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Newspaper
The Kemmerer Camera
Location
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1914
Page
6
A historical note urges thrift to save costs across operations. It cites an eastern railroad estimate that cutting waste in paper, pencils, and other supplies could save about $30,000 yearly, with each office saving roughly $15. The piece urges individuals and departments to value desk aids and avoid lavish spending to boost profits and prosperity.
Popular Mechanics notes China built railways with varied gauges, creating a mosaic of local designs. Although the chief lines adopt 4 feet 8 inches, many routes use meter or narrower gauges, promising enormous expense to standardize amid competing interests.
A new portable adjustable track system arrives for the Indus tunnel development. The design allows sections to be laid on the ground with curved ends secured easily, enabling quick setup and flexible alignment for ground work. Three to four named entities referenced: Indus tunnel, adjustable track system, ground layout.
A garbled OCR fragment mentions a track event with unclear details. It references a track, possible names, and a description of movements or outcomes but lacks coherent facts to identify participants, place, date, or results. The readable content is too fragmentary to confirm specific individuals or events.
A writer in the American Machinist argues English motive power railroads offer higher chief salaries and rely on committees, driving skilled men away. Apprenticeship shows value but needs backing, better recruitment, and training. Railroads must modernize management to climb out of personnel difficulties and halt backward progress.
A mountain railroad places thermometers at frequent intervals along its lines and keeps careful records of temperature changes. The mounted devices, housed in wooden boxes and painted, are shielded from drafts and air currents to ensure accurate readings.
Baltimore engineers used a split construction method to replace the Owynn's Falls viaduct. The new 640 foot long 68 foot wide concrete structure was built in halves to avoid train disruption. Main arch spans measure 114 feet each.
An incident on the Flying Scoteman service from Euston to Carlisle near Leighton Cheshire saw the look-out window shattered and the engine smashed by falling debris. The driver was struck but survived, with witnesses noting an owl lying dead at his feet.
The text outlines a major financial undertaking for railroads to modernize, including replacing wooden cars with steel at around 700 million dollars and allocating about 2 million for signaling services. It mentions bridge work, supply logistics, and graded stations as part of the plan.
A sunburnt traveler extols Acoma atop a desert mesa as the most picturesque U S spot describing rugged trail access fierce winds and panoramic views. The piece details Acoma life with quareza customs water carry methods and the legendary Enchanted Mesa nearby with tales of ancient migration and guarding spirits.
Police describe a burglary reported at once with officers on scene. The captain notes multiple units were assigned to inspect residences and monitor a social function while arranging further investigations.
England moves forward in automatic telephone service development with Bosluid ahead of United Gates as contracts for 508200 dollars of new exchanges are awarded recently to expand the system.
A Washington Star piece describes how a mirror is mounted using a repurposed drawer top and a central large mirror framed by smaller honesty mirrors. It explains the evolution from looking glasses to girandoles and notes the popularity of wall decorations with circular convex mirrors and surviving pieces in various ornate frames.
A novel bow for a tailored spring cat is described as the sole trimming needed. It uses three inch wide heavy ribbon formed into four seven inch loops anchored at a center knot on the crown. The loops extend toward the brim sides and front, standing on edge for a jaunty effect.
Lace gaiters rise as a fashion note for refined footwear. The ox white baby fried mesh overlaid with white medallions showcases new detailing and texture, signaling a chic accessory trend for polished outfits.
A description note details a white gaiter top with large fat pearl buttons and Wettonheles embroidery on the face. Though appearing fragile, it is sturdy and easily cleaned, yet its dreary look makes it chiefly suitable for theater or restaurant costumes.
Exquisite new shades include a silvergreen tint resembling a breaker just before cresting, popular in velvet, milk cashmere, brooches, and silks. White lights in satin show strong, bright greens, while coq de roche offers warmth and value. Black and white unions dominate, Beotch tartan in England appears in panniers and frills, hinting at gowns made of sash and stole.
A sewing tip advises using a straight piece of material along the center back seam when making little girls dresses with gored or plated skirts to prevent the back from sagging. The guidance emphasizes a firm belvage to reinforce fit and appearance.
A detailed fashion notes column describes revived 19th century silhouettes for elderly women. It highlights wide skirts with taffeta folds, draperies, slashed backs, and wire supports, plus century old black taffeta ensembles, moire fabrics for tailored wear, embroidered batiste and filet lace accents, and colorfully varied striped fabrics.
A fragmented fashion note describes summer wear with a sepulimary mood. It mentions a toller sult for mareing and walking and a coat that buttons up the front. The piece references a plain blue item with a callar and a velvet derby leading a masculine look.
A garbled travel fragment discusses packing and wardrobe choices. It mentions leaving space in a drawer, removing wires, and keeping small articles organized, suggesting a practical approach to travel storage. The text mimics magazine style but lacks clear names or places.
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