Cleaning block for commutator improves surface planing
A simple wooden cleaning block uses hres pieces of wood two bolts and broom handle. The broom handle fits into the block with two drilled holes for quarter inch five inch bolts. Slotted heads countersunk in wood strips with thumb nuts on bolts. The block may be hollowed to fit the commutator arc but not necessary if narrow enough. The 22 inch handle allows pressure to move block across the surface, a better method than sandpaper held by hand.
Electric grind changes coffee from old days to modern ease
A 45 year old recounts how grocers once ground coffee by hand with scoop and grinder, tearing bags from hooks and watching beans spill into a tin. He recalls the aroma and ritual, then contrasts it with the electric mill that requires little effort yet yields coffee he feels tastes less rich.
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New York Sun
Electrical notes cite advances in aviation and telephony
The article notes that about six percent of Ohio's autos are electric and reports a Paris to Brussels wireless telephone link. It mentions a ten cylinder aircraft engine capable of 100 horsepower as a new novelty, reflecting early 20th century tech chatter.
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Ohio
Time’ Of Telephone Talks Clocklike duration device
A new clocklike device, described by Popular Mechanics, measures long distance call time with a minute and second hand. Start and stop via a lever, attachable to a telephone or desk by a clip, and includes a recording pad for noting the duration.
Deaf couples invent optical telegraph for silent conversation
An invention by a deaf couple uses a keyboard and incandescent lamps to spell words and numbers for communication with the deaf. Each station acts as sender and receiver, enabling rapid, silent dialogue across rooms or long distances, useful where secrecy or quiet is needed.
Lighting fixture forms a near flush half globe of light
A ceiling fixture presents a large hemispherical diffusing glass globe that appears as a solid light when illuminated. The incandescent lamp remains hidden from view, suited for general room illumination. The glass globe releases for cleaning via a side screw.
New Alloy for Diaphragms in Telephone Gear
A new steel alloy named stalloy is being tested for revolver diaphragms after its success in England with telephone equipment. The alloy contains three percent stress and increases resistance about three and a half times that of ordinary transformer iron, reducing eddy currents in AC magnetic circuits.
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England
Stalloy
Cure for Rheumatism Instrument from Germany
From Germany comes a device described as an instrument reserving an electric hair dryer to cure rheumatism by directing hot air currents onto affected parts.
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Germany
Profit and Pleasure in Beekeeping in the United States
The U S department of agriculture notes beekeeping can yield a living for many, but advise small scale initial work. It covers honey yields, pricing by direct sale or dealers, hive placement to reduce wind and heat, nuisance avoidance, and management practices.
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United States
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Fertilizer Guidance For Berries And Corn Growers
The article lists berry fertilization formulas using tankage or Peruvian guano 600 pounds, fine ground bone 1,000 pounds, low-grade sulphate of potash 600 pounds, nitrate of soda 100 pounds, and dried blood 200 pounds per acre. It notes slag 1,000 pounds should be applied separately to avoid ammonia loss and recommends mixing other components before application. It also urges early and frequent corn cultivation and suggests dairying on the farm to produce fertilizer.
Neatness in Dairy Work Critical for Quality
The author urges dairy farmers to maintain high neatness in every task since dairying yields human food daily. Emphasizing clean practices and orderly work underpins producing a first class product and safeguarding consumer health.
Whip Ruins the Colt Says Old-Time Rider Advice
A historical quip warns that using a whip on a colt with a lazy horse habit will ruin the animal in nine cases out of ten, urging gentler training methods and steady handling.
Benefit of Teating and Dairy Cattle Profit Study
The testing association highlights which cows yield profit and which are deserving of care and feed focus. It identifies cows that contribute to dairy efficiency and directs attention to management practices that enhance yield and health.
Helpful ideas for the house wife and recipes
A shuffled list of kitchen tips and recipes for home cooks. Beetled by lines on hamburger steak poached eggs New York style and Mornay sauce with cheese. Also includes chop suey, bread storage tips, and general cooking guidance.
Mothers Expand Mental Visions For Humanity
A speaker urges that God judges by scars not medals and diplomas. The welfare of humanity requires mothers to widen their mental visions, praising ideas that enlarge women's mentality and condemning those that omit or repress it.
Global Varieties of National Sandwiches and Fillings
A historical catalog describes regional sandwich ideas from Russia, Germany, Yankee, Scotch, Parisian, Bohemian, Scandinavian and more. Each entry outlines a specific filling method using ingredients like venison, liverwurst, sturgeon, turtle meat, lamb, turtle, fresh herring, eggs, herbs and sauces, combined with bread and butter or spread on various breads.
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Bohemian
Spectacular glowing log sign draws crowds at Chicago exhibit
An immense cypress log displayed by a lumber association booth in Chicago attracted attention. The log was hollowed and quartered to resemble a solid timber, with an inner lighting system that illuminated a relief legend, the lights hidden inside, creating a striking, novel sign.
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Chicago
Cure for Eczema by Cuticura Soap and Ointment
R. F. D. No. 2 Seymour Missouri resident H. L. Killian describes a two year scalp eruption that itched burned and caused hair loss before Cuticura Soap and Ointment cleaned and healed his skin in two weeks. Ad promotes Cuticura as sold worldwide with free samples and a Skin Book.
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Seymour
L. Killian
Cuticura
Dept. L
Boston
Henry Confronted About Drinks After Missing Hours
A tense exchange unfolds as a concerned partner questions Henry about his whereabouts and the extent of his drinking. He replies that explaining would waste time and likely be unbelievable, hinting at a troubled evening.
Clocks and Time Punishment Fits Crime Tale
A man who spent months forging clock parts was last week sentenced to a term in prison, reflecting a judge’s view that specialized theft of timepieces merits serious penalties. The case highlights the craft of clock forgery and the legal response to such subtler thefts.
London and Manchester Tramway Ratios Highlight Urban Transit
A historical note contrasts London with one mile of tramways per 30 000 residents against Manchester with one mile per 5 600, illustrating stark urban transit disparities and infrastructure density in the era.
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London
Manchester
Piles Cured in 6 to 14 Days Drugstore Promise
An advertisement claims PAZO OINTMENTS cures itching bleeding protruding piles within 6 to 14 days or money back. It asserts the first application provides ease and rest.
One of the Greatest Factors in Demonstrating the Uncertainty
The fragment notes the paradox of a sure thing revealing uncertainty in modern notions of probability and risk, highlighting how confidence can coexist with doubt in theoretical discussions.
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Nfe
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Overview
The Old Standard Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic is touted as valuable for malaria prevention and blood enrichment. It claims to act on the liver, drive out illness, and build up the whole system, highlighting iron content and tonic properties.
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Grove
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