The Ideal Boiler and Its New Power Claims
A historical brief examines claims that a new boiler design could reduce fuel costs and weight, enabling lighter vehicles and steam power for transport. The article discusses potential efficiency gains, material choices like silver and aluminum alloys, and the imagined impact on steam tricycles, while noting cautious or mixed expert views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minster
Hawerey
Iran
Faria
St. James
Gee Sotle
Egyptian Women Customs in the Khedive's Dominions
An observation of etiquette around Cairo’s social drives notes how women from different classes, guarded by yashmaks and veils, mingle with courtiers and passers by. It contrasts pashas wives with others and hints at strict male guardianship within the society, including severe penalties for rule violations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
London
East
Amy Thrash
Ioseos Tan
The Forth Bridge Aims for World Wonder Status
Edinburgh Times correspondent reports the Forth bridge near completion, praising its steel cantilever design. The 8500 foot spans, 450 foot piers, and 30,600 workers highlight a massive project with 21 000 tons of cement and 550 000 cubic feet of granite in place, poised to surpass Brooklyn’s bridge in scale.
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Firth of Forth
Brooklyn Bridge
Bo Bi
Egypt
Edinburgh Cor. Times
Housekeeper’s Struggle With Worry and Patience
A Christian at Work piece discusses a tired housekeeper overwhelmed by daily mishaps. It argues fretting harms both ruler and household, urging patience until troubles pass and sunshine returns. It stresses modeling calm for children and staff to avoid contagion of worry.
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Ceery
Brek
Christian
Two Kinds of Capital and the Power of Knowledge
This Youth's Companion piece contrasts money as capital with knowledge and skill. It cites 1818 graduates and shows how wealth can erode while ability yields lasting income. Practical examples compare value of labor, trade skills, and professional income to monetary investments.
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Inisior College
Jim
Montana
Colorado
Se e Reformer's First Duty Reformer’s Own Reform Essential
The text argues a reformer must first reform himself to avoid hypocrisy and undermine the cause. Even with correct focus, flaws in other areas can hinder usefulness, as advocates who violate common truths disrupt supporters and credibility. United Presbyterian caution.
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Yaca
Farrier
Larrien
Sil
Carcassonne
Ariels
Titanias
Pucks
Lob
Jack
the Sea Serpent
Chiergo Tribune
United Presbyterian
Farm and Fireside Oddities and Household Recipes
A butchered collage of domestic tips and recipes follows, featuring stove warming, dairy and fruit desserts, pies, custards, and cakes. It includes beverage and breakfast suggestions, climate notes, and a comic quip about family life. The column blends practical guidance with playful adverts and brief social jests from the era.
Bedding for stock boosts comfort and value of manure
A Prairie Farmer excerpt argues liberal bedding improves care for horses and livestock, saves time and labor, and preserves liquid manure as a valuable fertilizer. It notes economical bedding can backfire if scant and outlines a home made sawing setup described by a New York correspondent for efficient single-operator use and reduced rocking.
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Parmer
New York
D. OC
Freeman
Sidney
Sporr
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Thia
Losos Courier
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Fae
Bessa
Ashion Magaeft
Cockle
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BC Strebi & Co
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Pacific Manufacturing CO
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Wizard Oil Company
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St. Louis, Mo
Iesa Surgical Institute
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Reese
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
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Love Newsrarss Co
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Doe
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