First Mercurial Thermometer Inventor Fahrenheit
The article notes Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit created the first mercurial thermometer and died September 16, 1786. It discusses Fahrenheit's fame, his thermometer made with spirits of wine, and the later adoption of centigrade as a more rational scale yet the Fahrenheit scale remains popular in England and America.
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Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit
Danzig
England
América
Raamury
Celni
Early American Pianos and Instruments History
A fragmented historical note traces the first American pianos to John Isaac Hawkins in Philadelphia 1800 and mentions makers in Baltimore Washington and Philadelphia. It cites Johannes Francin Kahl and Jonas Chickering as early figures, with references to English instrument origins and harpsichord lineage. The text also briefly touches on telephony and security phrases amid unclear snatches.
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United States
John Isaac Hawkins
Philadelphia
Josaph Hisky
Baltimore
Johannes Francin ‘Kahl
Germany
Washington
Jonas Chickering
Hin
John Broadwood
Grand Live Oak Hall Offer For Sir Mesie Purchase
At Live Oak Hall Friday night a listing promotes buying Sir Mesie by Brits ae hye of McCreiee.
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Live Oak Hall
Sir Mesie
Brits Ae Hye
McCreiee
Rockport Man Feels Uncanny Fear While Snake Hunting
A Rockport man, while cleaning out snakes at his fishing camp about four miles down the bay, killed several rattlers and noticed a strange sensation around his eyes. He felt an unseen power as he continued the task, saying the experience was unforgettable and frightening.
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Mr. Deaver
Rockport
Official Financial Statement of Farmers State Bank Clifton
The Farmers State Bank at Clifton Texas publishes its official financial condition as of June 30 1927 detailing resources including loans real estate and deposits and liabilities with capital stock and surplus. The document shows figures for assets totaling 845404.87 and liabilities 835404.87, plus notes on the savings department and attestations by bank officials.
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Farmers State Bank
Clifton
State of Texas
Clifton Record
Persia
Afghanistan
South America
Bible Study Meeting Aims at Fellowship Group
Topic Bible study session with scripture lessons led by Mrs J Hil Introduction by Miss Dorothy Walton. Bible backgrounds by Mrs W L Forron in Matthew and Mark and by Miss Lelia Oswald in Lake John and Acts. Meetings on the Disciples on the Mountain by Homer Railsback and Into all the World by H N Reese. Can He Count on Me with Miss Ollie Railsback. New members and visitors welcome.
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P. U
J. Hil
Lender
Dorothy Walton
Matthew
Mark
W. L. Forron
Lake
John
Aete
Lelia Oswald
Homer Railsback
H. N. Reese
Ollie
Railsback
Advertising rates for major magazines in the era
A satirical look at advertising costs in popular magazines. The piece lists rates for Saturday Evening Post four color four page spreads at 19 000, Literary Digest 6000, Collier s 5780, Liberty 6600, Womens Home Companion 3200, Ladies Home Journal 25000, True Story 4000, Pictorial Review 12000, Good Housekeeping 5200, McCalls 8500, totaling 100060 for a single insertion. Clifton Record and Dallas News quoted 250 per year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies! Home Journal
True Story
Pictorial Review
Good Housekeeping
McCall’s
Signs You Can Believe In and Related Advertisements
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Teale Powell and Vang Paras Price and Stuart in a puzzling snippet. Reads like a ad or column note about herbal or health claims. Core readable names include Teale Powell, Vang Paras, Price and Stuart. No clear event or outcome established.
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Ted Homela
Teale Powell
Price & Stuart
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AT Law
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USIC
U.S
Federal Reserve Bank
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Bk. Co
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California
E. N. Holmgrem
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A.M. College
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Beanies
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Brand
Tom C. Parks
Ra Millie
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Dallas News
Santa Fe
John E. Swenson Clifton
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