Perpetual Clock Mystery in Cox's China Journey
In eighteenth century London jeweler James Cox created a clock powered by a barometer mechanism so mercury movement wound the clock. The device traveled via the Dutch embassy to China where He Tchangtong swapped Cox’s clock for inferior ones. London Times noted cold winter spectacle and a charitable ice event raised 5s 6d for the poor.
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James Cox
Shoelane
London
John Barrow
Cox
China
Canton
Pekin
He Tchangtong
London Times
All There. A philanthropic citizen of small town worn by evmnethy
Local reader text appears garbled showing a sketch of a civic benefactor in a small town. The readable fragments mention philanthropy and a notable citizen, but details are unclear due to OCR errors.
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Smaldn
Evmnethy
Colors of the sky foretell changing weather
The article explains how sky colors reflect moisture and light in the atmosphere. Red sunsets signal fair weather while coppery hues warn of rain. watching the smallest cloud can indicate clear skies if it fades and rain if it grows.
Life and manners in Denmark a study of daily habits
An excerpt contrasts a country visit with a long delay for a carriage and a boy's prayer before travel. It then surveys Danish life, noting widespread poverty, modest incomes, contentment, punctuality challenges, flexible mealtimes, and staple foods like bread and smorrebrod enjoyed around the clock.
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Kenneth
Denmark
Tivoli Gardens
Inquisitive Interrogation Sparks Dumas Gossip
A famous anecdote recounts a visitor probing Alexandre Dumas about his genealogy. Dumas calmly confirms his ancestry as quadroon, mulatto, and negro, then bursts out that his pedigree begins where the questioner’s ends, calling the lineage an ape.
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Dumas
Alexandre Dumas
Mr. Dumas
Extraordinary Name Excites Lancashire Court During Witness Testimony
A humorous courtroom moment arose when Rev. Mr Wood was asked to spell his name. The minister quipped Q, double T, I, double U, E, double L, double U, double O, D, leaving the judge perplexed as the clerk struggled to record the spelling.
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Lincashire Court
Mr. Wood
Ottiwell Wood
Pray
Emia
Aes
Lacedie
Manchuria and the Manchu Dynasty
A Sudian clan from the glens southwest of Changbaishan founded the Manchu dynasty. For over two centuries they ruled China and took the name Manju or Manchu meaning clear. Europeans added the ending to form Manchuria, the country of the Manchus.
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Manchuria
Changbaishan
China
A Slight Difference Millionaire and Beggar Dialogue
A curt exchange unfolds with a millionaire dismissing a beggar who counters with sharp wit about appearances and money. The exchange highlights social tension and class impressions through terse dialogue.
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Ndpa’s
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