New American Plans for Road Engines Spark Interest
The article reports on experiments in self propelled road vehicles and the promise of gasoline engines for public competition. It notes trials in France from Paris to Bordeaux, nine of twelve cars completing the route, with one steamless showcased vehicle and bicycles using gasoline propulsion. It discusses fuel efficiency, weights, and comparisons to steam and electric motors, suggesting gasoline engines may dominate future road transport and that electric accumulators remain heavy for street use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qanan
United Kingdom
France
Paris
Bordeaux
Luel
Banks Guarded By Wires and Locks Keep England Safe
An article discusses Bank of England security, electric wire alarms and reinforced safes protecting vast gold reserves. It notes vaults worth millions, heavy guards, and high-tech locks, with other banks adopting similarly stringent safeguards to deter robberies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eberk
Angies Toon
Bank of
Ohn
Algne
Specia Roum
Bank of England
Plecas
Londoty
Coutts
Amedel
Rafe
Moone
Health Advice From The Doctors On Food And Drink
A fragment offering guidance on health emphasizing pure water in moderation fruit in larger portions and avoidance of impure foods. Mentions cereals wheat oats barley rice and cautions about soda water ice cream and avoiding excess for growth and presentability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witil
Cora
Teasing Fragments From a Distant Page
A fragmented OCR item mentions a weekly printed newspaper with a North Twillingate office and figures for yearly subscriptions and per insertion rates. It also references a table of rates and special long-term arrangements, though parts are unreadable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ide
Twillingate
Notre Dame Bey
Nid
J.P. Thompson
Miller
Labrador Mail Steamer Routes Advertised for Labrador
An old notice from June 1899 outlines the Labrador mail steamer SHALON 1695 sailing July 20 from St. John’s to Mary Grace, Flower’s Cave, Naveless Cove and many ports north including Red Bay and Bonne Esperance, with follow-on connections via the steamer Led & up. Mentions fortnightly service and extensive listed harbors and locales along the coastline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labrador
Wada Lake
Jolie's
Biye
Lawter
Thaebor
Marth
Ved
Hendy
Chinney Trdgle
Cape Charles
Apsizes Dy
Batth
Stecklon Hoing
Pranges Hi
Fishing Ships Harbor
Occasjonal Harbor Square
Esta
Dead Bland
Long Plarbor
Dudster's Nook
Lattean
Garman
Tialian Tig
Hetueaiing Routh
Davis
Tpanny's Harbour
Double Eebuid
Hopedale
Paradise
Winsor’s Ely
Snug Harbor
Dead Island
Square Island
Francis Harbor
Mecklenburg
Battle Harbor
Assizes Harbor
Chatteau
Benley Harbor
Newfoundland Laguts Lighthouse Light Renewal Notice
The Newfoundlands light at latitude 43 42 longitude 53 0 357 will be removed and new apparatus installed starting after May 12. An axcel red light will operate in the interim. The new Catoptric Revolving Gargand burners and reflectors will show two Worrre Mashes then one Rep Hush 3, reaching peak brightness every 80 seconds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uxcel
CHO. W. Mews
Public Notice of Ship Marking Requirements and Penalties
A historic public notice outlines ship marking rules for British vessels including stern and deck markings in specified colors and sizes. It specifies penalties up to one hundred pounds for noncompliance, detention until remedied, and permanent validity of marks under the Act with authority from the Colonial Secretary’s Office issued May 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eine
Urstead
Surveyor of Ships
Board of Trade
Bertrat
Message From the Sun by Sir Robert Ball Offers Astronomical Distances
The article notes Sir Robert Ball explains star distances using electricity and light speed, showing Alpha Centauri would take four years for a message to reach. It discusses vast cosmic distances, Waterloo era times, and how most stars are only visible by photographic plates, with many beyond reach even by telegraphic speed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Ball
Americat
Earth
Bethlehem
What Rovss Women Young
Contentment and adaptability are praised as core female virtues in this period reflection. The piece urges trust in tomorrow without chasing it and warns that longing for change harms self perception and friendships. It argues happiness isn’t tied to enlarging success and promotes cultivating contentment as a universal trait.
History of the Potato in Early World Trade
The history traces potato cultivation from South America to Europe via Spanish influence then to Italy Belgium and Virginia. It notes late adoption in Britain and mentions the last century bringing widespread availability. References Minard's as a product request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
What Men Admire in Their Wives
What men admire in their wives is sympathy a heart quick to feel joy or sorrow they also value intelligence but prefer a heart stronger than the brain they seek continual sunshine in a woman a companion who knows the world well and can talk intelligently about shared interests with cheer and encouragement when needed.
Onions as Food for the Complexion
A historical note promotes onions as beneficial for the complexion and general vigor. It cites French wartime rations and military commissariat, mentions a tester's claim that eating onions followed by camphor and myrrh removes odor from the breath, and discusses onion use in soup during conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Motherhood and happiness in shaping children
Archdeacon Maver argues that mothers alone can craft enduring happiness for their children by providing love and protection from poverty. He asserts a mother's daily effort creates a true pearl of joy, not luck, guiding children toward hopeful lives.
Minaral Liniment and Limberman's Friend Mentioned
A fragmentary notice references products named Minaral's Liniment and Limberman's Friend alongside a cryptic remark about a man who has never had a mothacha and does not imply private pleasure, with unclear context and missing details.
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Betty
Bagi
Ond
Shalon
St. John’s
Famely Pills
Chilavsn
F. J. Barnss
St. John's
Newfoundland
Caps Bonavista
St. Jala
Segretary
WH. Campbell
Lave
Henry Duper
Butcher
Water Street
Minard
United States Navy
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Oman
Minaral
Limberman
Misard
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