Monkeys as Possible Yellow Fever Reservoir Sparks Debate
Dr Andrew Balfour of the Wellcome Bureau notes a Trinidad belief that wild howler monkeys die before yellow fever outbreaks. He suggests monkeys may harbor the pathogen and occasionally die when immunity wanes, a view echoed by Manson and others. The piece argues transmission hinges on eradicating the mosquito or the animal harboring germs, while noting sanitation cannot prevent sporadic cases.
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Andrew Balfour
Wellcome Bureau of Scientific Research
Balfour
Trinidad
Manson
United 'States
Larry Yelow
Cartier Mos
Quito
Tropics
Hidden fort plan drawn as landscape by clever artist
An artist creates a detailed landscape that conceals a fort plan. The covert drawing reveals key features of a fort and its defensive works while masking the true intent, suggesting a clever disguise in the depiction.
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Ny Fort
Mpria
Telemetery Eye of the Gun Described in Early Science Note
The article explains the telemeter or magical eye device used with cannons to gauge distance. It traces the concept to eye alignment and triangulation, describing prism optics and dual ends guiding aim. It notes various telemeter designs and their practical use at firing points.
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Ian
Motion study pioneer Gilbreth speaks on waste in labor
Frank B Gilbreth, famed for discovering Jost motions in bricklaying, argues motion study boosts output and wages while reducing costs. He says applying efficiency methods beyond industry will lessen fatigue and improve daily life.
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American Academy of Political ‘and Social Science
Frank B.gilbreth
Bfe
Gilbreth
Tuis
Birds Outdo the Aeroplane in Flight Power
A fragment claims birds surpass aircraft in speed and efficiency with bold figures. It mentions swallows traveling at 120 miles per hour and other birds covering long distances, asserting avian flight outperforms airplanes in multiple respects.
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Aviations
Antrer
Ascot
Maltes Pion
Daly Sabtgiand
Iareti
Reese
Gare
Eaas Arco
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Wace Saveint
Bai
Uilsia
Bross
Sastomiania
Sastomiania Beatty Madio
Aden
Rds
Ori
Natarsky
Ajane
Pete
Andy
Telemeter
Eoieettyas
Jas
Alazla
ClearView
Sie
Winkow
Sn En
Sete
Indiecden
Alaska
Minnesota
Chiria
Ruslan
Taltakin
Taltakin, “Hidaonsstal
Mnakrat
Tiland
Pekar
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