End of the World and Sun's Dimming Foreseen by Scientists
A long speculative essay argues the sun will cool and shrink, ending Earth’s heat within millions of years. It discusses Kelvin and Newcomb estimates, Langley’s sensational space collision idea, and future geological shifts. It also notes tides lengthening days, rising oceans, and possible future heat sources from solar engines or deep Earth heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earth
Wallace
Lord Kelvin
Newcomb
Bo Browt le
Atye
Langley
Peter
Apostle
Washington
Hemod
North America
Europe
America
Ericsson
Sahara
Central Asia
Ueden
Jowmph Bowles
Flag of Libby Prison Reunion Reveals Patriotism and Risk
A long hidden Libby Prison flag story recalls Timothy Regan of the Ninth Massachusetts and fellow prisoners who stitched white red and blue cloth into a covert stars and stripes. Hidden for decades the flag was finally remade and later explained by David L. Jones after Regan’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Regan
Libby
Regan
L. A
Chaplain I P Follaneries
Honor the Flag on shipboard ceremony during rain
A shipboard concert during a rain evening near the equator ended with the band and crew delaying the national anthem until all hands had donned coats and trousers again to avoid disreputable exposure. The event, noted by a cruising correspondent, highlighted strict decorum despite heat and humidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ranier
Donn's Kidney Pills Claim Cure for Urinary Trouble
A testimonial from Lake City Minnesota praises Donn's Kidney Pills alleging relief from neuralgia dizziness and eyesight issues with kidney secretions becoming regular after use. The ad copy touts multiple medicines and remedies, including The Marine Eye Temedy and Mrs Windlow's soothing syrup, in a faded 19th or early 20th century tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Center
S18
South Oat Atroot
Lake City
Minn
Donn
Ail Deniers
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N
Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief From Surgical Fear
A promotional note touts Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments avoidable by operation. Letters from readers claim the remedy saved lives and delayed or prevented surgeries, endorsing its use for displacements, inflammation, and fibroid-related pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Barbara Base
Kingman
Kansas
Mrs. Pinkham
Mom Pinkhar
Lydia
Pinkham
Arthur TR
Church Road
Moorestown
N. J
Lydia B
Pinkholm
Flakham
Lydia KE
Pink
Hayn
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G. Frederick Wright, A. M
Greater
Boston
Libby Prison
G. Stevenson
G. Veo Alreet
Roxby
Tewaon
Prasoners
L. A. Fillebrown
F. F. Foliansbee
Billlo
Tie
Miss Gotrox
Billl
Landor
Kyoa
Vinny Wanes
Pete Eas
Rusia
Phhadatpna
Ngran Nile
Arlanos Co
Mies Maa
Frome
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