Evening Republican, Volume 21, Number 172, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 July 1918 — SOME POSTSCRIPTS [ARTICLE]

SOME POSTSCRIPTS

A ton of sapphires will be used this year in an American factory where the jeweled bearings of electric meters are made. As a means of preventing thefts of automobiles some owners are now having their names engraved on the wind shield. One of the newer electric batteries for medical purposes is no larger than a flashlight and can be carried in a pocket. A recently patented foot rest for automobile drivers is intended to direct the feet to the right pedals when necessary. The government of Uruguay will establish a plant for experiments in the production of fuel from native bituminous shale. Italians have perfected a process for making an edible oil that also can be used in soap and as an illuminant from grape seeds. Sights mounted on a sliding extension have been invented by an Englishman to give users of automatic pistols better aim. An Englishman has invented a tool to prnhe cuts and small holes in automobile tires and remove articles which might cause punctures. The American Federation of Labor has protested against the employment of women car conductors in New York city on the ground that there is nc scarcity of labor.