German high speed track tests spur locomotive trials
Popular Science outlines German researchers preparing a steam locomotive test on the same track used for high speed electric trials. It notes the track’s limitations, the duplication of efforts, and the aim to compare steam propulsion on a known poor track with electric tests. It also describes a triplicate baggage check system and a German invention for a face mask while barbering, plus various gadget notes from Hanover and Baltimore, including a new nickel armor recovery method and a shoe horn with a clamp.
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William F. Connor
New York City
Morplurglers
Tong Town
Invention Description of Coin-Operated Mechanism
The text describes a coin insertion triggering a lever that releases a mechanism, allowing a hinged plate to drop. The plate carries a lever linked to a toothed wheel on the first brush hub, indicating the brush rotation will follow the lever action.
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Clarence M. Stiner
New York City
Roth
Eal Earfarew
New England College Opens School of Administration and Finance
A New England college has created the School of Administration and Finance to train young men for real news. The two year program covers private banking brokerage investment railroad and steamship commerce and foreign trade. It also teaches manufacturing basics employer employee relations journalism consular work and general administration.
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New College
New England
School of Administration and Finance
Journallem
Alan Tamcht
Electricity for Plants and a Canadian Land Survey
A paper by De Sete Lem strom of Helaingtora reports electricity as a plant fertilizer, showing major yield gains in medium quality rabbi land and variable effects on poor soils. The English transcription also notes a Baffin Land Survey by Hole Nell of the Canadian Geologingire, detailing a survey in the Woreitory and parts of Abra.
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de. Sete Lemstrom
Helaingtora
Baffin Land Survey
Nell
Windmill Toy From Spools And Wind Draft
In Topeka Herald style instructions describe making a windmill toy from two large thread spools, halves cut from one, and two sticks plus a third crosspiece. A loose spool turns with wind while two pierced holes hold crossed sticks and pasteboard animals mounted at ends. Place on a chair, set a window draft, and watch the birds appear to fly as the mill spins.
Puzzle like instructions for decorative match setup
The text describes assembling a decorative setup using two yards of ribbon and a paper piece, then positions matches A C and others on a table. It instructs placing pine around a circle and arranging a crovewise match with specific heads touching the surface, plus lifting only by pressing match C. A fourth is pinned.
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Acme
Mitch
Glass Tube Trombone Sound From Simple Instrument
A method uses a %-inch glass tube 24 inches long with a widened mouthpiece and a paper bell to mimic a trombone. By rolling paper around the tube and adjusting a cap, lip pressure and rubbing produce deep tones, with practice enabling amateurs to play well.
A Home Made Kaleidoscope Project
A simple at home kaleidoscope guide with basic steps. Cut three glass strips ten by two inches, join triangularly, cover ends with paper, add a center hole for an eye, and decorate with colored glass pieces. Follow the basic construction to view shifting geometric patterns through careful turning.
Fractured description of a toy pinball craft plan
A garbled set of household craft instructions references making a pinball hand game with wooden pieces, ribbons, and various measurements. It mentions assembling parts, attaching balls to planks, and arranging a sequence of labeled items with unclear steps and dates.
Ingrowing House Wren Builds Ingenious Central American Nest
A wren in Central America constructs a marvel of ingenuity. It selects a small tree with closely spaced horizontal branches and creates a six by two foot platform. A dome shaped nest twelve inches high is built at the tree end, with thorn sides, plus a tunnel like passageway from the west to the platform end. Thorn fences line the tunnel at intervals, leaving room for the bird to pass.
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Central America
Slowing Cornucopias Game Passing Across Room
Two paper cornucopias are formed and hung by strings across a room. Each player blows into the large openings to move the contraption toward the opposite wall, aiming to stretch the string taut and send the cornu copia across the room in a single powerful breath.
Four Squares One Line In Moptranon Hallown Tale
A garbled historical page piece mentions four perfect aquares and clever dogs with a hallown tart reference, plus a strange scene of a cube and inner paths. It hints at a riddle like Alter haven and a cryptic recounting of a dog or animal topic.
Gifford's Vast Indiana Swamp Land Empire Expands
J I Gifford, a model farmer from Jasper County Indiana, has transformed 34 000 acres of Kankakee swamp into a vast estate. He built 200 miles of canals and rail lines for his own use, dredged and drained swampland, and has cultivated about 18 000 acres last year with projections near 20 000 acres this year.
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Nola
Kankakee
Gifford
Garthrers
Hima
Jasper County
Indiana
Kankakee River
Scrub Oak
Morass
Giffard
Vermon t Potato Scab Bulletin Summary
Vermon State bulletin explains potato scab fungus needs favorable soil conditions to cause damage. Germs present in soil or seed potatoes do not guarantee disease. contaminated seed potatoes are the primary spread, though beets manure and tools may contribute little. Virgin soil experiments showed low scab without inoculation, while fall planting results vary with weather and soil prep.
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Vermont
Bolsey
North Dakota
Trinteen
Jersey
Possible Combined Chants on Goat Water Produce Trade
A readable fragment discusses a potential coalition among produce sellers and growers on Goat Water Street. It mentions the League of Community Wholesale Produce and related associations considering a joint arrangement, with concerns about tolls and price impacts on fruit growers and consumers. The text references local trade terms and street dealers, hinting at a plan to unite against costly distribution.
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League of
Eibout
South
Mere Sont
Ie & v
Steady Prices In Apple Market Discussed By Growers
A New York outlook slated as good for a large apple crop is reported by east coast growers who insist their figures are correct and that price stability benefits both buyers and sellers. They argue steady prices prevent demoralization and encourage timely sales, reducing risk of market swings.
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New York
Outlook
Anid
The Granberry Crop Forecast Varies by State
Reports suggest a weaker cranberry crop this year across Massachusetts New Jersey Wisconsin and other areas. Massachusetts may ship far fewer barrels than last year while New Jersey and Wisconsin expect about half and ten thousand barrels respectively. Prices may stay high due to strong demand from eaters and cranberry processors despite limited supply. Cranberry farming remains costly and research into bog development and pest control continues.
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New Jersey
Wisconsin
Suits for Loat Orchards Challenge State
Two orchardists sue the state for damages claiming destruction of apple trees from a San Jose seal treatment overseen by the State Horticultural Society. The plaintiffs allege the method killed the trees while the state denies liability and contends no orchard loss is proven.
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San Jose
New Tropical Feast and Coney Wteot World Event Tale
Fragmentary text outlines a world read and a winter title with references to Prem Coyle and a West Tit event. Mentions Hilige ane and Hropitemd Cemktelat Te esime tee. Details are unclear due to damaged wording and stray phrases.
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Mangeseen
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