The Snarls of Time the Short Month of October
Describe how October 1582 lost 10 days as Pope Gregory XIII reformed the calendar and established the 1582 15 October day. outlines Roman and Jewish calendar roots, Julius Caesar’s reform, and later adoption across Europe including England after parliamentary action. Includes brief mention of a medicinal ad and rail travel rates.
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Europe
Julius Caesar
Constantine the Great
Nicaea
Trent
Gregory XIII
Story county board approves drainage bids for Warren-McCallisburg and Cole-New Albany
Story county Iowa board adjourned meeting approves bids for Warren-McCallisburg Drain No 8 at 21 1 2 cents per cubic yard for sections one and two and no bid for section three. Cole-New Albany Drain No 9 bids: John Hemping 21 cents per yard for section one. Ed Binder W F Shaw James McCoy bids for sections two and three with prices per rod for tiles and outlets. Grant Township Drain No 5 postponed due to sickness. minutes read and approved. Additional notice: sale of a fine residence lot near motor line advertised by Times office.
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Board of Supervisors of
Story County
Iowe
J. O. Michaelson
Miles Pearson
Warren-McCallsburg
Cole-New Albany
Warren- McCallisburg
C. E. Elzy
John Hemping
Ed Binder
F. E. Shaw
James McCoy
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Warren-McCalisbore
Ed Bieder
W. F. Shaw
Cole- New Albany
Grant Township
E. R. Silliman
Do Not Neglect Your Bowels
Public notice promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant laxative that invigorates the liver and regulates the bowels. Sold by Judisch Bros.
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Chamberlain
Judisch Bros
Vibration power shown in buildings and voices
The article discusses the strong effects of vibration on structures and sound. It notes how bow scraping can loosen masonry, soldiers crossing bridges cause tremors, and a Greenwich Observatory hill vibrates from children’s play. It also cites vocal vibrations from 60 to 1,024 per second and compares historic figures known for odd appearances.
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Greenwich Observatory
Observatory
New York Herald
Two Peers Speak At Once In House Of Lords Precedent
The London News recounts a 1884 incident where Earl Granville and Lord Cairns spoke simultaneously in the House of Lords. Lord Beauchamp and Lord Cork acted to assign priority, and Granville won by one vote in a fifty three member chamber. Nickerson Bros. promotes quality work.
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Earl Granville
Lord Cairns
Granville
Cairns
Lord Selborne
Lord Beauchamp
House of Lords
Lord Cork
Lord Granville
London News
Women’s Love of Ugly Men in History Spotlight
The piece argues illustrious historic men drew fascination from women despite plain or unremarkable looks. It cites Julius Caesar as an example, noting his early appearance contrasted with the notable influence he wielded.
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Rome
Sir Philip Sidney
Paul Scarron
Voltaire
Rousseau
John Wilkes
England
Julius Caesar
Gem City Business College Ad in Quincy Illinois
The Gem City Business College in Quincy Illinois promotes itself as the largest and most successful business college in America. It lists 20 teachers 1400 students and a $100000 college building with courses in bookkeeping shorthand typing penmanship banking and more. Graduates are said to readily find employment and a free 64 page illustrated catalogue is offered by president D L Musseman.
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America
D. L. Musse
Pres
Quincy
Illinois
Local Grocer Ad Offers Everyday Goods and Specials
Hamilton's The Reliable Grocer lists Wellington Flour and a wide range of groceries priced from 10 cents to $4.50 including soaps, prunes, canned fruits, syrup and tea. The ad highlights early June specials and fresh produce with emphasis on quality brands and weekly Friday Saturday fresh fruit and vegetables.
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St. Clare
Oo. Pa
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Clavius
France
Germany
Switzerland
Poland
Lord Chesterfield
Asia
Africa
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Pacific Coast
Chicago
Union Pacific & North- Western Line
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Portland
Seattle
Tacoma
Helena
Butte
Spokane
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Omaha
Chicago & North-Western Railway
Priday
Man
O. B. Peterson
East Front
Times Office
Onondaga Street
J. E. Judge
John R. Keating
Bradley @ Vrooman
Pittsburgh
Nickerson Bros
Gem City Business College
Quincy, Illinois
Hamilton
Wellington
Pere
Swift Pride
S. & S. Majestic Hams
Nat'l Biscuit Co
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