Choke-damp Helmet Heroism and a Near-Explosion
In a Welsh pit tale, William defends his choke-damp helmet design as a savior after an explosion triggers a dangerous clump of gas. David, initially skeptical, survives by improvising a makeshift mouth barrier as the pair struggle through choking fumes to safety and praise their timely escape.
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Ion
William
Sto Sen
David
Hammer- Ming
Taff Valley
Pitc 4
Bebind
Dayid
Wilam
David Ike
Janeh
Washington Post
Hin
Wireless ship-detector telemobilescope prevents collisions
A German invention described in the Western Electrician uses space telegraphy to locate ships in fog. The telemobilescope automatically searches the sea with a rotating hollow cylinder and wave inducer. reflections from metal hulls reveal proximity and distance via adjustable lenses and a listening receiver.
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Germany
Western Electrician
United
Bardel
Hamburg
Elliptical billiard table idea gains Royal patent
A London architect proposes an ellipse shaped billiard table to enhance play by using two foci to guide rebounds. The concept, illustrated with cushion deflection, aims to add variety and reduce monotony. A patent has been granted. Railway companies in Britain employ between 312,000 and 400,000 men across England Wales Scotland and Ireland.
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London
Britain
England and
Wales
Oldest Wood Claim From Pre Glacial Period Found In Manhattan
Workmen digging for the United States Express building at Greenwich and Rector streets New York uncover a wood fragment claimed to predate glacial drift. The wood lies atop bedrock 40 feet below grade, within a 11 foot stratum of hardpan and bowlders, then overlaid by quicksand and muck.
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United States Express
Greenwich
Rector Streets
New York City
Bouye
Manhattan Island
United States Geological Survey
Wall
Manhattan
Dough mixer promises easy home bread making
A New York invention praised by the Philadelphia Record offers a simple mixer with a wide pail, stirring rod, and adjustable crossbars. The device, designed to fit over the pan edge, rotates the rod to thoroughly blend dough with minimal effort, making breadmaking easier for households.
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New York
Philadelphia
Eclipse Duties by Astronomical Corps Described
Described during an eclipse a national observatory astronomer outlines roles in an eclipse party. One maps sketches, another photographs, a third records observations, and a fourth notes remarks. An interruption is unwelcome, with a humorous anecdote about a mother calling a young girl.
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G, A. Hill
National Observatory
Prof. Hill
Terrible Scaly Eczema Cure Sworn By Patient Emma Wilson
Emma E. Wilson of Liscomb Town reports a long battle with terrible eczema that covered her chest neck face arms and legs. She used Cuticura Remedies and claims complete cure after two outbreaks over five years with no recurrence. The ad also promotes Blumenfeld Locher Brome Co and their Milwaukee millinery as a contrast.
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Warda
Emma E. Wilson
Liscomb
Town
Blumenfeld, Locher Brome Co
Millinery House of
Milwaukee
Paris
New York
Winn Generosity and the Surgical Metaphor in Historical Text
Part readable fragment discusses a flawed claim of cure and refund for piles with sensational marketing language. Mentions a guaranteed cure, refund offer, and a cynical note on arguing about who is right, reflecting dubious medical advertisements.
Raised From A Death Bed Mr Pitts Recovered After Illness
E E Pitts of 60 Hathaway Street recounts a years long decline with severe back pain night sweats fainting and dropsy. After using Dosa's Kidney Pills his health improved dramatically and he has been well for three years. Product sold by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY for 50 cents a box.
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E. E. Pitts
Hathaway St
Kegan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
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Chuthee
Seth and the
Fire Dragon
Ieby al
Miss Sweeton
Tartan
Chicago Tribune
Dodds
Kidney
Nickel Plate Road
1 Salle St
Chicago
Addreen J. ¥. Calahan
Adams St
Andrew
Papa
Congress
Garfield
Garfield Tea Co
Brooklyn
N.Y
Allen
Ewollen
Ta Roy
N. X- Ees
Mys
Job & Sui Club
Herald
Winn
Pitts
Corpocta
Canada
Ottawa
United States
Epoula
Earl
Sloan
Eis
Albany St
Boston
Mauss
Winchester
Ruripin
Diemer
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