Manganese Industry Hinted In Philippines Revenue Hurdles Cited
The Bureau of Science in Manila reports discovery of manganese ore in the Philippines and potential for development but warns export duties on ballast shipments to Japan and high royalties on land and export licenses would wipe out profits. A Japanese geologist notes iron ore deposits on a small island in Mambuloa Bay and similar royalty and export fee issues. The bureau recommends urgent law changes to remit export dues.
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Bureau of Sciences
Manila
Philippines
Japan
America
Mitsui Bassan Kaisha
Mambuloa Bay
Ambos Gamarines
Hinged door design eliminates floor threshold
An inventor proposes a hinge that raises the door bottom about half an inch as it opens to clear carpet and closes to seal the opening. The accompanying cut shows the mechanism, aiming to remove the visible threshold and improve door appearance for housekeepers.
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Yecore
Platinum in Gold Placers Sparks New Recovery Method
The article explains a new process to save fine platinum grains from gold placer deposits in southern Oregon and elsewhere. By briskly stirring water to keep the dust-like platinum from settling, then passing over riffle tables and cocoa mat riffles, the platinum is trapped and later rinsed into tanks. Previous waste stemmed from nonrecognition and lack of recovery methods.
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Oregon
German Pencil Factories Lead Export Value
German pencil factories produce about three million gross of pencil lead and related items with a value of 2.5 million dollars, while American output in 1905 reaches roughly 4.5 million dollars. An inventor's tubular windmill design uses a shielded green vane to catch wind.
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Germany
Orpgor
Sandpaper Plane Handy From Louisiana Inventor
A versatile sandpaper plane designed by a Louisiana inventor holds 12 sheets when full and protects fingers from cuts. The base detaches, sheets clamp between sections, and worn outer sheets are replaced by pulling fresh sandpaper from the clamp. The tool promises faster work for carpenters and woodworkers compared with traditional tacked boards.
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Louisiana
Dainty French Gown Echoes Economy and Style
A Paris shop showcases a simple dotted and embroidered Swiss gown with a V neck bodice and kimono sleeve guimpe. The garment combines a high waist tunic and pouched underlayer, trimmed with light blue ribbons and chiffon roses, suited for a summer evening look and economical elegance.
Paper Gas Pipes Thrill French Authority Finds
A French authority reports serviceable gas pipes can be made from paper by two processes. One uses pulp molded around a mandrel, dried, varnished, yielding rigid tubes with minimal leakage. The other cuts Manila paper, asphalt bath, rolled around an iron core, then layered and pressed, coated with asphalt and sand for adhesion.
German invention eases wallpaper removal
A German paper hanger has devised a practical tool to remove old wallpaper. The device uses a shaft with toothed disks in a yoke and handle. Rolling it over walls perforates the paper so moisture can penetrate and loosen it before hanging new wallpaper.
Industrial and chemical snippets from early 20th century notes
Norway enjoys a boom in its clothespin industry and other novelties. Melted alum is described as a cementing agent for broken china and glass. A paste of wood ashes and lemon juice is said to renew tarnished brass. England imported 18,496,006 hundredweights of refined sugar last year. In 1911 France had 3,009,626 bicycles versus 2,697,408 previously.
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England
France
Bonnets for Little Ones Inspire Delicate Baby Hats
The article describes crafting dainty baby bonnets from transparent materials like net and lace over a wire frame, wrapped with silk. Favorite designs include a Volendam style lace cap with pink silk, dotted tulle, small blue pink mauve flowers, and lace ruching. It notes easy at-home duplication and favors the lace bonnet as a superior choice.
Flowers the chief feature in spring millinery bloom
Flower trends for spring emphasize medium rose shapes in straw or straw with silk and cork foliage. Pansies appear in purple blue yellow red with some white. Forget-me-nots return in blue and pheasant brown. Lilies of the valley dominate with lustre satin, plus delicate wild blooms. Orange blossom and myrtle adorns weddings and divorcees, best on dark hats.
Decorative Artist Jeered By Guest At Event
An unclear fragment mentions a decorator and an artist named in a social event. Readers may infer a dispute or light satire directed at a decorative artist during a gathering.
Beggars and Cartwheel Makers In Rome Streets
A Washington Star report describes Rome’s beggars near tourist spots as ubiquitous and skilled at positioning themselves for alms, advising visitors to withhold donations and instead rely on charitable institutions. It notes warm Italian generosity but warns against giving on the street to prevent encouraging beggary. The piece highlights cartwheel making by street children along routes to attractions, including near St. Peter and the Via Appia, listing cases of crippled beggars and a notable, shirtless young cartwheel artist near the Via di Port Sebastiana.
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Rome
G. A. Lyon, Jr
Washington Star
Italy
Via Appia
St. Peter’s
Vatican Gallery
Dole
Est. Pietro In
Vincolo
Via di Port. Sebastiana
Caracalla
Epper
Hadge
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Rue de l'Opera
Paris
Ma’mzelle
Norway
China
Judd
Alea Dos
Avl
Royal Palace
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