How Some Jolly Fellows Sook to Woo the Goddess of Fortune
A Washington Post item describes a novel gambling game using electric fans as wheels of fortune. Six fans numbered blades, six slips of paper matched to players, and the blade nearest the bottom wire when stopping wins six dollars. No house cut, pure luck, players split stakes. The idea spreads rapidly in clubs and bars, evolving to include a blank blade jackpot and extra stakes.
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Smokejacks and Chimney Pots Across the City
A New York observer notes a rising number of chimneypots smoke jacks and smokecaps on city roofs. He speculates on drafts construction atmospheric changes and the spread of taller buildings affecting chimney performance. He recalls vast chimneypot vistas seen from a viaduct and praises the added picturesque city feature.
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Town Lakes Disappearing in Northwestern Iowa
There is growing attention to the gradual disappearance of small lakes in northwestern Iowa. The phenomenon has attracted general notice and lately sparked public interest in preserving these natural water bodies. The question of how to check the loss and prevent their extinction is a serious matter for consideration.
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Windmill design touted for tougher, automatic control
An early windmill innovation replaces rotating arms with a perpendicular axle and side‑to‑side fans. Automatic lever systems open and close blades to optimize wind capture, potentially boosting power and ease of maintenance, with claims of high gale tolerance and suitability for irrigation pumping in remote regions.
Williams County North Dakota a rich farming stock country
Williams County lies in the extreme northwest of North Dakota with Missouri River to the north and about 4500 square miles. It offers rich soils, lignite coal beds, sulfur deposits, and cheap irrigation enabling cereals vegetables and stock raising. The county auditors report no debt as of July 1 1895. Williston, the county seat, sits on the Great Northern Railroad near the Missouri River with extensive town facilities and rail shops.
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