List of Great Inventions Prize Winners Named
The Scientific American offered prizes for essays on modern inventions. First prize to William J. Wysian of Washington for the electric furnace lowering aluminum costs, steam turbine gains, gasoline automobile impact, moving pictures in education, dirigible war potential, and several other advances cited as transformative in industry and communication. The list omits sound recording and mechanical music, noted as an omission.
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Scientific American
William 3. Wysian
Washington
Three Pronged Gas Burner Quietly Ignites Fuel
An Illinois inventor patent develops a three pronged gas burner that lights coal gas fuel quickly without kindling. The device can be inverted under coal or logo and connects via a hose coupling to Whep’s day tay, with each prong lined with perforations for ignition.
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Illinois
Portable trunk doubles as on‑the‑go typewriter desk
A New York woman invents a combined trunk that serves as a portable office. When closed it is an ordinary square trunk, but when opened it reveals pigeonhole compartments and a hinged typewriter unit. A foldout drawer provides space for letters, envelopes, collars, ties, and toilet articles, suitable for writers and traveling men.
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New York
Device for Treating Grain by Removing Outer Coat
The device, designed by OC J Barbeau of St Henry Ohio, removes the outer hard husk from grains like wheat and oats before cooking and canning as breakfast food. It draws grain from one end of a receptacle to the other while retarding progress to ensure complete coat removal.
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Scientific American
OC. J. Barbeau
St. Henry, O
Nighttime Palm Mixing and Equator City Sun Myth
A Chicago artist finds he can mix palms at night while wearing violet spectacles. In Quito, the city on the equator sees the sun rise and set at six year round. Astronomers suggest the sun’s mass and quantity relate to Earth’s volume over 30 million years. A new chair uses a ratchet mechanism to adjust the seat in place of a plane steel.
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Chicago
Quito
Tisea
Fashionable Wide Brim Hats Trend In Summer Millinery
The article details midsummer millinery with medium to wide brims, many hats made of lace or maline with flesh toned foundations. Artificial flowers, especially roses, adorn trims, while black velvet ribbons and colored ribbons in blues and yellows dominate.
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Mary Chan
Plaited Skirt in Paris Shapes Draped Fashion
In Paris the plaited underskirt dominates the fashion scene for draped dresses. The new outline proves practical and versatile, matching both lit up and merely draped styles. The pleated skirt, accordion or flat, is easy to make and inexpensive, pairing with multiple outfits.
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Paris
Lecy Underskirts and Bolero Costumes Describe New Silhouette
The article notes long draped overskirts needing tight petticoats, summer versions with gathered lace or muslin, and options of sheer lace displays. It mentions bolero costumes with basque shaping and arrow point detailing beneath the arms, reflecting evolving fashion lines.
Two seasonable breakfast jackets on display
In a early morning scene two breakfast jackets are shown one plain and one crepe de chine. The cream net upper design features pink floral embroidery with Diain net trim and black velvet rosettes at the sides.
Color War Wages Merrily In Pastel Evening Wear
In Paris the fashion press debates color schemes between pastel tones and vibrant futurist splashes. Dressmakers favor delicate pastels like cyclamen, begonia, shell and rose for evening gowns, arguing they best flatter women when paired with restrained hair and subtle patches. A noted artist releases desert dawn to Egyptian blue pastels and a sapphire blue shot with rose and pale gold, showcased in taffeta with black lace and gold rose garlands.
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Mexico
Paris
Wattesu
Lancrett
Oval Face Yell Styles With Mesh Foundations
The new yells feature two or more mesh weaves on foundations with embroidered designs. Wider mesh around the eyes forms a V toward the chin, while finer mesh angles cover the cheeks. The style aims to create an oval look, but fails and remains rare.
White Stockings Cleaning Tip from Historic Rinse
Advice for washing white stockings mentions adding drops of oralic acid to washing water to remove stains caused by beoze and shoda, which persist when washed with ordinary soap and water. The guidance reads as a vintage laundry tip from a past era.
Lesson themes outline of Jesus seeking and saving
The document outlines a June 28 reading lesson focusing on Luke 19 10 and Hebrews 4 14. It presents a series of lessons in which Jesus teaches discipleship stewardship service and kingdom values through parables and examples like the great supper Zacchaeus and the necessity of renouncing wealth for God.
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Croice
Jesus Christ
Leseon
Jesus
Earth
Zacchaeus
God
Christ
John
Traveling with Children on Trains and Handy Cleaning Kit
A practical note for traveling with kids recommends light snacks like cookies or candy and carrying a two compartment rubber-lined envelope with a damp cloth and a dry cloth. Use the damp cloth to wash faces and hands and the dry cloth to pat dry, a handy setup for trips with small children. The dialogue contrasts a hardened man and a sharp remark about selling mining stock.
Porters Antiseptic Oil Promises Pain Relief
An old newspaper ad touts Dr Porters Antiseptic Healthy Oil as a cure for old sores and many ailments. It claims rapid relief and emphasizes its reliability and value at 25 cents.
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Porter
General Tonic Value Promoted by Grove’s Old Standard
An old advertisement extols Grove’s General Tonic as equally valuable, touting its refreshing tonic quality and broad usefulness. The copy emphasizes regular use as part of daily health routine and appeals to widespread consumer trust in Grove’s brand.
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Grove
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