Heat of the Body Temperatures Across Climates and Fevers
The piece explains normal human temperature around 98.6 degrees taken orally and how body heat varies by location and illness. It cites extreme cases like Martinez in an oven at 338 degrees and 148 to 171 degrees in fever cases, notes risks of subnormal temperatures, and compares cold and heat survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sahara
Greenland
Martinez
I’rench
Tivoli Gardens
Chamouni
Guy's Hospital
London
Association of American Physicians
Jacobi
New York
Duffy
Refused to Accompany Her Soprano Singers Turned Away
A noted German lyric soprano in later years sang out of tune at a small company. When asked to perform, she agreed, prompting her hostess to ask critic Otto Lessmann to accompany Madam Blank. Lessmann agreed but declined to escort her to sing, remarking she should not go there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Lessmann
Herr Lessmann
Madam Blank
New York Tribune
An Easy Remedy in a Milliner's Bill Dispute
A humorous exchange from Fliegende Blatter depicts a speaker comparing a milliner's bill to two bookkeepers' salaries, claiming it unaffordable and prompting a witty reply to discharge a bookkeeper.
What the eye sees not the heart rues set Campion
A brief reflective line noting that appearances deceive and regret follows hidden truths, echoing a quotation attributed to Campion. The entry presents a moral observation rather than a news event, without additional context or named entities.
Autumn Leaves Color Causes and Theories
Professor W. F. Ganong in St Nicholas explains autumn leaf colors as the fading of chlorophyll revealing yellow xanthophylls while red hues form from erythrophyll under bright light and cool temperatures. The brown tints and leaf skeleton result from dying tissues. frost may hasten color change, and injury can trigger red hues even in summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Ganong
St. Nicholas
Lincoln and the slow horse funeral warning
A young Abraham Lincoln rented a slow livery stable horse to attend a nomination convention. The horse arrived after the convention was over, and Lincoln complained to the stable keeper. The keeper quipped the horse was good only for drawing hearses, and Lincoln warned him not to send it to a funeral or judgment day would arrive before the grave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Accidental Explosion on the Princeton in 1844
A report recalls the 1844 explosion of the Peacemaker on the frigate Princeton off Alexandria. Secretary Upshur and Governor Gilmer were killed by the blast, with others wounded as President Tyler and cabinet members toured the ship. The event sparked national mourning and a dramatic transfer of the casualties to Washington.
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Princeton
Broadway
Potomac River
Washington
Abel Opsbur
Virginia
Thomas W. Gilmer
Commodore Kennon
Navy
Sykes
New Jersey
Maxey
Maryland
Mr. Gardiner
Congress
New York
William Wilkins
Pennsylvania
Miss Wicklife
Dade
Benton
Phelps
Vermont
Stockton
Iyler
Commodore Stockton
Alesandria
George Washington
Tyler
Upshur
Gilmer
Mr. Upshur
White House
Boa Constrictors Hatch Young In Sandy Nest
A mother boa constrictor lays about twenty four eggs in a sandy nest, covering them with sand and curling atop them for nineteen days. Hatchlings emerge eleven to fourteen inches long, feed later, and the species is noted for non biting and non poisonous nature. Also included are brief anecdotes about eighteenth century bakers and a joke about indigo dye in London illustrated notes.
Geese Across Regions Stir Editor’s Curious Question
A Georgia editor asks which region hosts the most geese. Opinions vary, naming California, Georgia, Tennessee, Massachusetts, New York, and even the District of Columbia, with some suspects DC as especially mean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
California
Tennessee
Massachusetts
New York
District of Columbia
Washington Herald
His Meek Retort in Courtroom Exchange
A prisoner denounces the accusation with “Convicted?” and faults his lawyer as foolish. The judge notes JT attempted to represent the prisoner faithfully.
Probate Court Seeks Sale of Ward Elizabeth Mowry Real Estate
July 8 1909 Probate Court Bristol grants guardian Frank H Reynolds authority to sell ward Elizabeth Rou Mowrys interest in a Main Road Bristol parcel to settle debts and invest proceeds. Hearing set Aug 2 1909 at 10:80 AM in Probate Court Bristol with fourteen days notice in Bristol Phoenix. Newport Providence Co timetable also listed with travel times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Henry H. Tilley
Orrin L. Bosworth
Bristol Phoenix
Ohn M. Coggeshall
Robate
Robert Newbold
Robert Newbold Jr
John M. Coggeshall
Elizabeth R. Mowry
Frank H. Reynolds
Elizabeth Rou
Warren
Thomas Wilson
Abby D’wolf
Ward
Perg Court
Catherine O. Connor
Administrator Appointed for Patrick Hamill Estate in Bristol
Frank H. Hammill announces appointment as administrator of the Patrick Hamill estate by the Probate Court of Bristol. All creditors must file claims with the court clerk within six months from the first advertisement date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
R. L
Patrick Hamill
Anid Court
Frank H. Hammill
Hartford Railroad Electric Car Services in Effect May 1900
Brief notice indicates Hartford railroad electric car services will operate starting in May 1900. Mentions weekly and daily service implications, signaling rollout of electric streetcar lines. Details are limited due to fragmented OCR text but confirm plan for electric traction transit.
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Hock
Hartford Railroad Electric
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Walter
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Pennyworth
Irs
Althea Lord
Proprietress of the
James Dixon Carpenter
Church Street
Common Drive
G. W. Simmons Undertakers
Emma E. Carey
Peppel
Chione
Constitution “Street
Mars. Williame
Bristol Fish Market
John
Bristol Construction Co
Carpenters
Marine Hardware
E. J. Prest
Newport & Providenc Company. ‘Abli
Tim
Newport
Barnaby’s
Barnaby
Fat
Bama
Panamas
J.B. Barnaby CO
Barnaby Corner
Westminster and
Dorrance Streets
Providence
Bristo
TeVyy
M. Wil Uvertaker
Elady
Hope Street
Church St
John Temple Drary
William G. Murphy Mason
Wamsett Ave
Warren, K.I
A.W. Orgelman
State Street
Town Wharf
Foot Church St
Waldron-Brownell CO
Sradford Reet
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