A Novel Barometer Explained by a Yale Student
A Yale student, during a Colorado vacation, claims a new practical method to measure mountain altitude using girl pressure as an altitude indicator. The article humorously asserts accuracy depends on women aged 16 to 26, neutralization by a third party, and that base points like Manitou or Newport yield consistent results, promoting women as a new field for industry.
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Yale College
Colorado
Manitou
Newport
Long Branch
Sarasoga
Health of Horses Showed by Stable Design Advances
The Journal of Chemistry notes improved horse health and comfort due to newer stable construction. Increased space, ventilation, perforated bricks, and elevated floors reduce drafts while ensuring a steady supply of pure air. Minimum space recommendations rise toward 1,200 to 1,509 cubic feet per horse with ample ground area in barracks and for carriage horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Journal of Chemistry
England
Penetrative Power of the Electric Light
The article recalls earlier tests with the Maxim light at Saratoga New York showing a beam seven miles long enough to read by Ballston. It notes a French Algerian triangulation team observing the electric light from Zetira in Spain over more than 164 miles, highlighting maritime value from protected positions.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Ballston
Triangulation Service
Zetira
Sunday School Convention at Dakota Methodist Church
Publicity notice for a Sabbath School Convention to be held at the Dakota Methodist Church on Tuesday May 25 1880 starting 9 30 a m with devotional exercises and sessions on the Sunday school its object observance of the Sabbath duties of pastors and temperance education followed by a children s meeting model teachers meeting and an experience gathering with officers elected and closing prayers. The program lists Rev Irwin Bercher Harris Sites Beidler Wells Bobb Naserien Niblo Ald M Milliken and Rev Hais among others with opening addresses and a question box invitation to all Sunday School workers to participate.
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Freeport Journal
Dakota
Irwin
Bercher
Harris
Beidler
Wells
Bobb
God
R. Barr
Naserien
Miss Niblo
Ald
Roccess
Hais
Rh. M. Milliken
Pigeons of Venice and the Court Case
The famed pigeons of St. Mark's Square in Venice are described as town property kept by a special fund. A Venetian boy who stole a pigeon was acquitted after the court ruled the birds had never legally been conveyed to the town and were wild fowl, leaving the boy to act on impulse.
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Everbody
St. Mark’s
Venice
Republic
Policrasto
Victor Hugo and Providence in a Mouse's Fate
In Hugo's red salon on Rue de Clichy he declares belief in Providence. A granddaughter's plea to spare a mouse leads him to question power over life. He concludes heavenly Providence may resemble human mercy when judging minor creatures.
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Victor Hugo
Rue de Clichy
Jeanne
Earth’s day lengthens as tides slow rotation
Professor Charles A. Young of Princeton explains that lunar motion appears faster but the moon is not approaching. The extra day comes from tidal friction slowing Earth’s spin. The item also notes rising anti Jewish sentiment in Roumania and wider European hostility.
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Charles A. Young
Princeton
Roumania
Falticsay
Romania
Germany
Austria
Humorous Fragments From Rural Lore and Folklore
An assortment of old timey vignettes and tall tales from farm life. Jokes about Latin farm terms, Wilberforce, a Bishop, bare feet funeral pranks, a debating club misstep, a coffin joke, and a country boy baffling a city teacher with a potato field geography remark.
City Directory of Churches and Schedules
A city directory lists churches with addresses and service times. It includes IVAngelical Pleasant street Revy W FT Bucks, Emanuel Oak street, Hoffmeister St John Union War State road, and other congregations with pastors and Sunday school times.
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Ivangelicat
Ierman Levangelical
Emanuel—Oak St
Pleasant
Huelster Pastor
Bhman Evangelical
St. John's
War State Road
C Hoffmeister Pasar
Ervices
eHool
SMAN
Williams St
Corner
Wernley
Local City Officials and Ward Aldermen Listing
The city announces municipal officers including Mayor E L Cronkrite and City Clerk H C Hutchinson with offices in Cronkrite's rowery and Fry's Black. Also listed are City Treasurer D J Breed City Attorney J H Stearns City Marshal E S Chamberlin Street Commissioner H Huentemeier Surveyor F E Josef and Aldermen for three wards: Dorman Waddell Zarumay Brown Taylor Warner Porter.
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E L Cronkrite
Cronkrite
Rowery Yore
Stephenson St
Lerk
H. C. Hutchinson
Fry’s Black
D. 3. Breed
Journal
J H Stearns
Neff & Stearns
E S Chamberlin
H Huentemeier
F E .Josef
Court House
County Officials and Office Locations Listed
Clerk I F Kleckner treasurer W W Hutchison recorder Dan Brewster sheriff J R Leigh surveyor Hiram Shons. All county offices are in the Court House.
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I F Kleckner
W W Hutchison
Dan’ Brewster
J R Leigh
Hiram Shons
School Board and Administrator Schedule Notice
Bartlett presides with Wright and Barnes on the board. Superintendent Charles C. Snyder reports office at the High School building with hours from 7 30 to 9 0 o'clock a m.
Freeport Post Office Mail Arrivals and Closings Schedule
Freeport Post Office announces daily mail arrival and closing hours with routes to Chicago northern southern eastern and local Wisconsin towns. Open hours vary seasonally with special holiday and fast day closings. manager Atkins notes limited hours on Sundays and holidays.
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Monroe
Wis
Cedarville
Orangeville
Oneco
Tues Shue Mills
Aaweenayeese Mills
Kent
Plum. River
Waterman
D. Atkins
P.M
Freight schedule details for Freeport and Milwaukee routes
Freight timetable lists westbound service from Freeport via Belvidere to Milwaukee with departures at 8 a.m. and daily operation except Sundays. Additional Chicago arrivals and connections noted with specific times and stations. J. A. Corron serves as agent for the schedule.
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J. A. Corron
Ag’t
First Chinese Steamer Visit to Hawaiian Islands
The Ho Chung becomes the first Chinese steamer to visit Hawaii. On her inaugural voyage last November she arrived with 431 Chinese immigrants aboard.
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Ho.Chung
Hawaian Islands
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The
Wilberforce
Brightstone
Isle of Wight
Bridgeport
T. Barnum
Walker
Columbus
Old Walker
South America
Tato
R. E Sellers & Co
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Jonathan Boyer
Freeport
Illinois
City Directory
Methodist Episcopal
Embury
Willams
Stephengson St
Northwest
Cor Cherry
C E Mandeile
Chicago
Cor Spring
Hitler
Cor Walnut
H D Jenkins
J Gitfen
Cor Pleasant
E A Elfeld
West of Exchange
C.L Kalvelage
St Mary’s
Public Schools
Freeport Post Office
Ilinois Central
Chicago & Northwestern
Freeport Ex
Milwaukee
Belvidere
Howvcs
Attivgs
Madison
Galena
Ft. H. Holder
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Ray
Learve
Mil
Racine
Isia
German Insurance CO
Segneeere
Total Assets
M. Hettinger
Gund
J. R. Perkins
S&j
van Buren
Hodder’s
Journal. Printing CO
Freeport, IL
Chicago, Milwaukee & ST. Paul Railway
Menomo
APT Arpane
Andre
Iniipg
Sioux City
Vington
Das
Delaware
Nedarrapio
Grinner
Stevens Point
Council Bluffs Oskiloos
Brexton
Wisconsin
Iowa
Minnesota
Terriory
Oshkosh
Rock Island
Davenport
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Ortonville
Minn
Mitchell
Flandreau
Sioux Falls
Yankton
D. T
Merrill
Gen
W.c.vanhorne
Oakda
cFreman
James
Winks
James’ Medical Institute
Washington St
Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific
R.R. Co
EOMES
Clark Street
Unicalo, dL
J. A. Cotton
Drew
L&p, Rk
Ravenport
Ilinois
STEAM
Fred M. Maybury
Prospect Ave
Lafaceth
Milwaukee, Wis
Adison & Co
Portland
Maine
Gusuwiz & Co
Mar Marghall
Mio
Urdae St
Chigany
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