Vast Facts Chronicle World from Indus to Orbit
A compilation of curious statements spans science history and daily life including Madison era insights on indigo dye water, Chinese masonry, Mark Twain wealth, radium values, ambassador counts, and global notes on fashion, telegraphy, animals, and astronomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Durin
Cratton
Yale
Marshal Foch
Great Britain
England
United States
Russia
Basarta
William Herschel
Inia
Caruso
el Torgo
Mexico City
France
Nature
Grant
West Point Military Academe
Adisapoulis
St. Helena
Napoleon
Maria
Romania
Moscow
Berlin
Quebec
Dominion
Canada
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
LICKSKILLET ITEMS From The Bloomington Star
Community notes recount minor misadventures and social snippets. Local residents: Samantha Hacker rides a grey donkey to church. Deacon Lebbersole is rebuffed. Zeb Stubbins sits on barbed wire. Arminta Jones writes obituary poetry. a six shoats birth occurs at Squire Hansford’s home. Love Ann Long’s sister Rebecca Jane celebrates sixteenth birthday. discussion of starting a Newlight church with Rev. Perkins skeptical about local religious support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samantha Hacker
Coon Ridge
Lebbersole
Doc McFadden
North End
Zeb Stubbins
Arminta Jones
Goose Hollow
Grubbs
Cy Hawkins
Minta
Squire Hansford
Maple Boulevard
McFadden
Love Ann Long
Rebecca Jane
Love Ann
Newlight
Perkins
Hardshell
Women and Men in Scripture Grace and Reform
Rev. H Ostrom argues the Bible elevates both sexes, noting female examples in Elijah and Elisha stories, the cross reference to Mary and Jesus, and the need for regeneration over reform. He stresses mutual submission, the elder role of men, and the power of faith to ennoble women and men alike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elijah
Jesus
Elisha
John
Mind Your Own Business Quote from Lord Carliste
The remark notes regret at interfering in others disputes and reflects how even honored figures can repent for meddling in another's affairs.
When to Be Silent in a Classic Adage
The quote urges restraint in speech and urges that words should surpass silence or silence should prevail. attributed to a classical sage, this maxim echoes eloquence, prudence, and the value of thoughtful communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idionysius the Eder
T. H. Star and Union One Year Subscription
T. H. Star and Union offers a one year subscription priced at 4.00. The notice lists terms for renewal and payment at the publication. Subscribers are directed to send payment to the newspaper office by a stated deadline.
First Photograph and Daguerre's Portrait Invention
The first photograph was taken of a civil engineer named Shanks who visited Daguerre in Paris in 1839 and proposed using the process to take portraits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanks
Daguerre
Paris
For Sale Soybeans Hollybrook Variety In Merom Indiana
Seeds offered for sale are Hollybrook soybeans. Contact Emerson Burroughs or Farmers Elevator in Merom Indiana for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollybrook
Emerson Burroughs
Farmers’ Elevator
Merom, Ind
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ypres
Philadelphia
Arabia
Alaska
Schleswig
St. Helen’s
Lancashire
Wisconsin
Michigan
Post-Office Department
Queensland
Australia
Edison
Thomas A. Edison
West Orange
Clara Phillips
Catherine Uribe
Clara Phillip
Los Angeles
Mexico
Clara
California
Los
The
Bloomington Star
H. Ostrom
Moody Bible Institute
Chicago
NEW Lebanon Academy
Union Christian College
Rebecca Mason Bruner
New Lebanon
Ind
Bruner
John Bruner
DePauw University
Gill Township
Hamilton Silvers
Academy
Lord Carliste
Warner
Huck Towers
Carlc
de Bevoise
Sieres
Springer-Gouchenour Es
Kanichura Nainsook
T. H. Star and Union
Smokey
Wright
Army
Berman’s Bargain Store
City Hall
Farmersburg
Glenn Yeager
Woodmen of America
Ask John F. Douthitt
Boswell Auto Sales
Ford—Fordson
Carlisle, Ind
Boswell
John A. Mattix
Merom Road
J. K. Coulson
Russell A. Boles
Todd Oil & Paint CO
Cleveland, O
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