Reading the Glass and Its Value on Board Ship
A historical explanation of barometer types and their function on ships. The article covers the Torricelli vacuum method, the mercury column in a platinum tube, and how air pressure moves the mercury. It cites naval practice of recording readings every four hours and notes the glass has variations with latitude and storm effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wee
Torricelli
Jern
Bacometers
Fay
Biurbmeter
Sweden
Tropics
Tornell
Teylar Hie
Mt Curtis
Regent
Japan
Sullivan’s Bold Capture of Fort William and Mary
An account describes Major Sullivan gathering forces within two hours after learning British regiments planned to seize Portmouth and its fort. He surprised defenders, secured prisoners, and seized 100 pounds of gunpowder and weapons, burying powder under a church pulpit before sending it to Boston. The action, linked to the Revolution, inspired Lexington and hailed Sullivan as a pioneer of rebellion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
Fock-Wils Lism
Mary
Paul Revere
Durham
N. W
Job Sullivan
Boaton
Portamouth
Bastoore
Portaimbutt
William
Thurveratt
Adam
Rocky Road
Boston
Hila
New Hampshire
Quint
Dover
Lesington
Texington
Mttack
Waxicruthy
Thomas B
Americun
Phonetic Sense and English Spelling Theory
The text discusses how outer sense organs and phonetic representations affect English spelling. It cites experiments with educated readers to show how pronunciation guides spelling and the impact of letter sounds on readable forms in different languages and alphabets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isis
Julie
Waliatia
Olurkavanis
Ora
Lounstuns
Kilmer's Swamp Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promises Relief
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer's Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It claims kidney trouble leads to serious health problems and promises quick relief, noting pleasant taste and affordability. Free sample by mail offered from Binghamton New York to readers who mention the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becaie Ko Lecey
Kitners
All Druguisté
Adres
Mer& Coy
Binghamton
N.Y
Milting
Guy
Kilmer
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HWE’ Bradfield Regulator CO
Aventa
Rrollia
Globe Clothing House
West , Virginia
Bank
Geo. L. Duncan, Pres
Thie Bank
F. B. Woods
Clarksburg
Roba Dtardwarelo
Manhattan
Frank Duffy
4Th St
W. Va
Warkman
Tilda Wigar
Ani
Merriman
Agency
Londes Bidg
Third St
Sea Foods
Crisfield
City Market
West Main St
Hell
Cétitol
Telegram Square
Grand Opera House
Reymann
THE
Reymann Brewing Company
Wheeling, W. Va
Hill Bros
Sper Tool
Hillil Brothers
New York
Leggett Iulldive
Sel Stadt
Honc Hin
Clarkabuer Fung Arien
Parsons-Souders
Main Street
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