Dark Sky Mystery of 1780 Puzzle over May 19 Event
An 1780 May 19 darkness spread across New England from New Hampshire to New Jersey with Massachusetts most affected. Barometric drop suggested heavy vapor. Harvard professor Williams proposed dense vapor layers refracting light. Forest fires in western New York and Pennsylvania could have sent smoke into upper air, descending into lower layers.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Albany
New Jersey
Massachusetts
Williams
Harvard College
New York
Pennsylvania
Button Making in the United States Big Industry
The button industry in the United States has grown large enough to rival the cutlery and linoleum trades in value. Most buttons use vegetable ivory from the togua nut, with numerous materials like bone and shell also used. A typical home hosts a button box showcasing diverse button samples. The article notes per capita distribution estimates and highlights global production.
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United States
America
South America
According to Hoyle and His Whist Rules
Edmond Hoyle, born 1672, systematized whist laws and wrote a Short Treatise in 1742. His authority lasted until 1864 when new rules emerged. the phrase according to Hoyle became a proverb for authoritative guidance. Hoyle died in London on August 29, 1769.
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Hoyle
Edmond Hoyle
London
Rays From Metals Harm Plant Life Say Collier's Weekly
Collier's Weekly reports that heavy metals including lead gold and platinum emit metallic vapors that harm germ and plant life even without contact. Microbes weaken or die and mustard seeds fail to grow when metals are within inches for days.
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Collier’s Weekly
Refrigerator Burns Gas
Gas burning refrigerator uses evaporation of a liquid to absorb heat in a sealed metal cylinder system. Aqua-ammonia and hydrogen gas solution cycles through evaporation and condensation driven by a gas flame.
The Hudson River Source and Temperance Doctrine
The Hudson River rises in the Adirondacks near Newcomb within 14 small lakes at 2000 feet above tide, flows south to New York Bay about 315 miles downstream. The piece argues temperance policy, condemns Prohibition’s unintended harms, and urges responsible liquor control with public support for stricter measures if current laws fail.
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Adirondacks
Newcomb
New York Bay
United States
Troy
Temperance
Bank President Talks Of Rebuilding After Teller Departure
A bank president acknowledges a trusted cashier has left while expressing relief that the bank can rebuild with the building in place. The exchange suggests optimism about resuming operations and stability after staff changes.
How to Be Jesus' Friend in October Lesson
Lesson text centered on John 15 Abide in me and I in you The vine and branches allegory shows Jesus life as source and the Father as husbandman The believer is pruned to bear more fruit Abiding in Christ and his words yields power for prayer and service Friends of Christ keep his commands and bear lasting fruit
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Jesus
Christ
God
The Attitude of Hope
An essay proclaims hope as a natural stance of an immortal soul and wishes for future happiness. It envisions past pains fading and new ambitions and opportunities arising.
Dare to Venture: He Who Fears and Follows Urge
A pithy Heine quote frames courage and risk: fear makes a coward while pursuing bold aims creates constraint, linking heart, reason, and choice in a stark moral.
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Heine
British Rabbits Grip Britain Forests
A Forestry Commission bulletin warns rabbits threaten Britain’s plantations, capable of $50 damage per rabbit per night. Fencing an acre costs about $65, with Hon. James A. Best noting rabbits render many areas unsafe, unlike Germany where deer fences suffice.
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London
Britain
The
Forestry Commission
James A. Best
Germany
Fire prevention tips for individuals during Fire Prevention Week
October highlights a citizen led program to inspect homes and businesses for fire hazards. Inspect basements for papers and rubbish, check heating systems and fuel storage, review wiring and lamp connections, replace improvised fuses, and clear attics of old combustibles. Regular future inspections improve safety and save money.
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Mather
Early Rome Founded Long Before Christian Era
The article traces Rome’s beginnings from a tiny Latins settlement to a fortified market site. Seven kings ruled until 510 B C when a patrician led republic emerged, plebeians fought for rights, Gauls sacked the city in 390 B C, Rome rebuilt and expanded through the Punic wars, dominating the western Mediterranean.
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Washington Star
Athens
Carthage
Mediterranean
Europe
Apennines
Straits of Gibraltar
Gauchos of Argentina The Pampas Frontiersman
The gaucho emerged as a horseman of the Argentine pampas resembling a blend of American cowboys and Russian cosacks before World War I. He rarely dismounted, relying on the lasso and boletas to halt cattle or foes, embodying daring endurance and loyalty.
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Argentina
Pampas
Russia
Judge Calls for Six Months Hard Labor Jail
A courtroom exchange centers on a judge imposing six months with hard labor. The defendant, referred to as a tramp, asks if the sentence could be doubled to cut out the labor portion. Additional context on the judge’s response is not provided.
Nailing Slats to Poultry Houses Prevents Disease
Advice urges sealing cracks in chicken houses to block drafts. Sudden temperature changes can cause poultry roup, so making the coop airtight is the best preventive measure.
Coal Supply Ad by Roy Herkless
An advert announces Cook coal Black Coal and Coke in stock with prices set to rise next month. Roy Herkless urges immediate orders and provides contact by phone 78.
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Roy Herkless
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Sorial
Better Homes & Gardens
Hollywood
McCall’s Magazine
Pathfinder
American Poultry Jr
the Country Home
the Farm Journal
Capper
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Enewa
Remedial Loan & Finance Co
Rush County National Bank
Rushville, Ind
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O. F. Ingle Rushville, Indiana
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P. J. Satler
Indiana
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