Great Shoemakers and the Common Sense of Fox and Sherman
The article extols George Fox and Roger Sherman as exemplary shoemakers who followed the crafts while pursuing education and public service. Quotes Carlyle and Jefferson praise Sherman’s practical judgment and ethics, noting his early trade and role as a signer of the Declaration of Independence. It highlights Sherman’s defense of fair costs in Congress and his lifelong craft, stressing his reputation for common sense.
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Eeny
George Fox
Visons
Fox
Carlyle
Angelo
Rosa
Roger Sherman
Thomas Jefferson
Fisher ‘Ames
Sherman
Congress
P Athot
Riddle of trains met on a five day journey
A brain teaser notes that a traveler from New York to San Francisco encounters ten trains. Each day a new train departs from the origin while five trains already travel toward the destination, doubling the expected count from five to ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
New York
What an inch of Rain Means
An inch of rain on an acre equals 22,000 gallons and 100 tons of water. One hundredth of an inch per acre equals one ton. The body temperature ranges from 97.34 to 98.14 F and varies little with time or activity, though feelings of heat or cold change.
Webster Announces Senate Clock Fault During Speech
During a senate address on internal improvements the chamber clock misstruck, continuing for over forty strokes at 2 pm. Daniel Webster kept speaking in silence until about twenty strikes passed, then quipped to the chair that the clock was out of order and he had the floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Senate
Mr. Webster
The Wonderful Spider Speaks of Its Silk
The spider’s body holds thousands of tiny holes through which countless threads pass. Each mass contributes a single thread, and thousands unite when released to form the web’s single filament. What is called a peel thread thus comprises about four thousand joined threads.
The Stars We See and Magnitude Classes
The article explains how stars are classified by magnitude, not size. It notes that only stars up to the sixth magnitude are visible to the naked eye, with about 0 of first magnitude, 65 of second, 200 of sixth, and roughly 6,000 total across all six magnitudes.
Natural tunnel of Sot cocuy and Virginia's Natural Bridge
A description from the Scott County Leader detailing Sot cocuy’s natural tunnel and Virginia’s Natural Bridge. It describes the southern wall 400 feet high, a circular dome, the water surface near the northern entrance, Chimney rock, timbered ridge, a public highway, and the Virginia and Southwestern railroad passing through the tunnel, creating a double tunnel due to curvature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arandeur
Wee Tani
Southama
Chimney Rock
Clinchport
Rye Cove
Virginia and Southwestern Railroad
Scott County
Early tea’s rise from China to English court life
The piece traces tea from its 8th century Chinese origins and a royal tax on wild leaves, to English adoption in two centuries, the East Tea Company selling at 25 dollars per pound, and royal refreshment customs such as voide at Henry VII’s court. It cites Catherine of Aragon and Arthur’s marriage dinner, with servants and golden tableware, noting the teapot’s global ascent.
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East Tea Company
Henry VII
Catherine of Aragon
Arthur, Prince of Wales
Fourzcore Carls
Washington Irving
Tailor Bird Crafts Leaf Nest High In Tree
The sewing or tailor bird of India is a small yellow creature. It uses a leaf as a nest by threading with fiber and sewing the leaf onto a green leaf to form a secure hollow. The nest hangs in a tree, unseen by snakes or monkeys.
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India
Too Much Bathing Provokes Lancet Caution
The London Lancet warns that excessive bathing harms the skin by macerating the superficial epidermis and accelerating malpighian layer cell growth. Despite the warning, the mad Englishman will likely continue to roam Europe with his tub as usual.
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London
Eve's apple tree described in Ceylon folklore
A poisonous fruit in Ceylon, called Eve's apple tree, bears orange skin and crimson flesh with each apple showing a bite mark. Mohammedans link it to the forbidden Eden fruit due to its toxic nature and reputed bite-like appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ceylon
Garden of Eden
When People Rose Early In Medieval Europe Meals
The article notes that until the mid eighteenth century Europe commonly had three meals daily with dinner at noon as the main meal. All classes rose early and ate breakfast about an hour later than dawn. Supper followed in the evening as a lighter repetition of dinner.
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Europe
Wash Your New Goecks
A brief warning advises washing new hosiery before wear to prevent shrinking and color transfer. Wearing unwashed socks can stretch fibers, causing lasting deformation and foot irritation. The guidance stresses washing lengthens sock life and protects feet.
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Melvin Steele & Johnson
Seorce Fox
Roger Shirman
Webster and the Clock
Virginia
Demster
Oswego Co
N.Y
Dr. Pierce
G.K. Ebling
Ridgely, MD
Volton Flour Mills
Beaton
Wh’ Baie
Dian
William H, Mowbray
Freperick Paisney
Agent Miller
Orange
Mass
Union
Chicago
Atlanta
St. Louis
Dallas
Tex
Cal
W.J. Blackiston
Denton, MO
Mill Fee, LT
Rling Rewedy Company
Frick
Frick Company
Nevius & Framiton
Euston
Likes
Berwanger & Co
J. Harry Rose
Berwanger
Ieee
Murderhill River
Philadelphia
Frederica
Nathan H. Maxson
Wheb
Lanling
Bowers
Jer
Frederica Weers
Bower
Pt Street
Chester
Philadel
Jubreey
Tadies
Tredurica & Phila. Nav. CO
Fpranpreica Drl
the Denton
Denton, Maryland
T. Fred. Garey
J. H. Medford
Iittle
E. H. Norman
N. Charles Street
Baltimore, MD
Opltician
TV. Smith, T
Midgely
Bic
Bingrawiing
Ridgely
Colston's
R. J. Colston
Denton
Charles H. Shields
Feed & Exchange
Philadelphia, Wilmington and Baltimore Railroad
Delaware & Chesapeake Railway
Pasa
P. Mia. M
Washington
Baltimore
Clayton, Kenton
Hardy
Slaughter
Marydel
Henderson
Goldsboro
Greenaboro
Queen Anne
Corona
Roston. Onford
North
Agen
J. B. Hutchinson
KR. Wood
Standard Oil CO
A. T. Reichman
Third Street
A.T. Reichman
Denton, Md
Gro.k. McGaw
M. Charles Street
D.a
Sagars
Maan
D. H. Maulsdale
McQaw & Co
Untn
Dr. Downes
Bat Timore
Downes
LUBIN
Lexington St
O. H. Bullock
Cote Denton, Md
Atnek
Ael
J. Warry Hemmons
the Grangers
Middletown, Md
Perlewlars
Oscar Clark
Hanry RB
Lewis
T. Alan Goldgborough
Lewis & Goldsborough, Attorneys-At-Law
Maryland
Caroline
Counties
Percy, Dunning
Constable and Falleetor
Seal F. C. O' Meara
Centor
Deen
Fowling Creek, MD
Caroline County
Burrsville Hardware Store
Peninsula
Nubbsville, MD
T. Harvey
Whitteersnura
Ernest Longfellow
Ma. Harvey
WillitkLersnure
J. Longfellow
Drexton
HU. W. Hughes
Hanver
Vernon, der
Jesse D. Ward
Secour
M. M. Price
W. F. Pennington
Eugene Lynch
D. F. King
W. H. Anderson
H. C. Hobbs, W.R. Peters
M. L. Blanchard
Lord
I. T. Baker
J. Culver, E. W. Ingram
WM. ML Conn
Queenstown, MD
Wye Station
Willoughby
Hillsboro
Tuckahoe
Hobba
Greenwood
Ellendale
Milton
Lewes
THE
Willian Bopps Grain and Hay CO
Boulding
Hughes Luaber and Coal CO
Preston
Federalsburg
East Newarket
Denton Bridge
T. Hutchinson
Coulbourn & Noble
J. H. Coulbourn
Live Stock Commission
Market Streets
WM. Nichols
Gay Street
Santa Claus
Kris
C. H. Towers & Brother
Williston, Md
Eloniday
C. H. Towers & Bro
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