Flying Job of Young Men
A Lancet writer notes dangers of aviation for young airmen including petrol spray dizziness carbon monoxide exposure high altitude frostbite and aerosthenia symptoms. Emphasizes need for sharp eyesight hearing and joint mobility and warns against fainting fits.
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Lancet
Wells
Haslar
Washington's will power described in portrait analysis
The portrait of General Washington prompts John Adams to remark on his restraint and strong will. It notes Washington's occasional passion, yet highlights his command as Glover and Morgan's men clash. He reportedly leaped a fence, grabbed two riflemen, and subdued the rioters, showing decisive authority.
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John Adams
Stuart
General Washington
Adams
Washington
Glover
Marblehead
Morgan
Virginia
Hawthorne Letters Fetch $2000 at New York Auction
A sale in New York fetched $2000 for 38 Hawthorne holograph letters with engraved portraits. Emerson Whittier Bret Harte Browning Eugene Field and Irving wrote to Hawthorne and his family in the collection. The piece notes Hawthorne once earned small sums for juvenile works while rich in literary esteem.
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New York City
Nathaniel Hawthorne
W. H. James
Hawthorne
Emerson
Whittier
Bret Harte
Browning
Eugene Field
Irving
S. G. Goodrich
Irish English A Glimpse of the Irish Dialect History
The Chicago Tribune notes that many hear amusement in the Irish brogue yet most words attributed to Irish speech are English in origin though antiquated. It cites Milton Dryden Spencer and Chaucer as hearing Irish speakers use terms like rough suit crane shirt goorde and gwoordes. It claims English fashion was brought to Ireland by the cultured Irish and remains preserved.
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Milton
Dryden
Spencer
Chaucer
Bess
Goorde
Bacon bait as Maryland mouse trap edge
A woman described as a good housekeeper claims bacon is a superior bait for mouse traps over cheese. She notes cheese dries and loses scent after catching a mouse, while bacon stays enticing, keeping the trap popular. she estimates over twenty mice caught in about two months.
Reduced Railroad Rates for Big Fair at Midland Empire
Visitors to the Midland Miniptire Fall September 18 21 can use reduced railroad rates for the trip. Rail lines entering Billings offer one and one third the one way fare for the return journey during the entire week.
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Midland
Midland Empire
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