Double Barreled Cannon of Athens Civil War Relic
A two barreled cannon built by ironworker John Gilleland during the Civil War in Athens aimed to mow down Union troops. An accidental blast severely injured his arm. the device later stood on a hill, then served to celebrate elections and Christmas. It was finally restored near the Confederate monument by city funds.
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John Gilleland
Athens
Gilleland
Old City Hall
Confederate Monument
Government
All Timekeepers Are Inaccurate In Watches
The capacity of a watch to keep good time depends on construction and finish. Watches vary with oil changes temperature humidity and atmosphere. Only the most perfect finish reduces adverse effects. no watch keeps perfect time and even top chronometers require regulation from tables.
Sixty-Eight Lips Touch Brass Guard At Library Desk
A librarian notes the sixty eighth person to touch the brass guard at the desk while a woman, startled and wiping her lips, apologizes for her unconscious action. The exchange ends with a laconic remark on general awareness.
Doctors Blunders Reform Debate Highlights Medical Secrecy
A New York physician argues that legal publicity would ruin medicine by exposing errors. He contrasts patient secrecy in medicine with public courtroom scrutiny, warning that nurses are trained to conceal missteps to maintain patient confidence, while lawyers face constant exposure.
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New York
Lawyers’ Club
New York Herald
Fruits and Flowers Gardening Tips
Discusses pruning peaches to resist wind and ease picking, grafting strategies for large trees, moss on fruit tree stems caused by wet undrained soil, roses needing rich cohesive soil, and pruning currants and gooseberries by removing wood over two years old to increase fruit yield.
Emersons Compelling Essay Shown As True Genius
London Saturday Review lauds Emerson as the best American writer and praises Compensation for its originality and beauty. The piece compares Emerson favorably to Thoreau and credits Henry James with calling him the unfallen man.
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Emeron
Emerson
Thoreau
Henry James
London Saturday Review
The Cow and the Ox In India Sacred Cattle Revered
The piece notes sacred status of cows and oxen in India, especially in the south, where they are decorated and worshiped. Oxen power mills and plow fields, draw water, and carry loads, while bulls guard temples. Despite reverence, draft bulls face rough treatment from drivers.
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India
Siva
Sudden Lapse of Memory and Crash Allegations
A passenger with nose glasses claims he witnessed a collision between a car and a wagon. He blames the driver for crossing the track as the car approached. The motorman tried to brake but could not stop in time, while a policeman takes notes.
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Chicago Tribune
Manville Fenn Hears Son Gilbert’s Trial by Jury Play
In a Reform Club scene a London friend frets over his son William S Gilbert's new play Trial by Jury fearing a failure. Fenn notes the elder’s concern and intention to attend the premiere despite doubts about the show’s quality.
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George Manville Fenn
Reform Club
London Journal
William 8
Gilbert
Rial
Herring Health Myths Questioned By Brothers
A youngster asks why herrings seem to suffer more illnesses than other fish. The elder challenges the claim and cites a book noting thousands of herrings are healed each year, prompting a debate over the accuracy of the tale.
Silence Is Golden in a Political Exchange
In a brief conversation a beginner asks how to succeed in politics. The seasoned expert notes true success lies in knowing when not to speak, offering a succinct contrast between speaking and restraint.
When a Woman Yields Anger She Begs pardon with Tears
A compact line notes a woman loses temper and pleads for pardon through tears, reflecting social etiquette and emotional display in private or public life.
Odd Rock Formations on Saint Helena Island
Article notes two queer natural f ormations on Saint Helena including Old Nick’s Nose, first sighted May 22 1502 by Castella and crew, and three conical rocks nicknamed Lot and His Daughters as weather worn statues of unknown origin.
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St. Heb
Lot
Nick
Juan Castella
Americans Dominate Drum Making Say Expert
A drum maker asserts Americans lead in drum production and quality. He notes drums vary by use from orchestral to military, stressing tone and durability. He claims a well constructed drum has 248 parts, excluding sticks hooks and belt, and emphasizes first quality materials.
Messing System On Board A Man-Of-War
The article describes the naval messing system aboard large warships. Enlisted men form messes of about twenty, with petty officers and servants serving at each table. A mess man handles food service and cleanliness, under the commissary department overseen by pay officers.
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Tess
Commissary Department
Gumton’s Magazine
Sarsaparilla Pronunciation Frustrates Soda Clerk
A New York Times anecdote notes customers mispronounce sarsaparilla at a soda counter. The clerk jokes that only a few can utter the word correctly, with many saying sasaprilla or sasaprella despite spelling familiarity.
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New York Times
A Creature From the Fire in Ancient Cyprus Alchemy Tale
Aristotle notes that in Cyprus, after long burning of chalcitis, a winged creature larger than a fly emerges from the stone. It leaps and walks in the fire but dies instantly when removed from the furnace.
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Cyprus
Damaging Admission and the Scales for Weighing Fish
A father boasts the scales he uses to weigh fish as the baby’s birth weight is discussed. The mother questions the accuracy, and the father asserts the scales are correct. The exchange appears in the Chicago Tribune.
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Chicago Tribune
Exchange Sparks Teasing About Clever Remark
A brief dialogue snippet shows Creel and Mise Peppery questioning who told Freshhey about a supposed clever remark. The exchange centers on who overheard or relayed the line, highlighting playful mystery and informal banter.
Not a Repeater Miss Gossip Underlines Reginald Silence
Short exchange notes Reginald’s limited speech as Mrs Knowser reassures that he will not repeat words. The Philadelphia Bulletin records the quip in a local society column.
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Reginald
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