Life of John White Geary a Pennsylvania and Kansas leader
John White Geary born 1819 in Pennsylvania held roles as territorial governor of Kansas and governor of Pennsylvania. He served in two wars, led the Twenty eighth Pennsylvania infantry, became brigadier general, and died February 8, 1873 in Harrisburg. He also served as San Francisco postmaster and promoted to major general by brevet.
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John White Geary
Pennsylvania
Kansas
Pennsylvania Volunteer
San Francisco
Pierce
Twenty-eighth
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Harrisburg
Kansas City Star
Early Fishing Origins and Ancient Techniques
The article notes that the discovery of fishing lies in prehistoric times with Egyptian wall carvings showing fishing scenes. It explains that lower class Egyptians used hook and line while Nile sportsmen favored spear or trident, indicating fishing as both occupation and sport in ancient Egypt.
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Nile
Old Pals Revel in Wedding With Corpse's Husband
Callie the colored cook jokes about her engagement lasting ten days and reveals the groom is the husband of a corpse. She recalls Miz Harrison letting her off after dinner two weeks ago to visit a female friend, linking the groom to a morbid connection.
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Yassum
Callie
Wellum
Miz Harrison
Sarcasm Diner Script Note Sparks Inquiry
A diners scene features a head waiter in a sharp exchange with a teasing remark about a patron’s missing companion. The dialogue hints at a missing family connection as part of a broader script by Bostov Tran.
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Bostov Transcript
Weakness in Ignorance and Reason Compared
Quote attributed to Pasceal notes that human reason is weaker in those who lack knowledge than in those who know it, highlighting the perils of ignorance. The aphorism emphasizes the value of learning to strengthen judgment and insight.
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Pasceal
Bank Vaults Flooded to Outwit Burglars
Remarkable defenses describe the Bank of England rebuilding with floodable vaults from three points. Walls use reinforced concrete blocks six by two by two feet, reinforced by old ship cables. Blocks interlock with keys and semicircular grooves. electric-wired joints trigger alarms if displaced.
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Bank of England
London
No Absolute Proof of Madstone Value
The National Museum notes the madstone label covers various natural objects believed to draw poison. Bezoar stones, mudstones, and other items have been misrepresented, including a Kentucky coffee tree seed and hair balls from buffalo, with no information on genuine value or efficacy provided.
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National Museum
Museum
Pathfinder Magazine
Old Har les street reader tale about gas lit mishap
A comic Scottish anecdote recalls a Harley street reader describing an old friend whose mother hires a new maid who has never seen gas. At a dinner party the maid is told what to do in the drawing room and, near the end, is asked if she lit the gas. She replies she has turned it on already, implying a near disaster that was averted by interference.
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Harley Street
Weekly
Scotsman
Kindness to Animals Traits of Portuguese Nation
A reflective note on Portugal's humane treatment of animals, detailing oxen and donkeys in daily life, with vivid images of carriages, ox carts, and road noise. The piece celebrates calm drivers, well cared for cattle, and traditional wood yokes in northern Portugal.
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Portugal
Oporto
Uhu
Berlin
Flowery path for modern youth in school debate
A father and son discuss a small sanatory of modern schools that push self expression and freedom. The father laments that the boy likes his school too much, reflecting tension between old restraint and new educational theories.
Dark Day in New England and the Judgment Creed
The 1780 event known as Black Friday or The Dark Day caused widespread fear. In Hartford the Connecticut legislature adjourned at 11 am and Col Abraham Davenport urged not adjourning until the meaning of the darkness was clear. Candles were lit as people doubted the end. Scientists have not offered a satisfying explanation.
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New England
Connecticut
Hartford
Abraham Davenport
Stamford
Northern Illinois Public Service adds 50 000 kilowatt unit at Waukegan
The Public Service Company of Northern Illinois put a new 50 000 kilowatt generator into service at its Waukegan station raising total capacity to 110 000 kilowatts. The turbine will use about one fifth as much coal per kilowatt hour and is 80 feet long and nearly 29 feet wide. The interconnected plant strengthens power and light supply across the company's Northern Illinois territory.
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Public Service Company of Northern
Wauke
Gan
Illinois
Escaping The Tyranny Of Carpet Décor In Modern Homes
Lewis Mumford critiques the push of rug makers vacuum cleaner firms and decorators to fill every apartment with rugs and cleaning tools. He argues that modern small rooms and light footwear reduce the need for carpets and that current design sensibilities cling to an outdated decorative system.
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Lewis Mumford
American Mercury
Best for the Dog Table Scraps Warned By Nature Magazine
Nature Magazine advises against feeding dogs table scraps including potatoes and chicken bones. It cautions these foods can upset digestion or cause harm.
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Nature Magazine
Infants Show Early Music Preference Says Mother
A mother quoted by Popular Mechanics Magazine finds infants respond to different music styles even before turning one. She reports rapid rhythms excite some babies while slower melodies soothe others, with five to ten minutes of soft playing enough to calm or lull them to sleep.
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Popular Mechanics Magazine
Toleration's Great Value in Public Life
A concise caption extols toleration as a valued virtue enabling seeing from others’ views and granting space for diverse opinions. It highlights generosity and a broad spirit that wishes others happiness in their own way, reflecting a civic moral.
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