Solar stoves and their curious cooking methods discussed
The article describes sun stoves using a spherical mirror and reflector to focus sunlight on a pot. The German Haroun Tebhernhauses started in 1687, with 1688 success at boiling water and eggs. Other names like Sir John Herschel are linked to solar cooking. California tests claim rapid boiling and roasting, though meat gains an odd taste unless a yellow glass plate is used.
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Haroun Tebhernhauses
John Herschel
Baffton
Sum
California
Cincinnat! Enquirer
Obsolete England Laws Remain in Force, Says Journal
A legal journal argues no English statute is truly obsolete and remains binding until repealed. It cites old acts: builders may be fined for erecting houses without four acres attached, a 61st year James I law caps quart prices, and a Catholic must sell a horse for five pounds, all still technically enforceable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Queen Bess
London Graphic
Mourning Paper Fashion Traced From Italy to England
A historical review notes the earliest mourning paper dated January 5 1083 and its Italian influence in Florence with narrow black borders. It rejects the idea that Italy started the trend while recounting later references in literature and fashion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison
Allan Ramsay
Mann
Italy
Horace Walpole
Florence
London
Burglary Foiled by Plumber Husband in Quiet Home
A burglar sneaks into a house but is thwarted by the plumber husband who, after a tense pause, confronts the intruder and discards him. The clerk reports the thief had only four dollars and thirty cents on him, leaving the wife shaken yet unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace
Mayne Reid Wins Bride Through His Novel
Captain Mayne Reid, thirty, meets a Gameel of thirteen and wins her heart after he lends her his story The Scalp Hunters. She later attends a Polish refugees event where he speaks and they exchange addresses leading to a rapid courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayne Reid
Captain Mayne Reid
Captain Reid
London
Watermelon Bargain Dialogue from Puck Cartoon
A playful exchanges shows Columbus Washington Johnson Smith and Mr Jackson and Mr Smith negotiating watermelon prices. Jackson offers ten or twenty cents per piece with bargaining flair while Smith agrees to buy all, picking them himself if allowed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Washington
Johnson Smith
Luck in Marriage Sparks Witty Banter in Luck
In Luck a humorous exchange unfolds about finances in marriage. One man laments constant money requests from his wife, while the other quips that he must also seek funds, highlighting mutual frugality and playful marital banter.
Man who loves edge walks finds only cure falling
Quote attributed to the Atchisot Globe about a man who pushes limits and risks a fall, suggesting the only remedy is to tumble.
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Atchisot Globe
Sailors Turn Paint Mishap Into Dime Profits Aboard Liner
On an Atlantic liner mid voyage sailors used fresh white paint to trap tips from passengers while painting cowls, stan chions, and rails. A deckhand spilled paint on a man in a black suit who rushed to fetch benzine to remove the stain. The anecdote notes sailors’ opportunistic gains from passengers’ mishaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill
Curious Pullman Encounter With a Mother and Children
A Boston lawyer traveling to Denver helps a tired mother with four children aboard a Pullman. He jokes with the kids, then a sudden quiet rebuke from the mother halts his playful remark about a pig. The scene ends with the man withdrawing to the smoker before Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. C
Denver
Star Teeth At Night Baffle Father In Breakfast Talk
A humor sketch recalls a child noting teachers with star teeth that come out at night, leaving the father puzzled by the morning paper sight gag. The piece satirizes early school life and parental confusion in a light Edinburgh Dispatch style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edinburgh Dispatch
Waterproof Coats of Grass in Tropical Mexico
In tropical Mexico torrential rains fall part of each year making raincoats essential. The intense heat means ordinary raincoats are uncomfortable, so lighter waterproof coats are needed to cope with frequent downpours while staying wearable in heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Wadded Rain Coats For Gentlemen In Fine Weather
The garment described is worn by men of the widdle and upper classes. Grasses are woven tightly to block rain. rain cannot penetrate, regardless of storm strength. Some coats feature a hood to protect both head and body.
One Was Enough and the Skates Joke
Ex changed anecdote about a boy asking why the father did not wear a pair last night a puzzled exchange about skates. A Beggar in a Bucket describes Mexicans using baskets for gamecocks sombrero baskets in patios and the daily street image of a tall man bearing a large basket while his elderly mother begs for coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whittier
Beaton Port
Bill
Mexico
Dream visions and sensory dreams of Helen Keller described
Excerpts reflect Keller in Century on dream sensations including smell taste and vision while sleeping. She notes independence of mind from body and joy in sleep experiences, contrasting waking limitations. A Washington Star joke about cashing checks follows the essay excerpt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Keller
W C T U Speaker Lecture Notice Dialogue
A brief newspaper item records a quip between a Woman's Christian Temperance Union member and an editor over a lecture titled The Demon Rum. The exchange questions the lecturer's apparent focus and balance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
The Cheerful Undertaker in New Zealand Arrival
Clara Butt recalls meeting a cheerful undertaker in a New Zealand town. The local carriage awaited at the station with the undertaker acting as footman in a black suit and white tie, whistling cheerful tunes to dispel morbid impressions while assisting guests into the carriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Zealand
Clara Butt
Musical Home Journal
Livestock Brand Register Listing Brands and Owners
A historical catalog lists ranch brands and owners across towns like Braddock Winona Linton Hazelton and Strasburg. Entries cover cattle and horses with brands such as JC on left hip AB on right rib and 4 on left shoulder along with owner names and locations.
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Alien
H. W
Braddock
Ees
Joseph
Winona
Io Andrus
W. B.—Dale
Backhaus
Herman
Linton
Baker
Livona
Bekker
Baumgartner
John
Clark
Joseph—Dale
Casey
D. W
Gayton
Compsan
C. B
Glencos
Celila
Davis Bros
Beaver Creek Stock Farm
Davis
J. B
Hazelton
Lewie—Braddock
Ueuntr
Gravink
H.—Westfield
Secant Tan P.—Hull
Kioouera
Bon—Emmonsburg
Winoos
Hedblad
Olof—Tell
G. A
Lintom
H. J
Westfeld
E. Feilaselton
Hastelton
Mandigo
W. W
Mikesell
J. W
Morford
M. B
Hampton
Muench
Naaden
Winonane
Putnam
C. O
Rathbun
J.—Linton
Rice
H. E
Otlock
Rush
Etree
Saverly
Geo. A
Guyton
Todd
James
Tough
David
Weller
E. C
Whalen
Strasburg
Wollmann
Jacob
Yeater
D. H
Hunzelton
Notice of Final Proof in Linton North Dakota
Notice is given that Philipp Pfeifer of Linton North Dakota who on June 14 1905 filed homestead entry for Northwest Quarter of Section 8 Township 78 North Range 4 West will appear for final proof before L A Weatherby United States Commissioner at Linton North Dakota on January 18 1909 Witnesses named: John Bartu Johann Wenning Christof Krieg George Huber all of Linton North Dakota M H Jewell Register
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Orrics
Bismagea
N.1
Neaby
Philipp Pfeif.kr
Linton
North Dakota
Nore No
Merid
L. A. Weatherby
United States
John Bartu
Johann Wenning
Biaron
Christof Krieg
George Huber
N. D
Notice of Land Entry For Stephen Goldade and Others
Department of the Interior notice announces Stephen Goldade of Maine ND and others filed head entries for lots 1 2 and 3 in section 10 west of W W land, with hearing set before G Rooks clerk at Emmons County District Court in Linton ND on Sunday January 1909. Michael Goldade Karl Schweitzer Joseph Mitzel and Heinrich Schaefer named in Marie ND. M H Jewell Register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department OF the Interior
U.S. Lasp
Biswanee
N.D
Stephen Goldade
Maine
N. D
W.W
G. Rooks
District Court
Emmons County
Linton
Michael Goldade
Marie
Karl Schweitser
Joseph Mitzel
Heinrich Schaefer
M. H. Jewell
Lawsuit Summons Issued in Emmons County North Dakota
The State of North Dakota issues a summons to Sammons Starz of North Dakota and others in Emmons County. Defendants must answer the complaint within thirty days after service or risk default judgment. Dated Linton North Dakota November 2 1908.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sammons. Starz
North Dakota
Eumons
Eee
Will M. Kutz
C. E. Lennan
Isa A. B. Murray
Milton E. Wilcox
District Court
Emmons County
Linton
Lalate Ys
Ouff
North Dagora
Euuons
Sixth Judicial District
F.M. Louteenhiser
Charles W. Sammons
Samson Mason
State of North Dakota
N. D
Chas. Coventry
Nooxth
Tian - Cousty
Eusos- In
Benix Lumber
Pany Plaiotif
Fone
Tmons
North
Nout Dax
Exo
Gottlieb Messner
North Bi
Emmons
Lynn
Uvente Eysfor Plain
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Bazar
John Hoss
Blairgowrie
Ross
Henry Maine
Little Willie
Willie
Atlanta Constitution
Dreams
Jangula
Linton State Bank
Piecher
Jakob
Exeder
Frederick
Jas
Hauzelton
Marchant
W.j.—Linton
Macnnder
Williams
Ermensburg
Sasa
A. B
Armatrong
Pollock, BR. Y. & Sons
Postic
A. C
Bupkema
Kiemer
Wettfield
Spenidieg
Ee Ee
Panentonralder
van Heukolom
Westfield
van Soest
H.—Hull
M.—Hull
Cattie
A. M
Leaver Creek Stock Farm
J. R. Davis
Postoffice
Linton, N. D
Gayton Sch
Linton Bakery
Witeienen
Examina
D. L. Mead
Lester
U. S. Ordinance Board
Cnseaeence
Winchester
Bercarine Unus Co
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