Wake Island discovery and plans for a coaling station
The Wake Island coast and reef systems are assessed for a potential U S coaling and harbor station. Article traces discovery by Wilkes and Greene, maps versus charts, suitability for a lighthouse or cable station, fresh water via condenser, and need for military protection during installation. It notes strategic proximity to Honolulu and Guam and the island’s extreme isolation and vulnerability to storms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
General Greene
Wake Island
Pacific
Hneln
Ingoorn
Honolulu
Guam
Wake Isand
Guan
Inis
Evin
Wiskee
Drerville
Devil's Island
Spain
No Man's Land
Greene
United States
England
Law of Nations
Dr Pierce Cure Promised in Suffering Women Letter
A Missouri woman writes to Dr. Pierce of Buffalo praising Golden Medical Discovery for twelve years of illness and constipation. She says her health has improved, urges other women to obtain Dr. Pierce's Medical Adviser, and notes free or mail-order copies with stamps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgin Mary
D. H. Clark
Enterprise
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Dr. Pierce
Golden Medical
Ani Amr
Pierce
Bulfalo
Hood
Hoernerstown
Pennsylvania
Untold exploration report linked to transpacific cable plan
A war department exploration report, long unused, resurfaced during a cabinet discussion on the proposed 7.1 mile cable linking San Francisco and Manila. The narrative mentions ships arriving at 11 in the morning and departing three hours later before dawn, with lingering notes on the exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windown
War Department
San Francisco
Manila
Measurements of Pain by Dr Arthur MacDonald Findings
The Washington Pont reports Dr Arthur MacDonald of the U S Bureau of Education presented results from experiments on pain sensitivity. Findings show women generally more pain sensitive than men across classes, with variations by profession class and age, plus notes on left-right asymmetries and temple sensitivity. The article also includes unrelated bird cage anecdote about a chair made from cotton and a cage, illustrating folk observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur MacDonald
Washington Pont
United States Bureau of Education
American Psychological Association
New York
MacDonald
Br MacDonahk
Dee
Hardihood
Brat
Rom
Gisater
University Wenon
Knowleder
Sewing Crow and Moriche Interact in a Venezuelan House
A tame sewing crow from Venezuela decorates with thread and wastes no time in weaving its cage wall. Its friend, a moriche with a bright whistle, joins in tame play and watchful antics around the house, while the crow persistently steers the moriche away from its own embroidered work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Moriche
Precox
Imoriche
Vault protection by Holmes Electric Protective System
A historical note describes the vault secured with Holmes Electric Protective System guarding its contents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes
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Hewell
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Jeland
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Teva
Andet
Washington
Hydrographic Office
Lelitide
Rane
Phripies
Congrees
FV. Greene
Prince William Henry
Wake
United States Exploring Expedition
Wilken
Tinge Wilkes
Fehl House
Atlantic
Corot
P. Holmes
Ashland
Turers
Salal
Loz
Qoeateel
Akin Cures
lAenwaghrit
Reas
Hime
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Avenue
Oual Sxcuange
Teird Watiuiay, Bank
oPer
WM. Connell
Henry Belin, Jr
William H. Peak
Silk
Dame Fashion
Gonnolly & Wallace
Washington Avenue
S. Hoes
Wilton Axminster
Brussels
Renaissance Irish Point
Dresden
Nottingham
Williams & McAnalty Interior Decorators
Nour
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyobant
Vicmunn
Ferrett
Scranton, PA
Rushdale Works
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Chenica Co
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Lagkawanna Lumber CO
GANG
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
Office—Board of Trade
Scranton
Standard Shoe Store
Lagka Ave
Joan Hi
Phelds, Pharmagist
Spruce Street
Jas
Cleveland
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