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Newspaper
The Sunday Telegram
Location
Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1915
Page
28
An odd fragment argues that a woman's heart power surpasses that of men in emotional strength. It discusses emotional fragility, physical effort, and the historical idea of heart-driven vitality as a measure of female power, referencing lectures and mythical scales.
A verbose, early 20th century exploration describes the heart’s work and blood flow with techno‑theoretical experiments. It links pulse, blood volume, and daily blood totals to a distant wireless telephony concept, citing instruments like myographs and electrocardiograms and imagining a wired future connected to the heart.
Rochester introduces a two teacher and one doctor team to offer a public hearing on health and life conservation. Open to women 18 plus in public schools, two weekly three lesson sets over six weeks across several localities. Courses cover prevention, home care, nursing, and symptom reporting. Boston Tra and Simmons College collaborate on an eight month course to supplement nurse training for practical public service.
In Philadelphia, McAtee of the U S Biological Survey found mallards in a controlled area reduced mosquito populations. A pond with ducks became mosquito-free in a week, while a pond with goldfish remained infested. After releasing ducks into the goldfish pond, mosquitoes did not return, suggesting ducks are effective natural enemies of mosquitoes in suitable habitats.
A discussion on metering phone calls to improve efficiency and revenue. The text explains a dial-based phone meter recording up to six minutes per revolution, with operation controls and benefits for larger systems while critiquing reduced romance in favor of machine timing.
A discussion notes raw cotton and cotton waste as crucial for producing propulsive materials. It explains that while cotton alone is not a munition, it holds potential when nitrated glycerin is combined with vaseline to yield cordite, a propellant component tied to wartime ordnance.
A wartime notice warns that nitrated cellulose can be made from any cellulose source but stresses the need for strict material uniformity. Without consistent quality the manufacture becomes dangerous and the ballistic calculations for artillery could be invalid, forcing redesigns and loss of trade knowledge.
A fragmentary report describes experiments at the Western Reserve University campus near the Memorial Chapel. Researchers claim advanced sound absorption and protective effects from new materials, noting improved attenuation and potential safety applications amid cautious expert commentary.
The scene in Westminster Palace saw the King’s speech delivered to the Commons as speakers noted the House’s right to free debate. Black Rod’s ceremonial entry and interruptions highlighted tensions over access and order in the chamber.
The text describes the process of crafting combs from horn and tortoiseshell. Horn and tortoiseshell materials are boiled and softened before being pressed on floors in heated rooms. Wood stockrooms, drying, and precise cutting by circular saws shape and finish the combs.
An era of toy science unfolds as gyroscope driven tops and miniature bicycles linked to a spinning top are described. The device, resembling a boy’s top, can balance upright and propel a tiny bicycle via a wheel linkage, promising new mechanical insights and potential engineering applications. The article cites Professor Andrew Gray and Smithsonian work, noting rapid spin creates stable, autonomous motion and even a wire-traveling model.
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