Harvard Builds World Largest Telescope On Water Float
The Harvard College Observatory installs a five foot diameter reflector telescope mounted in a water filled cylinder on a concrete tank. Fueled by electricity from a distant power house, the device aims to advance photometric work under precise, buoyant control with an observing room and switchboard guiding the instrument remotely.
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Harvard
Cambridge
Maas
A. A. Common
England
Harvard College Observatory
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Pickering Expands Photometric Star Measurements at Harvard
Professor Edward Pickering, director of Harvard Observatory, has begun an ambitious photometric program. He has already measured over 4000 stars and conducted about 10207 observations, relying on improved access to a larger telescope. The experiment uses the Common telescope mounted in the open, without a dome, to test weatherproofing and scene stability.
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Barton
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Edward
Pickering
Mayverd | Pedileme Observatory
China
Poof Pickering
First Aid Advice for Severe Bleeding
Instructions to improvise a tourniquet using linen and a pencil for pressure, apply firmly to control arterial bleeding, then seek a doctor.
Limited supply sparks debate on raising girls to marry
A fragment from the Lady's Pietorial cites concerns that the system of bringing up girls to be married has failed. It notes there are now enough husbands to go around, reflecting social attitudes of the period and suggesting shifts in gender roles and marriage expectations.
State Fair Arts Show To Award Generous Prizes
Indiana State Fair art department to showcase needlework china and handiwork of women. Over 4200 in prizes across departments including amateur photography decorative arts and professional work. Numerous prizes boost entries from farms and households with emphasis on quilts knits crochet and baked goods.
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KE. McDonald
Ligonier
Ind
Mee Donald
Pall Ucling
Indiana
Hoosier
Airine
Department Warré
Pritus
Tab
Eye Color as Character Trait From Historical Note
A fragmentary antiquated note links gray eyes to intellect and universal character traits. It suggests black eyes show ardent temperament, light blue eyes among Scandinavians reflect cheerful disposition and steady nature.
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Ireland Becoming a Land of Prosperity
Special to The Son reports Timthy Mr Healy noting a genuine revival in Ireland. Eastern provinces show new industries and better housing with sanitation, while poverty endures in the west. Local councils, roads, and irrigation provide work. Gaelic revival, language, dances, and clergy support grow. Disestablishment funds fund agriculture, easing church tensions. a political settlement appears possible with Protestant cooperation.
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New York
Sep
Timthy
Healy
Ively
North
Leach
Ireland
Maey
Mieghullum
Agricultural Department
Horace Plunkett
Cara
Church of Ireland
England's Labor Day Greeting to America
A Labour discourse from London dated August 20 urges American Socialists and trade unionists to form a Labor party, noting Britain’s progress and the rise of workers in Parliament. J Keir Hardie signs the piece, highlighting worker equality goals and political organization as a model for the United States.
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England
America
Keir Hardie
Farliamert
Great Britain
House of Commons
London
J. Keir Hardie
Labor Conditions Over the World Special in the Sam
Foreign reports to the Department of Commerce and Labor describe global labor scenes. Notable notes show unemployment in textiles and construction easing, while printing and building trades faced high unemployment. Noteworthy figures cover Nottingham applicants and dependents, Cardiff wage trends, and general strikes in France Germany Belgium Russia Australia Japan with varied effects on output and costs.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Commerce and Labor
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General Federation of Trades Unione
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Francr—Strikcen
Indusrat Paria
Paria
Barner
Paris
England
Germany
Italy
Belgium
Denmark
Sweden
United States
Orchard Brings Big Price in Wenatchee Orchard Land Sale
Wenatchee Washington district records show 115 acres of orchard land selling for 17473 dollars. The tract is fully in orchard with some trees 19 years old. Experts expect the owner to realize the price in about three years.
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Wenatchee
Wash
Iris
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