Origin of the Collar and Troy Collar Industry
In Washington's patent office a history notes Mrs Mary Kieser's 1809 straw and silk weave patent and honors Havanah Lord Montague born in Troy. Montague invented detachable collars in 1825 while washing, leading to a Troy collar trade that by 1840 had several string collar factories, making Troy home to the world’s largest collar factory.
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Mary Kieser
Havanah Lord Montague
Troy
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Montague
Hatred Like a Gun With a Plugged Barrel
A reflective line compares hatred to a gun with the barrel plugged, noting its recoil harms more than its shot and warning of the damage caused by hate even when it cannot be fully fired.
Accidental Discovery of X Rays Penetration
The discovery arose when a key was left on a desk above photographic plates. After development, the shadow of the key appeared, revealing that X rays could pass through solid matter.
Muffler Often Needed Self Made Men Yet Incomplete
A reflective quip from the Nashville Tennessean notes self made men remain imperfect, failing to eliminate noise. The comment uses a humorous metaphor about mufflers to critique ongoing flaws in self reliance.
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Nashville
Watch Guarantee Claim Ends With Rusty Wristwatch
A New York jewelry retailer reported a claim over a gold wristwatch guaranteed against mechanical imperfection. The watch would not run after a birthday gift from a mother. The owner admitted wearing it in a bath, and the retailer offered to replace the works at factory cost.
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New York
We Can Trust the Family
A scientist predicts that within a few years people may watch new films at home via a TV link to theaters. He notes subtitles will feel odd without the reader behind you, reflecting on viewing realism.
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Marion Star
Oyster Leaps to Mouth Delights Tournament Contenders
Colonel Burbank announces a singing oyster that jumps from the shell to the mouth, a feat expected to captivate tournament contestants and attract public interest.
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Colonel Burbank
Mesopotamia's Rise and Decline Through Irrigation
The article notes Mesopotamia as an ancient, populous region where fertile pockets existed alongside deserts. It explains that irrigation powered early abundance, but when these systems declined, much of the land devolved into a desert landscape.
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Mesopotamia
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