Crown Property Mark and Nordic History Mention
The broad arrow symbol marks crown property in Great Britain issued by government stores. The note links it to Henry Viscount Sydney and dates 1692 1702. It briefly traces Iceland s history from republic to union with Norway and eventual incorporation under Danish rule, with 1918 marking Iceland s sovereignty under Danish kings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Henry
Viscount Sydney Earl of Romney
Hagland
Iceland
Norway
Noray
The Inventive Genius and Pioneers in Invention
A review of notable self-taught and formally trained figures in science and invention. J Barnard of London and Dr Gye advance cancer research while historic figures like Eli Whitney and a wartime nail maker illustrate unlikely paths to education and professional success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Barnard
London
Hatter
Tra
Chars Oo
Gye
Eli Whitt
Whitney
Yale
Georgia
Nathaniel Greene
Inventive Cotton Seed Cleaner and Steam Railway Founder
The article recounts Whitney developing a machine to remove cotton seeds after initial support from Mrs. Greene and planters in 1792, enabling a hand mill to process far more cotton daily. It also notes George Stephenson, born the son of a colliery fireman near Newcastle, who later pioneered applying hot blast to locomotives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Stephenson
Maining
Newcastle
England
Centenary of first railway opens as great men evolve from little
The excerpt recalls pioneers like George Stephenson and miners safety lamp inventor Sir Humphry Davy. It notes Stephenson’s role in the first locomotive railway and Edison’s rise from a railroad newsboy, marking a century since the 1926 anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tumphrey Davy
England
George Stephenson
Thomas Alva Edison
Detroit
Port Iuron
Skiing's rise from Telemark to global winter sport
The piece notes skiing began in Norway around 1860 in Telemark and rapidly spread across Scandinavia and beyond. It highlights adoption in countries with severe winters and growing popularity in Switzerland, Canada, and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norway
Telemark
Scandinavian Peninsula
Switzerland
Canada
United States
Englishman touts machine that modulates electric current by sound
An English inventor claims a device that halts and resumes electric current in response to sound waves. The machine supposedly uses vocal vibrations to control flow, suggesting new avenues for speech driven electrical control.
Lititz Resident Credits Doan's Pills For Kidney Relief
Lititz resident Harry Garman of 209 South Broad Street describes chronic kidney pain and backache eased by Doan's Pills. He reports initial relief after a few boxes and says he uses the remedy occasionally with consistent help. Price 60 cents at dealers. manufactured by Foster Milburn Co. in Buffalo New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lititz
Harry Garman
Broad St
Dean
Mr. Garman
Foster-Milburn Co
Mfrs
Buffalo
Encouraged Denrndation The Black Hole of Wreece
A damaged fragment describes a rear receptacle called the Black Hole of Wreece used by a tribunal to accept anonymous accusations leading to arrests and deaths.
Brother Williams Struggles to Survive Highlighted by Support
The Atlanta Constitution notes the community rallying around Brother Williams as he fights illness. Residents unite to provide aid and hope during a challenging health battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Williams
Atlanta Constitution
Fruit fed puppies prove healthier and larger with citrus diet
A veterinarian reports puppies raised on a diet including oranges apples and bananas grow larger and healthier than peers fed only standard dog foods. The finding suggests fruit adds nutritional benefits for canine development.
Scientist asserts men run faster than women fact
Humorist notes many men ignore their apparent advantage and fail to capitalize on the natural gift of speed.
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Howard S. Young
East Orange St
Lititz, Pa
Earl Summers
Boston
Salem
Pacific
Cuba
Pennsylvania
F. E. Cowan
THE
Bell Telephone CO
Universal Service
Qidsmobile
Lansing
Jerry Adams
United
USCO
United States Rubber Company
Jerry K. Adams
Harry Z. Err
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