Edison’s flying torpedoes and electric defenses imagined
The New York World reports on Thomas Edison sketching a plan to defend New York with submerged electric cables and flying torpedoes powered by electricity. He envisions wireless weaponized coils from New York coastlines to deter English ships and even drop torpedoes on London, plus electric forts to repel assaults.
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The Blue and the Gray Letter to the Editor
A New York Sun reader lauds a proposed national fraternal gathering of Civil War veterans. An excerpt from a Hancock’s Second Corps officer praises shared valor, reconciliation, and the nation’s united future after the conflict.
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John the Baptist Sermon on Jesus and the Spirit
The commentary notes John the Baptist as not Elijah or Christ but a voice calling to prepare the Lord. It discusses his preaching of repentance, the coming baptism with the Holy Spirit and fire, and the need to live out faith by works. It recalls Herod’s rebuke, imprisonment, and the apostles’ fear of tribulation, urging believers to seek God’s glory.
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Mrs Smith Honored for China Decor at Atlanta Exposition
Mrs Dea Carr Smith head of the Galloway college art department Arkansas, receives praise for china decoration from the Atlanta Constitution. Born in Rushville Indiana she studied under Kenyon Cox Carl Weber and Satterlie and trained with Punch Aulich Cincinnati. Her ten years of experience include a Seattle studio and Alaska California sketches before her Arkansas tenure.
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Uniformed Governor Bradley’s staff featured in Kentucky
The Mount Sterling Gazette reports a historic move ensuring every member of Governor Bradley’s staff will wear full regulation uniforms on state occasions. The announcement promises a striking, uniformed cadre for travels and public appearances, noting the staff's uniform will suit each member's physique.
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Venezuelan area largest in Europe and U S states
The text states Venezuela covers 682000 square miles, larger than any European country except Australia and bigger than any U S state. It also notes Texas spans 265000 square miles.
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Lord Dunraven Returns Home After Inquiry
The New York Telegram reports Lord Dunraven sailed for home before the investigation results were released. The move provides him several days to craft an appropriate apology.
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New York Telegram
One Way Out of It and a Turkey Raffle Scheme
A Kansas City Times note critiques a plan to salvage a failing effort by turning it into a turkey raffle as a final resort. The item comments on risk and appeal of dubious fundraising tactics.
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The Queen of Happiness and Virtue in Goldsmith’s Thought
A quotation contrasts the modest virtuous woman with romantic heroines. It elevates the wife and mother who guide her husband and children to virtue as a greater character than ladies who harm others with beauty or menace.
Paris Fashion Trend: Gelatin Sequin Trimming For Capes
A London News note reports Paris fashions use gelatin as sequin trim for black capes. The edible ornaments are dyed black and sewn individually, offering cheapness and lightness. They resist cold water but dissolve in rain, requiring buyers to stock extra boxes.
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Magpie contrast bonnet for evening wear described
The bonnet features a white satin felt crown with basket braided strands and a black velvet brim cut away to reveal hair. It sports two long hornlike duchess lace rosettes, a white satin edge twist, a 10 inch white pom pom on one side, a rhinestone star buckle on the other, and velvet ties.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
New Woman Idea Traced Back Four Centuries
A well informed writer on women’s clubs argues the so called new woman is not new but ancient, dating to 400 BCE. She cites Grecian women who studied the sun and moon and influenced thought, noting many women through history who forced acknowledgment of their intellect.
Warner Lectures on England as It Is at Trinity College
Charles Dudley Warner spoke to Trinity College students in Hartford on England as It Is praising the modern English society woman. He lauded her robustness grace and faultless dress while noting a shift from past criticisms of poor attire to impeccable taste.
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Sweet Potato Vine For Indoor Decoration
A Northwest Magazine note suggests growing a sweet potato as house decoration. Plant in moist loose earth or water with the seed end up to produce a rapid vine that resembles English ivy and rivals Wandering Jew for leafy beauty.
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