New Army Bullet Promises Lethal Penetration and Narrow Misses
A report on a proposed lighter army bullet describes it penetrating 39 inches of oak at close range and 32 inches of white pine at 600 yards, with a ten foot rise at 60 yards. Experts note accuracy remains a fault, while peace advocates weigh the broader implications for warfare. The piece also mentions a "motor-eye" concept linked to faster visual input from motorcar travel and neologisms by the Graphic's Marmaduke.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Fred
Nature
Debts and Debates Across Nations and Schools
Bankers Magazine notes only about 18 million of the U S bonded debt is redeemable within three years while 113 million is not redeemable for nearly 19 years and 596 million has 24 years to run Interest rates have fallen since 1894 The Sweden dispute over Professor Schuk and King Oscar reflects limits on academic freedom The Indianapolis News calls to limit social life in schools to preserve study time and character of schooling
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United States
Bankers’ Magazine
Sweden
Schuk
University of
Upsala
Swedish Academy
Oscar
Kim Ss
Gustavus II
Gustavus III
Bernadotte Dynasty
Mags
America
Indianapolis
Duel for Mona Ends in Sacrificial Rescue
Ungar confronts Anzar and Felipe in a tense Mexican stand off over Mona’s heart. A sunrise pistol duel ends with Mona faking her death to save Ungar, revealing true love and Mona’s vow to keep her oath.
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Senorita
Ungar
Old Madrid
Anzar
Felipe
Mona
Jagar
Unzar
Ovid
Eucalyptus Grove
Senor
Tony
Daily Stary Pub, Co
Wireless telegraphy as delicate and excitable
A Cosmax writer likens wireless telegraphy to a good but excitable man. Drade's Annalen reports on Sach's space telegraph experiments showing transmission varies with height and earth conditions. Short waves suffer from earth interference, long waves benefit from sea conductivity, and near humans signals weaken.
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Cosmax
Drade
Annalen
Sachs
Sach
Saya
Earth
Terra Firma
Continents
Williamina Fleming Pioneer Woman Astronomer at Harvard
Boston reports Williamina Paton Fleming of Harvard Observatory as curator of the Astronomical Photographic Library. The article notes her discovery of six of nine new stars in 16 years, leadership of a major photographic archive, and her role in increasing known third and fifth type stars while maintaining other scholarly duties. It highlights her balance of science with domestic skills and her status as a celebrated modern woman in science.
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Boston
Caroline Herschel
Marla Mitchell
Ax Wiliam
Paton Fleming
Dundes
Scotland
Wome
Fleming
Harvard College Observatory
Europe
Williamina Paton Fleming
Astrophot
Observatory
Harvard
University Corporation
Mra Snes
Zeal
Akill
Cygna
Appalachian Club
Williamina Fleming
Peton Fleming
Royal Astronomical Society
Henrietta Leavitt
Lady Huggins
Sir William Huggins
London
Royal Society
Sir William
Lady Hugging
Wonderful Rose Garden in San Francisco
A photograph showcases a mass of white Lady Banksia roses dominating a house in San Francisco. The climate enables year round bloom and rapid succession of varieties. California is praised as a gardener paradise with minimal effort needed to manage growth. The region’s fruit industry, including oranges, is noted for export and canning, letting foreigners enjoy off-season fruit.
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San Francisco
California
United States
Bell Builds New Airship In Canada Test
New York inventor Alexander Bell experiments in Canada with a wireless powered airship. The kite like craft uses a 20 horsepower engine and aims to reach 18 miles per hour, with a potential 140 mph against wind. A Toronto to London test is planned as a severe proof of concept. The article contrasts Bell’s design with Santos-Dumont and Langley.
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New York
Alexander Bell
Canada
Bell
Toronto
London
Ont
Santos-Dumont
Langley
Seventy Years In Choir Samuel Bradbeer Dies at 82
Samuel Bradbeer of Pitminster near Taunton England died aged 82 after 70 years of service in the parish church choir. The Colorado fox is noted as the fastest living animal with the cheetah a close second.
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Samuel Bradbeer
Pitminater
Taunton
England
Dr Williams Pink Pills Claim Restore Strength In Nervous Debility
A testimonial from Mrs. B A Green of Franklin Georgia describes years of weakness and nervousness improving after taking Dr Williams Pink Pills. She notes weight gain from 104 to 140 pounds and renewed energy with relief from sleeplessness and stomach trouble. Pills sold by mail for 50 cents a box or six boxes for 2 50 from Dr Williams Medicine Co. Schenectady NY.
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Williams
B. A. Green
Franklin, Ga
Nile
Dr. Williams Medcine Co
Schenectady
N.Y
Finds virtue in old clothes in modern dress
An art observer argues that aged garments suit people better, saying new clothes feel ugly and stiff. He notes the same individuals appear different in various outfits and that ease comes only after clothes mellow with use.
Doctor Endorses Postum As Coffee Substitute In Family Use
A physician writes of using Postum in his own family and then recommending it to patients as a nutritious beverage in place of coffee. He notes store demand grew, and cites it aiding indigestion and nervousness. The letter, from Postum Co. Battle Creek, Mich., asks readers to read The Road to Wellville.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Wetville
Phew
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