Uses of Sulphuric Acid in Industry Through History
A historical list outlines principal industrial uses of sulphuric acid across sectors. It covers electric storage batteries leather industry chemical and fertilizer production petroleum refining explosives metallurgy electroplating rubber reclaiming textilesRayon sulfonating oils synthetic perfumes ceramics lithography fatty acids neutralizing fermenting liquors drying agents mineral colors plastics wax purification sugar tar washing parchment paper fungicide exterminator and photographic processes.
Falls of Minnehaha and the Laughing Water Legend
Minnehaha means laughing water from the Sioux terms minne and haha. The waterfall and creek at Minnehaha park inspired the tale of a Sioux maiden who dwelt near the falls and met Hiawatha nearby. A statue above the falls depicts Hiawatha carrying his sweetheart across the stream.
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Minnehaha
Minnehaha Park
Hiawatha
Arlington Heights Gambling Machine Proposal Draws Mixed Support
The Arlington Heights Herald reports slot machines operated under village sanction during track racing earned about $100 daily, with $20 to the village and $40 to tavern keepers and machine owners each. The paper argues public sentiment favors gambling and suggests licensing all forms to replace taxes.
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Ieep
Arington Heights
Arlington Heights Herald
The
Herald
Carcassonne's Enduring Medieval Charm Through Time
Old Carcassonne in France has withstood centuries of conquests and changing tides, preserving its medieval romance. The city resisted besiegers for a thousand years and remains a lasting emblem of historic charm.
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Carcassonne
Old Carcassonne
France
A Mighty Purpose Opens Paths Through Misty Life
A reflection on a mighty purpose to clear confusion and open paths when life seems foggy. It stresses purpose over idle dreams and notes Jacob's vision as an example of hard, patient ascent requiring long struggle with self and sin.
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Jacob
Fire Prevention Week Urges Public Action On Fire Waste
Governor Horner proclaims Fire Prevention Week to highlight state fire waste causes and the need for citizen cooperation. He cites winter heating hazards, clean flues, tidy premises, and safe disposal of matches. Last year Illinois saw over 1 million in monthly losses and 171 deaths, 448 injuries. Authorities credit fire chiefs and the State Fire Marshal, but progress depends on public carelessness reduction and education in schools, civic groups, press and radio.
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Horner
Ilinois
New Death-ray Machine Shown by Prof May at Exposition
Prof Harry May, formerly of London University, unveils a death ray device at a San Diego exposition. The inventor, noted for WWI era British weapons, calls the apparatus a weapon to end war. operators wear specially designed protective suits.
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San Diego Exposition
Harry May
London University
May
Testimony Valued by Rating in Medieval Europe
The article explains that in earlier Europe a witness’s credibility depended on a court assigned rating. A top rated person such as a wealthy citizen with 100 could overturn evidence from several others totaling 90, illustrating ranked testimony in historical practice.
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Europe
Collier’s Weekly
Highway Police arrest auto thieves and raid Illinois still
Sheriff s highway police arrested William Carl and Willie Elliot, both of Matteson, and Cecil Centers of Hazel Crest for stealing five Chevrolet sedans in Chicago and moving them to Matteson, later found with accessories stripped. They seized a 1985 Pontiac convertible from Chicago Heights linked to a burglary, and arrested several men for stolen property. Four cars were recovered around Matteson. A Robbins still raid led to arrests and a $10,000 bond for three Gary Indiana men. An auto crash on Torrence avenue left serious injuries and an inquest was set for October 27.
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Sheriff’s Highway Police
William Carl
Willie Elliot
Matteson, Ill
Cecil
Hazel Crest
Matteson
Chicago
Reuben R. Shelensky
Buena Vista
Chicago Heights
171St
Western Ave
James Holt
Lawrence Fontana
State St
Burl Botteroff
Sheriff’s Highway
South Central Park Ave
Robbins
James Jewell
Richard Johnson
Berney Brown
Gary
Ind
Homewood
H. R. McElroy
C. G. Hambach
Federal
Walker
Torrence Avenue
State Street
I. W. Syler
Plymouth
159Th Street
80Th Avenue
Gordon Doyle
Greenwood Ave
Charles Gearhart
S. Kenwood Avenue
Carl Hartle
Whitley
St. James Hospital
Joliet
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Song of
Abigail Annesley Hunniford
George Humble
Willis J. Lloyd
Ann Mary Lloyd
Rakeoff
Arlington Heights
Public Service Company OF
Northern Illinois
Illinois
Riverdale
A. J. Allen
East 137Th Street
Ill
Sheriffs Highway Police
Indiana
Calumet Ave
Hammond, Ind
Conrad Kern
Indiana Ave
Interocean
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