New Wind Velocity Recorder by Mr Lowne at Catford
An innovation by R M Lowne of Catford introduces an automatic wind velocity and direction recorder. The device combines vane and anemometer with electric recording on a paper ribbon, showing wind direction as a single pencil line and recording speed with another, enabling central stations to monitor winds across Britain.
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Stand and piano value arrears in old advertisement
Fragmentary OCR text mentions pianos that look and sound decent but are mass produced and not durable. It contrasts cheap pianos burning quickly with longer lasting ones, implying a warning about short lifespans and high prices for quality.
Jacksonville Fire Loses 130 Blocks and $15 Million
A colossal blaze in Jacksonville, Florida, swept Beaver to Main streets, destroying 130 blocks of residences and many business buildings within four hours. Firefighters faced exploding powder, dynamite, and raging winds as prominent hotels, churches, and the city jail burned. Officials estimate over 10,000 people homeless with losses exceeding $15,000,000. 6 lives reported lost.
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United States
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Weroer Sayers
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Capitol
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Don Breas
Confederate Veterndrand Arey of the
Republic
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To Mothers of Large Families Message and Anecdotes
A plea to mothers with large households to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham's Laboratory Lynn Mass urging early care for weaknesses. Includes testimonial from Mrs. Perrysville and notes on Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. Also features brief notes on wheat in China and a story about King Leopold fined for speeding, disguises, and a police reaction.
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Cagrte Perrsvillle
Dodincton
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China
United States
Americans and Mexicans Vie With Each Other At Border Fest
Deming New Mexico May 7 The McKinley party entered New Mexico to a warm border welcome. Governor Otero and staff greeted them as a large crowd and Mexican officers joined the procession. The event highlighted New Mexico’s push for statehood with a broad banner reading New Mexico Demands Statehood.
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United States
Arizona
Fieve
Chihuahuas
Texas National Guard
The Home Gold Cure Promises Quick Alcohol Cure
The Home Gold Cure sells a "home treatment" for alcoholism claiming the drinker is diseased not weak. It guarantees cure of hard drinkers, with instructions to mix in tea or coffee and administer secretly. Sold for one dollar with physician advice optional and mailed worldwide from Edwin B. Giles & Company in Philadelphia.
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Edwin B. Giles & Company
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