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Newspaper
Mills County Tribune
Location
Glenwood, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1915
Page
4
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The diary of Jancis Fletcher recounts Sir Francis Drake’s encounter near San Francisco in June 1550. Indians staged rituals and feather crown ceremonies, the crew received gifts, and Drake believed he was crowned king of California before departing. The piece notes a monument later claimed in his honor and hints at broader colonial ambitions.
The article explains electricity as a behavior driven by equilibrium between positive and negative states. It defines conductors and insulators with examples like metals and dry gases, describes arc light creation when arcing through nonconductors, and cites brief notes on women executives, old London firms, a punny exchange, and a harvest moon reference.
The National Museum in Washington showcases early locomotives and many models and accessories illustrating the steam engine’s rise. Highlights include two original locomotives, era models, and parts, tracing from Hero of Alexandria to Trevithick and Stephenson with American and British links.
A Chicago World report recounts trained orangutans in India hotels and Paris gardens performing tasks with humanlike precision. One orang outang guided visitors, served tea, unlocked doors and hid the scholar’s hat and cane, displaying notable problem solving and tool use.
The article traces Madison Square Garden from its 1853 purchase by the Harlem railroad to its 1879 designation as Madison Square Garden. It outlines early uses including milk and farm product sheds, a Harlem passenger terminal, and structures rebuilt in 1863, with Barnum’s circus leases and Gilmore concerts shaping the venue’s identity.
The article notes tearing down began August 7, 1888 and the present building opened June 16, 1800. It then shifts to guidance on canaries with care tips including daily cage cleaning fresh water and seed greens weekly and avoiding sugar and treats to ensure health and happiness of the caged bird.
Providence and Philadelphia women describe severe pain and fatigue, then credit Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with restoring health. Testimonials from Mrs. Harry Tisner and Mrs. Abel Lawson claim renewed strength, sleep, and daily function after use.
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