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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1901
Page
6
In South Pasadena a solar motor using a 38 foot reflector and a 12 foot boiler drives a ten horsepower engine from sunrise to sunset. The project proves sun power can irrigate hundreds of acres and power pumps, offering a rival to wind and water energy while highlighting Sunlit efficiency and economic potential.
The article argues that solar motors will revolutionize irrigation across the Plains, with water from underground reservoirs accessed at varying depths along river belts. It envisions wide use in mining and heavy industry, reducing fuel dependence and enabling independent, cooperative communities across Kansas Nebraska the Dakotas and Texas Panhandle.
Feature celebrating Alaska from Eagle City, praising its scenery along the Yukon River and the Aleutian coast. It recalls Seward's purchase, pioneer explorers like Cook, Clark, and Mayo, and argues Alaska's development through exploration, military forts, and telegraph lines.
Canadian border, Alaska gold rush, Yukon towns Eagle City Port Gibson Fort Merta, and US military posts Port Davis Valdes Bay. Major Ray Ivy and Fort St Michael leadership, signal corps telegraph lines, and a Paine's Celery Compound testimonial from Mrs. George E. Rouse of Green Bay Wisconsin.
The text discusses a solar powered motor whose output depends on lift crop type and fuel differences, noting it gathers heat directly from the sun to boiler heat and promises significant fuel savings. It mentions winter power and notes prior knowledge of solar principles while celebrating a new accomplishment.
Southern Railway announces faster east to Florida service. The fuxi mail train No 35 departs Washington at 1050 a m and reaches Jacksonville next morning, shortening travel time by over two hours. Through Pullman cars and dining car plus two additional Florida trains operate from Broad Street Philadelphia. Charles L Hopkins district passenger agent provides info.
Incomplete OCR shows names connected to station roles: Thomas KE, Shamp techiter operator. Harry Speus, assistant operator. Joseph Ty Metincen, chief vleetrivian, with title “bera of the sienal corps at this station.”
A vivid, satirical reflection on Kaiser Wilhelm II, describing his vanity and theatrical behavior. The piece traces his public persona from grandiose speeches at Kiel to the swift shift of policy and the perceived decline of his regime, noting how his theatrical flair masked strategic missteps.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions a Monday event in New York with a speaker or subject identified indirectly. It is unreadable in core names and specifics, offering limited verifiable details.
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