Sham leaders of mankind in history critique
W J George in Harper's Magazine argues Louis XIV epitomized sham leadership. He contrasts display and privilege with failed governance, noting ruins left for revolutions to clear. The piece flags other glamor leaders like Lorenzo de Medici and Charles V as frauds, warning real greatness hides among overlooked figures like Bolivar Lincoln Bismarck Gambetta.
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Louis XIV
France
Lorenzo the Magnificent
Charles V
Spain
Charles Ntl
Sweden
Bolivar
Lincoln
Bismarck
Gambetta
W. J. George
Harper's Magazine
Bee Time Clock Tests Busy Beehives With Meter Device
Scientists from the United States Bureau of Entomology designed a gate with a meter to track each bee leaving a hive and a telephone attachment records the passage. The item ponders if a bee is truly busy or idle and jokes about testing other animals’ habits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Bureau of Entomology
New York Sun
Plumber in court voices claim to be boss in muddled dispute
In juvenile court an immigrant plumber testifies through broken English that he does the real work, while claiming he should be boss. The judge questions his earnings and duties as he argues his case amid misunderstandings. Meanwhile French inventor Clement Ader, credited with early flight, studied vultures and storks in Algeria and Alsace before facing German authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Clement Ader
Paris
Algeria
Alsace
German process uses chemical heat for industry
Popular Mechanics notes a commercial German method where silicon powder is mixed with a lower iron oxide and heated to trigger a chemical reaction that releases heat, a long known phenomenon now applied commercially.
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Germany
Popular Mechanics
U S Tourists Aid Canada Estimated Funds Carried
A brief note estimates that Americans abroad will leave at least 60 million dollars in Canada this year as part of cross border travel activity. The figure underscores spending by U S tourists during the travel season.
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Canada
Americal Tuc
Ots
Cbs
The Ancient Wheel and a Foolish Riddle
A humorous riff on who invented wheels tracing from Homer to modern machines. The father cites ancient texts and suggests early wheels ran on fixed axles, with speculation about the first axle and the progression from dragging loads to wheeled motion. The tale moves through racing chariots, bookmakers, and inside information in a light, satirical tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Jiminy
Juno
New York Sun
Troy
Yvenius
Hen Hatches Eggs In Tree At Phelps Grove Park
A bantam hen nests in a tree in the deer pen at Phelps Grove park in Springfield. She has displaced sparrows who had brought hay into the tree for a nest. The superintendent may have to remove the chicks when they hatch. the tree now hosts a double deck domicile for the hen and the sparrows.
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Springfield
Deer Pen
Phelps Grove Park
Judge Delaney Holds Himself to Grand Jury in Manslaughter Case
New Jersey judge Delaney of Paterson Common Pleas fixes bail to await grand jury after his car struck 83 year old Henry Cowan who died at Barnes Hospital. He requests equal treatment and urges the panel to investigate as for any other case.
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New York
Delaney
Common Pleas Court
Paterson
N. J
Grand Jury
Henry Cowan
Cowan
Barnet
Vain Hope
A brief notice in the Boston Evening Transcript notes a shopping afternoon with limited findings and light expectations for further plans. The fragment hints at a personal moment rather than a formal event or public notice.
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Ping
Boston Evening Transcript
Bartlett Puts In An Appearance Awaited By Readers
Boston Transcript notes a rare copy of Everybody's Magazine features Bartlett and a Milton mention. The piece quotes scripture about serving by standing and waiting, highlighting the unusual inclusion of John Milton within the issue.
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Everybody’s Magazine
John Milton
Boston Transcript
Great Ship SEEANDBEE and City of Buffalo Move Passengers Daily
The largest inland passenger steamer SEEANDBEE and its sister CITY OF BUFFALO sail daily between Cleveland and Buffalo. SEEANDBEE measures 500 feet by 98 feet 6 inches with 500 staterooms and 24 parlors de luxe for over 1,000 passengers. Boarding is from Cleveland or Buffalo at 9:00 PM EST and 7:30 AM arrival, with a car by steamer service for autos and railroad tickets valid between Cleveland and Buffalo usable on the steamers.
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Seeandbee
City OF
Buffalo
Cleveland
Notice of Private Sale of Grace Smith Estate Real Estate
Putnam Circuit Court in Indiana orders sale of the west half of Lot 19 in Green Castle. Administrator Earl E. Smith will offer the property at private sale at Central National Bank Green Castle on Friday June 23 1922. Cash purchase required. Hays and Murphy Attorneys.
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Grace Smith
Putnam Circuit Court
Earl E. Smith
Indiana
Central National Bank of
Greencastle
Putnam County
Bids Sought for Putnam County Poor Asylum Supplies
Putnam County Indiana calls for bids to furnish supplies for the Poor Asylum for the quarter ending October 1 1922. Bids due July 1 1922 at 10 a.m. must be filed in duplicate with samples. R F Knoll county auditor announces the notice.
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Putnam County
Indiana
R. FE. Knoll
Notice to Road Contractors Indiana Putnam County
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners invites sealed bids for grading draining and paving a highway 5656 feet long in Floyd Township to be known as the John A McCoy road. Bids due July 3 1922 by 10:00 a.m. with a double bond surety. Estimated cost 15500. Plans and specifications at the county auditor’s office.
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State of Indiana
Putnam County
Board of Commissioners
Court House
Greencastle
Indiana
State of
Floyd Township
John A. McCoy
Putnam County Seeks Bid for County Road Improvement
The county board invites bids for a county road improvement project to be awarded to the lowest responsible bidder on affidavit of noncollusion. Bid security and performance bonds by Indiana residents are required. Completion time to be set after contract letting by the board and bidder. Ralph E. Knoll, Auditor. 3tD June 10 17 24.
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Board of Commissioners
Road Bonds Issued by Franklin Township Board in 1922
Franklin Township Putnam County Indiana voters are informed that on June 6 1922 the Board of Commissioners adopted a bond ordinance to issue twenty thousand dollars in road bonds for Hugh H Piercy road improvements. Bonds dated July 15 1922 bear 4.5 percent interest semiannually and run ten years. Final order time set for 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 29 1922.
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Franklin Township
Putnam County
Indiana
Board of Commissioners
Hugh H. Piercy
Jackson Township
George A. McCloud
Said
Putnam County Commissioners Post Notice June 10 17
Official posting by Putnam County Indiana Board of Commissioners. Attest: R E Knoll Auditor. Dates June 10 17. Public notice printed for local postings and compliance with county procedures.
Notice to taxpayers of Jackson Township road project
Jackson Township in Putnam County issues a notice to taxpayers regarding the total sum of 32500 dollars to fund the George A. McCloud road project in the township.
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Jackson Township
Putnam County Road Bonds Authenticated by Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners of Putnam County Indiana sets a 10 year road bond issue at 4 1/2 percent per annum payable semi annually with the hearing and sale scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Saturday July 29 1922. Attested by Auditor R E Knoll.
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SHAM
Versailles
Détroit Free Press
Broken Nglish
Frank J. Lalir
Osale
Indianapolis News
Sace. M. Ader
U. S
Hays & Murphy
Putnam
Said County
Ralph E. Knoll
C. A. Carver
D. J. Skelton
R. R. Buss
Board of Commissioners of
Indi
Ana
R. E. Knoll
R. R. Buts
Putnam Couty
J. E. McCurry
West Side Square
Ind
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