Sun irregularities puzzle historians and scientists
The article surveys ancient reports of sun irregularities and rare sky phenomena from 44 BCE to 1241 CE, noting periods of diminished sunlight and dark days. It references sources from Plutarch Humboldt and Helmuth, discusses sun spots and their unclear cycles, and ends with a humorous church anecdote about mistaken seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Republic
Vlutarch
Humboldt
Tumboldt
Helmuth
Liegitz
Why Poliam’s Death Mirrors Hidden Mental Tragedies
The piece ponders the suicide of Harry Pulliam, noting life’s private sufferings behind outward smiles. It surveys how illness, heartbreak, and despair push individuals toward self destruction, and reflects on the unknowable motives behind such acts.
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Harry Pollam
Chicago
Harry Pulliam
Gieieelivels
Advertising sale slogans for fabrics and lawn fabrics
A fragment shows prices for fabrics including 25e French Ginghams at 19 cents and 25e Lawn senio at 15 cents. The OCR snippet indicates a period sale or catalog listing for lawn fabrics and ginghams.
Ready for Chautauqua this year in Washington county
The community looks forward to the Washington county Chautauqua with the best camping prospects yet. Organizers promise a full ten days on the grounds with continual events and a strong program this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Paving Contractors Vie For South Iowa Avenue Job
Several paving contractors compete for the South Iowa avenue project to start by August 24 and finish by December 15. Six or seven workers will likely be on the crew, with a council meeting tonight deciding the award.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Avenue
Chautauqua
Chautauqua Grounds
Columbus Junction
Burlington
Richland
Wellman
Kansas City Stars
Temperature swing late in week with heat and breeze
The report notes 88 in the shade yesterday with 89 briefly, noon today at 85, and a 2:30 pm shade reading of 40 on the register, aided by a refreshing breeze making the day more tolerable.
Fourth of August raid destroys wagons and seizes property
On August 4, 1864, raiders burned sixty wagons in the forge wagon train, captured mutes and horses, burned sutler wagons and plug tobacco, took property valued at $50, seized money and pistols, and captured three soldier boys including Dan Haines and individuals named Foot and Reed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reve
Foot
Reed
Soldier Boys
Dan Haines
Temperance Talk Set by Rev D Everette Smith
The Rev D Everette Smith will address Prairie Flower Baptist church next Sabbath at 11 00, Seventy-Six Center at 3 30, and Keota at 7 30 on the Iowa temperance effort and a method to rid the state of the saloon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
D. Everette Smith
Prairie Flower Baptist Church
Seventy-Six Center
Keota
Chamberlains Diarrhoea Remedy Promoted at Local Shops
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as quick and reliable for all ages. F. L. Stolte and Lemmon's Pharmacy carry the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
F. L. Stolte
Lemmon
Monthlong Rubio camping trip planned by Shields family
John Shields Sr Robert Shields Sr with John Shields Jr Mel Clyde Edith and Tina depart for Rubio for a solid month of camping and outdoor living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Shields
Robert Shields
Mel
Clyde
Edith
Tina
Rubio
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Ison & Co
SUN
Philadelphia Edger
Journalettes
Ige
AS & Electric Co
C. E. Zimmerman Co
Burson
Uri Sabiennaciar
India
Shade
Nicola & Harmon
North Side Square
Temperance
Oxfords
J. A. Harwood
Chautauqua Baseball
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