The First Politician 1782 to Van Buren’s Rise
Five Minute Chats on Our Presidents by James Morgan presents a compact sketch tracing Martin Van Buren born 1782 in Kinderhook New York through his early career 15 state senator 1815 19 attorney general of New York 1821 29 United States senator 1829 governor of New York and Secretary of State 1832 with a 1833 vice presidential nomination.
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Martin van Buren
Kinderhook
N. Y
New York
United States
Martin Van Buren: First machine politician and party innovator
The article chronicles Martin Van Buren as a Dutch‑born political strategist and the nation’s first machine politician. It notes his Hudson Valley roots, rapid rise from attorney to state official and U S senator, and his role leading the Albany Regency. It highlights his skill in campaign organization and his swift ascent to governor and secretary of state within twelve weeks.
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van Buren
Senate
United States
Albany
New York
White House
Van
Don’t Despair of Dull Boy Intellectual Growth Compared
An ex headmaster with 25 years of experience admits not every bright student thrives on routine work. Some slow or unconventional youths later surprise with mature intellect, while the brightest may not meet early expectations. Dr. Chalmers Mitchell notes that longer youth often yields greater adult intelligence.
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Chalmers Mitchell
London Daily Malt
Castle Garden and Battery history in New York Harbor
The Battery once stretched along Whitehall and Water streets to Greenwich Street and housed fortifications including Castle Clinton. Fort Lafayette and Castle Williams protected the harbor as New York ceded ground to the federal government in 1822. Castle Garden, once a roofed fort and amusement site, hosted Lafayette's 1824 visit and Jenny Lind’s debut, later becoming an immigrant reception station in 1855.
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Manhattan
Battery
Whitehall
Water Streets
Greenwich Street
Castle Clinton
Fort Lafayette
Castle Williams
New York
General Lafayette
Castle Garden
Jenny Lind
Sea Wall
Photographing the Little Photomicrography Advances with Arc Light
The article explains photomicrography using electric arc light over oxy hydrogen to illuminate tiny objects. It notes magnifications beyond one thousand diameters, reaching five thousand, and compares microscopy favorably to astronomy in magnifying power. A five thousand diameter moon photo would be extraordinary.
Paganini's Violin Entombed in Genoa Glass Case
The great violinist Paganini willed his famed instrument to Genoa with the stipulation it stay sealed in glass and never be played. The wood’s nature harms it when handled, yet decays when laid aside, and the instrument now rots within its case, doomed to become dust instead of a world stirring treasure.
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Paganini
Genoa
Banana price lesson in pretend store
A teacher asks if a dozen bananas cost three cents each. Willie hesitates then plays along in a make believe market calling the storekeeper and asking for good bananas at three cents a piece. He asks for a dozen and digs into his imaginary cash. How much will it be.
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Willie
The White Plague Tuberculosis Deaths in the United States
The Thrift Magazine notes tuberculosis accounts for about 10 percent of all US deaths and 30 percent of deaths among ages fifteen to fifty. It cites 150000 annual deaths, with most victims in their prime, and claims early diagnosis and proper treatment could save at least 90 percent of these lives.
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United States
the Thrift Magazine
Saline Star’s Social Notes Show Many Visitors and Moves
Local residents and guests are listed in Saline notes with visits from Detroit Ypsilanti and Pittsfield. New clerks include Miss Lucile Phillips and Miss Hiesele. G F Bracey and family moved into a west Michigan avenue home. A chimney incident at William Martin’s house caused smoke but little damage. Typothetae Federation sessions in Film discussed merging with the Michigan Press Association to broaden scope.
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William Martin
Typothetae Federation
Michigan Press Association
New York Claims Largest Floating Population
New York asserts it has the world’s largest floating population as residents and visitors move toward water-linked venues. The note highlights urban life near harbors and riverfronts as crowds increasingly gather for recreational and transit activities.
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New York
Overcoats in China Appeal to Manchuria’s Wealthier Class
Ulster overcoats gain popularity among Chinese in Manchuria. Wealthier Chinese favor long silk outer garments that are easily damaged by rain or snow, and the Jong ulster offers warmth and protection for the delicate silk underneath.
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China
Manchuria
Indianapolis News
Copper Superior for Lightning Conductors
The article argues copper conducts electricity best among metals. It notes copper resists fusion and corrosion, and its advantage lies in providing a full current path rather than its softness.
Washtenaw County Grain Contest Seeks Farm Bureau Members
County Farm Bureau offers prizes to Farm Bureau members in Washtenaw for growing local standard or pedigreed small grains. Entries due by July 4, five acres minimum, field inspection before harvest, and an exhibit consisting of a grain sheaf and a peck of threshed grain.
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Washtenago County
County Farm Bureau
Washtenaw County
Farm Bureau
Ford lens gains universal state approval for headlights
Ford Motor Company reports the new Ford H lens for cars and trucks has won formal approval in all forty eight states with headlight rules. Engineers note it provides three times the required road illumination while cutting glare in half, designed to fit Ford lamps and adaptable to existing headlamps.
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Ford Motor Company
Detroit
Ford
Ford Company
The Swastika as the World’s Oldest Mystery
An exploration of the swastika’s ancient origins across civilizations from mound builders in North America to ruins in Asia and Europe. The piece notes its Bronze Age roots around 4500 years ago, widespread use, and myths linking it to explorers and longevity of civilization.
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Ohio
Tennessee
Mississippi
America
Alaska
Mexico
Brazil
Egypt
Babylonia
China
Japan
India
Assyria
Phoenica
Persia
Tibet
Greatce
Buddha
Christopher Columbus
Columbus
Fusang
Brof
William O’ Duane
Harvard Medical School
Carpentier Dempsey Fight Scene Sparks Controversy
George Ade notes a glamorous woman in the crowd, claiming Cora de Trafford carved out her fortune, prompting a cinema producer to retort that she married Hugh de Trafford, a wealthy septuagenarian. Ade counters by noting the others she displaced to win him.
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George Ade
Cora de Trafford
Hugh de Trafford
Mr. Ade
Probate notices requested for estate settlements printed here
Citizens with legal printing needs for estate settlements should submit notices to this newspaper through the probate judge. Rates are universal and notices can appear in this paper by request.
Bronson Band Raises Record Funds This Year
Bronson has raised nearly 1400 dollars to support its band, a record for the town in this section. Donations continue arriving, so the total will grow beyond the current figure.
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Bronson
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