Fire destroys barn and sheds near Virginia Avenue
A fire this forenoon destroyed a wood shed and outbuilding and damaged half of a barn on the property of Charles Huner yager at 418 Virginia Avenue, with coal sheds owned by J P Sanders also affected. Loss not to exceed 400 dollars, insured. Cause possibly children playing with matches. Alarm mystery linked to box 53 near Laurel and Michigan streets. box 53 alarm mechanism may have been tampered with.
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Virginia Avenue
Madison Street
Daniel Spohn
J. P. Sanders
Charles Huner Yager
Morton
Pegg
Central Station
Arnold and
Poole
Board of Works
Laurel
Michigan Streets
Miss Harraden and the German officer a curious exchange
A fragment from a 19th century piece describes Beatrice Harraden receiving an odd German correspondent letter. The sender, a Prussian cavalry member, says he is 46 and notes he is writing to a stranger. He adds a postscript disclaiming any婚riage offer. A United States writer later offers Harraden a free copy of her book in exchange for one of The Fowler.
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Beatrice Harraden
the Fowler
Harraden
Kites Reach Four Mile Height With Steel Wire Plan
The London Times notes Douglas Archibald of England pioneered steel wire kites for meteorology. At Lindenberg Observatory Germany a tandem kite setup with nine miles of wire reached 6430 meters, recording 13 F at peak while wind hit 56 mph.
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Douglas Archibald
England
Lindenberg Aeronautical Observatory
Germany
London Times
Jair
Archibald
Asell
Indications of Paralysis and Nervine Remedies
Indications of paralysis describe slow onset of nervous disease with symptoms like loss of interest sleep disturbances memory failure irritability and muscular weakness. Nerve Pills claimed to stop wasting by rebuilding blood and creating new nerve force with Chase recipe on boxes.
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A. W. Chase
Chase
The Value of Politeness in Public Service
The Philadelphia Ledger cites hostility in public servants toward the public and argues that while talent aids advancement, politeness and a pleasant personality often determine rise. It notes many equal or superior workers fail without amiable demeanor, and modest behavior can win honors.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Nature's Sherlock Holes at Castle Park Villa Tracing
In Calchester England recent heat altered grass color revealing parallel brown bands. Closer study shows the bands form a plan of a Roman villa, as the sun appears to have traced an archaeologist’s map.
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Castle Park
Calchester
England
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