Radium Powers and the Endless Cycle of Earthly Fire
In a discussion via Electrical Experimenter, H. Gerns bach argues radium could emancipate humanity yet also end all human works. He compares radium bromide heat to coal, cites Soddy and Kelvin, and sketches a theory of earth’s incandescent ages and cyclic planetary death and rebirth driven by radium heat.
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Soddy
Colorado
Joly
Simpson
Lord Kelvin
Space
Jupiter
Saturn
H. Gernsbach
One of Jerrold's Retorts
Very tart Jerrold quips at a would be wit who claimed never to laugh at his lines. Jerrold replies with a sharp challenge urging him to try his humor on Jerrold himself.
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Jerrold
Douglas Jerrold
Forge Your Own Character Through Work and Discipline
A rugged maxim urges that character is built by hard work, repetition, and self discipline rather than daydreaming. It emphasizes actionable self construction through consistent effort and resilience.
Titles in Russia as Described by Answers
The piece explains Russian naming customs under tsarist law, noting wives adopt their husband’s name and children use paternal names. It covers noble versus peasant classes, occasional noble titles granted by the czar, merchant gains of foreign baron titles, and clerical naming practices tied to feast days or stones. It references Peter the Great and Alexander II.
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England
Sweden
Russia
Baroness So-and-so
Peter the Great
Peter
Petrov
Smirnov
Simon
Ivanov
Ivan
Johiy Nu
Alexander II
Loudon
Gibraltar The Key of the Mediterranean in British Hands
The Rock of Gibraltar has remained under British control since 1704 after a joint capture by Sir George Rooke and the Prince of Hesse Darmstadt. It has a long history of conquest and siege, including Arab, Castilian, Moorish, and Barbarossa periods, with a notable Spanish siege from 1779 lasting nearly three years and eight months.
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England
Gibraltar
Mediterranean
Tarik
Jebel-al-Tarik
Barbarossa
Charles V
George Rooke
Prince of Hesse- Darmstadt
Charles of Austria
Distinction Between Line and Staff Officers
The New York Sun explains line officers as fighters in the field or at sea and staff officers as noncombatants with roles in medical, instructional, or administrative duties. It notes staff officers may serve on the commander's staff.
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Medical Corps
Military Institute
Army
Navy
Commander In Chief
New York Sun
Where Eating Is a Trade in Italy Beggar Cries
National Geographic Magazine describes how macaroni eating is a trade for Italian street beggars. The piece notes cries like Signore, dame clique soldi mangia maccheroni and the beggar’s refrain Oh, muori di fame as they solicit coins from passersby.
Cold Calculation and Artful Debate
A Washington Star prose exchange contrasts idealism and practicality. A craftsman argues quality outweighs quantity while a realist notes diamonds and coal illustrate differing values and outcomes.
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Washington Star
Willis Golf Debut Ends With Early Hole-in-One
The exchange reports Willis played golf yesterday for the first time. Gillis asks for the result. Willis replies fine and notes he made a home run at the start, hitting the first ball into tall grass in left field and chasing it around all eighteen holes before it was found.
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Willis
Gillis
Puck
A Cutting Retort Over Downtown Engagements
A humorous exchange contrasts Mr Green's downtown business nights with Mrs Green owning an automobile. The Detroit Free Press excerpt highlights social lines and mobility in urban life.
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Mr. Green
Mrs Green
Detroit Free Press
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Fermer
First National Bank
Warren, Penna
Man
Warren Trust Company
Citizens National Bank
Warren
Pennsylvania
A. S
Jaimes Anthony Froude
Rock OF Gibraltar
Warren National Bank
United States
Warren, Pa
Warren Savings Bank
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