Heat of Sun Sways Mammoth Dome and Washington Monument
A historical account describes how intense sunlight causes iron and marble structures like the Capitol dome and the Washington Monument to expand and sway. It details measurements, pendulum plumb readings, and daily observations showing minor yet detectable shifts driven by daily heating and cooling cycles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Washington
Marpers
Washington Monument
Ais
War Department
Potonine
Gloomy London 1850 Thackeray Bronte Dinner Scene
The London dinner in June 1850 for Charlotte Bronte hosted by Thackeray becomes a tense, dim evening. Guests including the Carlisle and Procter families witness quiet conversation and a smoky lamp as Bronte offers a grave, partial reply to a question before a sudden, retreating exit by the host’s father, Sir Robert Allclyde.
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Bay
Charlotte Bronte
Yorkshire
England
London
Lewis Melville
Thackeray
Carlyles
Procters
Brookfields
Mr. Crowe
Miss Not
Miss Perry
Lady Allclyde
Miss Bronte
Miss Truelock
Mrs. Brookfield
Nps
Verdi Responds To Polite Opera Fan Letter
The letter from Prospero Bertani of Parma asks Verdi for 4 lire after mock investment in Alda with a claim of family hardship. Verdi, amused, orders his publisher to send 4 lire, noting the sum is not great but the giver could have had supper at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giuseppe Verdi
Polio
Reggio
Itagua
Parma
Mule Wnh
Signor Verdi
Ivoulles
Peviani
Prospero Bertani
Vila San Doneniceo
Canuteur
Erlile
Bertan
Telepathy Mechanism Theorized by Scientists
The article surveys hypotheses by eminent scientists who accept telepathy as fact and propose a naturalistic mechanism. Crookes suggests Roentgen rays or higher frequency waves could transmit signals to brain centers, akin to wireless telegraphy, tying mental contact to physical processes.
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William Crookes
Addington Bruce
Bampton Magazine
Reminiscences Reflect On Decadence Of Modern Women
Lary Nevill discusses what she calls the decadence of the day in women’s lives. She notes many women neglect interests on their own lands and become dominated by husbands. The old shah of Persia commented that English or American husbands resemble butlers.
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Lary Nevill
Persia
Youth claims he has done everything says Blruinghaw editor
An aged Blruinghaw Herald snippet features a youth boasting of feats to the editor. The editor questions if the youth has ever driven a car into a telegraph pole at 3 am, suggesting he has much to learn.
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Blruinghaw Age-Herald
Life's Mysteries and the Riddle of Time
A fragment suggests a meditation on life’s surprises from youth to age. The text contrasts early solving of big questions with later awe at the remaining enigmas, implying a shift from action to contemplation as years pass.
Uncle Jake and the Ax Handle Bargain in Story
In a humorous snippet from Youths Companion, Uncle Jake proves stubborn and sharp as a craftsman. Uncle Horace praises a well made ax handle as Uncle Jake declines a bearing neighbor’s request and notes that others may misread quality, while a small gathering shares sardines, crackers, and cheese.
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Jake
Bunaibary
Dake
Jonder
Uncle Duke
Uncle Horace
Blue
Unele Inke
Uncle Jake
Small Savings Lecture by Mark Hanna to Dingley
In Washington, Mark Hanna explains personal savings, using a fare and ticket analogy to urge Dingley and others to save 20 percent. He argues most prosperity hides in disciplined spending and suggests applying the idea to business and state finances.
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Mark Hanna
Dingley
Mark Wanna
Tinann
Washington
Tanita
Aord
Lanna
Tanud
Thanna
Secre
Chigler
Dineley
New York World
Enigmatic Tree Glows At Night Like Phantom Lantern
A towering Asiatic star tree stands 60 to 80 feet high with a bare trunk to 40 feet and tangled limb clusters that emit a phosphorescent light. Travelers mistake the glow for a doorway or window, yet the glow is not electric but bright enough to read a newspaper by.
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Sun
Vesuvius Fertility Draws Large Naples Population
Population estimates place 80,000 to 109,000 people on Vesuvius slopes and 500,000 in Naples drawn by fertile soil annual eruptions aside. The piece notes volcanic ash yielding land nutrients, vines on Vesuvius skirts, and subsistence tied to the area. plus a light joke from Chicago News about a father misfiring a cake pun.
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Vesuvius
Naples
Italy
Saime
Fragmented legal notice text about advisers and safety
A garbled quotation discusses a legal adviser and advisers, noting that many are ineffective. The speaker contemplates a safer approach, with an unclear reference to a Chicago Tribune style framing and market safety.
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Madiuia
Tiatresine Ameath
Chicago
Telbune
Public sale postponed farming assets at Denkyne farm Chilton Campground
Deced owner sells at public sale in Chilton Campground on 1912 beginning at 10 o'clock sharp. Live stock includes five horses two milch cows and hogs. farming implements include plows and wagons. household goods listed. Terms: cash under 20 dollars, credit for larger sums with note at Peoples National Bank Benton. Auctioneers T H Lord F P Covey Somers Banks Clerk.
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Denton
Denkyne
Chilton’s Campground
Osborne
Tland Rener
Good Land Board
Dearborn
York Carrage
Booth
Peoples National Bank of
Benton
T. H. Lord
F. P. Covey
Somers Banks
Peoples National Bank
Divorce Suit Against Frank Campeau in Maryland
The suit seeks a divorce a mensa et there from Frank Campeau and for general relief. The wife married him June 30 1907 at Westover Maryland. she claims abandonment October 12 1912 and that she has supported him. She alleges cruelty and that there are no children. Court orders publication in Caroline County newspapers for four weeks and a hearing set for January 22 1913.
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Frank Campeau
Frank Cameau
Westover
Maryland
D. H. Wits
Frank Campeanu
Circuit Court For
Caroline County
44Th St
New York
N. Y
J. Kemp Stevens
Denton Resident Endorses Deans Kidney Pills
Mrs J R Tall of Third St Denton Mad says she used Deans Kidney Pills for three years and they cured kidney attacks that left her back sore and mood low. She encourages readers to trust the remedy and to buy from Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY, sole US agents, warning to remember the name Dona's and take no other.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Noau
J. R. Tall
Third St
Dean
Foster-Milbury Co
Buffalu
New York
United States
Renumther
Dona
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Denton Journal - Page
Melvin BL. H. Johnson
Melvin & Johnson, Publishers
Verdi
Opera Deless
Life’s Mysteries
Ethel
Manimi
Papa
Michel
Chicago News
Price
Thada
Dr. Bull
James W. Byrd
S. 16Th St. Phila
C. Meyer & CO
Baltimore, MD
T. Alan Galnsporough
Lillian C. Campeau
Frank Cempeau
Circuit Court
Evory Denton
Sixth ST
Depot
Denton, MD
J. H. Beer
Ournitpore Barer
A.W. Selort & Son
Dienton, Maryland
Third and
Gay Streets
Cener4al Furniture
Houvuseaold Goods
Caroline
Eectrona
Golnsvore Bank
Pital
Aeceee Fpccoan Lonus
Banks Sur
Cooper, Wright & Cooper
Maryland Poultry and J.W. Meloney CO
Irving National Bank
Comercial
J. W. Meloney Coo
Harrison St., N. Y
Nisi
Janes TH. Barrow
Carrie H. Larrimore
Equity
T. Alan Goldsborough
Kemp Stevens
Calista A. Harter
Glenn Allen Gundy
Lawrence Gundy
Iufaurs
Warvey L. Cooper
Leflore
J. Keaip Stevens
Notich
D. &. Hedden & CO
Denton, Me
Niss
Harvey J. Cooper
Samuel
Stewart Mary E. Stewart
Harvey L. Cooper
John W. Thomas
Mary E. Thomas
Caose
J Kemp Stevens
J. Kemip Stevens
Stockholders’ Meeting
Denton National Bank
T. C. West, Casnier
HOTEL
Junker
E. Fayette ST
Charles
Eastern Shore
Stevens, P. D
Aniu
Nuttle & Downes
R. W. Emerson
the Peoples National Bank
Albert G. Toweds, Prest
T. F. Johnson
The
Beton National Bank
KB iReen
T. C. West
Cashier
Peninsular Light & Power CO
Harry Richardson
Richardson
T. Pliny Fisher
FJ. Wright
F. J. Wright
T. H. Evans & Company
Fiat and Produce Commission
Light St
Journal
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