The Lead Pencil Craft from Mine to Wood
Details the production of graphite from Ticonderoga mines through grinding and tank sorting to form lead for pencils. Explains clay mixing, pressing, drying, wood assembly with Florida cedar, groove filling, stacking, cutting, coloring, varnishing, stamping, and final packaging.
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Ticonderoga
United States
Tnk
Ieee
Florida Key
Tampa
Fla
Aute- Mnatic
Ian
Chicago
Treacherous Memory Told In Lewiston Tale Of A Night
A Lewiston man recounts a drunken mishap at the McGillinudily banquet when he returned home late and discovered his wife was gone, admitting no memory of the events after a night of drinking and lingering confusion. The piece also notes Lombroso at a congress of criminal anthropology, portraying him as a modest, determined scholar defending his theories with a gentle, persuasive manner.
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Lewiston
Atwood
Spike Hennessy
Will
Lewiston Journal
Lombroso
St. James Gazette
Congress of Criminal Anthropology
Lawrence Hutton
Bunter
Lomlon
Bunner
Hutton
Engushman
Bog Ashman
St. Paul's Cathedral
Cornwallis
Washington
Yorktown
Westminster
Lance
Onaents
Angor
Grant and Sheridan Enter Washington on Arrival Day
Grant noted Sheridan's frail appearance after a grueling campaign as he arrived in Washington on April 4. Sheridan weighed 116 pounds and stood 6 feet 6 inches, appearing unlikely to lead cavalry. Grant reassured, saying the horseman would prove his size for the task.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Sheridan
Washington
War Department
Horace Porter
Century
Mighty sword thrust found in Pacific swordfish attack
A swordfish pierced thirteen inches into the Irmgard’s hull during a voyage from Honolulu to San Jose, leaving a heavy leak that required constant pumping. The weapon broke off below the outer sheath, leaving sixteen inches of blade embedded, and four planks had to be removed to seal the hull before the ship reached port. The specimen was later sent to a city museum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Irmyard
Portulaca Response From a Sunlit Garden
A fragment notes how portulaca flowers respond to sun rays. They open in the morning and reach full bloom after noon, showing sensitivity to light and timing in a sunlit garden setting.
Old man loses dog at station in humorous prank tale
A city bound man leads a one tracked dog from a station bench into the press office then pays a dollar to the clerk and returns to the platform. The old man awakens to realize his pet is bound for Milwaukee, while bystanders laugh at the prank.
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Hufiwin
Drodyngs
Huffman
Jodyngs
Hutton
Jodynye
Heticena Jouko
Jodynug
Huffrunn
Milwaukee
Mr. Huffman
Binaus Fur
Joiereon Park
Gulmsnes
Armand
Book Corner in Apartment Doorway Creates Hidden Storage
An unused doorway in a yearly apartment can be converted into a book and bric-a-brac nook. Install two uprights and shelves to match woodwork, add brass-headed nails and leather trim, then hang curtains to conceal magazines and newspapers.
Guide to Graceful Walking and Dental Hygiene Tips
Advice on footwear for comfort and poise plus basic dental care. Warns against tight boots and high heels, urges low heels, steady gait, and restrained arm movement. Recommends parasol for hands free use. Describes brushing teeth with vertical strokes and tepid water for cleaning and rinsing, noting small curved toothbrush.
School Notes and College Activities Highlight Busy Week
J P Schwartz visited the school on Tuesday. Martie Slingluft, Miss Sith and several students returned after illnesses. A small botanical library is planned. German and geometry classes advance. Debates, musical events, and athletic interest expand. Church and college notes follow with services and programs noted.
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Alton Brock
Martie Slingluft
Miss Sith
Tuvslay Liet
Birh
Mrs Maggie Myers Praises Dr Caldwell Sold Rumor Medicine
Letter from Williamsport Indiana by Mrs Maggie Myers praising Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsin for stomach troubles and constipation. She reports rapid relief and weight gain after use and mentions availability through Ely Bros in New York City and local druggists.
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Maggie Myers
Williamsport
Ind
Dr. Caldwell
B.S. West
Dover
N. H
Messrs
Evy
Bross
Kly
Wetaalb
ELY Bros
Warren &T
Kilmer’s Kidney Health Remedy Promoted by Advertisers
An advertisement touts Kilmer’s Kidney Health remedy for kidney pain and frequent urination. It promises proven benefits from a “water glass” test and urges readers to mail for a free sample via Willis Gdeitose and Kilmer Co. It emphasizes testimonials and the product’s reputed efficacy.
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Kilmer
Tadiler
Eliot
Willis
Kilmore & Co. Hing
Mortgage Sale Notice and Foreclosure Details in Michigan
Notice of mortgage sale in Gratiot County Michigan, detailing a foreclosure by Anne Lente and Mathie Linu versus an unnamed borrower, with the date, court location, and amount due, including a sale date at the county courthouse. Also mentions a second mortgage default by Homer K Decker and Helen M Decker against Jennie McRiaib with attorney details and sale terms.
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Michigan
Jeruit
Ful Srethite
Ethiven
Williwin J.C Bewketian
Lea
Alabamin
Norkhon
Vranels
Walter
Eile
Bniforn
Gofths Vrsdor
Constabelaters
Mortoage Sale -Derauit
Anne Lente
Mathie Linu
Fring
Oliewal
Gratiot County
Uber
Mortmaer
Fet
Prnnine & Baldwin
Mimen Paine
Mortingoo
DLW Muriengyn
Doetauit
Bmw
Pebrusry
David Preteher
Mary Ann
Fin Townebin
Grmligi
Trephena Serton
Mortenge
Gratiot
Rodshire
Mareh
Doula
Baie Ii
Ald Meri
Perth
State of Michigan
Elreuit
Wuoltan
MortenBe
Joe
North Walt
Ooch Piel
Algenn
Bane G. Torney
Trephena Nomton
Ameigneo
Atalin
Homer K. Decker
Helen Mocker
Jennie McRiaib
Fegieter
Michigao
Bar
Mortynges
Gratior
Ithaeath
Noriheset
Bald
Penhins & He Ltwig
Jessie Molsin
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New York
Bombay
Alfonso TI
Low
Aguloat Lim
Maz O'Roll
Hie Dow
J.P. Schwartz
Thurday Ith
Toros Simin
Malde Washtarn
Atte
Ely
Whrary
Tris
W. M. Wilson
Frank Grover
Iro Tubbs
Hertha Strubie
Bunetta Geel
Blanche Weiwarer
Josephine
Charles Murphy
Charlies van Woyen
Ely ix
Livore Thohy
Tod Gerber
Eloetit Thetis
Seceby
Gunesetttert
Chypel
1 Lig
Nellig Ne Balitor
Ay Mhieh
Norman Root
Sardis Mossingzer
Mav Sargent
John Stewart
Merrit
Thomas
Ivita
Florence
W. F. Jones
Avery
College
Tas
Adelphie
Hue
Thiy
EC Crane
Detmit
Hile Hoch Eigigud
Crate
Detroit
Sidi ‘School
Gsoul
Apecada Township
Adethtodust
Epworth League Ati P. mi
Tole
D. Lemen
Pension Attorne Auatice
Elaine Agaii
UMM Peopanael
Millers Stare
Pratt
Geo. Emerick
Wm, Giluibb
P. W. Hooper
Mien
Dain
Tam
F. W. Hooper
Wweb
Perea
A. C. Davis
J.B. Parker
Alma Meat Market
Hirivds
Ofhera
Fere
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