Accurate Instruments Show Exact Punctuality in Washington Observatory
The Washington observatory houses a large telescope and a sideral clock whose alignment allows locating a star at the exact instant predicted by long established almanac data. A spider web wire marks star passage and the clock remains one of the world’s most precise timekeepers, rarely deviating by more than a quarter of a second.
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United States
Washington Observatory
Tne
The Only Tree in Shetland
A quirky note from Lerwick on the lone tree in Shetland, perched along one street. The piece humorously claims this is the only tree with locals proud of it, while noting the absence of other trees and birds aside from seagulls.
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Shetland
Lerwick
London Globe
Indirect Vote on Constitutional Convention in Indiana
In Indianapolis on June 25 Judge Thornton of the superior court ruled that women cannot vote for delegates to the constitutional convention set for September but that calling a constitutional convention for 1918 remains constitutional. The message includes a note of thanks from Rev. J Day to doctors and citizens of Odon for kindness during illness.
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Indicapolis
Indiana
Thornton
Superior Court
Odon
Oldest House in the United States Tied to Santa Fe History
In Santa Fe New Mexico the adobe Palace has served as Executive Mansion since 1680 and the 1761 cathedral faces decay while San Miguel church rebuilt after the 1680 Pueblo Revolt. Nearby a pre conquest house claims Coronado lodged there in 1540 making it the nation’s oldest structure.
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U. S
San Miguel
Coronado
Rexall Store Goods and Local Notices Chronicle
Rexall Store advertises salted peanuts five cents a sack and canning acid. A stream of local notices notes visits, births, sales, property for rent, hay and straw requests, and community events. The June 27 1917 senate daylight saving bill passage is reported.
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Rexall
Washington, D. C
Senate
For sale items and coal from local mines
Classified notices list several items for sale including a four horsepower gasoline engine, dry stove and Wilson Heater wood, hollow wire gasoline lighting system with lamps and pump, and a portable gasoline stove with a wardrobe and two tables. Coal is available from Eaglesville mines at 915 J. A. Overton. Contact the Journal office for details.
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Wilson
Rezia Overton
Journal
Why the Sun Stays Hot and Its Slow Shrinkage Explained
The sun's heat persists as particles fall toward its center. The sun's diameter shrinks about 0.15 meters yearly, a tiny fraction of its size. Radium within the sun generates heat and the spectroscope detects helium, aiding continuous output.
Evansville and Terre Haute Train Timetable Item
Rail timetable notes show Evansville to Terre Haute routes with stops en route and line details for travelers. Officials indicate connections at Indianapolis and regional service adjustments affecting departures and arrivals.
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Evansville
Indianapolis
Terre Haute
Spring Hill
Worthington
Hiainvills
Lise So
Notice of final settlement in Ward estate
The administrator Clara A Ward files final settlement with the Daviess circuit court. Hearing set for September 3 1917 by endorsement on the report and vouchers. Interested parties are advised to appear through Mattingly and Myers, attorneys.
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Harvey E. Ward
The
Daviess Circuit Court
Red Cross Benefit at Star Theater for Three Godfathers
Bluebird production The Three Godfathers featuring Harry Carey screens at the Star Theater Saturday night. Based on Peter B. Kyne story from the Saturday Evening Fest, the show benefits the Red Cross Fund from Madison Township. Proceeds go to charity. show starts at o'clock.
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Harry Carey
Star Theater
Peter B. Kyne
Red Cross Fund
Madison Township
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Rev. J. Day
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A. A. Lane
Daniel Sargent
Indian Springs
Chester Sommers
Ed Pershing
Jacob Flinn
Marion
Eugene Resler
Rossville
Wilavis
T. B. Rankin
Mary Neeriemer
Drusilla Dooner
John Neeriemer
Jasonville
Liberty
Ed Odell
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Strayed
O'Dell
Abs
Alex
Russell DeMotte
Lada Harman
Carlos and
William Summerville
Vincennes
Odon Milling Co
Q O. O. Laughlin
Orleans
Walter Edwards of
Shelburn
John Edwards
Warren Hackler
Loogootee
Mabel Skomap
Ottawa, NL
Mrs
R. C. Skomp
Daisy
Doris Hackler
M. E. Dicks
Herschel Myers and Family of
S. E. Bowman
A.P. Chinn
Myrtle Myers
M. Biich & Co
Robert Trueblood
Near Center
I. V. Merrill
Jennie Page
A. F. Hindman
Pleasantville
R. J. Andrus
Indiana Power and Wear Co
Bicknell Moday
Payne and Slaven
Bennett and Laughlin
J. M. Scott
General Agt
Mildred Merrill
Jake Pershing
Odeon Drug Co
Louise Curry
Anna Marie
Bicknell
J. W. Freeman
Odun Drug Co
Flossie Manley
Newberry
Edna Barnhill
Franchen Hansen
Lyons
Lela
Hazel Crooke
W. T. Kyle
Bruceville
Ron S. Boyd
Martha Boyd
Howard
Augusta Parker
Henderson
Kentucky
Anna McBride
Odon Drug Co
Chas. Breden
Helen
Harley Burrell
Linton
Marengo
U.P.S.C.E. U Convention
Mr. Breden
Jno. Sims
Devoe
Devoe Peint
M. B. Ulrich & Co
Ernest Roberts
Claudine Correll
Perry Key
Plainville
Merengo
Christian Endeavor
Robert
Nancy A. Malone
Clarence Pownall
Roscoe Wade
William Webster
Ambrose Rose Jr
Chicago
Noah Webster
Ruth Waller
Washington
Charlie Straw
Clinton
B. E. Myers
Deadwood, South Dakota
J. T. Hobson
O. Ting
Palm Beach
Joodl Kkloth
Panamas
Odon Clothing
Eaglesvile Mines
J. A. Overton
Clara A. Ward
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