs.
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Chicago
W. A. Evans
The Thumb Dominates Hand Value and Function
A historical analysis explains finger usefulness with the thumb carrying about four fifths of hand value. It states thumb loss costs 15–35 percent of work capacity on the right and 10–16 percent on the left, higher for artists. Index finger loss 15–25 percent right and 10–15 percent left. middle less critical. ring least. little finger mainly supports in certain professions.
Vibrations of the Sea Seiches Explained by Scientist
Marine seiches or vibrations of the sea are pulsations with 15 to 20 minute periods, varying by locality. They occur along coasts alongside wind waves and tide effects. Professor Giovanni Platania of Catania, Sicily, suggests air waves or atmospheric pressure changes as the principal cause.
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Giovanni Platania
Catania
Sicily
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