Origin of Fahrenheit thermometer by Newton and others
The piece traces the origin of the Fahrenheit thermometer, crediting Sir Isaac Newton and later refinements by others. It discusses the instrument’s initial freezing point, the scale division, and the historical debates over temperature measurement, citing early experiments and classroom anecdotes. Also includes fragmented dialogue about a new carriage and a local inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satmuel Wills
Knoledge
Tanne Newton
Newton
Tle
Bateenhelt
Mystery Dishonest Diamond Recipe Appears in Fragment
Fragment describes a dubious method to allegedly create diamonds by sealing carbon sulphide and phosphorus in a jar. It claims water on top prevents vapor and later six months of waiting yields crystals, then offers a scheme to profit from the fake diamonds. No verified procedure or safe science is presented.
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Ain
Tina Gilet
direcHona
Mike Me
Yan
Ely
Warren
N.Y
Cure for Dropsy and Japanese Household Duties
A letter from Sedgwick Arkansas recounts a child cured of dropsy after using Dodd's Kidney Pills, praising the medicine and expressing deep gratitude. The piece then touches on Japanese domestic roles, noting Okusa nia as the esteemed mistress of the home and her strong influence on family education and household economy. It also discusses Japanese interiors as modest and pure, and shifts to concerns about aging newspaper quality and paper preservation at the Congression Library. These items reflect a mix of medical testimonial, cultural observations, and archival issues.
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Sedgwick
Ark
Vaylor
Jim Dodd
Jay
Dodd
Ronan
Lide
Gheta
Okusania
Abd da
Fer Bun Tam
Anil Fiol
Congressionist Library
Genea
Anade
Maentage
Acre
How to Feed Nervous Cases and Brain Power
A patient notes relief from anxiety and nervous breakdown after using Grape-Nuts. He cites improved brain function, steadier nerves, and recovery from a severe episode that required hospitalization. He attributes his renewed health to regular Grape-Nuts intake and endorses the product from Postum Co. Battle Creek Michigan.
Passenger Train Collision Near Raymond Kills Ten
A westbound freight collided with a passenger train near Raymond on a Friday morning, killing ten. The fast mail train from Omaha to Chicago was traveling at high speed. the freight crew misread orders and did not side track. None of the Sioux City passengers were injured. a nurse was rushed to Waterloo Hospital for a seriously injured man, George Hurt, who may die.
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Vassenger Traly No. 2
Omaha
Hondon
Raymond
Fort Dodge
Stoux City
Stoax City
Sioux City
Avena
Chicago
Crillin
Digo
Hod
Waterson
Will overhaul the capitol with major improvements
The capitol building in Des Moines will undergo a broad overhaul between now and December 1 with major heat, lighting, and ventilation upgrades plus new elevators. L. H. Kurtz of Des Moines won the contract for $74,300 after seventeen bids, amid concerns the building’s ventilation is inadequate.
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Capitol
Des Motes
Dee
General Assembly
State House
Capitol Improvement Commission
L. H. Kurtz
Des Moines
House Blown Up at Lehigh Near Fort Dodge
The Henry Lewis home in Lehigh near Fort Dodge was destroyed by dynamite at early hour while the family slept. Inmates escaped unharmed as the rear of the house wrecked. the front was occupied by the sleeping mother. Lewis had worked for Lehigh Clay Works, amid a strike, with speculation that dynamite was planted by a Lehigh mill worker aligned with the strike.
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Henry Lewis
Lehigh
Fort Dodge
Taewls
Lehigh Clay Works
Lewh Em. Moyment
Divorce Granted in Waters District Court alimony $7000
Mrs Anna S Mickley was granted a divorce from Dr J Ge Hickies in Waters district court after a three week trial. The judge awarded her $7000 alimony though she sought $20,000. The case followed accusations of marital strife and cruelty amid extensive testimony. The couple wed in 1891 at Atlanta.
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Buabend
Anna S. Mickley
J. Ge Hickies
Waterson
Mekley
Rnn
Marchage
Marc. Bickley
Atiante Js
Mad dog fights blacksnake in pasture encounter
In a pasture near Mlounifield a Newfound land dog fought a large minke in a ten minute battle. The dog killed fourteen hens and about sixty five chickens during the night. Neighbors report several dogs and a colt bitten before the dog was shot dead by a neighbor.
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Dames Wilt
Mlounifield
Mr Swift
Swift
da Vieining
Rioting and streetcar disruption in Dubuque aftermath
Disorder continues in Dubuque as streetcar service encounters renewed violence. Strikes cause cars to be blocked on multiple routes from Go Rhomberg Avenue to Conler Avenue and West Milla. No injuries reported though several incidents involved confrontations, arson attempts against cars, and armed warnings. turnout includes patrons from Paeuport and Clinton.
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Street Cara
Sami Vielance
Calon Eleetric Company
Tabane
Ce Maddies
Hebi
Paeuport
Clinton
Reckford
Our Fowny
Aanl Piende
Tiurn
Dart Power
Go Rhomberg Avene
Pays
Conler Avenue
Cuburh
West
Milla
Perniung
Ana
Duckinss
Piscine
State Sunday School Officers Elected at Des Moines Convention
State Sunday School Association selects officers led by President T A Taphan Osage First Vice President D H Payne Bloomfield Second Vice President H C Bellman Waterloo Honorary Second Vice President W S Cole Colfax Secretary Hev L H Comt Milo Treasurer J Y Wardin EMora Des Moines convention closes after enthusiastic co operation and reports of plans for future work.
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T. A. Taphan
Osage
D. H. Payne
Bloomfield
H. C. Bellman
Waterloo
W. S. Cole
Colfax
Hev. LH
Comict
Milo
J. TY. Wardin
Emora
State Sunnday School Association
Des Moines
Leterestiux
Dunsney
R. R
Kidney Pain Cured by Wishiey Pills Says Trial Testimony
A farm man from Trevton Mo describes severe kidney and back pain relief after using Wishiey Pills from Foster Milburn Co. He followed directions, felt gradual improvement, and credits the remedy with curing his distress. A free trial bottle is offered by mail with a gift request to Foster Milburn Co. Address provided.
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Myery
Ife
Avery
Gure
Kigneya
Buck
A. A. Woyce
Farmer
Trevton
Wayne
Chas. A. Feater
Lipusteay
Thayer
United State
Foster Milburo Co
Tracking Wen Through Arizona Deserts Like a Hound
The passage portrays Apache tracking as a patient art, noting that trackers follow subtle ground signs and personality clues. It describes a man named Wen moving across iron capped rocks and arroyos with intense concentration, sometimes sprinting, then pausing to study the ground for hidden footprints and indentations.
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Tradters
Moon
Wen
Gieiunalus
Lenal
Rizona
Low Raics to Boston and Return to June and July
Schedule notice shows low rates to Boston with return windows in June July and August. Tickets sold June 35 26 27 with extreme return limits August 1. Additional July dates listed July 1 2 3 4 and return by September 1. Stopovers allowed at Niagara Falls and Chautauqua and at New York on route. Rates via variable routes available with prompt information and delay ticket furnished at Clark Street or to G F Daly Chief A G I A Chicago.
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Boston
Lake Shore
Michigan
Niagara
Chautauqua
New York
Elay
Clark St
G. F. Daly
A. G. I. A. Chagoo
The Fable of the Young Man and a Copy of Ade
A narrator notes a young writer named Me Shanice who seeks to imitate George Ade but aims for greater wit and modern slang. He plans to write like Ade yet struggles to find a topic, concluding the moral that one must be as good as possible to be better than. The piece cites a New York Times moral about striving to improve.
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Ike George Ade
Tia George Ade
George Ade
New York Times
Prejudiced Critic Sparks Goats Cause Garden Cottage Fire
A jumbled clipping reports two festive goats in Atlantic City that chewed a fire hose and disrupted water supply, nearly destroying a cottage. The Tribune mocks a poet and editor remarks on rhymes and pronunciation.
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Atlantic City
Flirted With An Old Friend At Down Town Crossing
A dapper young man claims he is not a flirter yet admits he ogled pretty women. On Washington Street he encounters a girl he once knew and, after a brief exchange, she reveals she remembers him and jokes about the reunion. He fails to learn her name and wonders about her identity as the scene ends.
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Dresaead
Sven
Towite
Washington Street
Bird
Kate
California
Frank
Gil
Brother Ty
Chicago Inter-Ocean
The Silent Burglar
The Philadelphia Press notes a joke about a silent burglar that unsettles a wife who fears noise, while the husband tries to reassure her about burglars avoiding noise. The quip relies on a wordplay about ferrous meaning iron and a misheard phrase.
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Yorne
Philadelphi
Guzzier Leaves Team Amid Gold Shortfall
A terse report notes Guzzier has quit citing lack of gold and references Prive. of Jutieler stid in a brief sports update. The action ends a brief stint with the team as observers mark the departure.
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Guzzier
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