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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1911
Page
29
The article notes the small planet Eros as irregular and mountain like, lacking symmetry due to weak gravity. It explains tiny bodies under 10 to 20 miles across stay lumpy and mentions a January 24, 1894 approach by the asteroid Bros near Earth, with another close pass not expected soon.
The article traces early air travelers from Simon Magus in Nero’s Rome through medieval monks and Dante of Perugia, noting Leonardo da Vinci’s studies and later attempts. It mentions an aviation show in Scotland for James IV, and a Turkish aviator seen in Constantinople, highlighting the long, uneven arc of humankind’s pursuit of flight across centuries.
The article traces ancient attempts at human flight from Bishops and scholars like John Wilkins to daring pranks by birdmen such as Allard Besnier and Baldwin of Guibre. It recounts winged trials, steeple leaps, and early balloon concepts, noting the shift away from man-flight with the balloon’s advent and the 60-year lull before later revival.
The fragment recalls late 1840s debates over aerial flight with Henson and a light engine. It notes England awaiting an aerial steam carriage with winglike structures, the idea of powered lift by lightness, and references to Dr. Miller and the lost art of real flying driven by human effort.
Antiquated military justice is outlined with brutal penalties used in past eras. Decimation, branding, tonguetorching, and the “trappado” torture are described along with the brutal gait of the gantlet and naked flog runs through a marching line.
An innovative caravan theater plans eight motorized cars to form a 1500 seat venue built on balloon shed principles. It will travel with 20 actors and 40 crew, carry lighting heating and a fire system, and offer 20 to 75 cent seats. Some performers will use autos while others join the caravan.
Publishers say the big Family Bible with its central family record is vanishing as smaller Bibles gain popularity. The piece laments loss of family records like births, marriages, and deaths and suggests slim octavo family record books suited to city living and compact homes.
A historical note on the United States potato production of about 400 million bushels annually, its domestic consumption, limited trade, and cultural prominence. It traces the crop from its South American origins to introduction in Virginia, England, and eventual status as a staple in temperate climates.
Claude Grahame-White argues 1911 will see aviation turn into a practical industry. He cites wind resistance, engine reliability, and construction as key past defects being overcome, with high speed flight and regular aerial service becoming profitable and safe for the public.
Andrew Jackson Jr. of Munich Tennessee patents eye protectors for fowls. The device is designed to shield a chicken’s eyes from pecking by other birds rather than to correct vision.
A nostalgic sketch recalls the White House as the country’s most desirable residence surrounded by a spiked iron fence. It notes pranks on the fence, the older routine of paydays across from the Treasury, and old customs long faded. The piece laments tenant moves and leases terminating every four years, portraying the presidency as a perpetual turnover in a grand, imperfect home.
A decade of shipbuilding brings a fleet of larger ocean liners from Hamburg-Amerika to the fore, led by the Europa. The Hamburg-American Line surpasses its rivals as the Mauretania and Olympic stand among historic giants, while the Europa’s keel signals the world’s largest ship yet. Gross tonnage across Hamburg-American vessels exceeds 1,000,000 tons for the first time, with 2,000,000 feet of Oregon fir reserved for Europa’s decks.
The Boston Advertiser notes that the Census Bureau preserves every federal census name since 1790. Names aid insurers assessing ages and genealogists tracing kinship. The bureau charges a small search fee, with data stored in vaults in a not fireproof building, lacking congressional funding for a fireproof facility.
New York Press urges men to wear sturdy shoes to stay healthy in cold damp weather. Having two or three pairs allows daily rotation, keeping feet warm and dry. A spare pair in a warm place prevents cold damage and reduces pneumonia and grip, saving lives.
The piece catalogs nursery nicknames such as Mamie Lou Gussie May Kittie Sue and similar monikers in Georgia rural districts. It notes examples like Miss Babe Miss Sweet and Miss Dant as lifelong labels assigned from infancy to old age.
London sphere notes that though arms are banned in France citizens seek self defense. Armourers supply daggers revolvers swords and hidden wiring in walking sticks in high demand. The bayonet-stick deploys weapons with a simple movement and a six barrel revolver sticks feature a dagger attachment for backup.
The article describes naval undergarments and insulation materials for battleships, including cellulose coatings that swell to seal holes, mineral wool for heat and fire protection, jackets and blankets for temperature control, and even reindeer hair used in life buoy filling. It notes the secrecy of naval designs and the need to protect crew and stores from heat, cold, and accidental ignition.
Rome cor cord ign EMILLIO GROSS reports the recovery of a fifteenth century nautical chart once owned by Amerigo Vespucci. The parchment map, dated 1439, bears Vespucci's autograph and depicts Mediterranean routes, Red Sea, Gulf of Persia, and Atlantic coasts with notable ports.
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