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Newspaper
Spencer News
Location
Spencer, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1909
Page
3
A Columbia dispatch reports commissioner E J Watson estimates about 300000 horsepower on South Carolina streams available for cotton mills. Mills total operate wholly or partly by water power and many now use electric drives supplied by large scale power companies.
Tesla announces a new power secret and a secret axle machine in a Ridge Building New York. Civil engineers report a vertical compression test capacity of 10,000,000 pounds for the U S Geological Survey structural materials laboratories, promising to revolutionize bridge construction and prevent collapses like the Quebec bridge disaster.
New York reports the incorporation of the Tesla Propulsion Company in Albany with capital stock of 1 million dollars to exploit one of Nikola Tesla's inventions. Mr. Tesla is identified in the notice as a principal figure in the venture.
An English visitor decries local tree pruning as cruel, noting misused methods injuring trunks and roots. He recalls dead trees in unfenced lots, barked trunks, and fires set by youths at tree bases, calling the practice an act of cruelty.
A fragmented dialogue exposes romantic entanglements and a pending funeral, with references to Dolinks, Jinks, Miss De Pretty, and an undertaker firm. The piece hints at marriage, rumors, fortune, and bizarre anecdotes about an infantile scientist and electric sparks, all carried by garbled antique slang.
A fragment from a newspaper page shows dialogue about visiting a Woman's Exchange. A man named A Great Discovery and Un Silag express curiosity about the place and its offerings while a doctor worries a wife might lose her voice. The conversation hints at an artist who has achieved success beyond a simple repetition.
Figures from Mr. Witken show water power plants in Unia state selling electricity at 1 to 2 per electrical horsepower per annum depending on quantity used and distance. Coal costs depend on steam engine type, ranging from 147 to 329 per horsepower including maintenance and plant attendance, with total rates varying by fuel and upkeep.
Royal connoisseur Preta the Phiandelphia Pudbetin becomes entangled in a century old forgery tale as a dealer refunds 9500 dollars paid for a 50 dollar work. The narrative slides through court painter critique and imperial intrigues with mentions of King of Württemberg and Duchess Ola of Ragila and an emissary from the Russian court.
A scrambled text recounts a train scene where an Irish passenger refuses to pay a fare as the train heads off course. The conductor extends a hand for the ticket while the Irishman protests the value of the fare. The passage ends with a nonsensical aside about ocean water’s radium content.
The article describes Tesla announcing a new mechanical principle that could dramatically reduce the size of power plants while increasing output. He notes the principle remains undisclosed for weeks and envisions its application to air, steam, and potentially vehicles, promising a far smaller and more powerful system.
The poem fragment praises liberty and home while noting patriotic boasts and equal blessings for all mankind. It references a German army figure stated as 6,490,900 men in a seemingly disparate note, linking national strength to generalized calls for shared blessings.
Curious neighbors are warned about moving day chaos and the need for orderly relocation. An experienced mover outlines insured, labeled packing with room numbers, separate rug coverings, and careful placement to prevent breakage and nerves, comparing old customs to modern, well organized moves. Mover promises precise plans, timing, and a method to deliver wrapped items to the correct rooms in the new home.
A brown hat features a stylish paradise motif with a brown shade and decorative band. The piece is described as a favorite this season for dressy outfits and adds a distinctive touch to refined attire.
A historical note describes a small boy's linen suit, likened to a Russian blouse, with a trimmed collar, white braiding, black satin tie, and a white patent belt. The passage mentions Hamburg as a great seaport and includes garbled phrases about textiles.
A boy clings to a whispered tale about roses given by Mrs Wright and a mute answer to his mother. The passage notes the growing but shrinking post office network in the United States as rural free delivery expands, hinting at broader communication changes.
Fragmented OCR yields a lyrical meditation on life and nature with scattered phrases about hills, valleys, and skies. The text evokes longing and classical imagery, referencing towns, work, and shared human impulse. It includes disjointed lines about April and devotion to broader spiritual themes.
A described dainty frock of white cashmere features a box plait front with fly frills and plaited skirt. The design uses white sarah, army gold buttons, and a velvet ribbon girdle with brown or cherry accents, tied to a diouse by buttress.
A fragmentary note describes a dangerous descent and a request for excuse from accompanying someone. The text emphasizes the risk and a moment of separation. No specific names, places, or dates are provided in readable form.
In dialect notes Brother Dickey says people pay to see the devil touring the country, claiming he has seen him once by accident while another recalls not being struck at all. A stray remark notes pigments of more than 400 colors derived from coal.
A description of a black straw braided chapeau with pink roses and pink taffeta under brim, noting its season popularity. The passage also cites 1908 trade data: British South Africa imported 122 million dollars of goods and reported 226 million of products, with Britain down 12.5 million from 1907 and other countries up 559,900.
A fragment from a Lampoon piece features a drummer shouting about factory product sales in a hotel lobby and a listener asking what is being sold. The text includes a gag about selling automobiles and a referenced ship with bulkhead doors that can be closed quickly by hydraulic power on a new trans Atlantic liner.
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