Anthracite in the Coal Trade Origins Debate
A discussion tracing the term anthracite from early mining and trade to its commercial use. It cites Sir Humphrey Davy, Theophrastus, Welsh coal history, and 19th century sources like Kerr and Allan, suggesting the term’s adoption after mid-1800s and possible Welsh connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teridah
Guardian of
London
Post
Bret
Humphrey Davy
Hem
Theophristus
Thia Gounds
South Wales
Tinnelly
Stone Coal
Kidwelly
T George I. Kerr
Mining Institute of Scotland
Themis Allan
Richard Kirswan
Ailherat
Werner
Hilweany
Arserien
Nicoll
Chance
Sir Henry de la Berch
German College to Honor Professor Brandi on Birthday
The Mentey at any university held a reception honoring Professor Brandi on his seventieth birthday. Brandi, former president of the Gar inga Shaker epeane gaolery, is praised for decades of service in the English department. The faculty presented him with a framed memento and former pupils noted his impact on the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonn University
Jhslin
Brandh
Brandi
Garinga Shakerepeane
Haglint Antelogs
Pregeanor Rin
Qerwradt
Freilemann
Flo
Honerodl
Englind
la Fayette
France
Laing Probes Tests to Sell Small Coal Sizes
John Laing, president of the Kinawhe Chad Operatessogiation, backs U.S. Bureau of Mines tests at Milwaukee’s Licke sida Station to gauge thermal efficiency and capacity of burning powdered coal in central station furnaces. The study weighs furnace design, exposure to erosion, and ease of refuse removal to enable safer, cleaner, high-efficiency operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Igeest
John Laing
Kina- Whe
Chad
United States Bureau of Minea
Lickesida
Milwaukee
Thde Aillwanker Station
Furnarea
Ile
Pittsburgh
Feerarath
Postal Authorities Probe Spectacle Sale by Mail Ads
Investigators target the Madison and Tal Lin street spectacle firm among others for mail order eye glasses sold with promises of perfect sight. Reports describe coercive ads, incorrect eye tests, and misfitting lenses causing eye strain and headaches as postal inspectors pursue enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grantiso Miter
Iispertar
Chivago Dastrier
Merfien
Ugar
Frves Iestint
Ae Company
Carcerns
Investinatura
John Linehing
Dubhal Hbactaely Company
Madison
Tatlin
Lester
Trate
Tosell
Blak
Tyne
Turner
The National Spectacle Companies and the Robber Eyewear Ring
Investigators uncovered multiple mail order eyewear firms operating under names like National Spectacle Company and Spectacle Flause. Customers’ names were allegedly copied from Chicago directory ads. Authorities prepared criminal charges as the probe widens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Actian
Jenses
Kubshbiry
Attholz
Ix Oneratini
Ateh
Pie Spectael Flause
Maganount Gpueal
Cheep Os
Chicago
North LuBally
Atest
Dvestiniekars
Ibas and
Henini Lyle
Evden
Des
Inmet
Is My Bank Entitled to a Reasonable Profit on My Account
Officials state that bankers provide valued service and should earn a profit from deposits. It argues banks must maintain legal reserves and cash on hand, and that small balances cost the bank, with losses recovered from larger accounts.
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Nh Springs
Ab Ail
Charleston
Weite
Fres
McCormick & CO
Eskimere
Scholls
German College
Laing
Cinelesary
Mornis Fismedn, M.D
Bureau of
American Medical
Athur
Medical
Fishbein
Kelling
Farhieh
Furtistert
Tee Fithels
Ao Firesiahert
Yosten
Specimilst
Tithelz Company
Wittelz
Chacuetur
New York
Astor
F. A. Muschenheim
Standard
Standard Oil
U. B. Pat
New Jersey
Banking
Bank
Frank*ly
The
Charleston Clearing House Association
Every Charleston Bank
Fredonia
America
LaFayette
United States
United Fuel Gas Company
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