History of Lighting From Fire to Edison and Beyond
A compact survey traces illumination from fire and primitive oil lamps through Greek and Renaissance lamps to the Edison lamp of 1879 and tungsten advances. It notes key milestones, such as oil, wax, whale oil, Franklin's double burner, kerosene, and the transition to electric light with bamboo filaments and tungsten wires.
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Orkney Islands
Alaska
Fara
Babylonia
B. C
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Benjamin Franklin
Thomas A. Edison
Edison
Signs of Modes for the Spring Fashion Era
Fashion writers predict fuller yet not overly long skirts, loose kimono style coats, and bold sleeves for spring. Lelong models showcase dark blue wool velour dresses with braided trim and paneling that elongates the skirt, while silk and crepe fabrics gain prominence in street and evening wear.
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New York Times
Lelong
Hatbands the early crown bands of hats through ages
The article traces hatbands from the hood and long tippet of Plantagenet England to Henry VIII when the hat replaced the hood. Hat bands widened then narrowed to their current mourning style, showing a direct link to the original hat adornment.
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England
Broadway
Main Street
Giant's Causeway A Irish marvel near Antrim coast
The Giant's Causeway in County Antrim Ireland spans four miles along the coast and rises as stones reaching up to 30 feet. Legends credit an Irish giant with arranging the rocks to invite a Scottish rival to battle. Another belief says giants hurled the stones at each other and Fingal's Cave in Staffa resembles the formation.
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Ulysses Simpson Grant
Point Pleasant
Clermont County
Ohio
Washington
Botanical Gardens
Coolidge
Grant
Capitol Dome
Henry Merwin Shrady
New York
George F. Sh
Giant's Causeway
County Antrim
Ireland
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Fingal’s
Staffa
Favorite Prescription Endorsed By Hastings Woman
Mrs. Martin Tilger of Hastings Nebraska testifies that during expectancy she felt nauseated and Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription proved very beneficial. She took one bottle and found it a splendid tonic and highly recommends it.
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Hastings
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Dr. Pierce
Virtue's Reward Wife Reading Letter
A wife reveals relief that her husband has quit smoking and plans a long visit as she expresses delight that the tobacco smell is gone and a good time awaits at home.
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Mamma
Chestnut Question Sparks Vegetarian Reply
A brief exchange from the Boston Transcript notes a speaker asking about chestnut eating while another comments on being a strict vegetarian. The light dialogue reflects dietary choices without further context.
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Boston Transcript
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