Edison Anecdotes and Farce at a Presidio Dinner
A late 19th century newspaper sketch recalls Thomas Edison as the unpractical genius at a Presidio dinner. An officer recounts Edison’s eclipse observations with notable scientists including Draper and Tronvelot, noting Edison’s temporary hearing return, a joke about his rifle bid, and a staged jackrabbit gag. The piece also parodies stock and fortune ruin tales and a humorous sequence of vignettes from American life and wit.
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Presidio
Thomas Edison
Pro
Tronvelot
Cambridge
Harkness
John L. Draper
Edison
Draper
Balf
Rabbit Cally
Modern Wonder Sunstroke Caused by Electric Battery Light
A French electric furnace emits 100000 candle power light and intense heat yet distant observers feel little temperature rise. Protracted exposure may cause sunstroke like symptoms such as burning skin red on the face headaches and sleeplessness. The report explores heat and light as a possible sunstroke mechanism related to rapid vibrational energy and nervous system effects.
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Crennot
France
Parisian edict on hissing ends in theater yawns
Amusing Parisian debate on suppressing hissing at plays. An 18th century edict by the police failed as a notorious offender between two officers began yawning, others followed, and even actors surrendered to the contagion. The ban was dropped, noting the older method’s stability.
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Comedie Francaise
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Tancrede
James Gazelle
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