Women Inventors Rise In Patent Activity Across Industries
The U S patent office reflects a surge in women inventors with about 500 patents yearly, outpacing the 19th century totals and rising during wartime. Women contribute from household aids to industrial devices, including dyes, farm equipment, hospital gear, and even weapons related items.
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Elmo Scott Watson
United States Patent Office
Women’s Bureau
United States Department of Labor
Mushroom Study At Cleveland Museum Of Natural History
The Cleveland Museum of Natural History offers autumn classes on toadstools to teach distinguishing poisonous from edible varieties. The courses simplify identification and are popular with the public, letting attendees learn without needing full family knowledge of mushroom species.
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Cleveland Museum of Natural History
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Great Telescope Pushes Limits of Size in Mount Wilson Plan
The Mount Wilson Observatory in California proposes a telescope three times larger than any built before. The current giant has a 100 inch mirror. the new design would span 300 inches, about 25 feet, promising vast light gathering and potential urban-scale applications.
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Mount Wilson Observatory
California
New York Herald-Tribune
Great Writer Snubbed by French Academy Vote
Victor Hugo visited M Roger Collard to seek his vote for entry to the French Academy. Collard, a veteran professor, claimed ignorance of Hugo's name and, after being offered copies of Hugo’s works, replied that he never reads new books.
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Victor Hugo
French Academy
M. Roger Collard
Hugo
Marion Delorme
Collard
Flour Bin Mystery Ends With Cat Deposited Inside
A Cicero area farmer returned for lunch to find the flour bin empty. Their three year old son reported with sobriety that the bin was still empty, and upon checking, the parents discovered the child had placed his pet cat into the bin.
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Cicero
Indianapolis News
Diamond Ring Found Hidden in Sofa in Grand Rapids
Mrs. Hugh P. Perry located a $500 diamond ring in a secondhand sofa in Grand Rapids while searching for items their child had hidden. Perry had the ring appraised at $500 and plans to return it to the rightful owner as reported by the Indianapolis News.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Hugh P. Perry
Temperamenta and Temperament Defined in Old Commentary
A terse remark contrasts temperament with intellect, noting that those who are fast to anger are often slow to mental acuity. The phrase suggests a moral evaluation of character over reason.
Opportunity Wears Frills Draws Many Men
A aphoristic line notes that most men seize chances when they appear adorned with flair. The remark comments on attraction to showy gains over plain rewards.
Offer to Victims of Indigestion
A vintage ad text promises quick relief from indigestion with Mentha and other ingredients. It urges readers to avoid attacks altogether through regular use to ease heartburn dizziness and breathing issues.
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Dave
Lustige Walt Conversation Excerpt
Dialogue captures Bertin Nagels and audience banter about speech delay and quick speaking comeback. The exchange suggests humorous theater or performance context with playful repartee.
Dandelion Butter Color Market Description
A harmless vegetable butter color called Dandelion has been sold for eight years in drug stores and general stores at 85 cents a bottle. The text notes blunt critics as needing a club, implying strong language.
Untimely End to a Love Affair Commented On
A witty observe notes that many loves halt before marriage while some proceed, hinting at social expectations and romantic obstacles without specific names or events.
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