Motoring Notes on Detroit Show and 1911 Car Trends
The article surveys the Detroit show and 1911 car trends, noting three main types of American touring cars, standardization of controls, rise of left hand drive, and evolving body styles. It discusses tools and roadside repairs, including improvised fixes for radiators and fuel joints, with emphasis on practical precautions and preparedness for long motoring trips.
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Detroit
New York
A.D. A
Porte Makers
Universal
Ag Oan
Longevity Notes on Animals From Cats to Giant Tortoises
Ancient records cite extreme ages for creatures from elephants to tortoises. Beavers outlive rhinos, whales may reach centuries, and a Mauritius giant tortoise once thought oldest lived about 150 years with earlier specimens in London Zoo noted centuries of life.
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Anima
Alexander
Indis
Porus
Ajat
Hiss
Jupiter
Ajax
Cuvier
Zoological Gardens
London
Aldabra Islands
East Africa
Mauritius
Great Britain
France
Peterborough
England
Laud
Charles Colville
London Zoological Gardens
Seychelles
Marion du Fresne
Evolution of gas pricing shows profit forced by public demand
The piece argues gas companies profit from public need, starting with high rates in 1828 New York and gradual reductions as consumption rose. It notes rate cuts spurred demand and profits, often fought by law and lobbyists, while current large firms credit management rather than public pressure.
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New York City
English Railroads A Canadian Point of View
A traveler compares English and Canadian railways from Lime Street to London. He notes fast service on the Dagmar, double tracking, high platforms, and efficient porter-assisted transfer. He contrasts compartment versus side-door coaches and explains British guard ticketing and slip-coaches trading speed for practicality.
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Lime Street
Liverpool
London
Hanlan’s Point
Toronto
Dagmar
Atlantic
New York Central
Pennsylvania
England
Edinburgh
Glasgow
Canada
Euston
Leamington
Great Western
Oxford
Birmingham
Leamington Station
Verge of a Breakdown Warning and Pink Pills Cure Claim
An advertisement warns of fatigue digestion headaches and nervousness signaling breakdown risk. It promotes Dr Williams Pink Pills claiming to improve blood and restore health with a testimonial from Geo Johnson Nova Scotia describing back pain indigestion and recovery after using the pills.
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Williams
Geo. Johnson
Uille
N.S
Baby's Own Tablets Praised as Safe Child Remedy
The ad extols Baby's Own Tablets claiming they act like a doctor in the house for minor childhood ills. It asserts safety for babies of all ages and includes a testimonial from Mrs Wr. Biegirs of Karn Ont who vows never to be without the product.
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Wr. Biegirs
Karn
Unlooking-for Answer: Pereira and Temperance Tale
Bishop Pereira of Croydon, Irish by birth and Trinity College Dublin graduate, is noted for bold sermons and unconventional views. He recalls a Band of Hope exam in South London where a child urged beer as the best drink, provoking the bishop to joke about the superintendent’s reaction.
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R. Pereira
Croydon
East
Trinity College
Dublin
Pereira
Creightom
London
Bishop
Band of Hope
Wealthy Geseva heiress threatens Swiss referendum upset
A fiancée of a Geseva family member is jailed on what she deems unjust grounds. She vows to secure 30,000 signatures and bring a nationwide referendum unless his release is secured.-----------
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Switzerland
Sudden Temperature Drop Brings Cold and Ill Effects
A fragmented note warns of sudden shifts from heat to cold and rain causing colds and persistent coughs. It mentions discomfort from heavy clothing and hints at weak lungs. The text is garbled and includes stray phrases about fruitfulness and bamboo or bread hints.
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