Landed Before Columbus Lief Ericsson as Discoverer of America
A headline claims Lief Ericsson reached North America about year 1000, years before Columbus. The article defends Ericsson against charges of barbarism, noting he aided Greenland settlements, spread Christianity, and was sent by King Olaf to preach there. It argues Norse voyages preceded Columbus.
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Lief Ericsson
America
Lei¢ Ericsson
Columbus
North Ameries
Europe
Ericsson
Norge
Olaf
Greenland
Tiine
Erics~ Bon
Earliest Embroidery Traced to Ancient Times and Places
An article traces embroidery as an ancient craft practiced before recorded history. It notes skins joined by skin with bone needles, Lapland reindeer garment ornamentation, Central African tribal work with shells, and Greek textiles from Crimean graves including a fourth century B C. piece in colored wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lapland
Central Africa
Hermitage
Oat Petrograd
B. C
Cold Weather in Early American Colonies
The article recalls extreme winters faced by colonists with vivid notes from diaries and writers. It cites Cotton Mather describing ink freezing and a fire that forced occupants to abandon billets of wood. Judge Sewell and others describe storms, frozen bread, and ink that won’t write by fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Cotton Mather
John Tuckerman
Ancient Engineering Tools in Greek and Roman Surveying
Vitruvius notes dioptra chorobates and water levels used in surveying up to 100 AD with drawings. The article highlights the early instrumentation shaping civil measurement and engineering practice.
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Vitruvius
No Time for Reflection French Anglers Mirror Tactics
A brief note from Scientifique American describes French anglers placing a small mirror behind the base to trick the Ash into misreading its lineage as another fish, prompting a quicker strike at the brook.
Custom Rules of Human Action
Francis Bacon notes that people think by inclination and speak by learning but act mainly from custom. This reflection links habit to behavior across thought, speech, and deeds, urging examination of social norms shaping daily conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Bacon
St Augustine Founded by Spanish in 1565 with Earlier Visits
St Augustine Florida was settled in September 1565 by Spaniards under Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, after earlier exploration by Ponce de Leon who visited the area in 1513. The city’s origins trace to these early colonial milestones and the enduring legacy of early explorers in the region.
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St. Augustine
Fla
Pedro Menedes de Aviles
Ponce de Leon
Quote on happiness and desire from Char coal Eph
A fragment from the Richmond Times-Dispatch quotes Char coal Eph musing that happiness depends not on what a man has but on what he wishes to obtain. The remark reflects a philosophical take on wealth and contentment.
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Charcoal Eph
Richmond
Speaking of Ads in Ka Lana Honolulu
A clipped note from Ka-Lann in Honolulu records an anecdote about Jonah's whale and a discreet customer pickup that failed to sustain trade without publicity. The remark notes the trade could not be held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah
Honolulu
Chaucer and Sidney Reflections on Clarity and Change
A brief, reflective note contrasts Chaucer's clear vision with modern readers stumbling through the text. Sir Philip Sidney is cited as a guiding contrast, highlighting shifts in understanding across ages.
Exaggeration as a Hazard in Journalism and Speech
A concise note warns against exaggeration in reporting and public discourse, citing risk of misleading readers and eroding trust. It emphasizes careful wording, factual accuracy, and avoidance of sensational language to preserve credibility and clear communication.
A Kansas Standard Wise Man Motto From Topeka Capital
A Topeka Capital aphorism proclaims that a wise man never stands out in rain or opens a milk bottle with his thumb, reflecting a dry, wry Kansas newspaper voice.
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Kansas
Topeka
Noted Professor Claims No Initial to Space
A sharp remark from a professor stating there is no initial to space circulated in a Wall Street Journal comment, highlighting skepticism about a common misquote and the provenance of the phrase.
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Wall Street Journal
Age of the Swedish Riksdag and its long legacy
The Swedish Riksdag stands as one of the oldest surviving legislative bodies after the British Parliament, with a history spanning many centuries. Its enduring structure reflects a long tradition of parliamentary governance in Sweden.
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Riksdag
Day unto day uttergth speech and night showeth knowledge
A brief oriental style line notes that speech reveals knowledge day by day and at night. The fragment emphasizes continuous expression as a sign of understanding. The wording reflects a cadence reminiscent of ancient proverbs.
Circle Lake Mystery Aids Bartley Inquest
John Hartley the famed investigator is invited by New York Governor to probe a suspected attempted robbery at Robert Slyke's Circle Lake home near Saratoga. Bartley and Pelt join old friend Bob Currie as they examine clues. Slyke dies under suspicious circumstances and Bartley suspects murder, challenging Miss Potter and local chief Roche as testimonies unfold.
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John Hartley
New York
Robert Slyke
Circle Lake
Saratoga
Bartley
Pelt
Bob Currie
Siyke
Slyke
Murder Mystery at Slyke Estate Unfolds in Panel Room
Bartley and Roche investigate the death of Slyke after a poker party at the estate. Miss Potter and Ruth Potter reveal alibis as Bartley examines the room, cards, and a hidden motive. A suspicious chauffeur remains at large while Lawrence the lawyer stays behind the party. Bartley deduces murder not suicide, seeks witnesses, and orders a house-wide search.
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Miss Potter
Roche
Doctor King
Slyke
Bartley
Styke
Vale
Reche
Noman
Turtley
Mr. Slyke
Iutler
Mr. Bartley
Ife
Ramley
Lawrence
Saratoga
Mr. Lawrence
Ile
Miss Stuth
Stobert
Slyde
Shea
Barney
Hoche
Polt
Currie’s
Burglary chatter continues in chapter suspense
Currie sits on the piazza as I arrive at the house. Ife springs up and demands where I am from. He seems to know we called on Slyke, but the scene stops with a continuation hint on page 4.
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Glary
Currie
Ife
John
Slyke's
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Charles J. Dutton
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Irwin Myers
Sue
Dartley
Ruth
Addie
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Arnest
Lburney
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Richard
Caie
Wantrey
American Tobacco Ca
Sunshine Poultry Farm
R. D
Ridgely, Md
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Goldsboro Bank
Goldsboro
Maryland
Robert Jarrell, JR
Wesley Collegiate Institute
Henry G. Budd, D. D
Dover
Delaware
Hughes Lumber and Coal Co
Denton, Maryland
Samuel G. Nuttle
H. Earle Smith
Warner
Nuttile & Smith
Denton
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