Distances of the stars and the speed of light
A historical discourse explains how astronomers measure stellar distances using parallax and proper motion, comparing the vast scales to telegraphic circuits. It discusses Alpha Centauri as the nearest star system, the impracticality of direct distance measurement for many stars, and how space’s immensity challenges imagination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert & Batt
New York
Raurd
Peball
Earth
Birins
Siriue
Bootes
Jbie
Her
Anne of Good Hope
Elkin
Yale Observatory
New Unven
Miles
Moon
Solar Post Office
Stara
Alpha Osatauri
Alpha Centauri
Duke of Wellington
America
Columbus
Telegraph
Garth
Bethlehem
Reflections on Old Georgia Fourth of July Celebrations
Sarge Plunkett recalls Georgia’s old Fourth of July rites with barbecues, caravans, and courtship on the roads. He contrasts past patriotism and communal gatherings with modern, profit driven celebrations while praising country preachers and farm life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Constitution
Georgia
New York Tribune
Horace Greelay
Jerusalem
Crystal Springs
George Washington
Alswest
Bar Beau
Thaye
Remarkable surgery removes left clavicle and shoulder blade
William Green, a former theatre usher at Charity Hospital on Blackwell's Island, underwent an extraordinary operation last week. The left collar bone shoulder blade and arm were removed to excise a tumor from his shoulder area after a fall. The one hour forty minute procedure ended with minimal blood loss and the patient steadily improving, a rare trio of similar operations cited from France England and America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
William Green
Charity Hospital
Blackwell’s Island
Green
France
England
America
St. Louis Democrat
Engaged From Birth in Atlanta Bride and Groom Wed
Asiana Jime, 27, a Atlanta lawyer Brooks Townes and Miss Fanny Rosa Alkington wed in Kirkwood Georgia yesterday. A 21 year old contract bound their mothers to marry the children as infants. The pair, separated since age three, reunited at twenty and fulfilled the arrangement with their wedding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jime
Brooks Townes
Atlanta
Fanny Rosa Alkingon
Kirkwood
Wedding Postponed Over Unfinished Bridesmaid Dress
A city wedding between a leading local woman and a Millidgeville groom was postponed due to an incomplete bridesmaid dress. The ceremony remains in abeyance until the dress is finished and the bridesmaid can be properly attired.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Millidgeville
Hill Bros
Roses
Crown Lands
Suicide Reported In Riley Woman After Jealousy Past
Mrs. Robert Uone of Riley Georgia killed herself by shooting yesterday. She removed her shoes, left a note to her husband in a stocking, then used a gun. The death follows a prior jealousy dispute with a man named Lozam, a former lover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arayra
Robert Uone
Riley
Bishop Turner Back from Africa Tour
Bishop Henry M. Turner of the Colored Methodist Episcopal Church, South, returns to Atlanta after months abroad in Africa. He describes missions, Liberia visits, and calls for more teachers and preachers, urging black leadership to advance civilization and religion across the continent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry M. Turner
Colored Methodist Fipiscopal Church
South
Sty
Africa
Liberia
Bishop Turner
T Jets
Atlanta
Washington City
Cleveland
Republic of Liberia
Harrisburg
Carlisle
Philadelphia
New York City
England
France
T. R. Geda
Sierra Leone and Liberis
African Methodint Episcopal Church
Liverpe
Sierra Leone
Alting
Diiely
Canary Islands
Free Town
Sieres Lane
Bree
Monrovia
Sherbro Bay
Henry Clay
American Colonization Society
Savannah
United States
Tiberia
War Department
Chicago
God
Vassula
Europe
United State
Alaye
Various Quotations and Local Notices Tantalize Readers
A collage of proverbs, humorous lines, and public notice blurbs. Includes remarks on happiness, duty, and marriage, plus endorsements for Chamberlain remedies and a local anecdote about Esther Hornback, a 119 year old resident. Ends with a testimonial for Chamberlain’s Cholera Infantum remedy and Hill Bros. sale notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esther Hornback
Centreville
Tenn
Spartanburg Herald
Coleridge
Jane
Biddeford
Sppenrangas
Bill Wiggins
J. G. Gregory
Frederickstown
Hill Pro
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B. C. Evans & Co., Clothiers and Furnishers
Chattanooga
Cook
Cook's
Sullivan Hardware CO
D. P. Sloan & CO
Caxnorsiuy
G. F. Bigby
Wight
South Carolina
G. F. Tolly & Son
J. P. Sullivan & CO
J. P.sullivan & CO
OF Space
Robert Ball
Acne of Agriculture
Alexander McAdle
Weather Bureau
McAdie
Chronicle
Connecticut
Hlinvia
Maine
Massachusetts
Michigan
Alabama
Arkanens
Kentucky
California
McAdis
Suthor
Willie
Solomon
Jesus Casar
Casas
Demosthenes
Elijah
Hall
BJ. Sueney & Co
Toledo
Ohio
Pineal
Sarge Plunkett
Brown
Ware
Ania
Alasa
Josh
Meyer
Lance Pronger
Gene
Turner
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