Various Notable Facts From Global History and Science
A survey of disparate snippets notes England inventing stainless steel in part, Alfred the Great’s 878 fleet, Chicago as a rail hub, and Illinois oil output. It covers astronomy, music, geography, London’s water pipes, and inventions visualizing speech, plus curious items on clothing, mining, and naval tech.
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Florida
Alfred the Great
England
Scotland
United States
Japanese Mercantile Marine
London
Hounslow
Middlesex
British Isles
Berlin
Antartic
D. Cope
Italy
Buckingham Palace
Caribbean Sea
Gulf of Mexico
Fukien
Min Province
New York City
Bath
Jenny Lind
Mendelssohn
Rubinstein
Yokohama
Kobe
Uniontown
Corn husking shows extensive ear worm mold damage reported
The Indiana USDA report notes corn husking over half complete with extensive ear worm and mold damage prompting some farmers to burn damaged corn for fuel. Wheat is in good condition for winter, rye and clover stand strong, tobacco sales set for month end with fair prices expected, hog cholera largely checked, plenty of corn huskers available yet few hires.
Hair Count Variations Across Hair Colors
Data show fair-haired people average 140000 to 160000 hairs on the scalp for both men and women. Dark hair averages around 105000, while red-haired individuals reportedly have about 30000 hairs yet tend to retain hair longer and seldom go bald.
Notice to Non-Residents Sullivan County Indiana 1921
Sullivan Circuit Court case No 19222 features A Elizabeth Pirtle trustee and defendants John Vaughn and others in a quiet title action. The notice names multiple heirs and nonresidents and sets January 9 1922 as the appearance deadline at the Sullivan County Court House.
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Indiana
Sullivan County
Sullivan Circuit Court
Elizabeth Pirtle
Charles L. Pirtle
John Vaughn
Kke
A. G McNabb
Sullivan Cirrcuit Court
Delitha Cc. Arnett
William ©. Arnett
Nancy J. Arnett
Annie FE. Arnett
Hannah K. Arnett
William O. Arnett, Jr
Annie J. Boyd
Dylan Arnett
Lee Worthy
Lillian Worthy
Pauline McCreery
Pauline MecCreery
William O. Arnett
Orlan Arnett
Delitha C. Arnett
Annie Ee. Arnett
Hannah D. Arnett
Annie E. Boyd
State of
Tal Lana
Towit
Township Seven
Staal
Chas. R. Ratlsback
A. G. McNabb
What Really Rules the World Says Uncle Tenry
An aphorism attributed to Uncle Tenry emphasizes brain power, moral courage, and integrity as forces governing world events, contrasting them with brute force and self-assertion. The quote frames leadership as disciplined intellect and character.
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Uncle Tenry
Cynical remark on self and others cited in Transcript
A cynic notes self-knowledge reveals mean things about themselves and projects them onto others, reflecting on how costs are borne by the speaker and the group. The quote appears in Bos on Transcript.
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The
Florsheim
Tony
West Side
Sullivan, Ind
Chiropractic
J. L. Ramsey
Chiropractor
Palmer School OF Chiropractic
General Information
Chicago
Illinois
Cincinnati
Republic
Sydney
New South Wales
Australia
United States Navy
O. H. Mahaffy
Nashville, Tenn
Dougherty & Walters
Schroeder & Price
Olson
West Side Square
Cass
Wiley Gambill
Fenton Fuller
Valentine Ciscellio
Eleanor
John
Clyde Handford
Shelburn
A. W. Lane
Medsker Lofton
C. P. Riggs
R. C. Hedworth
A. W. Crawford
Cherrydale
Anlisie
Carlisle Co-Operative Tel. Co
Francis and
Hattie Looker
Hill & Reid
Cecil Lloyd
Crawford Place
W. O. Sims
Rachel E. Walters
Snow Ist
Elizabeth Frakes
Liston & Springer
Welman Ast
Hazelrigg
Giles Place
Pearl Gambill
J. D. Willis
Snow Fairview Park
T. A. Combs
G. W. Gambill
Owens
Jefferson
Springer & Haddon
J. D. Wilams
Black Diamond Coal Co
B. E
George Co. Bryant
United States Department of Agriculture
Young Men’s Models
Clothiers
H. C. Steel
Prop
Harry Dilley
Willard Batteries
Manna
Barre
Davis Brothers
E. Washington St
Setez
Ste
Board of Commissioners
Auditor’s Office
John Scott
W. H. Poston
Percy Wolfe
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