Berlin Doctors Claim Record Balloon Ascent
Berlin physicians Drs. Bersch and Snering report to a New York World correspondent a balloon ascent in which their craft reached about three and a quarter miles, with the highest altitude near six miles not attained. They describe rapid initial rise, fainting, use of a thermophore, oxygen breathing, and a final descent after releasing ballast. They report temperatures around 40 degrees below zero and say they feel they have achieved mankind’s greatest height.
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Bersch
Piano recital sparks playful chat in society column
In a light exchange from The Smart Set, Madge praises the pianist and gown while Marjorie mocks tickets and money from a father. Madge says the recital awakened her musical nature, prompting her to sit at her piano and play ragtime tunes.
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Madge
Marjorie
Dreamland
Fancy Stationery Line in Newton Ad Offerings
The RECORD highlights a new display of fancy stationery in Newton featuring wedding and party invitations, society announcements, ball programs, anniversary cards, birth notices, menus, imported dance invitations, advertising cards and more. Includes moderate prices and a yearly edition at 31.00.
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Newton
Leavenworth editor rises to supervising editor at New York World
W Van Benthuysen once Leavenworth newspaper man now tops pay in the United States earning 25000 yearly after a recent promotion. He will supervise the managing editors of New York World editions including morning evening and Sunday. The change follows his three year run as editor of the papers. He previously covered John J Ingalls speech for the Leavenworth Times.
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W. van Benthuysen
Leavenworth
United States
van Benthuysen
New York World
John J. Ingalls
Atchison
Vat Benthuysen
Leavenworth Times
Wichita Eagle
Pigeons, St Pauls, and Kaiserin Take Center Stage in London Snippet
A London item notes public fondness for pigeons at the British Museum and Law Courts, with feeding by judges and visitors near St Pauls. It recalls the 1675 Wren rebuilding of St Pauls on a former parish site tied to Ethelbert and a 1666 fire. Also mentioned are civic baths donor Dr Justice Chage and a fountain in his honor. The Kaiserin of Germany is praised for church-building efforts and personal signing.
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British Museum
Law Courts
St Paul's Cathedral
Christopher Wren
St. Paul's
Ethelbert
Kent
Wren
St. Paul
Justice Chage
Wettstein's Offers Made to Order Suits New Chicago Tailor
The shop urges progress in fabrics patterns and cuts with new full patterns now ready. Suits made to order from 25 dollars. A new tailor from Chicago has joined Wettstein's this week from a top Chicago shop.
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Wettstein’s
Chicago
Local Pump and Wind Mill Repair Services Ad
A repairman announces readiness to fix pumps and wind mills. He offers well boring and drilling, a 46 foot tower with geared mill for 40.00, a 40 foot force pump for 11.75, new harness stock, and neat prompt repairs. He invites customers to compare prices to save money.
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Isecord
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Shana
Clark's Bank
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Foevneat
Jasper & Sons
Lumper Yard
J. M. Rayburn & Co
H. A. Wettstein
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H.P. Uncapher
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