Paradoxical problem in circumnavigation discussed
A Glasgow letter outlines a paradox about world travel where westward motion lags by days and eastward motion leads by days, yielding a scenario with two people born together at the Cape of Good Hope and circling the globe to become 100 days apart. Also notes 1876 as the year Bell invented the telephone, with a juvenile humor item and a for sale section listing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asie
Aldo
Cape of Good Hope
Swat
Glasgow
Gerald
Noble Practice Inspires Silence and Praise
A reflective note cites Harriet Beecher Browne urging resolve to attain grace through silence and fault-finding avoidance, then to cultivate praise and virtue as daily discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Beecher Browe
Skeptical Ethics on Buying and Happiness
Quote discusses whether purchase decisions should prioritize personal fit and wholesomeness of production, weighing if spending yields as much overall good as other uses. It argues the value of mindful consumption, considering impact and happiness alongside cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruskin
FOR SALE AND PUBLICATION NOTICE SUMMARY MIXED SCAN
For sale items mixed with public publication notices. Includes forgery case against Dan Hopkins and land claim notices for Jacob F. Scarborough. Mentions Idaho Twin Falls Ada Hailey Sho shone and witnessesRobert Frame Conrad Boeck Robert Watkins Charles Burgess. Final Three Year proof set for January before U S Commissioner Frank T Disney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan Hoylina
Chambers
Idaho
Twin Pulls
Baise
Stave Board of Pardons
da Nation
Dan Hopkins
Department of the Interior
UB Land Office
Hailey
Maho
Jacob F. Scarbrough
Shoshone
Beg Ney
Boise Meridian
Frank T. Disney
U. S
Jas. Ultimant
Robert A. Frame
Conrad Boeck
Robert Watkins
Charles A. Burgess
P. F. Horne
Register
Archaeologist Relates Singular Escape From Italian Villa
An Italian digger recounts being imprisoned near Frascati by criminals while researching Roman-era relics. With an American telegraph operator named Owen, he frees them via a daring night escape using a bedclothes rope and coordinated distraction, planning to flee by window and avoid a violent confrontation. The tale includes crossing guards unseen and arranging a follow-up escape to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thome
Canin
Maly
Elghteen
Amerten
Mme
Rome
Frascati
Aldo Brandini
Alban
Woltlin
Altogettier T
Mo'viek
Aumuriea
Edward
Lave Beard
Hewid Oe
Aldo-Francini
Mr. Owen
Owen
Terra Firma
Uberty
Praseatl
Rowe
Thi Imnidite
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Alexander Graham
Magazine of American History
Stern
Harry Stelate
Misa Weellen
Tivat
Faritton
Euumeier
Weies
Falta Harty
Cette Park
Hatée
THE
Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company
Rogers
Arsoinbom
Oes
Poe
Inewarsing Butterick Publishing Company
Butterick
New York City
Brennan
the Journal Office
Shoshone, Idaho
S Games
Iproxure
Biosclo
Ini
Feild Apt
Nomoreti
Ta Akos
Ics
Etree
Gowpany
Chicago, Ill
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