Miraculous Tricks and Pioneers of Electric Discovery
Albert Payson Terhune recounts early electrical curiosity from Gilbert to Franklin and Muschenbroeck. The piece traces the journey from magnetism and friction to storage and lightning, noting each figure's contribution and the line between science toy and practical force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
William Gilbert
Gilbert
Robert Boyle
Otto von Guericke
Hawksbee
Muschenbroeck
Leyden
Holland
Benjamin Franklin
Watson
Franklin
Luther and Tetzel in a Century of Change
A historical sketch recounts John Tetzel selling indulgences in Germany under Pope Leo X. A stranger robs Tetzel and religion is critiqued as corrupt in the Dark Ages. Martin Luther’s 1517 act and subsequent battles with Charles V framed as turning points toward accessible Bible reading and reform.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tetzel
Leo X
Germany
Tetzel
St. Peter's Cathedral
Rome
Luther
Wittenberg
Kingdom of Heaven
Europe
Charles V
Worms
Irrigation Achievements in Latin America Highlight Progress
The report cites ancient and modern Latin American irrigation efforts from Mexico to Argentina, praising Aztec and Inca systems and noting current strides in Ecuador and other nations. It emphasizes growing needs driven by population and calls for continued cooperation with the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Argentina
John Barrett
International Bureau of the American Republics
National Irrigation Congress
Albuquerque
N. M
Latin America
Peru
America
Europe
New World
Argentine Republic
Condesuro
Sierras
Caxamarca
Sceene
Nasca
Uruguay
Paraguay
Ecuador
Quito
el Oro
Calaburo
Buenavista
Pital
Laughter Described as Barking by Scientists
Scientists explain laughter as a series of short vocal barks produced by repeated chest and abdominal contractions. Air is held back by tight vocal cords then released, causing four barks per second. Violent laughter involves full body movement with gasps between bouts.
Interviewing the Professor on Mars Intelligence
The conversation with Prof Thinktum discusses whether Mars would respond to signals and whether life might exist there. He expresses strong belief in intelligent beings on Mars with a civilization possibly older than humanity and questions human prudence in attempting contact.
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Edward H. Harriman
Europe
William
Mr. Harriman
Harriman
E. H. Harriman
Hutchinson
Kan
Daily News
Lucky
Mars
Prof. Thinktum
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By Albert Payson
Terhune
Progress Makers
Lightning
Stephen Gray
Martin Luther
Irapuato
Chicalita Canal
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