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Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

05 Feb 1898

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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1898

Page

2

The Long History of Friction Matches and Makers

A detailed survey traces the friction match from early Paris and Vienna experiments to John Walker’s English Congreve predecessors. It covers phosphorous, sulfur, and safety formulations, key inventors, patent devices, and the rise of mechanized production in Britain, France, Sweden, and beyond.

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Isaac Holden M. P London Paris England Europe Model Vienna Moldenhauer Darmstadt John Frederick Komerer Hohensperg Germany Austria South Germany Pacific America Wal Hrandt Godfrey Haukwits Tiebert Hoyle Wilphar Nee Chemical Agency M. Channe Thenard Paria John Walker Frockton-on-Tees Congreves Willam Congreve Jonkeping Lundstrom Boston Portland New York Manhattan Island Anton von Seroethe Sweden John Jex Long Glasgow Gautier France Norway Jonkoping Schutenhofer Bohemia China Japan Miagu Ching Bwechel Goede John Clark Ridpath A. M History Club Russia Morocco John Wanamaker
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Lincoln era aid paymaster aid told veteran

A newly discharged Potomac Army private seeks pay in Washington. President Lincoln hands a blank card directing the Paymaster General to settle the veteran’s pay, enabling him to return to Vermont. Downey’s humor and Chicago observations frame the scene.

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Army of the Potomac Vermont Washington Tml Tn Walling Plewse A. Tlarowth
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Chicago Enterprise at Pisa

Chicago official Downey of Chicago Wis criticizes European policy as Abr. Downy and Suseph Downes involvement noted in a fragmented report.

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Chicago Pisa Whey Publiic Worke Commisioner Downey Wis Suseph Downes Pethred Abr Downy
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Conflicting Legal Styles Between Barristers Cited

A stylized anecdote contrasts Balfour and Erskine in a humorous legal clash. The tale recalls Balfour’s boastful excuse for a misstep in a garden ramble and Erskine’s pointed remark about a brother’s gate, framing wit and courtroom modes.

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Balfoures Kix Erskine
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