Compass origin debated by Gioia and the pilot claim
A lengthy historical discussion traces the mariners compass from early claimed inventors. It notes Gioia the pilot, Phoenician and Greek and Roman theories, Cardinal de Vitry's 13th century remark, and Chinese prior knowledge. The piece praises Gioia's role, likening him to Watt in steam, for advancing an existing instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Giola
Pusitano
Amaldg
Cardinal de Vitty
Ptolemais
Syria
Palestine
Europe
Moly Land
Gluia
Christ
Chingwang
Watt
Mediterranean
Glora
Stung in Parlor by Witching Hour Tete-a-Tete
An elderly man discovers Hyghts daughter and a friend in a corner parlor at 10:20. He calls it scandalous while the daughter explains lights are costly and they live by starlight. The old man is speechless and tries to exit through a wallpaper panel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eternly
Papi
Ferdinand
Papa
Resisting Melancholy with Tiny Pleasures
A quotation from Sydney Smith advises steadfastly resisting melancholy. The author recalls giving a lady twenty four recipes for cheer including a bright fire, recalling pleasant words, sugar plums on the mantel, and a kettle simmering. Small pleasures can curb sadness better than grand aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Smith
Whetstones and Hones Across Global Sources
Whetstones and hones, used to sharpen razors knives and scythes, are hard compact siliceous stones that wear down even tough steel. They derive from siliceous schists of the Paleozoic era and occur in Turkey Bohemia Persia Harz mountains Styria the United States Spain Peru and Siberia. One of the best American stones comes from Arkansas.
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Turkey
Bohemia
Persia
Harz Mountains
Styria
United States
Spain
Peru
Siberia
Arkansas
Dorothy plays house as longing to go home appears
In a short vignette from a 19th or early 20th century ladies’ magazine, Dorothy imagines returning home while playing with a younger girl. She blurts that she would toast her mother if she could turn back again, revealing lingering homesickness. Betty reacts with concern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy
Elizabeth
Betty
Never-ending troubles follow a new relief claim
A brief note from the Atchison Globe observes how relief reliefs often bring fresh issues, with a wry remark on how new worries appear as old ones fade, capturing a local sentiment about ongoing hardships.
Hunting Rock Hares in the Arabian Deserts
An observer joins Syrian Arabs on a weeklong hunt in the sand hills of Arabia seeking the rock hare. The creature, about the size of a rat, features long hind legs and three toes on each hind foot, enabling dramatic leaps before a falconry chase ends in success. The account notes harsh desert conditions with scant vegetation and intense heat.
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Arabia
Near East
Absentminded Artist Wills Invites Friend To Dinner
Licurletta Cochran recounts a tale of the painter Mr. Wills famed for forgetfulness. A guest recalls writing the date on a shirt cuff, waiting at the studio, and finding a missing fowl later wrapped in paper behind a canvas. The artist explains a sitter named Lady G. caused the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wills
Licurletta Cochran
Mr. Wills
A Costly Alpaca Expedition Ends in Death
Australian millionaire Leonard sought Peruvian alpacas for home use. After Peru barred exports, he attempted smuggling by ship and then a long overland trek to Buenos Aires. The 18,000 foot march cost $15,000 and left the herd dead upon voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
Peru
Andes
Buenos Aires
Funny Door Emerges In Family Lingo
In a New York Press piece a young mother recalls how her child turns openings into phrases. A hole in a stocking becomes a funny door and sparks playful family language that endures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Press
Bunker miscue sparks puzzled golf banter
A quirky dialogue features Towe Wise Howe and Wise debating what a bunker is in golf. The exchange turns humorous as they mistake bunkers for odd objects and joke about a Milwaukee placation setting.
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Howe
Tuba
Milwaukee
Placcnain
Buy in Baltimore This Free Trip Invitation
You are offered a paid trip to Baltimore by the Retail Merchants of Baltimore for purchases of twenty dollars or more at listed Baltimore firms. The campaign promises lower prices, wide assortments, up-to-date facilities, and superior customer care, urging shoppers to visit stores and make selections in person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
America
Mercaants
Retail Bureau of the
Merchants’ & Manufacturers’ Association of Baltimore
the Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Baltimore St
Hopkins Place
Maryland Proposes Constitutional Voting Amendment 1909
Governor Crothers orders publication of a proposed amendment to Article 1 Section 1 of the Maryland Constitution. The measure would extend universal male suffrage in elections, with complex registration rules and the option for voters to approve or reject at the November 2, 1909, general election.
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General Assembly
Maryland
State
General Assembly of
United States
Baltimore City
Congress
Board of Officers of Registration
Court of Appeals
Austin L. Crothers
Baltimore
State of
Annapolis
N. Winslow Williams
Age No Bar Kidney Health Ad from Denton
An elder health advertisement extols Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and various kidney disorders. It features Mrs Mary Redman of Smyrna Del praising the therapy for her daughter after typhoid left kidneys disordered. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY advertises as sole U.S. agents with a 50 cent price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Bright
Dean
Mary Redman
Commerce
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Pean's
Before Christmas De Laval Cream Separator Promises Self-Paying Value
A bold prediction from butter producers claims butter prices will justify buying a De Laval Cream Separator now. The ad argues the unit will pay for itself quickly through savings versus gravity or setting systems and urges immediate contact with local agents or the company to avoid daily losses.
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de Laval
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Denton Journal
Gioia
Department Stores
Joel Gutman & CO
North Eutaw St
Hutzler Bros. CO
North Howard St
Brager
Eutaw and
Saratoga Sts
Bernheimer Bros
Lexington St
Eisenberg
Southwest Corner
Lexington and
Howard Sts
Castelberg National Jewelry CO
North Bulaw St
WM. Knabe & CO
Southwest Corner Park
E. and Fayette St
Pollack
Sleward and
Isaac Hamburger & Sons
Baltimore and Hanover Sts
Baltimore and Charies Sts
East
N. Hess’ Sons
M. Wyman
West Lexington St
Pl Bur
Ihloaae
Supreme Court of the United States
Court of Appeals of
Balti
Keystons Law & Patent Co
Arch St
Philadelphia
Ubbage
Linoata City
Del
Berkshire
L. C. Ne
Preston
Broadway
J. Frank Booth
Denton, Maryland
T. H. Evans & Company, Fquitano
Propece Commission Merchants
Light St
Baltimore, Md
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