Word: rubber
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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...more difficult on account of the instability of the atmosphere. The wind, temperature and humidity have been measured, but the wind currents are of special interest to aerial navigators. The wind currents differ greatly with the time of day and the height. Observations are made by sending up a rubber balloon which carries a basket containing instruments. As the balloon rises the hydrogen expands it until the balloon bursts, when the instruments fall to the ground. A height of eleven miles has been reached in this manner, a temperature of 111 degrees below zero, and a wind velocity...
...upper strata of the air at a distance of more than five or six miles from the earth, were both too cold and too rarefled for human beings. Mechanical contrivances for recording temperature and pressure were therefore devised and sent up in empty balloons. These were made of rubber which steadily expanded as it rose and finally exploded, forming a parachute that brought the instruments safely back to earth. These experiments were also carried on from yachts...
...penetrated only the Lower Congo to the effect that they do not exist. Mr. Clark showed that the contention of Leopold that the exactions of tribute on the natives is for public improvements, is absurd. His sole aim is to drive the natives to their limit in gathering India rubber for his consumption, and the instances of cruelty on the part of soldiers to gain this end are barbarous beyond belief. Not only are their bodies mutilated, but they are frequently killed and eaten by the native soldiers in the employ of Leopold. The natives are not lazy...
...decorations for the most part were not elaborate, but the boxes were tastefully decorated and the whole effect was extremely pleasing. There was a profusion of palms and rubber plants in the Lobby, and the subdued red light over the two boxes there presented a particularly attractive appearance. Of the remaining nineteen boxes there were three in the Game Room, six in the Periodical Room, three in the Writing Room, and seven in the Dining Room. These rooms were lighted by colored Japanese lanterns, which made a pleasing contrast to the dark green of the palms and laurel ropes festooned...
...presence of the men who were keeping the rink cleared, fast team play was impossible. Once or twice, however, Rumsey and Newhall passed and scored cleverly. New-hall made the first goal on a pass across the rink from Pell. Fraser-Campbell quickly made another goal, receiving the rubber from Newhall. Then followed a long series of rushes up and down the ice, neither goal being seriously threatened. Finally the first team scored by clever passing, and a few seconds later Rumsey sent the puck into the net on a pass by Pell from the side of the rink...