Michigan Scholar Dean Appointed At Boston University
A Michigan born scholar, Melvicio M. Blenlow, recently named dean of the Boston University law school, with a birthplace of Baton Rapida, Mich. He studied at the University of Michigan, graduating in 1866 and earning a philosophy doctorate from Harvard. A variety of local curiosities and notes follow, including a remark on a Columbus man’s wage and a 1000 mile homing pigeon record from Mishawaks, Ind.
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Melvicio M. Blenlow
University of Michigan
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Harvard University
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Mishawaks
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Impulse Water Wheel and Driving Device for Screw Jaws
Inventions described improve screw driving in tight spaces. A pair of spring clamps at the driver tip grip the screw head, keeping it in place until the screw enters its socket. Jaws open by depressing rear extensions, driver tip remains clear when unclamped.
Inventors mechanical directory and star altitude device
A description of a mechanical directory using a crank to expose pages of names through a slot with a narrow index strip for quick reading. It notes a system for inserting corrections and changing addresses, plus a separate device proposal for observing star altitudes using a sextant with diurnal corrections.
Fragmentary Weather Note Reflects Dated Corrections
A partial OCR fragment mentions a water surface context and corrections for rough weather. It hints at a past method and a long-awaited proposal, but lacks clear names, places, dates, or concrete events to specify.
Electric Fire Pump From Haven France
An Electric Fire Pump, a small light two wheeled cart with one bore, is powered by current from streetcar or electric light wires. The dynamo drives a jet of water to over 100 feet. It can be placed quickly where electric current exists and took three minutes to operate in an experiment, faster than a steam pump.
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Haven
France
Europe
Switzerland
Scotland
Impulse Water Wheels Show Case Of Water Power
Impulse wheels use water jets to strike elliptical buckets, producing bidirectional thrust and efficient energy conversion. The article compares this to turbines and explains how the jet’s impulse relies on head and exit from the bucket. It also notes wireless telegraphy tests on the Congo and a folding window clothes dryer designed for tight living spaces.
Telegraph Stations Contracted in Alaska Project
A leading firm has contracted with the Marcon Telegraph Company to erect two stations in Alaska. One will be at Fort Gibbon between Fort Egtert and St. Michael’s, connected to another at Dates Rap ida along the Tapkpale river. The agreement specifies date and operating terms.
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We Fine Corps
Marcon Whelves Telegraph Company
Alaska
Fort Gibbon
Fort Egtert
Bt. Michael
St Jacobs Oil Promises Pain Relief From Rheumatism
A reader letter highlights Minn Stephenson of Hartington Mond Aberdenn who credits St Jacobs Oil with dramatic relief from rheumatism. She says crying out while dressing, inability to move, and dependence on help vanished after using two bottles, enabling normal work and recommending the remedy. The testimonial emphasizes the oil conquering pain.
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Jessie Stephen
Hartington Mond
Aberdenn
St. Jacobs
Inherited Complexion Claims From Father’s Blood
An English physician asserted that offspring inherit complexion from the father. He argued that if a negro baby’s father has any white blood, the child will be nearly white at birth. Conversely a white mother and black father would, after a month, become nearly as black as a full-blooded negro.
Salt Lake Business College Ad Promotes Ellis and Gregg Systems
Salt Lake Business College invites inquiry about the Ellis Cabinet bookkeeping and Gregg shorthand systems. It urges professionals and educators to visit at Templeton, claiming leadership and superior training in the field.
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Gregg
Templeton
Salt Lake
Turkey Premonition Story and Odd Wedding Customs
A Virginia farmer recalls turkeys roosting unusually before a deadly storm, wondering how they knew the tree would fall. The item also surveys old European marriage customs, noting Swiss brides’ kiss bans, warm threshing rituals, and other rites from Scotland and Italy.
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Virginia
Disrupted Family Ties Center on Abducted Girl
Fragmentary report describes a girl abducted from Saline area and a family gathering around, with relatives pressed for answers about her disappearance. The text records confusion about the events and mentions brothers and a conference inquiry.
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Howe
Dean
Putnam Padma Dyes Reported Difficult to Fight
The text notes Putnam Padma Dyes as hard to battle. It references armies and service lengths in Europe and other regions, listing active and reserve terms for several locations. Original wording is fragmentary and inconsistent but centers on military manpower and durations.
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Thvesla
Europe
Ghirtewa
Ala
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