German origin dispute redefines loga rithms
Doctor Breithaupt of Cassel contends that Jobst Buergi, a Hessian watchmaker, originated logarithms in Cassel, not Lord Napier of Merchiston who published tables in Edinburgh in 1614. Kepler is cited as giving Buergi credit in one work. Buergi lived 1579 to 1632 and worked for the imperial court.
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Cassel
Germany
Jobst Buergi
William IV of
Hess
Lord Napier
Doctor Breithaupt
Hessian Historical Association
Breithaupt
William IV
William the Wise
William
House of Hesse
Hesse-Cassel
Eberhard Baldewein
Marburg
Baldewein
Nuremberg
Justus Burgius
Baltimore Widow Impersonator Charged With Pension Fraud
Maryland police arrest Matilda Tyler sixty six for unlawfully receiving a government pension by posing as War of 1812 widow. Daughter in law Mary Poskelly also held on conspiracy to defraud government of a ninety dollar quarterly payment. Tyler claimed Civil War veteran widow status. The arrest marked a pursuit of pension fraud involving vouchers dating back to 1898.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Matilda Tyler
Mary E. Poskelly
Tyler
Descendant of Columbus Admitted to English Bar
London report states Dr. C. J. Columbus a direct descendant of Christopher Columbus has been called to the English bar in the Middle Temple. He is said to be born in Malta and a British subject. He studied law at the Middle Temple under D Campbell Lee and focuses on international law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
C. J. Columbus
Christopher Columbus
Middle Temple
Diego
Christopher
Malta
D. Campbell Lee
England
War Mothers Parade Highlighted by New York Event
A New York newspaper from months past covered a War Mothers parade honoring veterans and active service members. Dignitaries and families joined marching units through city streets, showcasing community support and patriotic resolve during wartime.
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New York
ASK MAILMEN TO FEED BIRDS
Postmaster General Work orders rural route mail carriers to distribute grains to starving birds when feed supplies are provided. The directive follows a state game warden request to allow carriers to aid birds during snow cover and asks carriers to render all possible assistance in the benevolent act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Postmaster General
Ducks at London Zoo Helped Break U boat Detectors
In wartime London two doctors used a stethoscope-like device at the zoo to listen to ducks eating biscuits. The noisy quacking led to the hydrophone invention that could locate submarines from miles away, guiding Britain through peril.
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Zoo
London
Rome
Livy
Britain
London Zoo
J. T. McGregor Morris
United Kingdom
Professor Morris
William Bragg
Richard Paget
Sir William
Richard
Glasgow mill owners ban betting to curb gambling among women
Scottish mill owners announce a new employment condition prohibiting all forms of betting. They claim female workers are poor losers and that the betting craze has lately gripped women, causing trouble in the mills.
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Glasgow
Wife Seeks Divorce From Wealthy Bootblack
Katherine Laprete sues for separation from bootblack Nicholas Laprete of Brooklyn alleging his weekly income of 75 dollars and large savings. She seeks alimony of 335 dollars a week and 250 dollars in counsel fees as part of the divorce action.
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Nicholas Laprete
Brooklyn
N. Y
Katherine
Titled Women Working in Potsdam Social Aides
In Potsdam a quiet residential quarter hosts a group of former aristocrats who once kept brilliant imperial circles. They now work daily from morning until night stuffing teddy bears toy elephants dogs and other animal figures for charity.
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Potsdam
Mobs Kill 83 Women Since 1889 Reported
The Federal Council of Churches reports a rise in mob killings of women in the United States since 1889 tallying 83 victims. It notes brutality, shifts in lynching by year, and that only four states have never witnessed a lynching since 1889. It lists New Jersey Utah Connecticut as without lynching since 1889 and names eight states with recent activity.
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Union
Washington
United States
Federal Council of Churches
Council
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Vermont
New Jersey
Utah
Connecticut
Nevada
Colorado
Iowa
Wisconsin
Michigan
Indiana
Delaware
Pennsylvania
Such is Human Nature Colton Quotation
A compact quotation attributed to Colton reflecting pity for misfortune and widespread disdain for success.
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Colton
Tanlac credited with restoring Kansas City woman to health
Mrs Sadie Banes of Kansas City says Tanlac cured her poor appetite indigestion sour stomach and back pains after three bottles. She now works cheerful and hums while at work. Advertisement notes over 35 million bottles sold. Tone mirrors period sales copy with other filler ads.
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Tanlac
Sadie Banes
Washington St
Kansas City
Taniac
Castoria reminder urges mothers to check signature
The notice reminds mothers to examine every bottle of Castoria for the distinctive signature and to trust the well known remedy used for over 30 years as a safe choice for infants and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fletcher
Californian Invents Screen and Glazed Door Duo
An inventor in California creates a combined screen and glazed door on an overhead track to adapt store entrances for varying weather conditions. The design allows users to slide between weather protection and airflow as needed.
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Adverts for Treatment Relief
Over forty years Hall's Catarrh Medicine has been used to treat catarrh. It includes a local ointment for quick relief and an internal tonic that works through the bloodstream to ease mucous membrane inflammation. Sold by all druggists. F. J. Cheney & Co. Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Red Cross Ball Blue Proves Snowy Linen Pride
An advertisement asserts Snowy linens honor every housewife and promotes Red Cross Ball Blue for laundry use. The copy emphasizes balance between example and precept with a proverb-like tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Hunt Jackson
Red Cross
Man offers bouquet in despair after long wait
A man, worn by years of waiting, hands himself a bouquet in a moment of despair. The act signals deep resignation and evokes concern, prompting witnesses to seek help for his well being.
Aspirin Bayer Ad Promotes Genuine Tablets
An advertisement urges consumers to look for Bayer on aspirin packages or tablets to ensure genuine Bayer Tablets of Aspirin. It notes typical packaging sizes and prices and cites Bayer as the trademark for the drug used for colds and pain.
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Bayer
Rebecca E Young Endorses Dr Pierce Remedies For Health
Mrs Rebecca E Young from La Fayette Indiana extols Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription as effective tonics for general health and feminine troubles. She recalls her mother’s lifelong use of the medicines and urges readers to obtain J Pierce’s Family Remedies from local drugstores or request free advice from Dr Pierce’s Invalids Hotel in Buffalo New York.
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la Fayette
Ind
Dr. Pierce
Peeret
Doctor Pierce
Rebecca E. Young
Railroad Ave
J. Pierce
Invalids Hotel
Buffalo
N. Y
Women praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
Read testimonials from mothers in Cortland Hamilton and St. Louis extolling the medicine. Women claim it strengthened them during pregnancy and helped them bear children after prior weakness and infertility. The letters name several families and addresses as evidence.
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Claude P. C
Salisbury St
Cortland, N. Y
Hamilton
Ohio
Lydia B. Pinkham
aLcoln, JR
Slith Street
St. Louis
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lydia’ E. Pinkham
Sewin
Junius Hartman
W. Dodier St
St. Louis, Mo
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Columbus
Hunery .Ducks Saved
Wesley Westbrook
Cook County
Chicago
Bootblack
Church
Boston Evening Transcript
SOA. I
Farmers Plant CO
Martins Point
South Carolina
Ildless Homes
Spohn
Spohn Medical Company
Goshen, Indiana
Grand Palais
Paris
Hessig-Ellis, Che
Western Distributing Co
Indianapolis
Pareer
Hindercorns
ManTech
Bishop
Haat St
Putnam
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