Tools and Wits in a Century of Curiosities
A transection of anecdotal notes on skill and invention cites Ferguson and Newton among others, noting how common tools and clever observation spurred landmark ideas. An amusing map-pitchman episode contrasts streetwise shrewdness with educational charity, ending with reflections on geology and chronic disease remedies.
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Olde
Ferguson
Black
Newton
Woollaston
Goetor
Stottard
Wilkie
Berwick
Benjamin West
Franklin
Forane
Socros
West
Orkman
Jace
Connecticut
Egent
Weil
Camraenapdaeeds
Florida
Pierce
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Wells
W. D. Wells & CO
Ted Yap
Thet Sint
Boston
Ghetuttach
Novet
D.C
Washington
Mrs. Quilp
Mr. Q
Quilp
Smith
B. A
Daniel KB. Baratty
Washington, N. J
T. Potter Wight? & Co
Bankers
Wall Street
N. Y
Barter & CO
B. New York
Wall St
Eof Capital
Whit Whded
Tata Oa Ing
Creteck Arabe Inalled
Reo Shawabae & Cun
Ij Bivga Pitest
New York
Iran
Jones
Binghampton
N.Y
VY. Demhlor
J. G. Dinderich
Christ, Kraut
West Main Cross
Dehler & Pliederich
Boots & Shoes
East Main Cross
C. A. Stanton
W. Stapp
Alling & Lodge
Belfont Nails
Prica
Wells, Bisrardsom & CO
Ihend Port Pal
W. W. Clough & Co
Fashionsble
Tailors
W. V. Clough & CO
Madison, Ind
J. R. Antle
le and Sale Stable
Ain Street
Main Cross
Third Streets
AED
C. C. Cornett’s
Wm. McCoy
East Main Crags St. Madison, Ind
Vernon and
Plum Streets
Barney Birney
Stinson & Co
Portland
Maine
W T. Friedley
Masonic Temple
Weatside of Broadway
Second Sts
Henry C. Firth
East Main Cross St
Craig & Bro
Madison, Mnd
Sheee
Keystone
Ning Johnston
Pellow Tech
Honduras
W. Johnston & CO
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Mich
J. E. C.F. Harper and
Harper & Co
Gavitt’s
Madison
Musical Academy
Gustave Fissmer
Menry C. Firth
Plum and
Vernon Streets
Jager
Central Hotel
Second and Mulberry Streets
John Kraut
Madison Herald
Bill Heads
Main Street
Main Cross Street
Madison. TN
the Herald
Democratic
The
Herald
Madison, Indiana
Arthur Orr
J.W. Powers
Truest CO
OF the
Jas. H. Crozier
Mulberry St
White Sewing Machine CO
Cleveland
Ohio
Ae Wana
M. L. Pfeifer
Cincinnati
Gorgas
P. Cosby
Law and Planing Mills
BOX Factory
Lumbhr
Plom St
A. D. Vanosdol
Attorney At Law
Court House
Main Cross St
Indiana
E. R. Wilson
E. G. Hay
Jalyl Dsant
Joan W. Lixer
Joan F. Bellamy
Attorneys At Law
Bay Office
Hunt’s
Masonica Temple
IND
C. T. Branham
Branham
Weber’s Brewery
Western Hotel
Henry Niesse
West and
Ohio Streets
New Hardware Store
East Main Cross Street
Paul Braun
Asceyi
Zorg
Ali Shove
Hop
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