First Radio Messages Traced to Loomis Station Efforts
Francis Jenkins credits Dr. Mahlan Loomis a Washington dentist with sending the first radio messages during the Civil War. Loomis built an oscillating circuit in 1805 and set up aerials on Bear Den mountain Virginia and Catoctin spur, sending dot and dash signals by buzzer relay and galvanometer reception. Congress later introduced Loomis Aerial Telegraph company stock in 1962, but it found no buyers. decades passed before radio broadcasting profited Loomis’s early work.
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Marconi
Francis Jenkins
Joseph Henrys
Washington
Mahlan Loomis
Mr. Jenkins
Bear den Mountain
Washinston
Catoctin Spur
Sealed Cuss Word Ambition in West Philadelphia Child
A seven year old girl in West Philadelphia sought to utter a cuss word. She pressed the housemaid to open a door with threats of death and hell, but the maid refused and the girl relented, returning to her chores.
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West Philadelphia
Annie
Philadelphia
Honest Living Seeks Truth Behind Theft and Deceit
Olive Prentice Milford urges readers to pursue honesty over cunning. She argues deceit harms both body and society, while moral integrity protects others and elevates the soul beyond mere profit.
Glove History From Ancient Craft to Noble Dress
Fragmentary notes trace gloves from early unrestricted use in 742 to cover hands while hunting and making wives gear, through German and Scandinavian spread, the Pontesghlowen era in France, and joints with nobles by the end of the tenth century. Elaborate embroidery accompanied their rise in royal and ceremonial wear.
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Hent
Etarn
France
Getaway artist flees amid suppression talk
An obscure tale recalls an artist known for selling paintings who hastens his steps while carrying works to an art dester. He meets fellow artist Sthlenty who asks why he is hurrying. The man hints at a fearsome figure described as a creator of suppressionist art, causing unease from a distance.
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I. Acs
Fragmented note on Latin and languages through history
A garbled text fragment discusses Latin and other languages across centuries, mentioning past eras and various linguistic groups. It references historical periods and attempts to link language evolution with cultural shifts, though many words are unclear.
Fragmented text on old handkerchief customs and divorce notions
The readable fragments discuss old practices around handkerchiefs and social couplings, mentioning beggar-like borrowing and the notion of braided or veiled exchange. It notes commentary on propriety and gender roles, with references to divorce implications and cultural judgments.
Smart Dogs Die Young and Other Curious Tales
A fragmentary and stylized reminiscence by Archer B Gis about animals and fame. It ponders dog mortality and the habit of cheerful liars, naming a Montana tale of a stray dog and a dog named Shep as examples. The piece hints at mortality and storytelling without a clear narrative.
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Montana
Saare Ondit
Enuis
Archer B. Gis
World’s Oldest Tune Revealed Through Antiquity
The tune behind the ditty For he’s a folly good fellow is claimed as the oldest known melody. Looker in the Lord Teely Chronicle notes its ancient origins, traced from Egypt to Babylon, with travels to Lapland, South American tribes, Australia aborigines, and historical use by Crusaders in siege of Jerusalem.
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Looker On
Lord Teely
Reearch
Babylon
Lapland
South America
Australia
England
Holy Land
Jersalon
Notables Gambled at the Horse and Groom Tavern
In Stmnasham London a direct successor to the famed inn hosted the Prince Regent later King George IV and his companions. Behind the tavern grounds a cockpit once held seven battles between birds owned by the prince and others with stakes of one thousand guineas each and a five thousand guineas match. Doctor Johnson was a frequent visitor to the old house.
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Horse and Groom
Stmnasham
London
Prince Re
George IV
Prince
Colonel McMahon
Doctor Marable
Doctor Johnson
Whale meat praised as palatable by old New Belford whalers
Older New Belford whalers recall whale meat as excellent food. They note whales are a staple when supply is irregular and that meat appears in New York restaurants and canned form. Proponents say it resembles beef and is very tender.
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New Belford
New York
Stambaugh Debating Team Defeats Bessemer in Assembly
About 250 people filled the Stambaugh high school assembly as the Negaitive team from Stambaugh defeated the Bessemer affirmative team by a two to one vote. Judges Miss Helen Ross Miss Anna Johnson and E M Blomquist presided. This was Stambaugh's first upper peninsula debate and the first debate ever held in Stambaugh, drawing strong school support and enthusiasm.
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Stambaugh High School
Bessemer
Iron Mountain
Stambaugh
Joseph Cascola
Chester Galiani
Edward Larson
Anna Salmi
Loretta Lipke
Florence Culver
Helen Ross
Crystal Falls High School
Anna Johnson
E. M. Blomquist
Amasa Schools
Upper Peninsula
Iron River Reporter
Township farmer sells prize bull
An outstanding Guernsey bull Corium Duchess Farnham, wining multiple Gogebic County and Upper Peninsula State Fair honors, was sold by Alfred Jacobson of Bessemer township to the John Daley Agricultural School in Houghton county. The school gains a premier herd sire, making replacement in Gogebic County difficult.
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Upper Peninsula
Corium Duchess Farnham
Gogebic
Alfred Jacobson
Bessemer Township
John Daley Agricultural School
Houghton County
Guernsey
Michigan
Corium Duchess
Bethlehem Steel to Acquire Pacific Coast and Southern California Steel
The Bethlehem Steel Corporation announced contracts to acquire the Pacific Coast Steel Co. and the Southern California Iron and Steel Co., expanding its metal industry footprint.
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Bethlehem Steel Corporation
Pacific Coast Steel Co
Southern California Iron and Steel Co
Export Law Explained for Fur Shipping Permits
Department of Conservation warns fur dealers and carriers about the 1929 act requiring a permit before shipping raw skins or furs. The permit lists consignee, consignee, destination, and animal counts, with a yellow card attached to each package. Violations risk fines, imprisonment, and confiscation of illegally shipped furs.
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Department of Conservation
Conservation
First and Last Cagers Beat Green Jackets
The First and Last defeated the Bessemer Green Jackets 10 to 5 at Washington Gym on Wednesday night. The Green Jackets led 5 to 4 at halftime before the First and Last surged in the second half with three field goals.
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Green Jackets
Bessemer Green Jackets
Washington Gymn
Quiet dining sparks orchestra echo in restaurant chat
A cherly woman asks to eat while smoking and a flapper replies she can if she smokes quietly enough to hear the orchestra. The exchange captures a staged backstage vibe in a past era dining scene.
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Cherly
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