Winding of a Clock and Chemical Science in Early Reports
The article surveys clock mechanisms, steam-pipe explosions and water hammer effects, plus experiments on vermin destruction and disease vectors. It notes malaria and yellow fever linked to mosquitoes, and discusses global telegraphy plans, wheat and water needs, and extensive use of wells in arid regions.
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C. H. Etrontéger
South
Affrica
Karoo
Cape Colony
V. i Haazen
Annales de Pharmacie
Cholera Cure Promised by British Government Request
Information on the anti Septic benzyl acetyl peroxide, discovered by Dr Freer of Michigan, has been sought by the British government. It is described as an absolute specific for cholera and all intestinal disorders.
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Freer
Michigan
Nitrogen Crystallization and Low-Temp Expansion Curio
A brief note on crystallized nitrogen as a remarkable chemical curiosity. It describes cooling to a very low freezing point and the unusual expansion as it solidifies.
Train Wrapped in Shield to Cut Wind Resistance
Berlin trials show wind resistance at 50 mph around 62.2 pounds per square meter, rising sharply with speed to 157.6 pounds at 93.7 mph. Plan calls for a fully enclosed metal shield train to reduce drag, with wedge front, closed wheels, and streamlined body.
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Berlin-Zossen
Cows Die After Eating Dynamite in Pennsylvania Meadow
Thirteen Holstein cows belonging to Dairyman Claude Peters of Martinsburg Pa died after eating dynamite left in a meadow. Telephone linemen informed Peters of the missing sticks, and investigation showed the cattle had eaten the dynamite stick by stick, dying within three hours of ingestion.
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Claude Peters
Martinsburg
Peters
Promoter Promises Round Earnings in Get Rich Scheme
A Philadelphia Press quip recalls a promoter touting rounded prospective earnings while the victim notes they could not be square. The exchange lampoons a get rich quick scheme and the mismatch between promise and realism.
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Philadelphia Press
Weather, fashion, and portraits of Halifax girls in Ontario notes
A Halifax Mail letter discusses weather effects on hair and mood, then comments on Canadian girls from Ontario and Toronto, praising their hair color and complexions. The writer also admires a Truro Normal School graduates class photos for their beauty.
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Ontario
Toronto
Islands
Scotia
Truro
Halifax Mall
Frisco System Announces Low Rates to West and Northwest
The Frisco System offers low fares to colonists with quick comfortable service to all points in the west and northwest. Thirty dollars from Memphis, with tickets on sale daily during September and October. Correlating low rates from all southeast points. For full information contact W. T. Saunders, G. A. P. D., F. B. Clark, T. P. A., Pryor and Decatur streets, Atlanta, Ga.
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Northwest
Memphis
W. T. Saunders
F. B.clark
Pryor and
Decatur Streets
Atlanta
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Hilleipe
Sol
United States Geology Survey
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New Portland
Ayer
Bottie
W. C. Ayer
Crick Wack
Buckington’s
Libby
Teoaltomioniecraiacs
Ieee
Libby, McNeill
Royal Worcester
Winchester
AEA
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New Haven
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Titus
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Bess
Ethan
Tae
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