Lincoln's Writings and Wisdom Beyond His Oratory
A reflective essay on Abraham Lincoln as writer and letter writer, praising his bottomless wisdom and moral balance. It contrasts public myths with intimate texts, cites key letters and speeches, notes his humor as a sign of sanity, and urges readers to study the Cooper Institute address and other writings to grasp his true genius.
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G. K. Chesterton
Lincoln
Oxford University
John Adams
Patrick Henry
America
Prinet
Cooper Institute
Republican Party
Jesus
Steel Creeper Lets Wearer Walk Icier Sidewalks Safely
A Philadelphia inventor dons steel creepers for shoes to grip icy pavement. The spring steel device hooks to the heel, needs no screws, and can be attached or removed in seconds. Carry a pair for danger spots, as it sheds ice and provides stable footing on slick surfaces.
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Army of the Potomac
Philadelphia
Clip to hold tobacco pipe upright with foldable legs
Canadian inventor introduces a pipe clip that grasps the stem and provides foldable legs to hold the bowl upright, preventing ash spill and reducing fire risk when the pipe is set down. The device supports the pipe securely and folds for compact storage.
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Scientific American
Rest Holds Bowl Upright Mechanism Description
A device supports a bowl in an upright position by using a ferrule or sleeve with supporting legs. The apparatus can be wedged to anchor the stem with the mouthpiece, avoiding the need for a clip.
Five New Comets Attract Global Attention
Five comets engage observers, two in the southern hemisphere and three in the north. Brooks' comet stands out between Ursa Major and Lyra, creating a four-star bear tail illusion. It is well photographed from Greenwich, with a 1 degree tail. A second comet, first discovered by Heliawek at Bakmm, moves eastward low in the sky. Hale’s breadth noted. Moving pictures in Germany draw crowds as theaters show the latest films amid Allied and German elites.
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