The Evolution of the Magic Lantern to the Stereopticon
New York letters trace the rise from the magic lantern to the stereopticon, with bursts of explosive gases, the dry plate method, and the advent of instantaneous photography. It highlights Lieut Drum mond, Professor Hoare, G W Cromwell, Muybridge, and the Zoetrope, plus amateur clubs, costs, and travel notes.
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New York
Kircher
Roger Bacon
Bacon
Devil
Langenheim
Philadelphia
Ferrier
Paris
Fred Langenheim
Langenheims
Lieut. Drummond
Hoare
G. W. Cromwell
Cromwell
Couse
Rockwell
Union Square
France
Muybridge
California
Frogging in Philadelphia’s Neck draws Sunday crowds
In Philadelphia’s marshy Neck area frogging draws many men who net, spear, and hook frogs. One enthusiast trains a setter dog to stand and bag frogs by shooting them. Frogs are dressed on the grounds and crows feed on the leftovers. others then shoot at remaining crows after the froggers depart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Juby
Morocco
New York
Br. Piffard
Philadelphia
Philadelpha
Philadelphia Press
Hindoo Women’s Work at Paris Exposition Inspires Awe
Special correspondent reports on Indian women’s embroidery and weaving at the Paris exposition. Framjee Prestonjes Bhumgara showcases priceless pieces, noting techniques, color theory, and the role of harem labor. He cites English influence, education projects in Bombay, and American contributions like Miss Jones of Chicago.
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Paris
India
Solomon
America
Reyally
John Wanamaker
Philadelphia
Alphonso Taft
Cincinnati
Mr. Wanamaker
Constantinople
England
Continent
Framjee Prestonjes Bhumgara
Penelope
Madras
China
France
Bombay
Bhicaji
Iupa Rosz McCase
Alpine Adventure in a Swiss Village Ends in Comic Misread Suicide
Special Correspondence from New York July 23 recounts David Ker’s humorous Alpine misadventure. After a long trek a village crowd misreads his battered clothing and lemonade soaked gear as a suicide attempt, prompting alarm followed by laughter as the truth unfolds in the Swiss hamlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ker
New Yor
Tung
Alps
Dale
North Africa
Davin Ker
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D. H. Gonnelly
Europe
Photographic Club
Fit Avenue
Webb
United States
Questich
Horace Warren Gridley
Far East
Palmyra
London
Hindoo Womens Work
Booth
Daughters of India
Axnes & Sons
Philada
Baker
Williams
Harvest Home
Bast
Delmonico
G. B. Williams
Adelphia Kitelan
Warren
Penny A
Boston
Mass
P. Ordway & CO
Whtson
Press
B. Neamith
Vice Press Y Alj
Ffeccitine
Cashier
L. F. Watson
O. H. Hunter
M. Browmbans
Jas. Clark, Jr
Nesmith
A. J. Hazetting
L. R. Freeman
Myron Waters
Francis Berry
D. L. Gerould
Francis Meury
H. A. Jamieson
V. Davis
P. Johnson
A. Mertsel
W.D. Brown
G.S. Parmlee
A. T. Scofield
Eric Erickson
Postoffice
Warren, Pa
Conewango
Foundry
Machine Shop
Gonewango
John T. Will
Island
G. Koebley
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