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Newspaper
Sullivan Union
Location
Sullivan, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1912
Page
2
A broad, humorous column from Sullivan Indiana surveys varied topics from Andrew Carnegie and high salaries to weather, politics, crime, random observations and the season’s quirks. It wittily notes crowded social trends, a Pittsburg baby’s appendicitis, Alfred Vanderbilt’s rent, and Alaska gold discoveries amid Arctic weather.
A surgical procedure to recover a $300 diamond swallowed by a chicken failed from the bird’s viewpoint, leaving the operation unsuccessful despite efforts.
A dubious item claims Olfiogodypsia, described as thirst absence, has broken out in New York. It warns gay and festive Pittsburg ers to keep away, a fragment from a wild miscellany of sensational or satirical notes.
A clergyman urges married men to wear rings to deter flirtation while women claim they can identify married men by sight. The latest burglary trend hides heel prints on waxed floors. Two Texans debated religion and one was shot dead, leaving the survivor more informed about religion.
The piece notes nature's dual character as compensatory and challenging. It argues that snow causes discomfort for some but joy for others and that weather should be met with a philosophical spirit despite broad effects on work and life.
A brief report notes bandits hiding in California brush are being hunted by police aviators. The idea of detectives flying in pursuit signals a shift from current practice to airborne crime response.
The text extols brick for its plasticity durability and color harmony in design. It argues brick withstands extreme heat and fires better than stone or steel, citing its fire finishing through firing and historical reuse of brick. It also notes architects value its adaptability and aesthetic potential.
John Bigelow’s death underscores that longevity depends on individual control of diet and drink. He argues most people eat too much meat, causing toxins and kidney strain, then advocates four pints of soft water daily, abstaining from alcohol, and gentle exercise to reach a vigorous old age.
The article outlines pay scales for chefs and cooks across hotels, restaurants, camps, and small railroad eating houses. It notes chefs earn 150 to 750 dollars monthly, cooks 50 to 150, establishments with one to six cooks 10 to 30 weekly, and camp or railroad cooks 30 to 70 dollars monthly.
The article argues Russia's imperial reach widens from Europe to Asia as it annexes Mongolia and Persia. It warns that Persia would bring Russia near India, control access to the Persian Gulf, and bolster naval power, justifying English alarm and opposition.
A Paris journal notes Corsica, part of France, desires candidates who bring manna during campaigns but not their election. A wealthy hopeful spent eight days touring villages where farmers offered votes for bribes, totaling millions in potential costs, yet election certainty remained unclear.
A Cleveland businessman demonstrates charging an automobile battery at home using an alternating current rectifier. The device connects to a lamp socket in the garage, letting one battery charge overnight while the other powers the car. It aims to eliminate the need for a second battery and charging plant trips.
E A Williams of a Chicago manufacturing firm describes electrically operated hand drills and hammers that nearly double output. Machines run off standard electric sockets with adjustable speed, allowing workers to focus on precise work without manual operation of tools.
Five live snakes about two and a half feet long emerged from a mail bag at the Port Elizabeth post office in the Cape Colony. The creatures disrupted sorting for over an hour before being captured and sent to the Port Elizabeth museum director. They were packed in a moss lined wooden box with air holes and likely awakened by tropical heat during transit from West Bromwich, England.
The idea of concealed lighting spreads rapidly in England. Visible light sources cause glare and require more air illumination, while hidden fixtures let in less light yet maintain adequate visibility. In the British Museum reading room seven one thousandths daylight suffices, six ten thousandths at the Lords, and twelve hundredths at the Commons clerk’s desk.
An adjustable arm called the Radio allows one telephone to serve several people in office or home use. It can be used seated or standing and balances spring tension to stay in place. The instrument remains vertical and ready for use, hung from the top by a universal joint.
The world contains 260000 miles of submarine telegraph cables with over 100000 miles laid in the past decade.
A method to strip insulation from fine enameled wire by drawing the wire between a fold in fine emery paper. The process is simple and designed to expose the conductor without damaging the wire.
The Hamburg exchange handles 40 000 lines now with space planned for future expansion to 80 000 lines.
Estimate shows U.S. moving picture audiences last year at over two and a quarter million per day, three times the combined reach of all regular theaters. This reflects the rapid growth of cinema popularity.
Reports note one third of Britain's telegraph operators are women and Australia offers nightly subscriber concerts. The U S issues about 60 000 electrical patents while England and Switzerland resume telephony routes. A borax rosin wood preservative uses electricity. Innovations include a hat battery fan and ear shaped transmitter concepts.
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