Spiral Springs for Carriage Bodies and Propeller Blade Protection
An article describes a patented method using spiral springs to mount vehicle bodies replacing flat springs, improving rigidity and reducing sway. It notes brass or copper sheathing on ship propeller blades to prevent corrosion, with Clan Line steamers gaining better speeds and lower coal use due to reduced water friction. Also presented is a portable bathing apparatus for those unable to rise, highlighting bathing’s health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clan Line
Pro- Pellers
Inflated Tubes Create Portable Bath Tub Device
A waterproof sheet with surrounding air tubes inflates to form a raised edge wall capable of holding water for bathing. When deflated the unit lies flat on the bed aiding patient transfer. Water or hose connection fills the tub to desired height and drainage is via a hose section beneath the tubing.
Mosquitoes and Malaria and Krupp Census Report
The article notes reduced malaria after New Jersey like pest control using petroleum on standing water and Cuban experiments linking mosquitoes to fevers. Major Penton reports in Soudan that nearby marshes were filled, cutting breeding sites and malaria decline. Krupp census shows 41,018 employees and 147,645 total supported, with average wages 4.52 marks per day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Jersey
Cuba
Major Penton
Krupp
Germany
Wax O'Rell's Response Graceful and Witty Chairman Intro
The article recounts a meeting where a professor chaired a lecture by Max O'Rell the Frenchman. The chairman opened with a witty mirror analogy to show how a nation views itself. O'Rell replied in jovial fashion, joking he must mirror the nation while the chairman stays in the background to sharpen the reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max O'Rell
Vitty
O'Rell
Henry Schwarz and the German Toys in America
The Baltimore News credits Henry Schwarz of Baltimore as a pioneer who introduced German toys to the United States, noting his business creation of demand and his genuine interest in children’s pleasures beyond profit. The piece questions misdating and frames Schwarz as a key intermediary in civilizing German toy wares for American children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
America
Henry Schwarz
Schwarz
Baltimore News
Woman Fights Burglary With Silence And Song
A San Francisco couple story tells of a wife who, hearing a burglar under the bed, sang to her sleeping infant and posted a message to her husband. The envelope concealed the warning, and the husband and officer soon arrested the intruder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Woes of the Traveler and Moscow Clocks
Arthur Symons notes in Cities that Moscow clocks never agree even in top hotels with schedules differing by a quarter to seven. Street clock advertisements and mixed time zones confuse travelers, especially when trains depart on St. Petersburg time, half an hour off Moscow time, making 9 o'clock unclear if you have set your watch correctly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Arthur Symons
Dumas
St. Petersburg
St Petersburg
Partagn
Iene Genuie
Chesebrolah Mpo, CO
State Street
Naw
Grape-Nuts Credited With Restoring Health by Nurse
A California trained nurse describes severe illness and recovery after using Grape-Nuts three times daily. She notes renewed strength, brain power, and ability to return to nursing within six months. Claims extended to patients and invalids she has treated. Postum Co Battle Creek endorses with advertisement copy and The Road to Wellville booklet reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
Peruna praised by Sisters of Charity in varied letters
Catholic sisters nationwide commend Peruna for throat catarrh and general health. Letters from Detroit and Napoleon credit relief and long-term benefit, with Dr Hartman noted as the physician behind the remedy. Readers urged to request a free Peruna book and seek Dr Hartman’s guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Lydia E. Pinkham
Sisters of Charity
Peruna
Hartman
United States
Detroit
Mich
S. B. Hartman
Columbus
Ohio
Sisters of Ity
Peruna Medicine Co
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McKannon
Mubic CO
Washington Ave
Utah
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Cais
Peregpal
Hut, Hanotea
M.D
Marding
EGE
Iden
Twenty-Fourth St
Fea Ca
Hie Maging
Eventine Fare
Don. Magon
Fenwic Patent Lawyers
Lawrencs
Washington
A. Richter
Salt Lake City
Mare Homes
W. Firat South
A Silva
Utah Bedding & M’f'g Co
Sait Laks City
Wax O'Rell
Meskison
Napoleon
Columb
David Meckison
Dr Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Fower Ad Tower CO
Boston
Mass
USA
Tower Canadian CO
Toronto
Daynes & Romney Piano
Crismon & Nichols
Frompi Foiarns Ogden Assay Co
R. H. Officer & Co., Assayers and Chemists
Sobor
Salt Lake City, Hah
Howard E. Burton
B.C. Morris Floral CO
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Maiaural Whirlebolos Blue Pub
Gow Fu, Ae Batimore BL
Fergus Coalter
Fergus Coalter Music CO
Keeley Institute
Aire Liscig
Third Worth
Cook
Ara
Treleigh de Barber
Pardeuare Moler
Barber College
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Datlan
Ra Sait Lassire
Dvaa
Salt Lake
Mehely
Walt Lars
W.N.U
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