Retail coal prices cut by fuel administrator
Washington D. C. three important orders cut coal prices issued by Fuel Administrator Tarr y A Garfield. They set new retail baselines using 1915 margins plus 30 percent, reduce Pennsylvania anthracite prices by 15 percent, and raise bituminous mine prices in nine states from 200 cents to 1.30 dollars per ton. The public may see decreases where retailers posted excessive profits, though overall impact varies by locality.
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Durand Chairs Wilsonan Advisers Committee for Wilson
Dr William F Durand expert in mechanical engineering and murine engineering is chair of the Wilsonan advisers committee for wero analytics. He has long served as professor of mechanical engineering at Stanford University in California and previously belonged to other university faculties. He has authored several books on murine engineering.
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California
Measles isolation urged for early temperature rise
Practical Health Hint cites the Medley Record on preventing measles. A temperature above 99 degrees F signals contagiousness in early cold-like stages before the rash appears. Sneezing spreads nasal spray carrying germs, risking infection to siblings and schoolmates. isolation is crucial even before visible symptoms.
Union Pacific completes double track Omaha to Ogden all but tunnel
On October 1 the Union Pacific finished the double track project from Omaha to Ogden except for 1,000 to 1,500 feet of tunnel near Shermap hill. Four gangs push the tunnel work with shafts sunk atop the hill and crews working from both ends. Since April 1, 2,200 men have worked in Wyoming, with as many as 12,000 transported to sustain the crews. Many have stayed only a month or six weeks, though some remained to finish tasks.
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Wyoming
Economy Note Reveals Dust Brush Modification Tip
A brief note explains that reversing the handle on a worn dust brush tip may cause additional wear. The guidance is concise and focuses on a simple technique to extend the brush’s use by altering its orientation.
An Eye for Business
Five year old Jimmy welcomes a new brother and settles on a name after pondering what to call him. He decides to call the baby Jimmy so he can respond when spoken to.
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Jimmy
Let In the Sunlight Overhauls Domestic Hygiene
The piece urges exposing households to direct or diffused sunlight for health benefits, condemning shutting out light as old fashioned. It argues sunlight disinfection wards off germs, promotes cleanliness, and discourages closing windows and shades to prevent fading of carpets and draperies.
Man’s Not Man Yet Progress Is Law Of Life
A reflective aphorism attributed to Browning on human progress. The quote emphasizes that advancement is continual and humanity remains unfinished. It frames life as an ongoing process governed by growth and development rather than a static state.
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Browning
How to Fit a Horse Collar
Guidance from Farm and Fireside on properly fitting a horse collar. It warns against oversized collars hoping for growth and notes seasonal fit changes. The horse should stand on firm ground, head steady, with a snug collar that follows the shoulder surface from withers to throat, leaving space for a hand at the throat.
Scots Greys Capture More Flags in Warfare
The Scots Greys have captured more flags in warfare than any other British regiment, reflecting a storied record of action and honor in military history.
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Scots Greys
Adam's Ale as a Beautifier
Advice from a newspaper exchange urges proper diet to improve complexion. It recommends six to eight glasses of water daily, avoiding rich pastries and sweets, preferring simple easily digested foods. Fresh air and exercise are said to enhance skin health.
Massachusetts inventor designs spring tightener tool
A Massachusetts inventor proposes a tool to fasten a spring to the side of a ready device and hold a joint in place until the joint has been driven, enabling work in difficult to reach areas.
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Massachusetts
Not So Sure Secretaries Cup Riddle Amuses Members
A social club secretary receives a cut glass loving cup. His servant Bridget notes three handles on the pitcher and muses on losing them. If one breaks there are two left, if two break there is one left, so there will always be one. She questions the certainty with a quip about the outcome.
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Bridget
A House Guest Expression Arts Contrast
A short anecdote notes the phrase a house guest describes ongoing presence in a family home. The speaker contrasts a daughter who resides there full time with one who simply idles while the mother handles tasks like corking bottles.
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