Bacon First to Discuss Metal Airship Concept
The article traces the idea of a metal airship from Roger Bacon in the thirteenth century through a line of thinkers and inventors. It notes Bacon’s imagined hollow copper globe vessel driven by air or gas, and lists key figures from Albertus to Zeppelin who proposed metal hulls, framing the all metal airship as a long-standing concept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ger Bacon
States Department of Commerce
Roger Bacon
Philosepher
Kircher
Bucco
Bacon
Albertus de Saxonia
Mendose
Lana
Goar- Gi
Delcourt
Monge
Giffard
Old London Customs and the Revived Boy Players
A fragment describes long held parish customs, gifts of bread and meat on Sundays and other days, and notes the revival of the Boy Players by the lord mayor of London. It recalls Salters' Hall performances since 1603, linked to Queen Elizabeth’s era, and the Salter family’s legacy in the Salters’ company name and a yearly tomb procession.
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London
Salters
Salters’ Company
John Salter
Matt
Fight at First Sight among Cichlids in Fresh Water
The article describes the aggressive mating habits of cichlids in the fresh water carp family. It notes their ferocity and need for separate housing during mating, followed by parental care where the female digs a pit in sand to transfer the young and guards them in shifts until they hatch.
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Brey
Fragmented Thought on Parts and Whole in Verse
A reflective note questions whether the whole of a work is better than its parts. It cites a claim about a poet’s concept and references a world event. The fragment hints at evaluating composition, urging focus on meaningful portions over the entire piece.
Miners and Lobos Clash In Tense Home Debut Game
A crowded Grandstand at Jackson Field watched Sul Ross Muckers and New Mexico Lobos battle to a hard fought scoreless tie. Ray McNeill starred for the Lobos with a 75 yard punt return and a late line drive, while Campbell and Andrews led the Miners in defense and offense. The game featured heavy tackling, strong rushing, and a rousing finish as fans packed the stands and the marching band kept up the midafternoon excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Field
Maco Dowler
Lic
Bobby Clark
Charlie Dyer
Emmett
Mines
Lobos
Followed Flag's Example in a Battle Weary Story
Vancouver Province reports a fragmentary account in dialect of a man recalling fear and resolve during a bombardment. The speaker describes bullets and cannons, maintaining cool composure as danger loomed, while questioning the fate of a flag and comrades.
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Flag
Vancouver Province
Meeting of Wilhelmin the Prussian king and Frenchman after defeat
An illustrated London News caption describes Wilhelm I of Prussia meeting the Frenchman after their clashes. The old king reportedly offered words of consolation and asked about the fortunes of war, guiding the exchange into an inner room for private discussion on the battle and war origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vend
Wilhelm I
Prussia
Bedan
Gestare
Wilelm
Hohenzollern
London News
Notice announces car repair shop takeover by new owners
Car owners are told the Highway Service Station repair shop has been taken over effective November 1 by Troy Murray. They are urged to call for any car repair needs with satisfaction guaranteed. The notice also mentions an X-ray machine used to determine the age of Swiss cheese and that Limberger aging using telescopes is still recommended.
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Troy Murray
Town carnival committee thanks local merchants
The Parent Teacher committee in charge of the Cou lair booth at the recent carnival extends gratitude to Alpine Steam Laundry for a $5 laundry service and to the Motor Company and other business houses for their support. The event highlighted community cooperation and fund raising efforts.
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Hich
Mexican articles hub service station and shops noted
A scrambled OCR fragment lists various Mexican articles and local shops including service stations, car wash raffles, sandwich shops, cafes, cleaners, beauty shops, a bakery and a motor company with small monetary values, along with assorted items and names unclear from the garbled text.
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Holland Cafe
Midway Cafe
Milady Beauty Shop
Hudson Bakery
Casner Motor Company
Walter Garnett
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Rayne
Ray
Ray McNeill
Mucker
Wicker
Campbell
Andrews
Gx Cowan
Noboly
Porter
Tone
Ives
Mareh
McNeill
Alpine Jewelry
Alpine Saddlery Company
Hokus-Pokus
Cactus Art
Han von Gillett-Brown
Forchheimer's Department
Pennington Drug Store
Sandifer Grocery
Chocolate Shop
McMurry
Storey Whiteside Lumber
Rush
Hien Franklin
Child's
Brel
Big Bend Grocery
Caldwell Electric Shop
Proncer Manret-Coentsa
Alpine Steam Laundry
Tinee Trate
Motor Company
Pratt & Lambert
Rae
Holland
Alpine Motor Co
Hollywood
Cece de MII
Cee
Cecil B. DE Mille
Hudson's Bakery
Big Bend Abstract Company, Inc. Service Institution
Alpine
Texas
Highway Service Station, Inc
Jimmie Reed
Buick
General Motors
Bich
Buick Motor Company
Ilint
Michigan
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