Many things people look upon as essentially modern were actually known many years ago. The" pneumatic tyre, for example, was invented as early as 1845,.-but' was■ unwanted; while the fountain pen was patented in 1809, but found.'little acceptance. Boiler skates were known in 1823, but bad roads prevented their use. The roll-top resk was described in' 1772, safety.razors in 1762; a loud-speaker in 1671; a diving bell in 1664.; and a periscope in 1702.
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Press, Volume LXIV, Issue 19480, 29 November 1928, Page 9
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