When Bell Invented the Telephone in Early Days
In Harpers magazine Madame de Hoeger mann-Lindencrone writes from Cambridge 1877 about hearing a Boston Cambridge telephone test by Mr. Graham Bell, and of the phonograph showing voice reproduction. She recalls dinner invitations over a wire and the astonishment at distant speech and at her own recorded voice.
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Madame de Hoegermann-Lindencrone
Harpers Magazine
Cambridge
Johan
Boston
Graham Bell
Providence
Bell
Mel
Handy in digging hole for bailing water device
Illustration shows an apparatus for bailing water from telephone pole holes designed and used by J. Axford and described in the Telephone Review. A metal bucket ten inches deep and ten inches top by eight inches bottom has a valve at the bottom, opening as lowered and closing when raised after water admission.
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9. J. Axford
Telephone Review
Connecticut Man Invents Electric Vehicle Features
A Connecticut inventor unveils innovations for electric railcars with dump cars emptied by motors to cut labor. New electric cigar lighters for motorists include a watchcase version hung by a ring. The British navy showcases a hydro airplane weighing about a ton and a half with electric systems and a one and a half ton craft using electric power.
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Connecticut
Demountable Electric Vibrator Promises Easy Cleaning
A 50 constructed electric vibrator can be disassembled with two thumb screws and reassembled just as quickly. The feature allows easy inspection and cleaning, wiping away oil, and keeping brushes clear. Vibrations are strong enough for stimulation without harm and can reach deep tissue points.
Contamination Of Farm Water Supplies And Protection
A United States Department of Agriculture bulletin explains waterborne diseases and classifies farm water sources into surface, shallow underground, and deep underground supplies. It notes Minnesota study results, risks near barns and privies, and details best practices for cisterns, filtration, and surface protection to prevent typhoid and other illnesses.
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United States Department of Agriculture
K. F. Kellerman
H. A. Whitaker
Department of Agriculture
Minnesota State Board of Health
Minnesota
Electric Timber Seasoning Promises Faster Wood Curing
The Electrical Review of London reports Doctor Nodon claims his electrolysis method can seasoning timber at the forest site with simple equipment. Planks are layered with moistened matting between, an alternating current runs for about ten hours, and the cellulose sap is altered to resist decay. Treated timber reportedly dries in weeks, is stronger and less warped, with Bordeaux paving blocks cited as six years durable.
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Electrical Review of London
Nodon
Bordeaux
French wire fastening device for cables and splicing
A late French invention presents a quick method to fasten wire cables to supports and to splice or form loops. A grooved base with a screw pin inserts into the pole, allowing cable insertion on both sides of a central pivot. Turning the pivot head locks the cable, enabling either two cables to be secured or a single loop to be held by the same device.
Electric currents aid Stockholm children's growth
Tests at a Stockholm school over several years show children repeatedly exposed to electric currents grow faster and sharpen mental abilities compared with peers not exposed.
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Stockholm
New Disinfecting Device Converts Fans for Air Sanitizing
A new attachment for electric fans enables disinfection by drawing a sanitizing fluid via a wick into circulating air. The device mounts to the fan frame and releases vapor to purify spaces. It promises simple retrofit for existing fans and broader cleanliness for rooms.
Bloat Prevention and Treatment for Cattle Feeding
Guidance on preventing bloat when introducing clover or lucerne, avoiding pastures when wet, gradual feed adjustments, and using a salt lime mix. If bloating occurs, insert trocar and cannula in the left flank, and administer turpentine with linseed oil or milk as a remedy.
Farm Feeds at Hand Market Value
A brief item notes farm feeds currently at hand and their market value, detailing quantity availability and estimated prices for potential buyers.
Feeds for Growing Pigs and Local Food Sources
The text discusses pig feeding, noting that clover and alfalfa require nitrogenous concentrates to suit growing pigs. It identifies cowpeas beans and field peas as good feeds where grown, and mentions local production of game foods for feeding. Oilmeal wheat middlings and tankages have roles in economical feeding, with use guided by feed kinds.
Care for Wet Horse in Rainy Weather
When a horse returns wet from rain, first scrape dry then blanket and rub head neck loin and legs. If cold weather, add a second blanket after 20 minutes. Change to dry blanket as the horse dries. Do not wash legs. rub dry or loosely bandage with thick bandages. Keeping legs warm and dry is more important than cleanliness.
Building Up Run-Out Farm
A farm builds its value by sustaining a strong cow herd and returning every pound of manure to the land. The livelihood and reputation of a farm are closely tied to the quality and productivity of its cows.
Time for Working and Rest Between Long Days
A compact note urges balanced labor with enough rest before another day’s work. It highlights finishing tasks around sundown and taking time to ease up for rejuvenation. The message emphasizes steady effort without overly long days.
Entry into Jerusalem lesson from Mark 11 1 11
Moody Bible Institute lesson for August 2 centers on Jesus riding a colt into Jerusalem. It notes obedience as discipleship, the crowd shouting Hosanna, and the varied emotions of disciples, crowd, Pharisees, Romans, and Jesus, contrasted with Rome’s triumphs and heaven’s view.
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Jesus
Rome
Health Problem in the Orient Tuberculosis Issue
Tuberculosis is a major public health problem in the Orient with active anti TB efforts in Japan, the Philippines, India, and Australia. Estimates place China’s toll at 600,000 to 1,000,000 yearly. India’s rate is equally high. Japan and U S efforts, plus private associations, drive regional prevention and treatment.
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Japan
Philippines
India
Australia
China
United States Public Health Service
National Association For the Study and Prevention
New York
Africa
South America
Her Poetic Idea
A child asks what the stars are for and the mother replies that stars are holes to let the rain through by day and the glory through at night, a quaint bedtime exchange reflecting seasonal imagination and parental warmth.
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Small Sadie
More Likely
A witty exchange about marriage and opinion turns to a quip on wives. The dialog pivots on contrasting views of matrimony and dissatisfaction, suggesting a humorous difference of perspective rather than personal failure.
Misnamed If It Is She Presses Local Debate
A playful misnaming sparks discussion about a Pennsylvania locale called Economy and a conversation about whether it refers to a summer resort or a broader town identity. Residents debate proper naming and local pride.
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Pennsylvania
Economy
Envious remark about a mind reader wife
A brief joke from the Boston Evening Transcript recalls a man bragging his wife is a mind reader, prompting a reply that his wife is a mind speaker, in a light humor item from the era.
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Boston Evening Transcript
The Regular Way. He Is Your Uncle Good at Golf
The Boston Globe notices a light exchange about family humor and golf skill with a playful contrast between disbelief and piety, noting a profane uncle and a quick comeback in a casual exchange.
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Boston Globe
Not a Title for a News Item
The text presents reflective, aphoristic musings on public office and gender stereotypes rather than a clear news event. It cites misuse of public funds and a claim about a sleeping pattern, offering no concrete persons, places, dates, or organizations to anchor a standard news summary.
Access to the Index Remains Limited to Few People
The article notes that while there is a place for every item, only a select group of individuals have access to the index. It highlights restricted access and implied importance of the index within the organization.
What Are You Going to Have Question as Service Ethic
A brief quotation notes that some men judge fair treatment by being asked their choice of drink. The line underscores social expectations around courtesy and hospitality in service contexts. It reflects a humorous or observational tone about everyday interactions and manners.
Prize Food Praise from Nebraska Family
A Nebraska woman extols Grape-Nuts and Postum after seven years of use, saying it is palatable, economical, and nourishing. She reports improved sleep and health after quitting tea and coffee, with her children thriving and no stomach issues during illness. The testimonial claims doctor bills saved and cites The Road to Wellville.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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