Evolution of the lamp from conch shell to brass burner
The article traces lamp evolution from a conch shell used as a primitive oil dish to the triangular stone lamps and the brass burner. It notes early Babylonia and Mesopotamia as origins, olive oil use, wick design, and the shift from stone to clay lamps before and after 4000 B C. It cites Bismya temple finds showing perpetual burns in temples and later parallels in Rome, Greece, and Persia.
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Rdgar James Banks
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Egypt
Mesopotamia
Saint Sophia
Constantinople
Bismya
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Euphrates
Rome
Greece
Persia
Harou
Rashhid
Watch Trust Topic Sparks Congressional Humor
In Congress Rainey cites the watch trust, displaying watches as exhibits. Vreeland brings sample watches and cases, then leaves on cue as a joker places three spindles with oranges to mimic a pawn shop sign. The prank unsettles Vreeland and shortens his remarks.
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Rainey
Ilinois
Congress
Representative Vreeland
New York
Vreeland
Free Seeds Debate Sparks House Row Over Seed Ads
In New Hampshire a heated Senate or House debate over free seed policy devolved into chaotic sessions as Currier and others clashed with advocates of free seeds. Editors' letters, seed dealers, and questions about advertising fueled the disturbance.
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Currier
New Hampshire
Free Seeds
ALL About Seeds
Gains
Gaines
Mann
Fordney
French
Sims
Chandler
Old Methods Bring Cash-Only Dining Fame in New York
A New York wholesale district restaurant feeds more daily than any other in the city using cash on delivery and no debt. Suppliers are paid in coins each morning, doors never locked since wartime, no books kept, and profits left in the cash drawer after expenses. Salt purchases alone hint at large patronage.
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New York
New York City
Teddy's birthday party invites no guests tale
Teddy plans a party for his tenth birthday but reveals he invited no friends. His mother delays the ice cream and cake until guests arrive, while Teddy confesses his wish to enjoy plenty of goodies without any invitees.
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Teddy
Woodlawn Mansion changes hands in Virginia history tale
The article traces Woodlawn Mansion from Lawrence Lewis and Nellie Custis to Lorenzo Lewis, Chalkley Gillingham, and Jacob Troth, then to Paul Kester who sells it to Miss Elizabeth M. Sharp of Princeton New Jersey. It also notes related political frictions over free seeds and a lively House debate ending with a 153 to 82 vote in favor.
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Woodlawn Mansion
Elizabeth M. Sharp
Princeton
N. J
Paul Kester
Lawrence Lewis
Betty Wash
Ington
Fielding Lewis
Fredericksburg
George Washington
Nellie Custis
Martha Washington
Lewis
Mount Vernon
Washington
Mansion House
Woodlawn
Lorenzo Lewis
Nellie Custis Lewis
New Jersey
Chalkley Gillingham
Jacob M. Troth
Miss Sharp
Mr. Gaines
Mr. Gains
Wadsworth
Buj
Immigrant Colonies Offer Farm Land Hope to Newcomers
The article argues most immigrants are suited for farming and horticulture yet face employment gaps. Western colonization plans in California and New Mexico group buyers by nationality, offering small land tracts for sale on easy terms. Ten acres priced to be paid in labor appeals to immigrants seeking community and self sufficiency, proving profitable to promoters.
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Seaboard States
California
New Mexico
US camera production rises to 300000 units last year
US factories produced about 300000 cameras valued around 20 million dollars in the previous year. The text notes that a generation ago cameras were rare and unusual.
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United States
Colorado's Highest Peaks Ranked by Elevation
The tallest mountain in Colorado is Massive at 14 424 feet, followed by Elbert at 14 421 feet. Pike s Peak rises to 14 108 feet, with twenty Colorado mountains higher than it.
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Colorado
Elbert
Pike’s Peak
English sale tops most expensive fish in U S markets
The article notes the costliest fish in U S fist markets is the English sale, retailing at about sixty cents per pound.
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United States
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