View From High Points On Mountain Visibility
Observations at Mt. Wiieén by Van der Bilt indicate that at mountain altitudes the unaided stellar visibility reaches about the seventh magnitude. The faintest stars visible there are two and a half magnitudes brighter than those seen at sea level due to gusty, light-laden air and reduced atmospheric glare.
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Mt. Wiieén
van der Bilt
Cleaning Brace Castings With Acid Dip
To clean brake canting, dip them briefly into a mixture of three parts sulfuric acid to three parts nitric acid. After mixing, add a quart of common salt and stir until dissolved. Place in an earthenware vessel, dip the brass castings, remove promptly, rinse in clear water. Result is bright castings with minimal effort.
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Wensel
Remarkable Shooting Goes Awry in Soldier Play
A military group staged a play where a hero shot blank cartridges at bottles on a shelf while another soldier concealed behind broke each bottle with a bayonet to simulate the hero firing. A miscue caused the hero to shoot the wrong end of the row as bottles at the far end were shattered.
Life and Love of Upe and Dewna in Small Town Tale
Mildred watches a paperhanger with keen interest and recalls his tools left behind. He departs leaving ladders and other items, prompting Mildred to humorously chide him with a plate on ups and downs as he waves good night.
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Upe
Dewna
Mildred
Milred
Paperhanger
Olygre and Btripes on the Bea
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Olygre
Bea
Mery Says She Hates Huegell After Teasing Incident
A local exchange notes Mery on the porch voicing grievances about neighborhood teasing. She expresses strong dislike naming Huegell as the object she hates most among the boys she knows.
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Mery
Huegell
Rainy Seasons Cycles Noted by Eduard Brueckner
The Austrian meteorologist Eduard Brueckner states that cold and rainy seasons recur in cycles about every thirty five years. He notes that years near the peak of a cycle are wet and cool, while distant years tend to be dry and hot. He places the year 1015 as a peak year for a cold wet cycle.
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Eduard Brueckner
Reasoning From Kittens During Christening Scene
A humorous moment at a christening as Edward, troubled by the water in the font, asks his mother which one she will keep. The line captures a child’s innocent mischief in a church setting.
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Edward
Blighty
London
Boy defends courage after fighting dare dispute
Ae Jimmy Saw St James argues with his mother over fighting. He returns home with torn clothes and explains he refused a dare. He declares, Gee whiz, mother, I shouldn't think you'd want to bring up your boy to be a coward.
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Ae Jimmy
St. James
Temperature of Leaves in Desert and Mountain Regions
Investigations show leaves undergo rapid temperature changes in Arizona deserts and California Santa Lucila winds. Measurements reveal fluctuations from 1 to 3 degrees Celsius in 20 to 60 seconds, rising to about 5 degrees with a moderate wind in 30 seconds.
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Deserts
Arizona
Sod
Santa Lucila Woundains
California
Endurance Test Between Two Fighting Brothers
A nine year old and his seven year old brother quarrel daily. The younger confesses he starts the fights to grow big enough to beat him someday, explaining he tests himself each day to know when he will be strong enough.
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Lttle
Jack
Old Tradition Exploded at Museum Armor Exhibit
A Florida Times-Union note mocks the idea of giants in ancient days as visitors test suits of armor. Knights’ armor proves too tight for a typical visitor, illustrating how modern sizes clash with historical gear.
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Florida Times-Union
Clock Gift Gratitude Letter Cited by Boston Post
The extract thanks a donor for a beautiful clock in perfect condition now in the parlor atop the bookshelves. The note expresses hope to see the giver and her husband soon and mentions a visit if convenient.
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Ita
Alsc
Boston Post
Reason Enough Twin nephews paid two centa a day for waking at 7
A Chicago Tribune quotation recalls twin nephews who earned two cents daily for waking the author at 7 each weekday. One Sunday they woke him at 7 and insisted they needed the money despite his desire to sleep.
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Chicago Tribune
The Telltale Thumb Analysis Claim
The thumb exam, long trusted by nerve specialists, allegedly reveals paralysis risk long before other signs appear, indicating future disease through thumb indications.
Norway Must Import Sweetstuffe
Norway relies entirely on imports for sugar and sweeteners as domestic production is non existent. The country depends on vegetable source syrups of minor value, placing it in a position of near total reliance on foreign supplies for sweetening materials.
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Norway
Public Sale At Hare Farm West Of Jasper
H B Lattimer announces a public auction at his home on the old Hare farm located 144 miles west of Jasper. The sale begins at 10 a m and will include the listed property as part of his decision to leave the area.
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Old Hare Farm
Jasper
Auction Sale of Farm Stock and Implements
An August sale lists livestock including mares, horses, mules, cows and pigs with weights and ages. plus a large set of farming tools and machinery such as binders, discs, drills, sulky, hay rake, corn planter and cream separator. Terms are cash or 12 months with 8 percent interest from date. property not removed until terms complied with. Auctioneer c. F. Hex.
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Word
Deering
Osborne
Harrow
McCormick Mower
Cornaheller
John Deere
Grindstone
de Laval
Belle City
Columbus
Studebaker
Emerson Gang
Acme
Bethian
Tobacco Prohibition Echoes Through Massachusetts History 1708
The Massachusetts general court in 1088 banned tobacco within 20 poles of houses and near property. A 1708 act forbade carrying fire in streets unless in a covered vessel and barred smoking or possessing pipe or sugar on wharves or streets. Penalties ranged from $2 to $100, with ropewalk offenses higher. repeal of the 1708 prohibition occurred in 1880.
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Massachusetts General Court
Deaf and Dumb Language Across Nations Noted
The Encyclopedia Britannica records that signs are a universal means of communication among deaf people. It notes conversations with Deaf individuals from Great Britain, France, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Finland, Italy, Russia, Turkey, the United States, and with Red Indians in America.
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Encyclopedia Britan Ca
British Isles
France
Norway
Sweden
Poland
Finland
Italy
Russia
Turkey
United States
America
Left Foot Largest and Why It Tips Our Shoes
A quirky note explains that the left foot is larger in about nine percent of people and supports more weight as we lean left. It suggests measuring the left foot first when buying shoes to ensure a proper fit.
Drafty cottage prompts council to spotlight disrepair
A member of Essex district council urged peers to see a nearby cottage's condition, noting it was so drafty that a mouth organ could be played through its cracks, illustrating the poor repairs.
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Essex
England
Auctioneers' Dilly Season Opens in Boston Post
Auctioneers launch their season with a bustling docket of upcoming sales in Boston. Local firms advertise catalog highlights and preview items as collectors prepare for auctions across the city.
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Dilly
Boston Post
Constant complainer casts doubt on Edenic past
A sharp quip on a man famed for praising his former idyllic home. The remark hints at irony in his claim of a perfect past and invites doubt about the veracity of nostalgia.
Didn't Quite Understand Stumbles Over a Bible Question
Little John and his mother visit a minister, where John handles a Testament and is warned it is God's book. A week later he notices the book again and asks, Why doesn't God come and get his book, provoking reflection on faith and presence.
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John
God
Japanese Marriage Agencies Capped at 25 Pesos Fee
Japanese marriage agencies in Japan are now limited to a 25 peso fee per match. One peso for an introduction, five for seeking a suitable partner, and the remainder for binding two people in marriage are set as the legal prices.
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Japan
Japanese Hairdressers in History For Men
The coiffeur for men in Japan is an ancient craft with records dating to the thirteenth century. Samurai hair styling drove early specialization, though the profession grew more prominently over time.
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Japan
Public Sale Notice From C S Johnston
C S Johnston announces a public auction of farming property starting at 10 a m at his home located 2 miles south and 514 east of Jasper, miles west of Dudenville, 11 miles southwest of Golden City, and 1 mile south and one half east of Zion Church. The sale will feature items from his quitting farming.
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May Home
Jasper
Dudenville
Golden City
Zion Church
Vast Farm Auction Catalog With Cattle Tools and Wagons
A detailed sale list lists stock including horses mares foals mules and cattle with ages breeds and offspring. Also numerous implements wagons harness plows and farming equipment along with household items and 400 bushels of oats. Auctioneers A W Radford GC Rex and clerk Crawford announce cash or 12 months credit with 4 percent interest until items are removed.
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Weis
Todd Allerton
Jersey
China
C. Ff. Hex
N. H. Patterson
Carthage
New York
C. S. Johnston
Majestic Range
Slide
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A. W. Radford
GC. F. Rex
KK. L. Crawford