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Newspaper
Steele City Press
Location
Steele City, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1911
Page
4
A Michigan inventor introduces a regulating socket for electric lights with a switch at the free end and a winding resistance around the lamp cord. The device reduces glare and offers two to three light levels without overheating the socket, making it convenient for sick rooms.
A historical Life-Saving Service station near Napengue is described as an early government built rescue post. The 42 by 18 foot two story site housed crew mess and chambers with upper store rooms. It was among the first staffed by regular surfmen and remained in use until recently in fairly good condition.
A misadventure unfolds as a woman mistaken eggs for seeds pockets them for a train journey. She discovers hatchlings. neighbors warn of the folly while passengers watch as the eggs hatch into chicks. The scene ends with shock and a fried misperception about the “game.”
Schoolboys in Allen County Ohio develop a taste for fried cat. They pen kittens and feed them milk for weeks to fatten them for the cooking range. Reportedly the meat tastes like wild game and could rival squirrel or rabbit. Elders allegedly played along with the prank.
A description of black magpies frequenting Senegambia homesteads. They feed on parasites in sheep and, despite seeking ticks, may peck at open sores on the animals, attracted by the flock’s parasites and the sheep’s irritation.
Exceptional sagacity on the part of a ball terrier named Tape is noted by Henry Hotchkies of Topeka. Tobe loves a fight and has been treated several times by the veterinary surgeon due to his fondness for scraps. The other week he was again in trouble and retires from the battle with...
A man staged his own funeral in a mine incident but then revealed he was alive, shocking mourners who protested the ceremony and demanded burial be halted. The dramatic scene left attendees stunned as authorities investigated the bizarre case.
A survey of early 20th century wires, minerals, and devices reports vast electric networks in a New York office, a Russian made insulating material from mila cards, and a Chilean tung sten ore deposit. It notes Sweden telephone imports for Cape Colony, a thawing device for frozen pipes, a tiny French dynamo, and an electric camera attachment by a Californian inventor.
The world’s most accurate timekeeper is the electric clock in the Berlin observatory basement. Enclosed in an airtight glass cylinder, it has often operated for two or three months with an average daily error of fifteen one thousandths of a second. Astronomers continue to seek improvements to prevent temperature from affecting it.
A customer experiments with different shades by swapping lamps and sockets to view light effects. By wiring a table lamp and using various shade sizes and types, he aims to compare outcomes as several shades are tested simultaneously.
The piece discusses electricity aiding soil fertility and plant care, converting air nitrates to boost productivity by up to 50 percent. It notes rotation, nitrifying organisms, light, heat, and soil disinfection as key factors, with Sir Oliver Lodge observing long-standing effects and scientists pursuing artificial adaptation for greater harvests. It also foresees advances in breeding for plants and animals to meet rising global demand.
An Austrian inventor touts a device called a fernseber that allegedly transmits light to let a person view a scene in another town or country. He compares it to telephone transmission of sound and suggests it could allow observing events on the opposite side of the world.
A patent has been granted for a telescope designed to aid ranching operations, promising convenience in routine tasks. The inventor asserts improved efficiency in field assessments and livestock monitoring. The patent outlines the device’s use in remote or rugged environments.
London aims to cut smoke by concentrating coal burning in a few central stations and removing coal use for heating and lighting elsewhere to further lessen smoke.
The British Admiralty has been testing wireless telegraph links between ships and submarines. Early trials were poor, but rumors say a reliable system has now been developed, potentially proving invaluable during maneuvers or battle times.
The report notes India advancing as a key production nation alongside the United States, highlighting growing industrial capacity and economic status. It lists rising manufacturing sectors and potential impacts on global supply chains and trade dynamics.
A man attempting a cake according to a magazine recipe from the Women’s Home Guide bungles measurements, eggs, and baking powder. The result is a dense, dark loaf with a bulging center, prompting him to hide the evidence and abandon baking for the night.
John R K Morton president of a large cement company extolled cement at the New York Cement show. He noted fashion parallels with a Paris gown and quoted a remark about a wife wearing a French decollete gown provoking talk and laughter at a ball.
Lawyer Nathan G Porter recalls a curious incident where a man and a woman sought marriage. They lacked a license, so Porter accompanied them to the clerk's office to arrange it. The man returned alone claiming the bride would join, then the story ends with the Times.
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