Time and clocks: why watches fail to keep correct time
A Philadelphia Times discussion details how most people fail to keep accurate time, citing irregular winding, varying practices, and the quirks of women and jewelers. It notes Washington time signals, the observatory clock, and how strict regulation by experts improves accuracy.
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Washington
Philadelphia
United States Time Observatory
Isi
Maritime Exchange
Statehouse
Independence Hall
Ark
Washington Observatory
Philadelphia Times
Suit for Slave Money From 87 Years Ago
William Lewis of Chicago sues William Ferre in Illinois alleging he inherited 12 slaves from Samuel Lewis of Tennessee who died in 1858. The suit claims Ferre bought the slaves in Geneva Illinois and owes $5,000, arguing non outlawmaster due to Ferre's Missouri and Indiana residence since the 1860s.
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Samuel Lewis
Ferre
William Lewis
Chicago
Missouri
Indiana
New York World
Royal succession fears in European monarchies
Philadelphia Press notes that Austria Hungary and other thrones face instability as heirs such as Archduke Franz and the Russian heir show frailty or decline. It warns that succession burdens fall on uncertain contenders across Europe, with the Spanish and French lines also unsettled.
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Hapsburg
Franz
Hohenzollerns
Hapsburgs
Orleans
Sarria
Europe
Philadelphia
Revised Poem Hint on Life at Youth and Age
The Cameron Sun comment observes a speaker claiming youth brings brash vanity and self adoration while later in life, around forty, the speaker concedes foolishness and underestimates the world. The piece contrasts youthful swagger with mature realization.
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Cameron Sun
Baby With Two Heads At West Liberty Birth Relates Odd Case
Mrs. Daniel Banks of West Liberty Kentucky recently gave birth to a child described as perfectly formed except for a second head at the end of the sacrum with indentures for eyes mouth nose and ears. The infant was reported lively and healthy and drawing great attention. Louisville Counter-Journal.
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Daniel Banks
West Liberty
Attenton
Loninville Counter-Journal
Stambuloff Called Bismarck of the Balkans for Courage
The late M. Stambuloff ex premier of Bulgaria earned the title for bold action in the Serbia war. With Prince Alexander at the front, Stambuloff rode to the field to witness a Bulgarian victory while a Russian agent celebrated a Servian retreat. The story ends with the Russian envoy’s anger at the news.
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Bismarck
Balkans
M. Stambuloff
Bulgaria
Russia
Servia
Alexander
Westminster
Adjusting Vision for Proper Picture Observation
The observer should align their vision with the artist’s to maximize viewing of a painting. A stenopaic slit helps merge colors by letting light pass through a single meridian, enhancing heighten hues and blending daubs. By rotating the slit, overlapping retinal images create a more perfect whole and richer appreciation of art.
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Lucien Howe
Popular Science Monthly
Questions of Health and the Notion of Healthiness
A reflection on health definitions arguing athletic strength does not guarantee health and that long life does not equal health. It notes strong bodies with weak hearts and cites a 105 year old woman who was paralyzed, questioning what constitutes true health and life.
Women in Western States Gain Public Office
The article notes that in Colorado the new woman is gaining recognition with elections to high offices. Kansas has elected women to minor offices for years, with rare exceptions. It highlights Mrs Mace King as nominated for Dickinson County register of deeds and mentions several women in Colorado and Wyoming holding state posts, marking a shift toward female public roles across the region.
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Colorado
Kansas
Lease
Mace King
Register of Deeds
Dickinson
Abilene
Ithe Peat
A. J. Pealvey
Mra
Clemmer
Cdun
State Board For Shorticulture
Martha
Shute
Wyoming
Estel
Read
North Dakota
Mary Barker Bates
Wears
Bloomere
Alliare
Caffeine Discovery and Tea Caffeine Beliefs
The excerpt notes caffeine as the coffee active principle discovered in 1820, describes its crystalline form, and compares caffeine levels in ordinary coffee and varieties like Jaya and Martinique. It also mentions debates on caffeine equivalence to theine and claims about tea caffeine content and quality.
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Range
Jaya
Martinique
Claus
Electricity For Driving Ships A Power Source For Steamers
A Washington Star excerpt discusses using electricity to propel large steamships. Mr Bragg of Westinghouse demonstrates an electric fan moving air 2000 revolutions per minute and compares it to the speed of screws on transatlantic vessels. The piece suggests harnessing dynamos and geared motors on ships to achieve faster screw rotation.
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Bragg
Westinghouse Company
Washington Star
Forgetful mind and forgiving slave in social insult
A fragment with a witty Frenchman remark about dinner engagements and death as excuses. It notes the mind ruling the body, the slave forgiving injustice, and the oppressor kept in check by memory of injury. The piece ends with a pun about apologizing through an undertaker.
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Fire Insurance
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