A Pound of Feathers Heavier Than Lead in Air
An old paradox is explained by air buoyancy. A pound of feathers requires more than a pound of feathers to balance a pound of lead when weighed in air. In a vacuum the scales invert, proving feathers displace air and alter apparent weight. practical proof uses an air pump and bell to show the effect.
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Villaescusa building seeks saloon license in 1902
M NEIL and O KEFE will apply to the city council at the next meeting on Monday November 3 1902 for a saloon license for premises on the north side of West Congress street between Church and Stone avenues known as the Villaescusa building. October 24 1902.
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M’neil & O'Keefe
Apprentice Quarrels Among French Workmen On Tour
Harper's Magazine recounts the travel journeys of young French apprentices who roam from town to town to study masters and trade pieces. Jealous rivalries between workmen societies trigger fights on the road with melees that can maim or kill.
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Origin of the Kiss The Greek Story and Royal Anecdotes
A quirky compilation traces kissing origins from a Greek shepherdess who shared an opal kiss to a historic royal practice. It cites ancient religious rites, England’s royal introduction, and Queen Margaret of France kissing Alain Chartier, noting cultural superstition around opals.
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Feeding the body and mind in a healthful society
A reflective piece on cooks and housekeepers duty to feed and maintain health, with quotes from Dr. Johnson and jokes about teachers, children, and social mores. The excerpt weaves humor about digestion, hope, and charity with brief vignettes from a St. Louis Post-Dispatch style column.
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And Yet He Has Plenty of Sand Quote
The Somerville Journal quotes a wry remark on youth work ethic: the average boy acts like an hourglass, unlikely to work more than sixty minutes unless pushed or turned around by someone else.
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