First Public Exhibition of Morse Telegraph by Morse and Vail
Ninety years ago Prof Samuel F B Morse staged the first public display of the Morse Magnetic Telegraph at New York University. The experiment success showed messages recorded and translated with crude apparatus. It marked the origin of today’s vast electro magnetic telegraph network spanning millions of miles of wire worldwide.
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Samuel F. B. Morse
New York University
United States
Geological Cabinet
Washington Square
New York City
Prof
Morse
Alfred Vail
Stephen Vail
Professor Morse
Havre
New York
Shit Square
Invention Pioneering Morse and Global Telegraph Growth
The piece details the vast reach of telegraph networks led by Western Union, noting millions of miles of line in the US and abroad, and explains the shift from Morse’s manual to automatic systems. It recounts Morse’s early hardships, family background, and artistic beginnings in Boston and Yale, highlighting his perseverance and patriotism.
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United States
Western Union Telegraph Company
Europe
Western Union
Morse Portraits and Telegraph: A Painter’s Path to Invention
The narrative traces Samuel Morse from studying under Yale mentors and painting portraits in Boston to friendships with notable artists. It notes his early financial struggles, attempts at invention, and his eventual turn to portraiture. A Lafayette portrait and experiences in Europe are highlighted, ending with Morse’s 1832 idea of transmitting intelligence by electricity inspired by Dr. Charles T. Jackson.
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Yale
Washington Allston
America
Allston
Europe
Benjamin West
William Wilberforce
Henry Thornton
Coleridge
Rogers
Charles Kingsley
Lamb
Hercules
Royal Academy
Somerset House
Morse
Boston
Sidney
Samuel
Marquis de Lafayette
New York Public Library
England
Italy
France
United States
Charles T. Jackson
Jackson
Paris
Ringsted Area Notes and Local Wanderings
In Ringsted and nearby towns many residents visited friends, conducted errands, and attended events this week. Names include Albert Lowenberg, Doris Jensen, Nels Peterson, Jens Simmons, Rose Booth, Soren Nielsen, George Myere, John Bosold, Katherine Bosold, Dor othy Paugh, Martin Olson, O D Johnson, Soren Nieber, Fred Chapman, Odus Paugh, James Welsh, Esther Burkhart, Ole Hannon, Caris Ellerston, George Johnson, Dr. Brown, Alex Glassnapp, Mr. and Mrs. Weir, E C Corderman, and others. A French woman who bobbed her hair at 103 died at 104, prompting a quip about aging. A column titled Whats Wrong with Iowa critiques national-made goods and costs versus Iowa living.
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Unday
Albert Lowenberg
Ringsted
Doris Jensen
Halfa
Wisconsin
Nels Peterson
Jens Simmons
Grover
Rose Booth
Estherville
Soren Nielsen
George Myere
Riggsted
Eva Paugh
Higgins
Hudgina
John C. Bosold
Fred Kruse
Katherine Bosold
Dorothy Paugh
Martin Olson
Nias
O. D. Johnson
Soren Nieber
Fred Chapman
Odus Paugh
John Bosold
James
John Welsh
Annie
Esther Burkhart
Butherville
Ole Hannon
Caris Ellerston
George Johnson
Dr. Brown
QO. D
Joe Hassel
E. C. Corderman
O. Paugh
Chris Ellerston
Rinsted
Tom Olson
Fred Ruse
Sona Clifford
Leonard
Metz
Lorney Pierson
Jim Peachie
Iis
Sim Peachie
Charles Weir
Edward Besaw
Misa Burkhart
Dr. Brown of
Andrew Hanson
Andrew Hannson
Thurssday
Gus Anderson
James Apent
High Lake
Two Spencer Banks Release Months Waivers
The First National Bank and Farmers Trust and Savings Bank of Spencer announce release of 25 percent of checking accounts that were 01 accounts Jan 24. Waivers now cancel after six months instead of six months from date, with releases up to $25 before Christmas to boost shopping. Banks cite improved collections and deposits improving cash position to justify waivers.
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First National Bank
Farmers Trust and Savings Bank of
Spencer
Christimas
Stevers Leaves Estherville for Chicago Board of Trade
J E Stevers who has run the focal branch for Requa Brothers Commission firm for seven years with Rhodes block offices bought a seat on the Chicago Board of Trade and will move to Chicago. The Requa Brothers’ Estherville office will close. Stevers expresses regret at leaving and mentions fond ties and friendships formed in the small city.
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J. E. Stevers
Requa Brothers Commission
Rhodes Block
Chicago Board of Trade
Requa Brothers
Mr. Stevers
Estherville
Drieser On America Envy And English Critics
The Herald Tribune cites Theo doll Drieser returning from Europe to claim English envy of American wealth youth spirit and continent. Critics argue his view of American government and tradition is flawed while noting English admiration plus possible market motives. Editorials from Des Moines and Detroit echo derision at utopian ideas and constitutional amendments.
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America
Theodore Drieser
Herald-Tribune
Europe
American
Drieser
United States
England
Dhiesler
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Woodstock
Conn
Elizabeth Ann Breese
Princeton College
Wall and
Hanover Streets
Samuel Finley Breese Morse
Breed's Hill
Charlestown
Mass
Benjamin Franklin
Sidney E. Morse
New York “Observer
Flon
R. Ht
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Keer
Jack Creek
V.k
Iowa
Connecticut
Chicago
Ohio
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Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
New Hampshire
Grand Rapids
Minneapolis
Vermont
Kansas City
St. Louis
California
Rhode Island
Colorado
Philadelphia
Detroit
4Th Steet
Henn. & Nie
Banks OF Spencer
J. Hansen
For
Sconberg & Kilgore
Bim
Des Moines Register
Detroit News
Oakland
Menri
SECAN
Fisher
Ehlana
Ws. Azle
Cockburn Repair Shop
Estherville, Iowa
Great Oak Lane
General Motors
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