Pioneer of wireless telegraphy James Lindsay remembered
James Bowman Lindsay of Forfarshire Scotland began electricity work in 1820 and produced a constant stream of heat, sent messages over wires, and lectured on telegraphy. In 1853 he tested a wireless system and predicted continental links. He created a vast dictionary project and astronomical tables, yet lived on 250 a year until a late pension arrived.
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William Preece
James Bowman Lindsay
Forfarshire
Scotland
Dundee
Lindsay
Day of Exclusiveness Gone in Riviera Opinion
A Chicagoan under an orange tree says tango teas at Nice hotels Ruhland and Negresco mark the end of exclusiveness. Private rooms and famed houses have faded as social barriers crumble. He warns to keep balance or risk shutting oneself off from genuine fun.
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Nico
Nice
London House
Cafe Anglals
Paris
Mr. Howells
Kentucky War Prisoners Policy 100 Years Ago
One hundred years ago the Kentucky legislature set aside a prison section for British prisoners upon President Madison's request. The war had lasted eighteen months, and prisoner care and exchange were difficult due to vast terrain and transportation limits. Massachusetts also acted to protest prison expenses.
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Kentucky
Madison
Massachusetts
Proper Way to Walk from The Boy Scout Hike Book
Advice on walking form stresses feet pointing straight ahead and flat landings with a heel strike. Arm movement via a stout stick, not a staff, improves exercise. keep shoulders down, chest up, and body erect as essential to proper walking. The guidance contrasts ballroom or gymnasium aims with practical hiking technique.
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Edward Cave
Women and men share the same ingredients, Atherton quote
Gertrude Atherton argues that once women gain full liberty and confidence they will be as rapacious and dishonest as men under conditions that permit. Those with brains who pursue open talents will challenge men, potentially overpowering and dispossessing them.
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Gertude Atherton
Yale Review
Silver consumption by leading camera firm noted
A well known camera and photo supplies maker uses between six and seven tons of silver monthly for nitrate of silver. It claims to be the largest silver bullion consumer in the United States, though the Engineering and Mining Journal suggests other silversmiths or platers may exceed it.
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United States
Engineering and Mining Journal
Not Required to Kiss Bible at Presidential Oath
The article states the U S president is not required to kiss the Bible when taking the oath. It notes the practice arose from Maryland law and continued in DC, but is not essential to any oath form. It mentions Jews sworn on the Pentateuch, wearing hats, and using the phrase so help me Jehovah, with a Jewish president allowed to take oath that way.
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United States
Maryland
District of Columbia
Gravity Clock Demonstrates Windingless Movement
A new gravity clock uses its own weight for power, running seven days before the mechanism is raised again. It sits on a mahogany base with upright bars supported from a central mahogany arch, presenting a handsome display.
What Is a Week End? English court case on tickets
A man bought a reduced rate week end ticket on Friday and was charged full fare when returning Saturday night because the ticket was valid only Sunday to Tuesday. He sued the company for the excess and won his case.
Leading physician warns of harmful near work on children eyes
A prominent doctor condemns the burden of continuous near work among schoolchildren. He urges reduced printed tasks and more thinking, alongside eye glasses, as a remedy to protect vision and curb eye strain.
Preaiden, WaWisless USLG gospel sermon in baseball
The article notes a preacher style influence on Sunday baseball with sermons guiding players. It mentions muscular Christianity wearing a mask and teaching players to respect the preachers, reflecting religious rhetoric shaping the game.
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New York World
Special Newspaper for Czar
The czar of Russia has a newspaper of his own, printed each morning. It is the most exclusive paper in the world, supplied in two copies only, one for the czar and one for his private secretary.
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Czar
Russia
How to Remove Mud Stains with Soda and Heat
Carbonate of soda removes persistent mud stains. Rub with a cloth dipped in soda, then press the wrong side of the fabric with a hot iron to lift the stain.
England Is Thankful For American Origins Of Gard
A witty note from the London Globe remarks on American roots of many English nursery songs led by Mary Had a Little Lamb. The piece playfully credits American origins for a wide range of familiar rhymes and verses.
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England
America
London Globe
New York City Holds More Jewels Than Any City
A claim highlights New York as home to more jewels than any other city worldwide. The statement underscores the city's vast collection and cultural wealth.
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New York
Carelessness a Bad Fault in Everyday Work
A compact aphorism notes that carelessness causes more damage than lack of knowledge, quoting Benjamin Franklin on the value of prudent effort in daily tasks.
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Benjamin Franklin
Feed the Masses: Strand Story of Lyons and the Catering Empire
Sir Joseph Lyons recalls first conceiving the idea of affordable, decent meals in dingy London eateries. He explains how a single discontented dining experience sparked a venture that now feeds about 2,000,000 Londoners daily, with 250 branches and 120,000 agents nationwide.
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Strand
Joseph Lyons
England
London
Great Britain
Walk for health in cool hours of day
In warm weather, choose early morning or late evening walks to avoid heat. Start with a light meal, walk before noon heat settles, and return home before peak sun. If morning work makes it hard, schedule an evening stroll after sunset, light dinner, and walk until tired.
Adversity Shapes Hardy Hearts Into Diamonds
A reflective piece on how hardship reveals character and strength. It argues that loss and poverty strip away the inessential, chiseling lives into beauty and uncovering inner worth as people strive earnestly to claim their heart's desires.
Moonlight Belief Spreads Across Regions and Foods
A New York American writer claims moonlight exerts powerful effects across the globe from equator to polar regions, affecting newly planted crops and to a lesser extent meat intended for consumption. The piece notes a widespread belief in moonlight’s influence.
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Equator
Arctic Circle
South Pole
New York American
Including the Full Nine
The note cites a claim that an average cat lives about fifteen years. It contrasts common beliefs with a stated lifespan expectation and mentions feline longevity in general terms.
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Elkton
Orc
STAG
Mastle Wall Board & Roofing Mfc. Co
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Frank Havenstaits
Moscow
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Mastic
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N. Charles St
C. C. Deen & Son’s
Idras
Serge
Mohnir
Misses’ Coats
C. C. Deen & Son
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Superior Wind Mills
Hocking Valley Cutters and Blowers
Gibson Gasoline
Longnecker
South Tet
S.C
Caw-Law Poultry Farm
Rosedale, Md
W. Balto. St
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P. Lorillard Co
Murderhill River
Philadephia
Mathan H. Maxson
Wii Fteave Hrederica
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Chester
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We J. Blackiston
Denton, Md
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Voeltzkow
Madagascar
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