Erecting Lightning Rods in Ohio Highlights Home Safety
A historical Ohio piece urges proper lightning rod installation as fires, injuries, and shocks rise during the season. It discusses grounding, rod placement near moist earth, and cautions against routing to gas pipes while noting media claims and myths about lightning dangers.
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Ohio
Solomon’s
Josephus
Architect of the Universe
Cincinnati
Lisbon
Hulming
Fremont
FOR THE CHILDREN Boys 300 Years Ago At St Saviour's Grammar
Old England school life described with a seven year old pupil admitted in 1611 learning Latin Greek and Hebrew. Daily hours from dawn to dusk with split sessions and strict masters skilled in languages. The record notes discipline sociability and discernment of each child.
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Anearly
St. Saviour’s Grammer School
South
Tully
Etertilus
Corderlis
Robins and Catbirds Share Nestlings Across a Fence
In Philadelphia Record notes a robin pair nesting in a fence and a second pair in a nearby bush. The robin brood dwindled likely due to threats while catbirds fed robins at night, eventually guiding both broods to safety and growth. Both species fostered the other's young, creating a cooperative care scene.
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Philadelphia
The Engineer's Gate
A successful engineer with a knack for turning every part of his work into another part lives in a handsome country place. A friend complains the gate is hard to move but the engineer explains the gate is part of his system connected to waterworks and each entrant pumps four gallons into the roof tank.
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Thengineer
Quieting Waves and Soap Suds Quiet Ocean
The article explains how oil poured on water reduces wind wave friction by forming a surface film. It notes a recent finding that soap suds similarly dampen waves by increasing cohesion in water, creating a thin protective layer.
What Tree Makes The Punny Riddle Classic
A playful riddle lists trees as answers to questions about travel seasickness love and more. It hinges on wordplay with fir beech gprace pear palm and cedar to hint at phrases and homophones.
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Wlondike
Pronunciation Debate Over Don Quixote Name
Readers debate how to say Quixote with two common versions. Some spell the Spanish form iXe-ho-te with stress on the second syllable. others prefer the Anglicized SepvikéSot with stress on the first syllable.
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Don Quixote
I Went Shopping with an A-Start Word Game
A New York Mail account describes an Id Time Game where a leader tests players by naming A starting items from tracer to baker as quick responses follow. A Broadway car incident follows where a gallant man swaps seats with a shy suitor, but the couple remain silent and pay separately, prompting amused gasps from other riders.
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Broadway
New York Mail
Utah Natural Bridges Surpass Virginia Landmark in Size
The article notes Utahs Natural Bridges in the southeast exceed Americas famous Virginia bridge in scale. It cites an 1905 Salt Lake City expedition with an artist and surveyor, publishing pictures of the Augusta Caroline and Edwin bridges. The Augusta bridge spans 320 feet and rises 205 feet, the Caroline 350 feet in span, while Edwin excels in span though not height.
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Utah
Virginia
Pike’s Peak
Mount Washington
Salt Lake City
Augusta
Caroline
Hdwin
Corn planting and local community notes in Vanlue area
The notice lists corn planting as the day’s work with several locals mentioned. Names include JL O Essex recovering from illness, Alva Beck, John Jordan of Vanlue, and P O Essex’s farming crew. Funeral for Mrs. William Greek drew a large crowd. many villagers visited Findlay for errands and social visits.
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Alva Beck
S Ourey
John Jordan
Vaniue
P. O. Essex
William Greek
I. EB. Coppler
Clouyce
Findlay
C. C. Schrote
Romance of Stocking Knitter in England
The piece traces William Lee the sixteenth century inventor of the knitting frame. His motivation stemmed from a lover who mocked his failures. Forced to flee to France, he died heartbroken, though the tale blends romance and invention.
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Aomance
England
William Lee
France
Tondon
What Yf Spells A Wordplay From a Letter’s Clumsy Spelling
A playful scansion turns yf into wife in a 18th century letter anecdote. Betty the maid decodes the pun while a coal dealer questions yearly insurance on 150 000 francs. The cartoonist’s gag links bad spelling with a practical joke on burning coal.
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Brown
Betty
Madam
Benjamin Franklin
I. A
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