Sun Powered Motor Trials Show Limited Commercial Promise
The article outlines early attempts to convert solar energy into usable work. California built a plant using focused sun rays to heat a steam boiler, powering an eight horsepower pump. Philadelphia and Meadi Egypt experiments used large area boilers and low pressure. Ackermann measured a maximum of 19.1 pump horsepower from a seven-eighths acre solar array, far below 6,000 horsepower from petrol motors, signaling limited commercial viability.
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California
Philadelphia
Meadi
Egypt
A. S. E. Ackermann
Peai
Baths to Become Standard in Hotels Says Boldt
George C Boldt, prominent hotelier, asserts baths will be standard in every bedroom and permanent in hotels. He recalls older times when baths were rare and jokes about Knights of the Bath. A country lady’s fear of strangers using her bath room is recalled in anecdote.
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Bath
George C. Boldt
New York
Knights of the Bath
Compressed Air Boosts Oil Well Rates
The article describes a new oil extraction method using compressed air to restore rock pressure and maintain or increase oil flow. Air is pumped into the earth and exhausted to sustain pressure, showing promise for widespread adoption in oil fields.
Rough season for opera as De Recker clashes with De Squalchi
The opera manager recalls a rough season highlighted by a public quarrel between leading tenor De Recker and prima donna De Squalchi. Repeated incidents include De Recker stepping on De Squalchi's train thirteen times during a single performance Marguerite in bloomers threatening the run.
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de Recker
de Squalchi
Squalchi
Puck
Bible shipment sails to Ocean Island with hidden poison
The Bible House in New York ships 1 Bibles in ten per tin box units across 15 000 miles, poisoned covers to deter insects, packed in heavy wooden crates for transit to Ocean Island in the Gilbert Islands chain. Richard Grenfell of Australia, for the American Board, will forward these books to mission stations across the islands on voyages of 200 miles or more.
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Bible House
New York
Oity
Gilbert Islands
Ocean Island
Pacific
San Francisco
Gilbert Group
Richard Grenfell
Australia
American Board
Love Your Task and Find Joy in Routine
The passage urges embracing daily duties with focus and efficiency. It suggests training the mind to perform homely tasks with purposeful thought, reducing fatigue and making housework feel less tiresome.
Storekeeper faces loss as Pinosk community worries
The town of Pinosk fears losing its store after two decades of operation by Aeary Smet 2 and his family. Henry has named his fare plans while relatives discuss options. The fragmented text suggests concern among locals about the store's future and community impact.
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Aeary Smet 2
Pinosk
Otevane
Henry
Eotoaen
Cuesiier
Giro
Sou
Aera
Pissok
Jewb
Mer Smith
Croxone Promises Quick Relief for Kidney and Bladder Ailments
An advertisement touts Croxone as a unique remedy to end kidney and bladder troubles and related rheumatic pains. It claims rapid action, deep absorption into kidneys, and universal effectiveness with a money back guarantee if no relief is found.
Indicator Praises Local Citizen For Determination
A local report notes the Indicator regards a resident as pleasant and honorable despite plans to move elsewhere. The feature highlights community regard and the subject’s standing among neighbors.
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Ances
Lavorte County Youths Attend Purdue Short Course
Seventy boys and girls from Lavorte county arrived in Lafayette Monday evening to attend the Purdue short course. County agents and their spouses accompanied the delegation. A surprise gift of candy from J. W. Dorland followed their arrival. The Laporte group leads in county contests for corn raising potato growing fair exhibits and domestic science.
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Lavorte County
Lafayette
Purdue University
L. B. Clore
J. E. Bowell
W. M. Walton
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