The Wear of Clothes and the Curious Virginia Dare
A short discussion explains how sunlight is the main killer of fabrics, with notes on color, fiber type, and storage in darkness. It then shifts to a colonial historical note about Virginia Dare, Roanoke Island born in 1587, and the mystery of the vanished colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Colony
Virginia Dare
America
Roanoke Island
N. C
Plymouth Rock
New England
Virginia
William Dare
Eleanor
John White
Carolinas
Walter Raleigh
White
England
Roanoke
Sorony
Hatteras
Fragmented Evening Star poetry fragment headline
A garbled OCR passage presents a short verse about a girl and a star, with a mother reacting to the dawn. The readable lines hint at a hopeful, perhaps religious, sentiment in a quaint newspaper poetry snippet.
Dust Courses Through Sky From Seas to Snow
A National Geographical Society bulletin explains how desert dust darkens seas and colors faraway skies. It describes yellow pollen dust from pine forests, red Arctic snow from algae, and the role of wind in transporting dust from China, Sahara, and Krakatoa, detailing dust wells in glaciers and its use in revealing upper air currents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yellow Sea
Bulletin
National Geographical Society
Washington, D. C
Yukon
Greenland
Arctic
Simmer
China
Kansas
Nebraska
Atlantic
Sahara
Europe
Baltic Sea
New Bergan
Norway
Krakatoa
Keakatow
Mysterious atmospheric fogs linked to volcanic dust explained
The article notes dense dry fogs following eruptions, once thought inexplicable. Modern understanding identifies these clouds as volcanic dust in the atmosphere above rain, altering sunlight and lunar glow. Dust beneath the earth also raises mine fire risk and may act as a catalyst in explosions.
The Giant 55 000 Watch On Display At National Museum
The giant timepiece, 644 inches in diameter and six times a standard watch, cost 55 000 and was shown in Washington. It fascinates crowds with its mechanical action and life like parts, including pivots staff balance and hair spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Museum
Washington
Clever Sparrows Save a Young Sparrow on Street
A witness describes three common English sparrows aiding a grounded bird. An adult pair carried a small twig between them, lowered it to the injured sparrow, then hoisted the third bird to safety in a tree. The ground bird appeared wounded or ill and unable to fly.
Laughter Through the Pages of Old Washington Gossip
A humorous column recalls a bygone Washington era with jokes about bars, hogs, church missions, and cheeky wordplay. Its playful barbs target politicians and social quirks, preserving a light, period voice through anecdotes and playful banter.
Cardus Tonic Restores Strength for Women
A testimonial from Rock Alabama describes Cardus aiding recovery from long illness, improving appetite and sleep, and restoring strength. The speaker claims lasting relief and praises Cardus as a life saving tonic used by thousands of women for years. It is advertised as available at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ene Rock
Jaye
Cardus
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Milton Kohler & Sons
W. Washington St
Hagerstown, Md
Ry Store
Jewalers
L. A. Ambrose
Shepherdstown Plumbing, Heating and Tinning Co
Shepherdstown, W. Va
Icecream
the Model Bakery
Shepherdstown
W.va
Hurwitz Creamery Company
Charles Town, W. VA
P. O. Dunaway
EAGLE
Eagle Pencil Company
New York
Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
the Evening Star
Tven
Queer
John W. Weeks
Washneton
Hirbutus Hoge
Williams Port
Miss Old Girl
M. Oldbach
Bill Yuss
Ceroul
Alabama
Nery “Gohan
Crossett
Lewn A. Crowrrr, Inc
Metro North
Abington, Mau
S.J. Hodges
Shepherdstown, W Va
Norfolk & Western
Bristol
Points
Columbus
Cincinnati
Chicago
Shenandoah
Hagerstown
Shiena
Williamson
W. Va
Winston-Salem
N.C
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Hagerston
Shenandoah Junction
Fletcher
Castoria
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