Coal tar opened a world of colors and chemicals
A historic overview traces coal tar from a waste product to a vast industry. It explains its role in making dyes, medicines, solvents, and perfumes. the discovery of mauve from aniline. the shift from madder to synthetic colorings. and the wide spread uses of coal tar derivatives in clothing, papers, food, antiseptics, and vanillin production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Accum
Macintosh
Ths
Bensing
France
Holland
New York
Power of Eloquence in Pulpit and Patter of Guthrie
A Scots observer lauds strong speech as spellbinding in preaching. A tale from Free St Johns shows Rev Guthrie’s captivating delivery as a crowd bound by voice. A cattle drover in attendance interrupts with snuff and exclaims he never heard the like.
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Quirier
Guttyre
Beotland
Guthrie
Free St. John's
Aire
The Human Foot and Historic Standards in Foot Size
A collection of notes surveys ancient and modern foot sizes, arguing the primitive foot was larger than today. It cites masculine averages around twelve inches, with sandals needing large sizes, and contrasts with women’s feet. Includes calendar quirks, a Dedham house tale, and light social anecdotes.
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Umen
Washington Star
Toledo Death Notice Ornate Fragment Survives OCR
Fragmentary OCR notes from Toledo obituary page reference a local death, with names and dates unclear. The readable bits point to a city notice likely about a late resident, but key details are missing.
Mars and Marriage in the American Armed Forces
Judson CG Welliver notes in Monsey's Magazine that military life shapes marriage, arguing officers in the army and navy marry young and often happily. Army posts provide housing and utilities, while navy officers lose some benefits at sea but enjoy shipboard costs. Wives may travel with navy transports when possible. overall, uniforms and status attract brides.
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United States Army
Newport
Judson CG. Welliver
Monsey’s
Bar
Barbor
Long Beach
Portland
Punkma
Uncle Sam
Navy
Philippines
Bam
Army
Curio from a Paris front and oddities headline
A Parisian tale describes a young soldier with a monocle failing a front line examination after war wounds. The piece shifts to a note on facial paralysis misread as whistling tests, then to a sensational claim about a secret society Haishba and drugs, and finally to humorous wedding quips.
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Elvil Ute
Not In His Class Muddle Of Lieuten ant Stiths Case
A Baltimore American report notes confusion over a military surgeon's handling of Lieut ant Stiths hospital case. The dialogue implies disagreement about a major operation being performed.
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Barre
Stith
Baltimore
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Thomas Jefferson
Shakespeare
Cervantes
England
Ula Country
Dedham
Mai
Fairbanks
Panton
Thun
Buffalo Express
Wuffer
City of
Toledo
Mars and
Weda
Ita
Pat Whelan
Iandlady
Pat
Kansas City Star
Mint
Continental Mortgage Company
Momen Ea
Ws E. Rose
Bonham & Currier
Onn
ST. Johns Review
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