Helmholtz Biography and Legacy in Science and Music
A profile of Hermann von Helmholtz born 1821 near Potsdam. It highlights his eye opening experiments with light, his death after a fall on a ship in 1894, and his lasting impact on physics, physiology, and acoustics. It notes his descent from William Penn and his reputation among contemporaries.
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von Heimholts
Potedam
Berlin
William Penn
Pennsylvania
Chicago
von Helmholtz
Lok
Haan
Darwin
Huxley
Tyndall
Pasteur
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Helm
Watt
The Eye Has No Expression Says English Oculist
A renowned English eye surgeon argues that the eye itself holds no expression. He explains expression lies in eyelid motion and brow wrinkles, with lid lift and forehead changes signaling attention or emotion.
Expressions of the eye reveal emotions and character
The article discusses how the eye and eyelids reflect inner states. It notes how iris changes and pupil dilation alter expressions, with emphasis on the lid’s role and how conditions like morphine, liquor, or tobacco use affect pupil size and communication of emotion.
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Cleveland Plain Dealer
Seymour
How Hearing Troubles Affect Happiness From a Physician
A physician explains that constant listening effort on the deaf strains nerves and lowers health. Partial hearing loss leads to irritability, fatigue, and social isolation, stressing the need to seek early treatment and address minor hearing difficulties.
Doctor Cox and Seymour Offer Catarrh Cure Evidence
Lincoln citizens report relief from catarrh hearing and eye issues after treatment by Drs Cox and Seymour at 1219 K street. Letters from patients including Oscar Heath and Mrs North praise improved hearing, sight, and nasal symptoms with glasses and ear therapy, dated March 1900.
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Linculn
Neb
W. Calvert Cox
City
North
H Street
The
State Journal
Seymour
Cox
Nyeves
Godora
Lincoln, Neb
March 14Th
Lincoln
Ned
Mary A. Denek
Ella Carr
North Twenty-sixth Street
Street
Dietrich Steiner
South Twenty-first Street
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College View
K* Street
MR. Farquharson
W. I. Seymour
K. Street
Eye strain linked to brain and eye evolution theory
London ophthalmologist Dr. Charles Prentice argues eye strain stems from ongoing ocular evolution. He claims civilized life fixes eyesight near objects, forcing brain–eye conflict and nerve strain, with relief found in open-country changes and less convergence. The theory draws mixed support from other experts.
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Charles Prentice
London
New York
Dr. Prentice
Siege tale of Ladysmith garrison and Buller end date
A condensed account claims Ladysmith’s 9 000-man garrison ate 9 000 horses during the long siege, with General Buller ending it a day earlier in local chatter described as a “wee apiece” by city gossips.
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Ladysmith
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K Street
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Rush Medical College
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Yours Sincerely, Oscar Heath
Mrs. North
Sary
8. A. North
Vision of
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United States Army
Prentice
Hivery Crank
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