Engineering progress cited in Japanese canal project
A government project in Japan reports a 500 square mile canal system from Lake Biwa to Kioto with a ten mile navigable channel, two miles of tunneling, a 118 foot drop bridged by inclined planes and boat lifts, powered by a water turbine. The article also notes deep sea biology discoveries and human interest on footwear and domestic tips.
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Japan
Biwa
Kioto
Ie City
N. . Shorer
Sey
Clit
Around the House Leather Care Tips and Glass Cleaning
The article offers household hacks for keeping glass clear by soaking in hot water and rubbing with a thrush dipped in whiting and newspaper. It warns against overuse of brown shellac on leather and recommends a vaseline finish after a thin layer of shellac. It notes summer damage by children to leather goods.
Heads of Various Nations Shape the Hat Fit Says Republic
A St. Louis Republic report notes that head shapes index nationality with long American heads requiring wider hats from England, Rhinelander temples wideners, German heads broader at the temples, Celts round, Italians near Celts, Turks matching US axes, and says hats have grown larger since 1860 from 67 8 to 71 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
United States
St. Louis Republic
Mind Your P s and Q s origin in printing offices
The article argues the saying may have arisen in printing shops where the letters p and q shapes in Roman type cause confusion for apprentices when types are reversed during distribution. It suggests writing the letters in lower case to distinguish them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knight
Cooper men dispute land ownership in Maine mountain town
Two men in Cooper Me. argued over a $15 land tract, fought with clubs and forks, then pursued legal action. They have spent about $400 on lawyers and the case remains ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Belgium Declared Most Temperate Nation in Europe
Report cites Belgium as the most temperate country in Europe based on climate data. Officials note moderate seasons and stable temperatures across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgium
Europe
Petty Annooyances Reflect Travel Gripes of the Era
A vivid collection of travel woes from a bygone era detailing irritants on trains ferries and hotels. Commuters endure rude conduct dust and cinders crowded berths delayed elevators lost luggage and pushy vendors, all framed as humorous complaints from Jesus Siftings.
Californian in New York Seeks to Pay Fare on Elevated Train
A California visitor on an elevated railroad asks a reporter about the five cent fare and attempts to ride without paying. He finally offers to pay at Fourteenth Street after learning the system, and a ticket chopper scrutinizes his attempted repayment.
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Pullman
Jehue
Jesus Siftings
New York Tribune
California
Fourteenth Street
Chambers Street
New York
Jersey
Broocklyn
Manx Laws Read Aloud From Thingwaid Hill
A Louisville Courier Journal writer notes a peculiarity of the Isle of Man laws. They are proclaimed from the top of Thingwaid hill each July 5th in Manx and English. Thousands gather to hear the news read, a centuries old custom unusual in the world.
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Isle of Man
Louisville Courier- Journal
Iceland
Thingwaid Hill
Thingwaid Mountain
Mackers Attack Maine Coast with Large Lumbers
A report notes great lumbers and large size involved as they attack the Maine coast, signaling a significant threat or event. The article emphasizes the scale of the attack and the coastal location.
Sleep Avoidance in Historic Church Customs and Art Market Notes
A collage of antiquarian anecdotes on methods to keep congregations awake during long services, including bet bing and bell perambulation. The piece also notes Corot's prolific yet sometimes misrepresented works and ends with an endorsement of Syrup of Figs from California as a wholesome remedy. It mentions Brooklyn libraries housing hundreds of thousands of volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Finch
Holy Trinity Church
Thirlwall
St David's
Kerry
Certain Croup Cure Promises Quick Safe Relief
On the Veranda time is pleasant yet dangerous as Hoxsies Cure claims to prevent and treat croup pneumonia diphtheria bronchitis and consumption. Sold by prominent druggists. Manufactured by A P Hoxsie Buffalo NY. Also notes anthracite coal production up one million tons from last year.
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Hoxsie
Druggiete Ae
A. P. Hoxsie
Buffalo
N. Y
Marquess of West Virginia touts Halle Catarrh Cure
An odd promotional snippet credits J. C. Simpson of Marquess as praising Halle Catarrh Cure for a verbal catarrh. It mentions a 75 price and druggists selling the remedy plus other varied items and names. The text references the University and Senator Brice of Ohio and notes a claim about beecham’s Pills and ocular remedies by Dr Isaac Thompson.
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J. C. Simpson
Marquess
W. Va
Halle
Druggiste Selit
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Hood
Wm.a.lebr
We. A. Lema
Rail Street
Kendallville
Ind
Corot
Brooklyn
Miam
University
Senator Brice
Ohio
Beecham
Isaac Thomson
Kyewater
Palo Alto
Pacific Coast
Jonysos
Johnson & CO
Bottos
Swift
S. S
J.C. Jones
Arkansas
Thapta
WSS
Kitwes & Co
Uinanawron, N
C. H. Dear
Washington House
Washington, Va
Marehall
Mick
Garfield
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Ares
W.L. Douglas
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Brocton
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