Fireclouds and Rain: Theories of Air, Fire, and Weather
A long excerpt discusses how rising air over large fires or volcanic eruptions may condense vapour into clouds and rain. It cites experiments and observations from Franklin Institute and 1830s sources, noting conditions that favor or prevent rain and proposing incentives to test the idea with balloons and dew point data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purser
Franklin Institute
Franklin
Reid
Joiitciples
Lapice
Louisiana
S. Calhoun
Nova Scotia
Ben. Mathias
Philadelphias
England
Manchester
Ed. Mammatt
Ashby
London
Thames
Humboldt
South America
Congress
Meteorology and rainmaking experiments urged by James Bonaparte Espey
James B. Espey urges a rainmaking test using large fires to generate clouds in drought time. He predicts cloud growth and rainfall spread and appeals for journals of June to September rainfall, wind, and cloud data to the Franklin Institute and others. He cites legislative interest and invites further information on land clearing projects and weather observations across Virginia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
William Hamilton
Franklin Institute
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Virginia
North Carolina
James BP
ESPY
Advertising as the lifeblood of village trade in Carbondale
In a Carbondale Journal excerpt the author argues printing and advertising empower merchants and manufacturers to reach a wide audience within twenty to thirty miles. Advertising attracts customers, signals enterprise, and elevates a village’s trade standing, while neglect harms local business and public spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Este
Carbondale Journal
Infant education and the timing of learning to read
A discussion on infant education argues against rushing early literacy. It cautions that delaying reading lessons can preserve freshness and vigor in a child’s mind, noting late-taught youngsters may surpass precocious peers. The piece cites Dr. Humphreys and recounts railway and political items of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben
Simeon
Humphreys
Invention to Prevent Horse Runaways in Vehicle Harness
Reported by noblemen and gentlemen a new invention aims to stop horses from bolting in carriages or cabs. A spring or line attached to the carriage triggers a mechanism near the wheel hub that winds catgut reins onto a spindle, gradually stopping the horses without sudden jerks. The operator controls the line until the animals are brought safely to a halt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dinstan
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Exan
Ilinois
Lenaal
Madison
Banne
Col. Ogden
Aaron Ogden
New Jersey
Jersey City
Ogden
Washington
Society of Cincinnati
Duncan
Illinois
Temperance Society
van Buren
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