Synthetic rocks produced in a day in Washington lab
The Carnegie laboratory in Washington claims to have produced synthetic minerals and rocks in a single working day, replicating nature's processes with high heat and pressure. The article explains the apparatus, materials, and methods, noting potential uses in seismology and the promise of cheaper, purer stones while acknowledging current cost barriers.
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Washington
Mother Card
Geo
Carnegie Tuxilcate
Mother Earth
Geophysical Laboratory
Carmegle Institute
Nature
Statens
Civil War Vet Celebrates 96th Birthday with Large Family
Civil War veteran Cobb of Ly samer Onondaga county marked his 96th birthday at home in Adams with a party hosted by his daughter. He is the oldest Civil War veteran in Jefferson county and counts 11 children, 3 grandchildren, 77 great grandchildren, and six great great grandchildren among 151 descendants.
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Syracuse
Perry Soles Cobb
Lysamer
Onondaga County
Adams
Mr. Cobb
Jeferson County
Mayan Calendar Breakthrough At Harvard Museum
Cambridge scholars announce a solution to Maya chronology based on Dr. Spinden's work. Dates mark August 6 618 B C and December 10 1 BC as key beginnings, with Copan and Palenque monuments tying Maya and Gregorian calendars and revealing ancient place value concepts.
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Cambridge
Mass
B. C
H.C
Peabody Museum
Harvard University
H. J. Shinden
Tiuseum
American School of Research
Central America
United States
Spaniarda
Yucatan
Cyan
Wester Honduras
Doctor Spinden
Uie
Europe
Spinden
Copan
Tikal
Palenque
Farmer
Congress of Astronomy
Airytine
Cathedral Mouse of Gold At Cologne Draws British Soldiers
British officers touring Cologne visit the famed cathedral where a legend speaks of a life size mouse of poud gold under a crystal bowl in a chapel. The old sexton recalls mice once damaged costly silk during past centuries. A British officer questions the tale, and the sexton jokes about needing enough gold to fund a statue of a British soldier. Self adjusting electrodes appear with a new electric furnace.
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Cologne
Sexton
Germany
Doctor Lange Returns Home After Burglar Interlude
Mary Bell uses presence of mind to deter a would be intruder at the Lange House. The burglar turns out to be Anthony Lange from the war era and the two reunite. Doctor Lange thanks Mary and invites her to dine as the old home returns to normal.
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Lange
Anthony
Leff
Europe
Doctor Lange
Mary Tell
Moke
Elim Moys
Tony Lange
Mary Bell
Amos Whilte
Amos
Mary
Lange House
Amos White
Plese
Smith
Mary Well
Mary Hell
Anthony Lange
Evermore
Tony
Constable Smith
Stes Mary
Miss Mary
Doc
Tam
Got Em Trained and the Talk of Two-Year Gits
The fragment shows Mrs. A asking about a two year git and Mrs. B commenting that she does not believe in changing after teaching a family. The dialogue hints at routines and habits in domestic life.
Beards and Maritime Terms From Early History
The article explains why Turks and Arabs revere beards tying religious and royal customs to grooming. It notes Peter the Great taxed beards, forcing shaving, and mentions seals using monarchs hair. It traces starboard from steel board and port as the opposite term. It recalls early college boat races between Yale and Harvard crews in 1844 and 1853 on Boston Harbor and Lake Winnipesaukee.
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College
Yale
Boston Harbor
Barvard
Lake Winnipetaukee
Some Causes for Starter Trouble
An automotive expert lists common starter failures and fixes. Battery issues top the list with checks on water level and hydrometer readings. Cables and ignition switch may fail, while lubrication and starter motor wear also cause trouble. Regular maintenance prevents stalling and keeps the starter ready.
Steering arms cause wear on front tires
Uneven tire wear stems from misaligned wheels as steering arms bend under strain. When bent, wheels fail to head in the same direction, especially after hitting a rut or obstacle, causing one or both arms to spring and steer differently.
Do It Yourself Car Care In The Modern Garage Era
The article discusses how modern car owners rely on routine care knowledge rather than mastering every mechanical detail. It highlights the shift driven by garage service stations and accessory manufacturers, with emphasis on the storage battery receiving particular attention.
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Gould
Delver
Device to Extract Car From Mud by Neill of Ohio
Farm Journal describes an invention by Robert H. Neill of Ohio that uses a device enabling a car to free itself from a mud hole under its own power. The article outlines mechanism and potential application for self recovery.
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The
Farm Journal
Robert H. Neill
Ohio
Ingenious mud rescue plank and chain device
A four foot by one foot by two inch plank carries a chain fastened at two corners. Laid before a sunken wheel the chain loops around a spoke to lift the car onto the plank and out of the mud. The device is described as compact and highly useful for freeing stuck vehicles.
Trouble lamp with electromagnet aids automobilists
A new trouble lamp features an electromagnet in its base that energizes when lit. It lets a motorist attach the lamp to iron car parts for hands free lighting while starting the engine. The setup helps with clutch and gear work and reduces battery strain by stabilizing the process.
Cautionary Car Care Notes From Old Times
The text warns against unskilled or dishonest car washers using improper additives and methods such as coal oil and gasoline soups. It advises avoiding carburetor adjustments until the engine is warmed and cautions about potential damage to battery ignition points and wear on the cost vibrator. It also suggests reversing current flow occasionally but implies improper understanding of automotive maintenance.
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Erwin Gar
Greer College of Automotive Engineering
Ohio
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