Primitive lamps from conch shell to brass burner
The article traces ancient lighting from the conch shell lamp to brass burner regulators, noting Babylonian and Mesopotamian use. It cites Edgar J Banks PhD and details archaeological finds at Bismya showing early lamp forms, wick supports, and decoration evolving from conch shells to alabaster and stone lamps.
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Edgar James Banks
Babylonia
Egypt
Mesopotamia
Saint Sophia
Constantinople
Bismya
Miswyu
Old Methods Succeed In New York's Busy Eatery
A New York wholesale district restaurant feeds more daily than any other in the city using cash purchases only. No books kept, checks never issued, all goods paid for upfront with coin. Doors have never been locked since wartime, and salt usage hints at vast patronage.
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New York
New York City
Teddy’s Birthday Party Delayed For Lack of Guests
A mother planned an ice cream cake party for Teddy’s tenth birthday but he admits he invited no friends. The family waited for guests, and the boy suggested starting the celebration without friends present.
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Teddy
Ancient lamps traced from Babylon to later civilizations
The article describes early lamp development from stone lamps before 4000 B C to clay lamps in later periods. It notes a Babylonian temple lamp holding about two quarts of oil, and varied shapes including conch inspired, triangular forms and miniature boats. It links lamp design to later Persian and Baghdad lamps and mentions perpetual burning in temples and dwellings.
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Bismya
Rome
Greece
Babylonia
Persia
Haroun
Bagdad
NOW THE WATCH TRUST IN CONGRESS FEUD
Representative Rainey shows watches as exhibits to discuss a watch trust in Congress. Representative Vreeland arranges three memorandum spindles and three oranges on the desk to stage a joking effect, causing him to pause mid speech and laugh. The scene highlights congressional interest in the watch question.
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Rainey
Ilinois
Congress
Representative Vreeland
New York
Wolk
Joker
Vreeland
Mrs Ferguson George Hat Opinion Sparks Laughs
Mrs Ferguson asks for opinion on her new hat while Mr Ferguson volunteers a blunt reply. Laura deflects with a sharp retort as the household banter unfolds with playful sarcasm.
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Mrs. Ferguson
George
Mr. Ferguson
Laura
Woodlawn Mansion Change Hands in Princeton Tale
The historic Woodlawn Mansion near Princeton has new ownership with Miss Elizabeth M. Sharp purchasing from Paul Keaster. The narrative recounts the property lineage from 18th century Mount Vernon ties to George Washington era figures and follows later transfers through Quaker buyers and Paul Kester before Sharp’s acquisition.
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Woodlawn Mansion
Elizabeth M. Sharp
Princeton, N. J
Paul Keater
Woodlawn
Wis
Ington
Fielding Lewis
Fredericksburg
George Washington
Lawrence Lewis
Nellie Custis
Martha Washington
Lewis
Mount Vernon
Washington
Lewis Jorounally
Lorenzo Lewis
Nellie Custig Lewis
New Jersey
Chalkley Gillingham
Jacob M Troth
Catatea
Jacob M ‘Troth
Paul Kester
Miss Sharp
Debate on Free Seed Policy Disturbs House Proceedings
Currier of New Hampshire clashes with supporters as farmers’ demand for free seeds is debated. Editors’ letters criticizing the proposal are read, provoking loud clashes among members. The session grows unruly with multiple members shouting and the chair unable to maintain order.
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Galnea
Wadsworth
Mr. Gaines
Currier
New Hampshire
Gains
Gaines
Mann
Fordney
French
Sima
Chandler
Magistrate questions clerk as prisoner charged
The magistrate asks for the defendant’s name and defers to the constable who mentions a charge. The exchange repeats with fragmented phrases including “attorney” and a misheard sounding accusation, leaving the exact charge unclear.
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Simpson
Attelnrnter
Colorado's Peaks and Markets Across the Nation
The piece lists Colorado summits with Massive at 14 424 feet and Elbert at 14 421 feet Pike's Peak tops 14 103 feet and notes twenty Colorado peaks exceed it It also notes the US fish markets price the English sale at about sixty cents per pound as the most expensive fish.
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Colorado
Elbert
Pike’s Peak
United States
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