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Newspaper
Sidney Telegraph
Location
Sidney, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1906
Page
5
A simple room experiment uses a reading glass and a concave mirror to show how refracting and reflecting telescopes form images. By adjusting distances to the focal length both setups produce images of the window and distant objects, illustrating image formation differences.
A Portsmouth experiment fired an Armstrong 110 pounder beneath water at a wooden target 25 feet from the muzzle while a boiler plate defended a hull behind it. The shot pierced the wood, shattered the plate, and drove into the hull, flooding the vessel, proving submerged harbor guns could inflict great damage.
The bo tree at Anuradhapura in Ceylon was toppled by a severe October storm on Oct 7 1887. A Chinese historian Fa Hlam noted the tree’s age as about 2175 years based on records, with origins traced to King Deviuspratissa in 288 BCE.
A Calcutta Englishman piece notes the Khands in the Madras presidency offer a buffalo in place of a human sacrifice. It recalls their apologetic prayers to the deity, claiming they would sacrifice humans but for the British government’s restraint.
A dialog on reading endurance and resilience. The note cites Abrantes: study saves from discouragement. a pun about quilt in a tale where the hero is shot but recovers.
Robert Jowler’s account paints an interior with faded slate floors a long multi legged table an oak settle a table piano and chipendale chairs two tall clocks the wall displays a Spurgeon portrait framed verses and photographs of a bard fifty well used books by the fire readers and quiet bakers. Outside the west wind a flooded stream an otter and an owl’s howl accompany the steady mountain outline.
The article traces parchment origins to Greek invention during papyrus scarcity in Egypt and notes Roman period paper industry profits. It covers linen rag papermaking in the 8th and 9th centuries, fiber blends, clayed sheets, and wheat paste. It cites earliest cotton paper manuscripts in England 1049 and Paris 1050, with 11th century shift to rag paper by Christian successors of the Spanish Saracens.
In a New England town, the parish council chair sums up after a long session. He criticizes keeping members to 10 PM and complains about drainage debates, saying the late public discussions cause unnecessary friction and fail to “hold water.”
A Philadelphia Record note explains a basic rural scene where a hen sits on an egg to hatch it. Tommy jokes that sitting on a hatchet would hurt. The brief item reflects common country life curiosities in a light, humorous tone.
The Scilly Islands enjoy a mild climate with temperatures from 40 to 60 degrees and three seasons spring summer and autumn. Rock formations on Bryher St Marys Penninis and other nearby features are described as primeval and varied with names such as Menawar Maiden Bower Mincarlo Shipman's Head and Haycocks. London Spectator notes dramatic sea stone shapes resembling beasts and odd landmarks like elephants tusks monks cowls and giants castles.
The Grand Magazine notes hair color links to parental complexion and genetics. Red hair shows structural similarity to black hair and can appear in dark complexions. red at birth can darken with age, while fair hair often remains distinct from red hues.
A Houston Post snippet recalls a boy named Johnny who rejects praying for a little brother and instead asks for a goat and a red wagon. The exchange highlights childlike faith and practical wishes within a family scene.
A compact quotation feature discusses appearance and judgment citing Lady Violet Greville and Goethe. The London Graphic’s tone contrasts fashion’s influence with moral character in society.
Special excursions to Minneapolis Milwaukee Toronto and Chicago area cities with sale dates Aug 8 11 13 and Sept 11 14 plus various return limits One fare plus 2.00 and one cent per mile listed Homeseeker excursions run Tuesdays from Columbus and David City to South Dakota North Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin Michigan and Canadian provinces with round trip fare plus 2.00 good for 21 days Descriptive folders and rates available from S F Miller A G F P A C N W Ry Omaha Neb.
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