Sun Dials and Time Keeping From Early History
A New York writer profiles John Tomlinson’s sun dials and traces timekeeping through history. The article notes that clocks were rare before the 13th century and sun dials were common in the U.S. into the early 1800s, with guides and even the British army relying on them in primitive conditions. Washington reportedly carried a sun dial motif, Jefferson was skilled with dials, and clergy once denounced clocks as unbiblical.
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John ©. Tomlinson
New York
Ann Dials
New York Post
Europe
Washington
England
Thomne Jefferson
Mor
Tomlingen
One Can't Be Too Careful Capt Sutton Remarks Prohibition Prices
Captain Rutherford voices concern over whisky prices under prohibition as a new poll gathers opinions at a Chevy Chase club. A companion notes rising ease of drinking and fear of enforcement, while casual chats reveal confusion and tension about enforcing prohibition laws.
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Sutton
Rutherford
Chevy Chiase
Rutherforth
Tuihe
Elizabeth Ann Duding Hailed By Nurse In New York
A New York Sun item notes a baby named Elizabeth Ann Duding born to a mother in a hospital. The name chosen pleased the parents and was recorded by a nurse who remarked the baby was content and well. The note references earlier names Ingebeth and historical figures nearby.
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Gsten
Eiizabeth
Elizabeth
Elizabeth Ann
Ways People Die In India Inquests 1919 Bombay Coroner Report
A 1919 Bombay coroner inquest tally shows methods of death by self harm. Arsenic poisoning and drowning predominate among 21 cases with other methods including jumping from windows and self immolation. The piece notes rising mechanical labor in production and cites specific violent mechanisms observed in a broader context.
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India
Bombay
Regular Daily Morning Dress Debacle
A domestic scene unfolds as a child pleads for more time to finish dressing while a mother hurries, noting stubborn cuffs, missing gloves, and muddy rubbers. The exchange ends with a kiss and a sense of household relief as someone departs to meet Bil at the corner.
RODEOS FULL QUF INTEREST IN ALASKA REINDEER SHOWS
In the Kebak river region Alaska near the Arctic circle annual reindeer displays resemble western roundups. The events educate natives for the reindeer industry, discuss grazing rights and permits, and explore exporting surplus deer to the United States. Officials outline scientific guidance and the meat could reach the U.S. market within five years at under three dollars per head.
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Kebak River
Alaska
Arctic Circle
United States
Pope Uhir
Ingal
Men Dodge Age Proposition at Voter Registration Booths
A New York Evening Post item notes tension as a city official, aged 48, hides his real age to avoid scrutiny when registering to vote. His wife, registering later, is told he is 47, provoking a silent stare from a board member and a mutual age guessing ritual among neighbors.
Fountain pen trick fools crowd with borrowed ink
A Popular Science Monthly note describes a fountain pen without a dropper used to spill ink into another pen. A crowd at Ind dieve is said to be watching for a selfing fountain pen maneuver. The trick involves borrowing a pen, nudging the lever to discharge ink into the borrower’s own pen, then refilling and returning it.
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Ind Dieve
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Popular Science Monthly
Valle Sal
Retired to Private Life What Became of Crippress Rabbles
Fragmented OCR note from the Rhode Island era local paper discusses questions about the Crippress rabble and their pose in public life. Mentions Squire, Amelie, and a sixty minute state. No clear event or outcome is stated.
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Wierbee
Amelie
Rinmluglan Age-Herald
Recognized An Old Friend On Broadway Street
An elderly countryman crosses a crowded Broadway street with fear rivaling his wartime memories in Argonne Forest. He dodges tanks of street cars and trucks, guided only by traffic cops, then laments the city’s dangers and muttered awe at a steam roller. He recalls old times and fears the unknown in New York City.
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Argonne Forest
Eben
New Yo Agro City
New York
Lenient Handling in Caliph’s Court
A caliph questions a man’s charge amid a crowd of officials. The attendant notes the man attempted a private drive amid widespread burdens including taxes and monthly levies. The caliph urges patience and care, suggesting he keep the fellow comfortable and restore reason, reflecting a country unhinged by heavy demands. Sunday Herald.
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Tits Owen
Ceyhody
Goverdot Wwelel
Nehug
Tashohoth Sunday Herald
Aged Woman Sparks Flight Habit Change
Varig correspondent Mme. Tenery, an eighty-something country charwoman, recalls first flight in 1878 and describes her lifelong obsession with aviation. She secretly took a risky trip to see air travel rise, shocking her grandchildren when the news reached them.
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Ppaice
London Times
Mme. Tenery
Fragmented notice yields garbled scene at shop event
A damaged OCR fragment describes a hardware shop incident with unclear quotes and names, mentioning a shopkeeper retaliation and a visitor’s confusion. Several garbled terms such as Selene and Muytalae appear, with a fleeting reference to a trend at a chairing or rally.
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Bette
Humboldt Hold Up Fails as Victim Escapes in Run
A staged robbery near Humboldt turns comedic as a man with cash is chased two blocks to a Dakota City room where authorities later detain Hauenstein after a tense pursuit. The incident prompts questions about witnesses and impending district court action.
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Dakota, City
Humboldt
Dakota City
Court House
Baptist Church
Lhipper
Summer Avenue
Former Ringsted Young Man Deserts Family
Ray Havenstein, charged with deserting his wife and minor children, was captured by Sheriff Carver Sunday while attempting to escape from the rear entrance of his sweetheart’s home at St James. Havenstein had deserted the family on September first and fled to the twin cities, with occasional returns to St. Lines to visit. Sheriff Carver, who had been watching for him, made the arrest during one of Havenstein’s escapes yesterday.
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Ray Havenstein
Carver
St. James
Havenstein
Hhay
Cnd
Naughtier
Alice
Twin Cities
St. Lines
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