Patents Granted for Mercury Vapor Lamp after Protracted Dispute
After six years Peter Cooper Hewitt finally receives patents for his mercury vapor electric lamp, with disputes dating back to 1901. The article also notes tests on the battleship Indiana’s ship brake, new city towers planned at Wall and Nassau, and glare concerns addressed by English illuminators highlighting daylight diffusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Cooper Hewitt
Indiana
Wall and
Nassau Streets
Fever Beliefs Shaped Views On Roman Decline Says Jones
Mr. Jones argues fever cultures of the past significantly influenced historical events, contending that while malaria is not cited as a cause, fevers nonetheless swayed the course of Roman history. He links illness to political and social outcomes, shaping perceptions of empire’s fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Jones
The American Accent and Its Global Perception
A London Globe correspondent argues that the American accent is less irritating than cockney speech and suggests Americans can swap their dialect for East End patois. The piece notes regional American varieties from Kentucky burr to New England twang and discusses how time abroad influences English visitors returning with altered cadences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
America
Kentucky
New England
Yankees
New York
United States
Boston
London Globe
Odd sayings on advice and temptation in daily life
A collection of humorous maxims on paying too much for advice, escaping trouble only to face more pitfalls, and women shoppers at the railroad ticket window hoping for bargains. The speaker also notes men paying extra for cigars to boast about their expense.
Courtesy of a true gentleman in peril on Antarctic trek
A London Chronicle report recalls Antarctic explorer Shackleton praising his crew for good humor and politeness. One scientist calls to Mawson in a tent, asking if he is busy, then reveals he is down a crevasse and hanging by four fingers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shackleton
London Chronicle
Mawson
Flora
Blanche
Detroit Free Press
Vale
Tommy
Willie Bjones
Jimmy Green
Willie
Casey
Building a Low Wagon for Easier Farm Hauling
A farmer describes a low wheeled wagon design built from a standard farm wagon to reduce labor in loading hay and corn. The plan uses a long axle, under-axle timbers, and a deck over the front wheels with removable rear stakes. Economic results show corn, hay, wheat, oats, and potatoes yielding varying profits per acre, with corn most profitable and oats least.
Farm product exports soar from 1850s to 1909 gains
The Department of Agriculture notes U S farm exports rose from about 150 million annually in 1851 55 to over 1 billion in 1908, with per capita values climbing from 5 85 to 10 88. Packing house products rose to 196 million by 1908 led by pork beef and oleo oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Department of Agriculture
New York Chamber of Commerce
Hogs Shade Houses Adapted From Movable Breeding Pens
John Y. Beaty describes using four hinged sides from movable breeding houses to create shade in summer pastures. The design folds up in winter, providing warmth and shelter for hogs year round.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Y. Beaty
Feeding quality governs gains over quantity in livestock
Feeding materials yield better results by quality rather than amount. Properly cured corn fodder hay stored at the right time and mold free grain reduce costs while increasing gain. No feeding rule based on weight is reliable if the food lacks nutrition.
Figuring Cost of Crop
Dr. H. C. Price of the Ohio Agricultural College has charged his farm land with 35 cents per hour for man labor. The note outlines how labor costs factor into crop calculation and farm management strategies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Price
Ohio Agricultural College
Outdoor Fireplace for Heats Water in Open Air
A simple furnace built from a common drain tile concentrates heat for boiling water or maple syrup outdoors. The tile is set with its rounded bottom inside a dug pit, trimming the tile to create a fire opening and draft.
Dairying in Holland and Orchard Mice Prevention Tips
Holland dairying is the main occupation with land worth 500 to 1000 dollars per acre and cheese and butter sold in Europe. The article praises clean cowstables, efficient cows, and cooperation as keys to success. It also explains preventing mice damage to trees by plowing under fall vegetation or wrapping tree bases with tarred paper or fine wire netting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
America
Ingenious Germans test Kapok fiber as cotton substitute
The article notes German experiments with kapok fiber from tropical trees as a potential cotton substitute, arguing no single substance is indispensable. It also mentions rising interest in pheasant farming for parks and markets, and references Agriculture’s Farmers' Bulletin No. 690 on pheasant raising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Asia
Department of Agriculture
Farmers’ Bulletin
Notes on Farm Dairy Practice for High Producing Cows
The article argues that the best cows come from careful dairying and private dairies yield the best butter. It emphasizes minimizing disturbances to cows, early calf and heifer care, and that cattle must have inherited development and proper udder manipulation. Success hinges on breeding, development, and wise purchases when needed.
Mayor Gaynor Corrects Poolroom Naming in New York
Mayor Gaynor sent a letter to Police Commissioner Baker arguing that poolrooms are misnamed and should be described as betting venues not pool selling. He notes the 1894 constitutional ban ended pool selling in New York and urges officials to stop labeling such gambling spots as poolrooms to avoid a false city-wide stigma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaynor
New York
Baker
W. J. Gaynor
French company plans Jordan river electricity supply to Palestine
A Paris headquartered French company pursues a project to electrify Palestine by harnessing the Jordan River falls between Merom and the Sea of Galilee. A generating plant on the west bank will feed power to major towns, supplying lighting heating and cooking needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
Palestine
Paris
Merom
Lake of Galilee
London Globe
Seeking Mechanics for Seoul Trade School Mission
George A. Gregg educational director of the Y M C A in Seoul Korea seeks three men to assist in the Seoul trade school. They conduct cabinet making sheet iron work pipe fitting and photography and need capable mechanics or artisans who can teach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Gregg
Seoul
Korea
Irrigation program boosts land values by 105 million
The Troy Times notes that irrigated lands operated by the national government added 105 million to land values. It cites 1909 crop value at 14 million and argues the irrigation works build a strong case for the program’s success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy Times
Ireland Tobacco Industry Study Finds Dublin Not Suitable
Henry Platt of Norfolk Virginia arrived in Dresden via Vienna to study German tobacco. He conducted an exhaustive survey of tobacco culture in Ireland and concluded the country is unsuitable for large scale commercial experiments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ieland
Henry Platt
Norfolk
Dresden
Vienna
Ireland
Still Oriental. Japan Adopts Japanese Military Spirit
The writer argues Japan has modeled its military and naval services on occidental powers yet retains a distinct Japanese spirit and methods in practice, aligning with Japan Fiji as a source.
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Japan
Fiji
Stamp affixing machine shown in London exhibition
Charles A. Hunton showcases a stamp affixing device in London that stamps at 4000 per hour with perfect accuracy and simultaneously records the cost of each stamp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Charles A. Hunton
American Dancers Entertain Guests in Paris Dinner
At a Paris dinner hosted by Jean de Reszke for the Duke of Leuchtenberg guests were entertained by American dancers Morris and Leona. The event showcased American talent in a European capital.
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Paris
Jean de Reszke
Duke of Leuchtenberg
Morris and
Leona
Advantage of Private Life in a Dyspepsia Tablet Cure
An ordinary citizen troubled by his interior department takes a dyspepsia tablet and recovers, a note from the St. Louis Post Dispatch illustrating private life advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Interior Department
St. Louis Post- Dispatch
A Porcine Menace Sat Down to Ten-Pound Ham
A St Louis man reportedly ate a 10 pound ham in one sitting. The Springfield Missouri Republican casts the act as a playful warning about meat shortages and national appetite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Springfield
Apple Lands in Northwest Offer High Profits and Growth
The Pacific Northwest offers the most valuable irrigated apple lands with profits of 500 to 1000 dollars per acre annually. Land prices exceed eight thousand dollars per acre for nonbearing orchards, and values have consistently risen with no recorded declines. Address inquiries to H. Cudworth at 128 Wisconsin or J. M. Granger at 97 Wisconsin Street for detailed investment information.
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Pacific Northwest
North Pacific
H. Cudworth
Wisconsin
J. M. Granger
Wisconsin St
Brown's Accident Brain Wrecked After Train of Thought
A humorous exchange cites Brown suffering a terrible accident described as brain wrecked after he let a train of thought roll through it. The quip attributes the mishap to an overactive mind rather than a physical crash.
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Brown
Inmate Ages Reported at Colchester Workhouse
A report lists inmates at Colchester workhouse in England with age ranges including 96, 92, twenty one between 80 and 90, and fifty three between 70 and 80, indicating a very elderly population.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colchester
England
Witty Exchanges and Punchlines Across Humorous Vignettes
A collage of quips and exchanges from various newspapers shows miscommunication jokes, social misunderstandings, and clever one liners. Characters include a flirtatious suitor a barber applicant and a pensioner trader. The pieces capture era tone and playful wordplay through short dialogue snippets.
Language Lovers Across Cultures in Victorian Writings
The text notes admiration for French in Lucile by Owen Meredith and cites Edward Hutton praising Castilian speech in Cities of Spain. It recalls a medieval legend from James Howell about Latin languages as daughters of Latin and a tale of Paradise spoken in Spanish Italian and French.
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Owen Meredith
Edward Hutton
Spain
James Howell
Fortaine
Paradise
Eve
Adam
The Khan’s Messenger and the Hills Girl
A Syrian patrol stops at a khan’s captive girl and presents an almond spray as a message. The girl responds by taking the blossoms and returning the barren twigs, declaring there is no hope for a man too lazy to fall in love. The scene reveals a mood of resigned fate and quiet wit.
A Barnyard Aristocrat Heads Stockton Poultry Show
Peggy the crystal White Orpington hen, valued at $10,000, will headline the San Joaquin Poultry association’s first Stockton show in November. The Kansas City area stock farm owns her, and she travels with five liveried guards. Previously she was removed from a showroom for blocking aisles and later barred from a city display due to crowds hindering traffic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peggy
Stockton
Cal
San Joaquin Poultry Association
Kansas City
Doan's Kidney Pills Cure Longstanding Dropsy Claim
J M Houston of Hoopeston Illinois reports a two year critical condition with swollen feet and ankles severe back pain chills and kidney secretions trouble. After using Doan's Kidney Pills the condition is cured and remains permanent per the testimonial. Sold by all dealers 50 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY
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J. M. Houston
Fifth St
Hoopeston
Ill
Doan
Edward Learns Correct Spelling of Rabbit
In a classroom exchange a teacher points out Edward has misspelled rabbit with two ts. The student asks which to drop and responds questioningly, illustrating a learning moment in a Catholic News context.
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Edward
Inexpensive Home Treatment for Drunkenness Offered
An inexpensive home-treatment for drunkenness, trusted for years, is available by applying to FB. Fortin at 46 Dearborn St, Chicago, Illinois. Secrecy guaranteed.
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Fortin
Dearborn St
Chicago
Pigeons Capable of Surging Speeds in Favorable Wind
In calm air the average homing pigeon travels 1210 yards per minute. With a strong tailwind some birds reached 190 yards, over a mile per minute, indicating wind-aided speeds can greatly exceed normal flight.
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Britain
France
British Channel
Wormwood Scrubbs
British Parliamentary Aerial Defense Committee
Illustrated London News
Society of Illuminating Engineers
Berlin
Clarence Hall
Pittsburg
W. H. S. Jones
Greece
Attica
Rome
Jones
Etruria
Latium
Cicero
Palatine Hill
Dedi
Standard Oil Company
Calumet and
Hecla
Houston Post
Caller
Meggendorfer Bletter
Cleveland
Hobbs
Dobbs
Boston Transcript
Fred
Miss A
Miss K
Jack
Boston Courier
Donn
Hara
Allen
Gray
Olmsted
Te Roy
N. Y
McNary Bros
Microba Co
Madison
Food Products Corporation
Braddock Heights
Maryland
Business Girl
Post
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
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