Invention Aims to Link Ocean Steamers With Shore by Cable
A York State inventor proposes a mobile undersea cable reel that feeds two hundred mile sections and sinks to the seabed at intervals to maintain a continuous telegraphic link between ship and shore. The plan includes a mid ocean printing service and live voice messages, enabling instant news, weather, rescue coordination, and commerce across seas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York State
Liverpool
New York
Sandy Hook
Ocean Wave
Midocean
Living on in Noble Strife Across the Dragon’s Fold
The poem extols living by heroic deeds and striving beyond self in pursuit of truth. It honors those who face danger and sacrifice for others, asserting immortality lies in relentless effort and collective courage, not in selfish ease. It recalls a timeless strain of courage that defeats ravening wrong.
Spy Tale of Betrayal and Patriot Pursuit in 1776
In a Philadelphia room on a bitter December night a trio debates a dangerous love triangle and a looming spy threat. Captain Tamper and Corporal Best shelter at a house on Second Street as they confront Joseph Stamford and Robert Esteleck amid whispering betrayals and revolutionary loyalties.
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Second Street
Christ Chifred
Philadelphia
Belial
Robert Esteleck
Joseph Stamford
Alice
Prithee
Captain Tamper
Corporal Best
Abraham Shippen
Indian Queen Hotel
Fourth Street
Committee of Safety
Tamper
George Lil
George the III
George’ Washington
God Save the King
Council of Safety
Washington
Joseph
Esteleck
Cuy
Rascal
Holy Cause of Liberty
Walnut Street
Spruce Street
Captain Tamper and the Spy in the Quaker House
In a tense 1770s Philadelphia scene Joseph Stamford warns Captain Tamper and the guard to arrest Robert Esteleck, a sly Tory spy. Esteleck risks discovery but escapes, is captured, and later dies in a mob chase while Joseph returns a war hero with Alice and their children enjoying peace.
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Robert Estereck
Joseph Stamford
Alice
How Big is Man and the World in Perspective
Essay excerpt compares human scale to elephants mountains and the sun, models earth to show relative size. It recounts historical avalanches on St Gothard and a tale of burglary with an ironic twist—one man’s honesty vs another’s deceit ending in penal servitude.
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Baron Humboldt
Earth
H m
Old Reginald
Gov’nor
Reginald
Seeing Through Water Advances in underwater viewing device
Mr Campbell describes a marine telescope made from a cask with a glass plate at the bottom to watch beneath the surface. The device blocks glare and allows clear observation of sea life, currents, and fish behavior, with prospect of plate glass windows enabling direct viewing from a boat. Seal hunters already use similar contrivances.
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Mr. Campbell
Campbell
Blacksmith Shop Crowd Doubts Boy’s Arithmetics Lesson
At a Cass avenue blacksmith shop in Detroit a nine year old boy tearfully claimed the arithmetic lesson was too hard. The men mocked the rule for least common multiple and tried to improvise jargon while the boy stood ready to work out the sums.
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Cass Avenue
Detroit
Land sales spark bids in Ireland on Nov 1879
In Ireland the Sreee Seveh estates were offered for sale on November 1879. Four were bid upon while two drew no offers, reflecting low land values and cautious interest from buyers.
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Ireland
Burglar Visits Gentle Reginald At Wimbledon Common
A placid old gentleman Reginald on Wimbledon Common receives a shabby, irresolute burglar who confesses his trade and asks for mercy. The scene unfolds with curious humor as Reginald harbors the unlikely visitor in his drawing room.
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Reginald
Wimbledon Common
Old Reginald
Guy’nor
Guv’nor
Recipe for Misery by Fostering Paranoia and Avarice
A cautionary list urges extreme distrust and selfish behavior to keep one miserable. It condemns neighborly generosity, kindness to the sick, and care for the poor. The piece mocks hoarding, harsh judgments, and social isolation as a self-wueling creed.
Father tarred gate in night sparks outrage
A reader condemns a father who applied tar to his front gate after dark, calling him devoid of humanity and ordinary respectability. The remark frames the act as senseless and shameful behavior.
Old fashioned flowers plea for cottage beds over modern landscape plantings
A writer argues for traditional garden beds and plant succession, praising lilies of the valley, sweet peas, mignonette, and old herbs. The piece contrasts the old walled garden with modern carpet beds, highlights Parkinson’s list of roses and daffodils, and recalls English pantry plants and scents from the era.
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Parkinson
Apothecary of
London
Narcisses
Everthing
Charles
Not to be Fooled
A young man about twenty three seeks wealth by marrying a widow with three children earning two thousand a year. He courts her with gifts and kindness, then declares love and asks to marry. She dismisses him, tells him to leave, and warns never to reenter her house.
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Sam
Remains of Apostles Placed Across Europe in Various Churches
Authorities list locations of apostle relics across Italy Spain and beyond. Peter rests in Rome. James the Greater in Santiago de Compostela. Philip and James the Lesser in the Holy Apostles church. Bartholomew in a Tiber island church. Matthias in Santa Maria Maggiore. Simon and Jude in Rome. Matthew in Salerno. Andrew in Amalfi. Thomas in Ortona. Mark in Venice. Luke in Padua. John the Evangelist’s fate unknown. Paul also thought in Italy.
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Apostles of
Christ
Rome
Peter
Philip
James the Lesser
Jude
Bartholomew
Matthias
Simon
Kingdom of
Naples
Matthew
Salerno
Andrew
Amalfi
Thomas
Ortona
Spain
James the Greater
St. Jago de Compostella
St. John the Evangelist
Mark
Luke
Italy
Venice
Padua
Simon and
Santa Maria Maggiore
Jelly Cake Roll Recipe
A recipe describes mixing one cup sugar four eggs one cup flour half teaspoon sweet milk and a teaspoon cream of tartar with flour. Bake in a long tin spread with jelly roll up and slice.
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C. M. Bower
Alexander & Bower
Attorneys AT Law
Bellefonte, PA
Garman's
B. Linn
Attorney AT Law
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Dale
Diamond
D. G. Bush
H. Yocum
D. H. Hastings
Yocum & Hastings
High Street
First National Bank
YM. C. Heinle
Centre County
Wilbur F. Reeder
Jas J. W. Gephart
Hayers & Gephart, Attorneys AT Law
Ofice
Alleghany Street
High
A. Morrison
Woodring
Court House
Lyon
G. Love
W. P. Wilson
Illheim Banking CO. IN
Main Street
Millheim, PA
A. Walter
Cashier
DA A . Harter
V. Krape, Pres
Rebersburg, PA
S. Keller
Truth
the Spy
St. Gothard
Alps
Tormenta
Guxeten
Bellinzona
St. -Gothard
Zurich
Reuss
Planggen
Matelli
Joseph Muller
Hospenthal
Airdla
Ponte Tremola
Bergauro
St.Gothard
Landamman Kasper
Brandenburg
Bellenz
Zug
Landamman
St. Oswald's
Gov‘nor
Apostles
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