A Medieval Ghost Story of Cosmo de Medici
A legendary tale links Cosimo de Medici to murder and damnation. A villa once owned by the duke allegedly housed a haunting when his will cursed the lodge to the devil. Signor Cavalli buys it and witnesses a spectral procession, with Cosimo and devils appearing in mirrors and at night.
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de’ Medicis
Couma de’ Medici
Tuscany
Cosmo
Florence
House of
de’ Medici
Signor Cavalli
Signora
Carissima
Devil
Coeme
Lucifer
Fleao
Cavalli
Spe
McRoss
Inner earth debate: Gilbert on anomalies and nuclear heterogeneity
Grove Karl Gilbert of the US Geological Survey presents a speculative discussion on gravity anomalies from coast and geodetic survey work. He interprets these anomalies via imperfect isostatic adjustment, crustal heterogeneity, and variable depth of compensation, noting the inner earth as an arena for imaginative scientific inquiry.
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Coast and Geodetic Survey
Grove Karl Gilbert
United States Geological Survey
United States
Gilbert
Simple Oil Feed Device From an Old Can
An old oil can is repurposed into a compact lubricator for cutting tools. A bottom strip forms a lug, with a nut, pin, and threaded oil pour through the cap to regulate flow. A sheet piece fits over the neck to seal the spout, allowing attachment to machinery for controlled lubrication.
Ancient Hindu Bangles From Sacred Shell Trade
An ancient industry thrives on conch shells Turbinella pyrum found off Manani. About two million bangles are exported yearly to Calcutta. J Hornell of Madras studies the craft tracing its history and identifying early bangle factories across India while noting limited prehistoric indicators in the Madras museum.
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Gulf of
Manani
Calcutta
J. Hornell
Madras
Hornell
Mad- Tas
India
Mina Explosions Probe Points to Spark Ignition Theory
Government inquiry into the Fengbenydd mine disaster of October 4 1913 reports that experiments show nine volt sparks cannot ignite methane air. Tests used a mine gas containing over 4 per cent methane under official supervision. A new incendiary aircraft dart with a small reservoir and igniting agent was demonstrated in France in the presence of military air experts, intended to set fire to balloons or payloads at 8000 feet.
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Frante
The Stolen Brooch at a Charleston Dinner Party
A Charleston dinner party ends with a theft accusation when a guest named Porcher is dubbed a thief. A note prompts a possible duel, but a late confession by a woman reveals the brooch slipped into her dress fold. Porcher’s honor is cleared and host Du Bois apologizes as guests disperse.
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You
8. C
Indy
du Boia
du Bois
Kilwin
Porcher
Charleston
Fitz Hugh
du Bole
Logy
Hugh
Forcher
Vite Hugh
Cald
Kate
du Boix
Land dispute in estate of Hissonnette deceased at Bottinean court
A petition in Bottinean County Court seeks administration of the Hissonnette estate, detailing debts, real property, and division of land. The court orders notice to interested parties to appear at the county house in Bottinean on the stated date to show cause why the grant should not be made.
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Hissonnette
Pitt Ie
North Dakota
Bottinean
Naked Court
Sale
Zolelock
Mui
Musul
Lampblack Qualities and Historical Uses in Inks
Fragmented OCR notes describe lampblack as a durable pigment for painters with high carbon content and moisture resistance. It claims remarkable covering power, longevity, and legibility against decay, noting ancient burials where inscribed letters remain clear while surrounding material wears away.
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Lews
Novel water tower throws streams in many directions
A new water tower design improves the standard one stream tower by enabling multiple water jets to spray in various directions. The discharge pipe can be projected into a window or opening, ending with several nozzles oriented differently. The pipe is movable, tiltable, and adjustable to direct flows as needed.
Manufactured Fuel Advances in Briquette Industry Report
The article discusses Cau DriQuettes and similar briquette plants across eastern states and central regions. It notes shifts in fuel composition with fibers decreasing and briquettes increasing in value and tonnage, highlighting binders, materials, and plant names amid 1918 industry trends and wartime demand.
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Eal
Hmahifaertord
Entral
United States
Boy at Brook House Foils Robbery at Fifteen
A sixteen year old employed at a Low bookstore is sent to Beechenbrook near Manchester to arrange books. When owner’s wife and daughter depart, a watchman is found drinking and theft begins. The youth overhears a planned burglary, finds a hidden room, scares off three attackers with a pistol, and guards the house until police arrest the robbers. He is praised by papers and rewarded by Mr Markham.
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Beechenbrook
Manchester
Ptyre
Scotland
Markham
Paris
Nena
Haynes
Menservarite
Tim
Brook
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