First Color Photo Subject Charles West of Brooklyn
In an account from New York Photo Era a Brooklyn man, Dr. Charles E. West, recalls being the first subject photographed in color and one of the earliest American photographers. He describes early daguerreotype methods and notes that Morse Draper and Prosch built the first American cameras. He mentions iodine versus iodine and bromide processes and that Mrs. Draper and he were among the first to see photographs of people. A classified travel ad follows.
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America
Charles E. West
Brooklyn
West
Daguerre
Draper
Morse
Prosch
Mrs. Draper
New York
Speed and construction of long Atlantic cables
The article explains signaling speed in long cables, noting short cables under 1,000 miles work with about 100 pounds of copper and similar gutta percha per mile. For speeds near limits, a core of 650 pounds copper and 400 pounds gutta percha per mile is used, as in the 804 Anglo American Atlantic cable, which has been operated by auto transmission.
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Sansa
Sonia
Plain People Opinions On Quin on Money and Im perialism
Opinions from various newspapers praise the book Quin on Money Trusts and Imperialism by W H Harvey author of Quin s Financial School The Argonaut Sparta Ill calls it a potent weapon for the people Noneconformist Omaha Neb says it will shake the dry bones and trigger a revolution Gatlin s Cough Syrupures ad text included seeks district office allowances and a paid position with references Enclose self addressed stamped envelope L A Park 320 Caxton Building Chicago
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Quin
W. H. Harvey
W. J. Bryan
Sparta
Omaha
Ned
Denison Bulletin
Denison
Iowa
L. A. Park
Caxton Building
Chicago
Patents Granted Texans Reported February 1900
Patents granted to Texas inventors are listed by patent lawyer E G Siggers of Washington D C dated February 20 1900. Names include G Bender Texarkana with log cart P Josserand acetylene lamp W W Pitts Hillsboro lamp generator H M Ramsay Houston folding poultry coop H G Schumacher Hochheim washing machine J S Sewell Coleman vein holder G W Wright Yoakum tongue support.
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E. G. Siggers
Washington, D. C
Texas
G. Bender
Texarkana
Log-Cart
P. Josserand
Josserand
W. W. Pitts
Hillsboro
H. M. Ramsay
Houston
Folding Poultry Coop
H. G. Schumacher
Hochheim
J. S Sewell
Coleman
Vein Holder
G. W. Wright
Yoakum
Toongue
Mrs Tina Latham Cleveland Dies After Stroke
Tina Latham Cleveland wife of W D Cleveland prominent Houston society leader died at 5 AM after a paralytic stroke the night before. She was widely known in Houston social circles and across Texas.
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Houston
Tex
Tina Latham Cleveland
W. D. Clevelaggest
Cleveland
Texas
Vermipage Worm Expeller For Children Health Tonic
The disposition of children depends on health. Worms cause irritability and illness. White's Cream Vermipage is sold as a worm expeller and tonic to restore health and cheerfulness. Price 25 cents. For sale by Aug Grave.
London Rejoicing Over British Victories
London on March 1 recounts an extraordinary display of public jubilation as the populace celebrates sweeping British military successes amid widespread cheers and festooned streets. Crowds gather, flags wave, and scenes of national pride unfold across the capital.
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London
Coin's New Book Arrives via Lavaca County Agent
The first edition is exhausted but a new copy is ready. The Gazerre has taken the agency for Lavaca county and offers the book at 25 cents per copy or free to subscribers who pay 100 dollars for one year in advance. Address The Gazerre Shiner Texas.
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Gazerre
Lavaca County
Shiner
Texas
Debate in the Reichstag over South Africa War
A heated session in Berlin as the Reichstag debates the South Africa war. Berlin press reacts unfavorably, criticizing the Anglo hands and urging a cautious stance amid tense rhetoric.
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Berlin
Reighstag
South Africa
Hnghands
Unclear Classified Notice From Fragmented Text
The readable portion hints at a help wanted or exchange notice involving heating and wood sales. Details are incomplete, with names and locations missing, leaving the exact action and parties uncertain.
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Daaette
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Caxton
Gatlin
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MES
W. D. Cleveland
Eh Ballard
POR
Saibaore Exchange
WM. Wendtland & CO
Lack Smiths
al Heelwrights
Jouggiés
Algenfts
Challene E Cultivalérs
J. G. Bielmers
General Merchandise
Chas, Welhausen
General Banking
The
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Grave
F. M. Wilkes
Juweler
City Drug Store
Dyoilet Articubr
Pratt
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