Oddities and Facts from Early Science Notes
A collage of science curiosities and statistics including sulphur matches first appearing, a 95 percent yearly fee thought, and the Great Britain savings bank 1799. Notes mention spider web filaments twenty miles long, Nuremberg toys shipped to the U.S. worth 1375, and a transatlantic liner rudder weighing 100 tons. Various observations cover health, astronomy, demographics, and sanitation with terse, era-tinged quotes.
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Mitty-eeven
Flat Savings
Great Britain
Nuremburg
United States
Paris
London
Auto scenic railroad offers riskless speed on WV track
A West Virginia concept promises fast driving on a rail road with a central slot. Cars resemble runabouts and are guided by a bar fitting the slot to keep them on track. The invention aims to let motorists speed safely at seaside resorts and amusement parks, avoiding ditches or pedestrians.
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West Virginia
Transparency of Gold Leaf Breaks Under Heat
J C Chapman and Hi L Porter report the curious transparency of gold leaf when heated in contact with glass. As temperature rises the leaf contracts and tears, creating numerous spaces that render the leaf translucent on glass, while heat on gold wire shows no contraction. The critical tear temperature is about 50 degrees C, and microscopy reveals a torn granular structure in the leaf.
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J. C. Chapman
Hi. L. Porter
Air Currents in Vortex Experiments for Airships
An early study explains ball nozzles and cone currents as miniature whirlwinds, showing how air and water streams form stable cones that resist displacement. It describes card and funnel experiments, the vortex ring concept, and the potential impact on propulsion tech and future devices.
Microbes in Green Plants Challenge Soil Infection Claim
Bacteriologists reconsider finding soil microbes inside vegetable stalk interiors. Remlinger and Nourt report experiments attempting to infect plants, but fail to obtain colonies of microbes within interior tissues. The debate questions the idea that soil microbes invade edible plant interiors and undermine sewage manure practices.
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Manan
Remlinger
Nourt
Little Man Buys Pins in Street Standoff
A tiny man pleads for two pins to mend his torn sleeve, provoking a large, armed man who first threatens then quietly yields two pins. The standoff shifts as the big man roars a challenge, but the little man escapes across the street with the pins in hand.
Matter of Business and Humorous Quotations
A chaotic blend of comic vignettes and extracts about doors that spring shut with a 25 cent patent, a Tennessee man and boy fixing a buggy shaft, verses praising wealth glimpsed in John D. Rockefeller, jokes about chicken feasts and misers, and reflections on Halley’s Comet tail with quips on editors and portrait comparisons.
Obeying the Doctor and Folly Philosopher Speak
A dialect sketch shows Parson Brown questioning a freenyometer while Mrs Smith explains the doctor is dead and hung on the wall, too high for use. The piece introduces a novel figure The Philosopher of Folly who downplays marriage as folly yet hints at profitable schemes with a rich wife.
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Parson Brown
Philosopher of Folly
Margaret and Nan Dismiss Ocean Dip Joke
The dialogue features Margaret asking about an ocean dip with Jack and Nan replying that the swim was disappointing because Jack hugged the shore, delivering a light humor moment about seaside plans.
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Margaret
Jack
Nan
Brink of Drinking and Dinner Prank in Suburbs
Two suburbanites banter about a 5:30 train and cheap meals. One man jokes about his dinner plan from a magazine saving 60 cents for five, while the other notes Benson, a cheerful friend, left town only after borrowing five dollars.
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Benson
Gallery Gods Tall Tragedian Banter Amid Footlights
In a lively backstage exchange a tall tragedian quips about petrified potatoes tossed as souvenirs while Lew the Comedian jokes about their meaning. The absurd banter unfolds with wordplay on gifts and plans, ending in a playful miscommunication about a resort agent.
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Lew Comedian
Summer bedroom styles and new glove trends in 1910s décor
The piece notes summer bedroom charm with decorative toilet china, copper jugs, tiled accents, and breakfast in room trends. It reviews glove fashion favoring pastels, suede over glace kid, white gloves with black stitching, and 12 button lengths amid short sleeves and black and white outfits.
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Vaan
Glace
Parisiennes
High Necked Gowns Fall From Fashion for Evenings
The Delineator notes evening wear has shifted away from high-necked gowns. White gowns with lace yokes remain acceptable for theater and informal dinners, but such high necklines are scarce among well dressed women today.
Tennis dress design described with fabric details
A period tennis dress description outlines a zephyr or casement fabric gown. The skirt gathers at the waist with two decorative folds, a box plaited bodice, Peter Pan collar, lawn cuffs, and a chip hat with a spotted muslin crown. Materials listed: eight yards of fabric.
A Lingerie Hat Style With Embroidered Ruffles and Lace
A lingerie hat guide describes choosing a mob cap with a large high crown and double face frills. Embroidery lace options include three rows of oval eyelets, scalloped edgings, and eyelets above scallops. The crown is outlined in ribbon folds and ends in a large six looped bow on the left.
Odd Names to New Shades Color List Seeps with Odd Monikers
Odd names for new color shades appear in a catalog. Descriptions include pheasant tones from pale reddish brown to near black, ashes of violet a dull purple, king's blue a cold Japanese shade shifting to brown, argent dull gray, drake a bluish green, almond pale greenish blonde friendly to light hair, and Chantecler a rich deep pink nearly red.
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Drake
A Shining Nose
A short health tip notes summer is harsh for a woman with shiny nose. It advises against powders and alcohols that clog pores or dry skin. Instead use hot water with borax dissolved in a spoonful per pint and wipe with soft cloth to reduce shine gently.
Rubbers in Fancy Bag Attract Shocking Attention
A traveler may not know rubbers fit into plaid silk bags lined with rubber and fastened with pearl clamps. They are about five inches long and occupy little space, prompting hesitation for women to carry them openly in luggage due to their provocative nature.
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Madrid
Europe
Scenic Railroad Auto
Vege
Matter
Mr. Markham
Taney
Tennessee
John D
Tul Aldrich
A. G. Gi. Shaw
BB Kiser
Chicago Record-Herald
Miss Snow
Mr. Black
Stee
Leve
Great Gorge
Australia
Boarder
Teddy Roosevelt, Jr
Bert
Teddy
Halley
Doctor
Awhmer Resort
Ad Lyyangel
Underwood
New York
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