Metaphysical science and the metapsychic puzzle
In the inaugural address of Charles Richet, he outlines a skeptical yet open stance toward psychical research. He proposes a new term metaphysical science and divides phenomena into purely physical and material kinds, stressing the need for repeated experiments, careful evidence, and the possibility of unknown forces acting on matter or mind.
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Society For ‘Psychical Research
Charles Richet
Paris
Journal of the Society
W. Crookes
Society For Psychical Research
Unclear excerpt on speculative theories and reasoning
Fragmentary text presents three improbable theories and the idea of proposing another. It questions understanding and the capability to explain.
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Jon Ir ‘Nard
Future light on unseen forces through careful work
The writer argues that future facts will illuminate the study of metapsychical phenomena beyond Spirit theories. History shows science advances by simple discoveries, not guesses, and current theories are surd. The call is to continue labor and inquiry to reveal the truth.
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Kepler
Lavoiser
Ampere
Faraday
Maxwell
Hertz
Pastor Organ builds church run social and business ventures
Rev. C L Organ of Lake City Iowa has organized two brass bands, four youth societies, a church newspaper with large circulation and local enterprises to employ church members. Within a year the Woodlawn Church of Christ membership grew about 80 percent. The weekly four page paper prints religious content and services, circulates 35 000 copies yearly, and supports itself through ads.
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C. L. Organ
Lake City
King’s Army
Woodlawn Church of Christ
Iowa
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Organ
Brotherhood of
Andrew and
Philip
Mary
Martha
Raccoon River
Army
Trustees Sale Notice in Elkhart Bankruptcy Case
The undersigned trustee offers at private sale in Elkhart Indiana on Wednesday May 5 1905 the Elkhart Paper Co s interest in 162 1 2 horse power water power and all its interest in Elkhart Power Co with par value 27500 appraised value 16000 cash terms.
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Elkhart
Indiana
Elkhart Paper Co
Elkhart Power Co
WOOD
aShart Paper Co
Local notice touts Kodol cure for stomach troubles
A Kansas Globe notice credits engineer Joe Tack of the Missouri Pacific line Wichita to Kiowa with a dramatic recovery from stomach pain and fear of cancer after using Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. Tack claims the remedy digests food and cures stomach troubles and recommends it to others.
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Atchieson
Kan
Joe Tack
Wichita
Kiowa
Kodol
Early Risers relieve a bloated Bill in a humorous ad
A playful promotional verse for EARLY RISER pills offered by Conley & Son at 431 S Main Street. The poem mocks a bloated Bill needing a patent tonic as not insured and frightened friends cheer as relief arrives from the pill. Drugstores advertised the product.
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Bill
Depths Recorded at Loch Tay Reveal Extreme Measurements
Loch Tay yields a maximum depth of 503 feet and a mean depth of 199 feet, marking it as one of the deepest lakes in the British isles. An unrelated medical ad warns neglected colds lead to grave outcomes while promoting Dr. Wood's Norway Pine Syrup for vitality.
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Loch Tay
British Isles
Russia and Siberia sizes in Europe Asia
The note states Russia in Europe alone covers 2,000,000 square miles or twenty three times Great Britain. It adds Siberia spans 5,000,000 square miles.
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Russia
Europe
Great Britain
Siberia
Duck Hunting in Japan Described by Dinwiddie
William Dinwiddie details intricate Japanese duck hunting at Marquis Kuroda’s ten acre pond. A high earth wall and dense canebrake hide the water while thirty yard ditches funnel ducks toward nets. A ward en controls gates as live ducks feed, then nets sweep to trap and capture birds.
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William Dinwiddie
Japan
Harper’s Weekly
Marquis Kuroda
Atlantic City Firemen Build Model Fire House for Roosevelt
Truck B and Engine Co No 5 in Atlantic City New Jersey are constructing a full scale miniature fire house for President Roosevelt. Assistant Foreman William K Rause and ladderman John C Leeds lead the project now two months along. The brick exterior with brownstone trim and slate roof imitates a real station with seven ground floor stalls an office a chief's room and bedrooms on the second floor a sliding pole connects floors and a tiny replica truck steamer and hose cart will be installed.
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Atlantic City
Roosevelt
Truck B
N. J
New York Tribune
William K. Rause
John C. Leeds
Engine Company No. 5
Central Fire Station
Canadian Doctor Praises American Women and Shape
Montreal physician Dr. J. C. McHugh in Washington argues American men are physically superior to women on average, but American women surpass European counterparts. He credits better food and criticizes restrictive dress for impeding movement and leg development.
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J. C. McHugh
Montreal
Washington
New York Globe
Europe
Dr. McHugh
McHugh
Hodgson Says Salmon Attack Minnows in Fresh Water
An English writer Mr. Hodgson contends salmon do not fast in fresh water and misidentify minnows as wounded fish, attacking them on impulse like animals drawn to cripples.
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Hodgson
German Editor Proposes One-Sided Issues for Household Use
London Chronicle notes a German editor plans a new format for practical readers. He targets women homemakers and suggests publishing twice weekly with one-sided pages to serve as wrappers for butter sausages and bread, while doubling the reading matter.
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London Chronicle
Luther Burbank’s startling new creations teased for future show
Santa Rosa dispatch to the San Francisco Examiner reports California horticulturalist Luther Burbank is developing two undisclosed projects. A chestnut tree is expected to bear nuts eighteen months after planting, and a tomato plant reportedly will bear fruit at eight weeks, with plants only six inches high.
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Burbank
California
Luther
Santa Rosa
Cal
San Francisco Examiner
Learemrer
Retreat For Birds and Squirrels Near Spice Land Farm
Albert Hudson a farmer near Spice land Henry county Ind hosts a fifteen acre tract praised as a paradise for nature students. The Spice land academy professor and class visited the wooded tract noting twenty six bird species and several squirrel types while declaring the area protected from trespass and tree cutting.
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Albert Hudson
Spiceland
Henry County
Ind
Newcastle
Indianapolis News
Hudson
Nature
Cooper
Academy
Hudso
Modern Japanese coins and banknotes bear English legends
English legends appear alongside Japanese text on current Japanese coins and banknotes. This practice reflects bilingual inscriptions for public recognition and international familiarity.
Ocean facts and civic customs from a past era
Historical notes describe sea freezing at 29 F and fresh water at 32 F, the Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina wearing a purple robe in Senate sessions, a London electrician creating a wireless system at home, and the deepest ocean sounding near the Aldrich Deep east of New Zealand at about 30,930 feet.
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South Carolina
Senate
Aldrich
New Zealand
Old Corunna Lighthouse From Trajan Era Still In Use
The Corunna lighthouse in Spain, believed oldest active beacon, dates to Trajan's reign and was rebuilt in 1634.
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Corunna
Spain
Trajan
Siam Rice Exports Jump From 217000 to 800000 Tons
Rice production in Siam has surged in recent years. Ten years ago exports stood at 217000 tons, rising to 800000 tons by 1903, reflecting a substantial growth in Siamese agricultural output and trade.
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Siam
High Altitude Effects Reported By Thibet Travelers
Travelers in Thibet note that rarefied air causes strong effects at 14 000 to 16 000 feet while higher altitudes bring ongoing yet less agreeable sensations that pass off.
Chinese Newspapers Sold Cheap in Shanghai
The article notes the low cost of Chinese newspapers due to cheap paper and labor. It states ordinary Shanghai journals cost four cash, about one-fifth of a cent, reflecting their tiny production figures.
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Shanghai
Giant New Zealand Lily Known For Nine Foot Leaves
A gigantic lily called phormium tenax is unique to New Zealand. Its leaves reach nine to ten feet in length and are so tough that split into narrow ribbons and joined ends they form a strong rope.
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New Zealand
New
China Awakening Noted in Missionary Tracts and Armament Debate
Observers point to rising numbers of accepted missionary tracts as evidence of China waking up while others cite government proposals to expand land and naval armament as supporting proof.
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China
Paris Laboratory Examines Soy Bean Cheese by Dr Vogel
The municipal laboratory of Paris tests Dr Vogel's experiments making a cheese from soy beans. It finds the bean pulp contains caseine qualities and the resulting product is nourishing and palatable.
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Paris
Vogel
Japan Police Seize Smoking Instruments From Youths
Viscount Rayshai informs the Scottish Anti Tobacco Society that Japanese police confiscate smoking instruments and tobacco from any youth under twenty. Parents may be fined 50 cents for permitting the offense and dealers face a 5 dollar fine for supplying minors. The law was enacted in 1900.
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Viscount Rayshai
Japan
Scottish Anti-Tobacco Society
Labor Department surveys liquor attitude of large firms
The Department of Labor published investigations into corporate attitudes toward liquor. Circulars were sent to major employers nationwide and more than 7 000 establishments representing 1 700 000 workers replied. In transportation lines 713 firms responded about liquor, with 363 reporting 458 000 employees. 1 794 states said they prohibited or restricted intoxicating drinks by workers.
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Department of Labor
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