World food potential far from famine in coming decades
Philadelphia Inquirer notes that only one third of arable land is cultivated, with science driving increases. It cites U S output of corn and wheat yields, Russia’s future capacity, and global meat averages, arguing higher food production can prevent famine even with stressed belts.
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United States
America
England
Europe
Russia
Asia
Africa
Philadelphia Inquirer
Crucifix Fish Curio of Joseph Reichenbach
Joseph Reichenbach of 80 Henry Street owns a dried skeleton known as the crucifix fish. The skull shows a man on a cross and a monk before an altar, a revered object among West Indian natives who reportedly cross themselves upon viewing it. Sullivan once received a duplicate as a gift. The skull also rattles when moved, called air bones.
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Joseph Reichenbach
Henry Street
Reichenbach
Joe
Brooklyn Hagle
Determining Poisonous Vapors From Fires
The United States Bureau of Mines collected vacuum bottle air samples from 25 cities to gauge fire vapors. Carbon monoxide appeared only in one above ground sample in too small amounts to harm briefly. Cellars and poorly ventilated basements yielded more poisonous air, while dense smoke breathing caused mainly irritation.
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United States Bureau of Mines
Wonderful Theatrical Setting of Richard II in Berlin
The Berlin audience gasped at first but grew appreciative of a variegated Richard II. He appeared in symbolic dress, black while brooding and blood-red as he rose to the throne. A flight of blood-red stairs literally dramatized his ascent, while phantom warriors and Richmond’s white forces intensified the dream scene.
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Richard II
Berlin
Richard
Richmond
Ghielze
Honor a Thing Forgotten in German Rule Poland
A story from Youth's Companion recounts a German officer billeted in a Polish home during wartime seeking Christmas company. The hostess shared a lavish meal, a hidden silver samovar shone bright, and later a German enforcer demanded it back and fined her. She defended hospitality over loyalty to homeland, noting Germany’s need of samovars.
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Poland
Ceci Chesterton
Warsaw
Lieut
Grunsbach
Clerr
Germany
Refuse to Surrender Relic The Stone Cow of Alan
In Haute Garonne France villagers guard the fifteenth century stone cow before the Episcopal palace against repeated sales by the Ministry of Culture. A Paris dealer once bought it but the peasants thwarted removal with force. The town plans to defend the relic as possession shifts again.
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Alan
Haute Garonne
France
Ministry Des Beaux Arts
Paris
Episcopal Palace
Blower Recovers Waste Cement From Bags
The article explains that cement bags shed valuable material that can be reclaimed. A blower recovers roughly 1.5 to 2 sacks of cement per 1000 sacks cleaned, with two men processing about 2000 sacks daily plus sorting. Recovered cement yields about $2.50 daily credit in handling costs.
Door Locks Sell Fast Amid Crime Wave Says Hardware Merchant
A New York Sun report notes rising demand for padlocks heavy clothing and burglar alarms as crime drives cautious residents to protect homes. The hardware dealer says even those who never locked doors are now securing entrances with chains and extra hall door precautions to deter intruders.
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New York Sun
Medical and archaeological finds near Central America hinted
Prof William Gates declares at Johns Hopkins that American archaeologists near Central America expect major medical and economic discoveries. He notes evidence of an ancient, cultured race comparable to ancient Egypt and outlines plans for further exploration that could yield native medical works and expanded pharmacopoeia for the Maya society.
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Central America
William Gates
Maya Society
Johns Hopkins University
Archeological Institute of America
The
Philological Association
Gates
Uncle Joe Cannon and the silk hat story in 1901
A Washington Letter recalls Representative Cannon at the Cochran hotel on the eve of McKinley’s inauguration. L White Busbey urged a silk hat for parade visibility, but Cannon refused until Miss Cannon advised otherwise. He wore the hat the next day and again at McKinley’s funeral, reportedly the only times he wore silk headwear.
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Cannon
Cochran Hotel
L. White Busbey
Chicago Inter Ocean
Coal Fueled Cars Power Plant At River Rouge
A motorcar maker expands to coal mining in West Virginia and builds eight pulverized coal gas furnaces at River Rouge Michigan. The system will burn 1000 tons of coal daily with automated handling from mine to ash disposal, no human contact during processing.
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West Virginia
River Rouge
Mich
New Oil Burner Emulates Diesel With Low Compression
A semi-Diesel style oil burning engine with medium high compression is suited for oil fields where water carries gritty substances. It uses mercury to start by high heat. after ignition, compression heat maintains temperature, mercury acting as heat insulator and keeps the chamber hot while its vapor condenses inside.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
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