The Manner of Making Oil Wells to Iwdia
A Burma native method for digging oil wells is described with a square shaft, crossbeams, a wooden drum, ropes, and wooden linings. The piece also notes primitive drawing methods and varied work practices, while recounting a pig vs horse race anecdote and ancient carpentry by Aztecs and Moqui Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwdia
Burma
Nouthing
Indian Geological Survey
Antec
McLeod
Smithsonian Institute
Smithsonian
City of
Mexico
Coacha Wood
Washington
United States
America
Officer's Mistake and Indian Surprise At Camp
A Civil War era anecdote recounts how a cold night near Crazy Woman's Fork sees officers ignore quiet signs of Indian presence. Bourke dismisses danger while a rifle volley and a candle blow reveal the near miss and the peril of underestimating Native scouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creole
Crazy Woman's Fork
Hourke
Crook
Miello
Bourke
Longue River
Rourke
Smokeball device and future lethal gas concepts in war
A historical piece discusses the smokeball as a military obscuring device used near Portsmouth to aid advances. It suggests further developments may include anti asphyxiating bombs and poisonous gas ideas, noting a prior war office scheme to devastate invading lines with toxic agents was kept secret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
William
Vienna
War Office
England
Extraordinary Race At Devon Inn Pig Versus Horse Tale
A Philadelphia Press recollection recalls Count Montglas proposing an odd wager at Devon Inn. An Italian nobleman challenged to bear any active pig in Cheater County against any horse over a twenty-five yard course. The crowd doubted but Montglas insisted on proving the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caten
Montglas
Monteglax
Laver
Electric cane with built in battery and light device
A report notes a cane maker has devised a cane containing a hollow shank to store four fairy-ate batteries, supplying power for a year with occasional use. The device can be activated by a push button, turning the cane into a portable light source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aindy
Chicago
Indico Marts Shoe Dept Offers Wide Range of Footwear
The shoe department highlights a broad selection including men and boys boots and shoes in Dongola Kangaroo and goad leathers. It features Henderson's Red School Shoe and a complete ladies French kid and Pebble Goat line with Mason and children's styles in varied designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayers
Rome
Kearlot David
Clonke
Balmoral
Congress
Wlao & Fie
O. M. Henderson
Grocery Department Price Comparisons and Offer
The grocery department assures constant supplies and states prices are lower than the lowest. Customers are invited to compare with Alwo Crockery Glaswaro and Cutlery.
Unclear Fragment Reports Local Persons and Items
Fragmentary text mentions individuals and items with garbled phrasing making specifics unreadable. Contains scattered proper nouns but no coherent event or action to summarize.
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Blackwood
Arctic
Taurida
Russia
Yaltoon
Luther
Mona
Argetilo
Uarlw Tortvet Ufvor
Europe
Vietoria
Duchess of Aosta
Italy
Frederick
Germany
Christina
Spain
Chiarlotte
Maximilian
Constant
Princial
Stephania Archduchess
Austria
Natalie
Servia
Eugenia
Lina Iba
Seta
Boston
Mass
THE
Salt Lake
Tribune
Sdebitt Bros
J. Nesbitt & Bro
Crep Hoop
Piochs, Nevada
General Merchandise
Esperian
Druc Store
John Shier
Dry Goods Department
Modwenterice
Postoffice
Plocho
Sov
Official Directory
United Bates Henatore
Clutid Jagr
Lincoln County
Walt Fy Jone Wea
Ou Farhe
Justo District Court
Tate Hanator
Publis Admaiuisie
John Lodor
Loo Noone Lodor
Hi. Taces
Our
H. A
Becky Srey
Sawyer
Lynch
Picche, Nevada
J. Sheridan
Shoemae Eir
Te Union Square
Lenton
Tolerm
Evo
Drewine
C.a.snow4&co
Wuubington
Clothing Department
Shoe Department
Thora Fiares Lane
Eureka
Naveds
Otice
Rossofice
Ocho
Nevada
Tarly Miniog
County of
Tincoln
Ald
Betty Ae
Claim
Uel
Nathan Center
Usd
Mount Dishlo Baa
Meridian Taare
Thance
Une
UB Survey
Vth
Sit Fet
Hurvey
Murtey
Hala
Yabamaine
Aeutoen
Kay Sud
Hkats
Burel
Crocery Department
Liouor Department
CONIA
Kentucky
Old Valley
Jamiesons
Jay
R. G. Schofield
Dooleys Dry Goods
Viocho Water Co
Alec Mandrich
California
Pioche, Nevada
Rire Arate
Tile County
Lixco
Ta Fun
Aadar
al John Unetin
Decanans
Eaid Gourto Waltedar
A. de Inon
Amino
Said Court
Lincoln
Asia Court
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