Notable Firsts and Facts From Across Time
A round of varied curiosities from education and demographics to feats and inventions. George Washington left school at fourteen. New Hampshire reports the highest proportion of blind residents. Fresno teen Misa Aldine Utley preaches publicly at thirteen. John Campbell and five helpers forged 200 horseshoes in 2 hours 83 minutes at Buffalo on April 26, 1887. European goats milking at doors reveal daily life. A first class pianist can strike over 1,000 keys per minute with one hand. The sand glass traces back to about 880 A D invented by Chartres monk Liviprand.
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George Washington
New Hampshire
Misa Aldine Utley
Fresno
Cal
John Campbell
Buffalo
Europe
Chartres
Livitprand
Debs Visit Recalled in Quip about Peck and Arabella
A blurred reminiscence from Eugene V. Debs mentions Peck and his partner George in a quarrel over a fishing trip. Peck says he has his own way but consults Arabella before deciding, reflecting a humorous boast in a New York visit.
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Eugene V. Debse
New York
Mr. Peck
Peck
George
Scientists Study Early Polynesian Marae Evidence
Scientists from the Bishop Museum in Honolulu explore Tahiti’s Marae temples believed to predate known Polynesian culture. Two inland Marae differ from others, suggesting an ancient inland race driven from coastal Polynesia. Ongoing investigations aim to define the lost civilization’s character.
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Bishop Museum of
Honolulu
Tahiti
Polynesia
Courage Badge Awarded Posthumously to Boy Scout Hero
Chinese Boy Scout Fred Gsell from the First Tlentaln troop died saving his father during a house fire. Firemen found the father deceased and Gsell unconscious. the boy died en route to the hospital. The Bronze Cross, Britain’s highest Boy Scouts honor, was awarded posthumously to one member for the act.
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British Boy Scouts Association
Fred Gsell
Gsell
First Real Boy Suit Sparks Wardrobe Talk
A six year old boy resists gendered phrases as his mother dresses him for a party. When asked if others will say he looks pretty he replies he hopes not, preferring to be called a big bum. The note closes with a remark on nerves and emotion.
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Billy
Howe Condemns Himself in Self neglect and Debt
Ed Howe laments wasting time advising others while neglecting himself. He urges readers to face a bad stomach, medicine use, and debts that rob sleep and energy. The note ends with self deprecation and a reflection on nature's lack of explanation.
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Howe
Ed Howe
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Rome
Congress of the Interallied Veterans’ Federation
Fidac
Italy
American Legion
A. Pratt
Massachusetts
Thomas W. Miller
W. P. O'Connor
Cincinnati
EL. Logan
Boston
J. H. Thompson
Pittsburgh
L. BR. Gignilliat
Culver Military Academy
Lemuel Boiles
Paul Swan
Josephine France
Nercissua
Echo
Vanderblitt
Scarborough
N. Y
Mrs. Coolidge
Walter Johnson
Chicago
Victor Felici
Johnson
Felici
Sues Prince
Jane Warwick
Prince Raphael Emanuel
Ayer
Bayer
Spirin
Baye
Salleylicacht
Houston
Galveston
Rio Grande Valley
Carroll College
McAllen
Jower
Sothern Pacific
Misesourh Pacific
United States
Wetri Ies
F. B. Enochs
Texas
Hardway & Cathey Bankers Mortgage Bldg
Houston, Tex
Dickey
Malik Dickey Drug CO
Bristol
Green’s
August Flower Co Iy
Fletcher
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