Honer and interferometer set marks at Paris exposition
The article notes the conferment of the Legion of Honor on Ferdinand W. Peek and discusses the historic purpose of the order. It highlights Prof Albert Michelson winning a Grand Prix for his interferometer at the Paris exposition and President Harper applauding the invention. The interferometer promises precise diameter measurements using light wavelengths, enabling highly accurate distance and density assessments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legion of Honer
Ferdinand W. Peek
Blakes
Lye
Paris
Déawe
Peck Connors
Order of the Decton
Digiartions
Wask
Albert Michelson
University of Chicago
Harper
Michelaon
Michelin
Michelson
Sought Cheap Fame and Daring Feats Stirred Crowds
Telegraphic dispatches recount Matty Clifford Brewer climbing an 126 foot chimney for fame, with several climbers failing. Critics condemn foolhardy acts while praising perseverance and social advocacy. The piece also notes Amky the Hussup marine painter’s death and a diverse gallery reception. Dr J A Thayer resigns to pursue farming and becomes a state lecturer, signaling a shift to agricultural work. Count Waldersee plans a China campaign with a portable house unit to ensure comfort during travel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matty Clifford Brewer
Pan Costae
Heroion
Treasurer Gibbs Named To National Committee Post
A garbled 1900s style notice announces Gibbs of Philadelphia as nominee for treasurer of the Republican national committee. The fragmentary text highlights Gibbs as president and director of multiple concerns, marking a key party appointment though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbs
Mr. Gibbe
Alphiset
Professor Oliver Lodge Leads Birmingham University as Electricity Authority
A fragment outlines Professor Oliver J. Lodge as the newly appointed principal of the University of Birmingham. It praises his status as leading authority on electricity and notes his authorship of several scientific works while mentioning the public interest in practical remedies against pests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver J. Lodge
University of Birmingham
England
Muntington Mausoleum in New York Is Built to Last
Nearly twelve years ago in New York Mr Muntington began to build the tomb for his body to repose. The structure rises fifty feet from the rock foundation carved from a single stone. The tomb measures forty two by twenty eight by twenty four feet, with a monolithic interior of Italian marble and brass. A high doorway bears the inscription Huntingdon.
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Hanrington
New York
Muntington
Enid
Bironte
Tialian Martle
Eitesy
Dhe Atras
Officers volunteer solver in far quadrant notable figures
A poorly legible item lists individuals such as Prince Jatrig dy bon and Poo Carla with vague ties to a place called Warsechand. It mentions commercial interests, ownership stakes in a large store named Lilie, and connections between Ove and Ruwean Ohton, but specifics are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Far Qadt
Jatrig Dy Bon
Poo Carla
Gegdogo Dracon
Warsechand
Port Arthur
Far Enet
Deine
Ove
Reverence to the Old Man and Planquette Tribute
An archaic reflection urges reverence for aging, naming Robert Planquette composer of The Chimes of Normandy. It notes the inscription on a village church bell in Corneville, Normandy, and mentions Les Cloches de Corneville as the French title. The passage honors memory and art, contrasting youth and time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Planquette
Normandy
Hells
Corneville
Cornevills
Notable BR Don and Local Merchants Highlight Summer News
The article profiles BR Don, head of a renowned mercantile agency since 1851, and notes his summer home near Narragansett Pier. It mentions his early life, ascent in the agency, and the agency’s worldwide standing. Also referenced is Mrs Laura A Alderman who owns a large Harley orchard with hundreds of trees. It briefly mentions a Greek merchant who fled to Britain and his art collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ite Prim Anki
Don Waa
Joothe
Olle
Destruction and Reuse of Worn Money in Treasury
The article describes how worn paper currency is daily destroyed in Washington, counted by multiple clerks, and poured into a large receiver opened by three keys held by appointed witnesses. The money is ground into pulp, recycled into new paper, and printed with careful stamping and drying to produce fresh bills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Washington
Ali
Iran
Jooke
Vulcan's Utility Afloat Aids Cuban Squadron Repairs
The steamer Vulcan, praised by Engineer-in-Chief Melville, proved invaluable to the Cuban squadron far from base. The ship supplied steam engineering, ordnance, hull repairs, and boiler work, enabling twelve ships to repair machinery and replace damaged pipes, with a complete outfit aboard surpassing small-port shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vulcan
Melville
Cuban
Allant Nduld
United States
Chwemar
Volcan
Watson
Newark
Dolphin
Over Snow and Ice by Newfoothander Sailors
The passage notes Newfoothanders born sailors adapt sea appliances on shore. It observes wind forces push curious hedges and touches on the folly of comparing shore and deck tasks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joga
Roots as feed for farm animals in winter rations
Roots like beets and turnips have long fed sheep and cattle as winter supplements, though pigs rarely found them ideal. Experiments on silage show limited value for pig feed, while roots provided substantial, appetizing winter forage for pigs. At local stations in 1866 yields and costs were reported, noting high tonnage with low harvest costs per ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At & Com
C. & Plumb
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W, Peck
Michelnan
Amky
Pamber
Sevel RE Hip
Feedaite
Black Sea
Fillio
Europe
Porcenarn
Methe Pil Palace
al Fiorenes
Leonardo da Vinal
Michael Angelo
Gluck
J. A. Thayer
Pennsylvania
Church of Disciples
New Custh
Strick Farm
Thayer
Stew Agriculture College
Dag Mirrows
Perth
Department of Agriculture
Decumbar
Voo Waldersee
China
Yetoran
Philadephia
Anna
Wie Republi
Les
Panorama
Plessure
Laura A. Alderman
Harley
Turner County
Gondrantian Fouldea
Brighton
Duo
Foshry Briel
Maine
Colorado Sate Land Board
Swift & Ob
Cago
State North Park
Fort Worth
London
Argentina
Ite
Pickrel
Kansans City
Chicago
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