World clock with sixteen dials unveiled in San Diego
A landmark street clock in San Diego boasting sixteen dials and a tourmaline jeweled movement is described as unique in its field. The clock, standing 21 feet above the sidewalk, displays time for major cities worldwide and marks month day and weekday. It is guided by a manually wound mechanism, chimes, and is supported by an ornate iron column crowned with an eagle. The piece cost about $2,000 and took nineteen months to complete.
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Ban Diego
Cal
Ite Slaes
Walt Fm
New York
London
Liverpool
Paris
Berlin
St. Petersburg
Calcutts
Tokyo
Hongkong
V8. Grant
Comaindoré Barry
John Paul Jones
Christopher Columbus
United States
May Gain an Academy Seat ForMme Curie Candidacy Questioned
The Naplnmie rale reports talks of appointing a woman to fill the chair left by M. Gormer after Mme Curie’s death. It notes objections within the Academy of Sciences and recalls historic female figures like Mile. Pitlion and Mme Manga’s prior public roles to support or challenge such a move. The piece contrasts calls for change with traditional views and cites examples of women excelling in science and administration.
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Puria
Academy © Sciences
Mme. Curie
M. Gormer
M. Curie
Bly
Academy of Sciences
Tiene
Weiner
Prince An
Jules Ferry
Sheid
Wevertement Service
M. Manga
Statue unveilings modernized by US officials and Cal Owen
Washington advances in statue unveilings with a fixed routine. Uncle Sam’s master of ceremonies Col. Frederick D. Owen oversees the process from foundation to final curtain. Flags replace draperies, ropes and naval riggers choreograph the reveal for dignitaries and crowds.
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Cal
Frederick D. Owen
Owen
Office of Public Buildings
Washington
Uncle Sam
Col. Owen
Do Animals Reason A Buck Outwits Hounds on the River
Col Hamp Stone argues animals do not reason yet he recalls a buck that used a rock and river to evade pursuing dogs. The deer waited, hid, then swam and crossed the river, reappearing calm before vanishing into the woods. The narrator admits enjoying the sight, and notes the doe was shot while the party secured her two miles downstream.
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Col. Hamp Stone
Texas
Devi's Mountain
Ney
Buck
Buck Gaia
Egg prices and graft exposed in breakfast egg trade
The investigation by the department of agriculture shows that a New York buyer paid Iowa eggs at 20 cents and sold under a private brand for 40 cents, while local grocers offered 25 cents. The extra 15 cents was labeled graft, exploiting consumer gullibility amid inflated costs.
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Department of Agriculture
New York City
Iowa Eges
Modernizing the Klondike Steam Heat Replaces Wood Stoves
In the Klondike steam era hot air and hot water plants replace old-fashioned wood stoves. Hotels and large trading posts drive the shift, signaling a move toward centralized heating in harsh, remote conditions.
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Klondike
Fragmentary note about a fire and natural death
A garbled fragment mentions a fire and a natural death connected to a person. The readable bits reference loss and a critical phrase about a person linked to an incident, but the text is incomplete and lacks verifiable details.
Doan's Kidney Pills Offer Back Pain Relief
A probate era advertisement claims weak backs come from kidney issues and promotes Doan's Kidney Pills. J E Dunlap of Kennet Missouri says he was bedridden six weeks with severe back pain and weak legs, then improved after using the pills. Sold by dealers for 50 cents a box, Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sponsors the cure.
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Dean
J. E. Dunlap
Kennet, Mo
Doan
Burry
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
Nurse Praises Cuticura Remedies For Skin Care
A nurse recounts twenty years of successful use of Cuticura Products in various skin conditions. She cites eczema on a child, salt rheum on a thumb, dry salt rheum on palms, ringworm in children, rheumatism relief, and healing of an ingrowing toenail.
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Margaret Hederson
Highland Ave
Malden
Mass
Calculation flaws in platters prompt harsh critique
A pointed remark labels calculated platitudes as the poorest form of calculation, arguing that numerical pretensions fail to capture real value and clarity. The comment emphasizes practical insight over abstract precision and warns against overreliance on mere figures.
Back Then to the Farm Croker Discusses Cost of Living
Richard Croker visiting New York last month told a reporter the high cost of living burdens people. He argued farmers are fine, and city folk struggle with expenses, while a boy asks a parlor question about paradise and crowded school life.
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Richard Croker
New York
Mr. Croker
Paradise
Young at the Business Dinner with General Howard
General Howard was a guest at a boys patriotic club dinner. He praised a diligent young treasurer and urged patriotism. The boy replied he has practiced eating 12 years and has owned a gun only eight months.
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Howard
Treacherman
Success Magazine
Frugal Father Claims Daughter Forgoes Clothing Costs
A tongue in cheek exchange centers on whether clothing a family costs much. The economical man asks the question, while Mr Striue Barker responds that his only daughter is a hare toot dancer and his only son in a mar thon runns, highlighting a humorous mispronunciation and whimsy.
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Mr. Striue Barker
Avoiding the Executioner Hen Crosses Road Joke
A humorous quip about a hen crossing to avoid a chicken pie attributed to a judge. The fragment also mentions constipation and Dr Pierce's Pellets as a cure and ends with a wry remark on love and finances.
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