Scots Ideas On Underwater Craft Foresaw Submarine Hope
A European history note recounts a Scotsman's dream of underwater hosts and a possible Scottish submarine legacy. It contrasts Cornelius Van Drebbel’s Dutch craft trials near London with J. Napier of Merchiston’s 1506 pamphlet proposing sailing beneath water, noting neither realized the envisioned war innovation.
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Lonton
Vanr Drebhei
Jon Napier
Merchistes
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Women Doctors Barred by Early Colonial Legislation
Capt. John Lee Maddox in the New York Evening Post notes that despite rising prominence, women in medicine faced legal barriers in colonial America. References include Mrs. Jane Hawkins facing deportation from Massachusetts around 1713 for practicing surgery and medicine, and a Boston physician circa 1750 praising reforms that expelled women from medicine and obstetrics.
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Impenetrable Disguise at Country Club Masquerade
Two modern girls on a country club terrace discuss a masquerade ball while in mannish attire. A Yale Law School graduate criticizes the modern girl as they plan costumes for next week. We note a sideline on evolving value of silver versus gold with historical context from a Manchester Guardian columnist.
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Yale Law School
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New Yorks Early Days Describe Pond by East River
P. B. Cole writes in the New York World about a deep pond once near the Toms site with no bottom and a tiny island in its center. An outlet fed a stream to the East River near James Street enabling villagers to paddle to fish, while Broad Street inlet and a hill at Grand and Broadway offered distant views.
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New York Io
P. B. Cole
New York World
James Street
Broad Street
Grand Street
Broadway
Gone to the Dogs front door tale
A landlord visits an overnight house where the tenant, irate, demands a new front door. The tenant explains the door vanished after tying a dog to the knob. a cat passing by pulled the knob and the door disappeared, leaving the house doorless.
Tata Sons Limited Is Major Indian Firm of Bombay
Great East Indian firm Tata Sons Ltd based in Bombay, founded by Jamsetji Tata, a Parsi merchant and industrial pioneer. The group controls undertakings with capital around 250 million dollars and provides employment for about 250,000 people.
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Tata Sons, Ltd
Jamsetji M. Tata
Bombay
De Luxe Sedan Offered With Optional Upholstery Choices
A Ford model advertises Getan n with distine options and flexible appointments. Available upholstery includes brown mohair and cord patterned fabrics inspired by high-backed seats. The De Luxe Sedan is shown in multiple configurations, emphasizing comfort and style for drivers.
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New Ford prompts easy miles and confident driving
The advertisement touts the new Ford as effortless over long distances with smooth gear shifts, quick responsive steering, reliable brakes, strong acceleration for emergencies, and roomy, comfortable seating. It highlights advanced springs and hydraulic shock absorbers for a smooth ride and urges a dealer demonstration to prove the car’s value at a low price.
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