Kaleidoscope camera turns portraits into endless patterns
An 19th century report explains Prof Palfrich of Jena perfected a photokaleidoscope apparatus that marries kaleidoscope reflections with photography. Dorothea’s image is captured in multiple mirrored views to create varied patterns on photographic plates, promising new artistic and commercial uses in design and portraiture.
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Paitrich
Jena
Dorothea
Jena -Workers
Prof
Paltrich
Dorothes
Tomas
Eeipzig
Pulrich
The Great War Cost and Wartime Financing
An analysis estimates daily and monthly wartime costs for major nations including Germany Russia Austria Hungary England and France. It cites per soldier costs up to 240 dollars daily and totals reaching tens of billions with future bond and banknote issuance to cover paper money and short term debt. It notes gold reserves are kept and reserves not routinely drawn on, while governments rely on bonds and currency expansion.
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Tig
Clothin
Arcillery
Feild
Germany
Russia
Japan
Cites
Indus— Tria
Zenemtiona
Bank of France
Rusela
Imperial Bank
France
England
Aniex
Othe
Terry Motes
Bateson’s View on Heredity and Life’s Central Mystery
In a Melbourne address Prof William Bateson discusses how populations distribute hereditary traits among offspring. He notes embryology offers little direct aid and chromosomes vary greatly in number size and form, yet a link between body characteristics and chromosomes remains sought. He cautions that science’s progress is slow and obscured by complex terminology, yet the achievement remains monumental.
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Association For the Advancement of Science
Mfelbourne
Australia
William Bateson
Zay
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Dt Zerce
Remarkable Bird Story Baffles Scientist on Beach
A fragmented tale recalls a scientist questioning a bird on a British seaside visit. Col V. F. Rowe is named in the account, with references to Odtoncombe Beach and a mysterious creature affectionately named Joer. The narrative hints at a bond forming between man and animal amid odd observations.
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V. F. Rowe
Odticombe
Gis Nectierman
Joer
Gull Amazes Humans By Relearning Lost Object On Beach
An unusual gull behavior article recalls a gull approaching water then sitting on sand while a soldier’s box is returned after the bird’s repeated attempts to cue a direction. The scene involves a colonel figure, Jo y, and a scientist reader interest note. The Encampment Herald editor mentions aging and a ball event. City housing figures about 335,009 tenants and price data follow.
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U Leloner
Joey
Tim
Scientists Debate Heat Effect of Wet Coal in Forge
A historical discussion on whether adding water to coal in a forge raises heat. Proponents claim water decomposes to hydrogen and oxygen, boosting flame intensity and combustion, while others argue effects are mechanical or negligible. Noted experts like Wiener and Murray weigh in on chemical versus mechanical roles.
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Aropen Betx
Harcreaves
W Murray
United States
Dturmix
Willem Wiener
Newark Sis Bich
Sears Training
Syetth
Binksmith
Heat Drives Blood Flow Says Historic Discovery
A long fragment reviews early ideas on blood circulation, praising Harvey’s heart pump concept while arguing that heat is the ultimate force moving blood through arteries, veins, and capillaries. It credits 17th century observations and later “subtle forces” before declaring heat as the true mover of circulation.
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Zemperocies
Evicentix
Judge Swing
Owith
Marcello Malpushhi
Peter Swing
Gudee
Ohio
Juése Swing
Dozaro Spellanzani
Ese
Harvey
Jett
Malta
Hear
Barres
Judes Swins
Behaives
Luciana
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Serbia
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Belsium
Frente
Austin-Hunsery
Enz
Bateson
Aoe -Wolonel
Ie Gull
Encampment
Cel) Herald
Hérald Office
Ser Fork City
Leonard Keene Hirshberg
Mall
D. Johns Hopkins University
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