Old Man of the Mountain and the Assassin Order
The Old Man of the Mountain was the chief of the Order of Assassins founded by Hassan-i Sabbah. The sect linked to Alamut Persia, with a Syrian branch at Massiat, and chief Rashid ed-Din Sinan led during the Third Crusade. They operated as a secret imperium, nominally Muslim, using hashish inducement and violent missions, influencing events such as Richard the Lion Heart’s Crusade.
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Order of
Assassins
Hassan Ben Sabah
Alamut
Persia
Sheikh eli-Jabel
The
Syria
Massiat
Rashid ed-Din Abulhasher Sinan
Richard Lion Heart
England
Sinan
Conrad of
Montferrat
Ants and Birds Indulge in Humanlike Games
A Montreal Herald note describes ants as playful with mimic warfare and rare injuries. Birds, especially rooks, organize flying races with a starter and timing judges, while rooks tease rivals finishing just before the next event.
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Montreal Herald
Yellowstone Lake Passes Flood Threats Naturally
Washington Star notes Yellowstone Lake remains free from dams and artificial controls. In June, melting snow from the Absaroka range sends torrents into the lake, but its 139 square mile area and natural drainage keep flood waters contained, raising the lake only slowly while storing excess water. The lake drains about 1010 square miles, and such a flood would harm nearby homes and farms if not for the natural balance.
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Yellowstone Lake
National Park
Yellowstone Park
Absaroka Range
Washington Star
Gila Monster Described as Largest US Lizard
The gila monster, about three feet long, is the largest US lizard and has a highly poisonous bite that can affect the heart. Its venom and size make it feared by Indians in Arizona and New Mexico, though it typically avoids fights.
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United States
America
Arizona
New Mexico
Sealing Putty Edges Prevent Rain Leaks in Windows
In heavy rain, leaks often arise when painters fail to extend a narrow line of paint from the putty onto the glass. Modern frames leave space for a paint edge on the glass to avoid marring the frame, sealing the putty to the glass and preventing rain driven between putty and glass.
Postage Stamps: From England to United States
The first adhesive postage stamp appeared in England in 1839 with a decree on December 21 and public use starting May 6, 1840. A year later stamps arrived in the United States. James Chalmers, a Dundee printer, invented the stamp and died in 1853.
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England
United States
James Chalmers
Dundee
Scotland
William Henry Harrison’s Life and Presidency Highlighted
A historical summary chronicles William Henry Harrison born February 9, 1773 in Berkeley Virginia, his rise from territorial governor of Indiana to congressman and senator, service as a general in the War of 1812, and finally his 1841 death a month after inauguration. The piece notes his Tippecanoe campaign slogan and Whig victory.
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Indiana
William Henry Harrison
White House
Berkeley
Northwest Territory
Gen. St. Clair
Congress
Ohio
United States Senate
Colombia
Tippecanoe
Tyler
Little Belt Encounter A 1811 Naval Clash Described
In May 1811 Commodore John Rodgers on the frigate President chased a small British vessel near Cape Charles. Night obscured colors, shots were exchanged, and the Little Belt was disabled after about eight minutes. The responsibility for the encounter remained unresolved.
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France
John Rodgers
President
Chesapeake Bay
Cape Charles
Rodgers
Little Belt
Elements in Human Body Worth Less Than a Dollar
An estimate places the value of all elements composing the average human body between 75 cents and a dollar. It lists key elemental percentages: Oxygen 65, Carbon 18, Hydrogen 10, Nitrogen 8, Calcium 1.5, Phosphorus 1, Potassium 0.3, Sulfur 0.25, Sodium 0.15, Chlorine 0.15, Magnesium 0.05, Iron 0.004, Iodine 0.00004, plus tiny amounts of fluorine silicon manganese zinc copper aluminum and possibly arsenic. A second estimate uses a different composition: iron 1/4 ounce, sugar 1/5 ounce, carbon 24 pounds, water 10 gallons, tincture of iron a drop, phosphorus 1.8 pounds, lime 7 pounds.
Barnum Jailed for Libel as Young Showman
Barnum, pioneer showman, once jailed for 60 days in Danbury Conn for libel printed in a paper he edited. He began showman career at 24 buying a colored woman reputed to be George Washingtons nurse and exhibited her, a venture that yielded large income and launched his world famed career.
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Phineas T. Barnum
Danbury
Conn
George Washington
Washington
Smyrna City Dispute Over Homer Birthplace Heats Up
A Turkish archeologist guarding ancient documents claims to settle the centuries old dispute of Homer's birthplace. Selahettin Bey of the Smyrna museum asserts proof that the poet hailed from Halkapinar in Smyrna but will not reveal the document’s contents. Smyrna is among seven Asia Minor cities contesting the Greek poet's birth origin.
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Selahettin Bey
Smyrna
Halkapinar
Asia Minor
New York City Size Measurements Described in Historic Note
A historical note outlines New York City extents including a north south length of 36 miles and width of 1634 miles from the North River to Queens boundary. It cites Richmond and Queens borders, with Manhattan Island measured at 12 14 miles long and 2 14 miles wide, noting borough boundaries and geographic scope.
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New York City
Twenty-third Street
Queensborough
Richmond Borough
Queens
Manhattan
Brownson Community Notices and Elections Brief
B H H club to meet June 15 with Mrs Gilbert Gossin. Annual school election held at north Herdem building. Mrs Connelly elected treasurer for three years. District to transport all pupils to Potter schools next term. Mr and Mrs Ricy Davis of Cheyenne visited Carl Easton recent. Farmers Union to meet at N J Nelson home July 1. Mr and Mrs Frank Smith visited Taurston Ahome Friday. Mrs Guy Shoemaker of The Siding Wyoming guest at Olson and Gunderson homes. Mr and Mrs N J Nelson and sons and Mrs Palmer Thurston and —
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B. H. H. Club
Gilbert Gossin
North Herdem
Connelly
Potter
Ricy Davis
Cheyenne
Carl Eastons
Farmers Union
N. J. Nelson
Mrs. Frank Smith
Taurston Ahome
Guy Shoemaker
Siding
Wyoming
Lewis Olson
Walter Gunderson
N. J. Nelson and Sons
Palmer Thurston
Bayard Pageant Attendance and Weekend Guest News
Daughter Virginia attended the Bayard pageant on Wednesday evening. John Connelly was a weekend guest of the Nelson boys.
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Virginia
Bayard
John Connelly
Nelson Boys
How Individuals Can Overcome Impotence Through Thought
A Christian Science meditation urges individuals to reject powerlessness amid global problems. It counsels aligning thinking with Godlike, constructive ideas, resisting pessimism, and using daily reading to reject false pictures. The piece cites Mary Baker Eddy and Paul to promote universal good through disciplined thought.
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God
Hamlet
Israel
Ivery
Mary Baker Eddy
Paul
Brethren
The
Christian Science Monitor
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