Sundial lore and misread old dial passions in New York shop
A New York Post piece recounts a shopkeeper named Truthful James who crafts hand chased sundials in various shapes and preserves weathering signs. He explains dials must be aligned to exact latitude and offers quirky examples of improvised settings from tree stumps to old wells, urging simple, meaningful placement.
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New York
James
England
Virginia
Minnesota
New England
Texas
Association
New York Post
Unclaimed laundry bundles go to auction
A New York Sun reader recalls an auction of forty eight unclaimed laundry packages. W. Joblott left without an address and promised to call. The store questions what happened to the owners and notes fine items like handkerchiefs shirts and collars. unclaimed bundles are kept a year then sold at auction.
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W. Joblott
New York Sun
Archbishop of Canterbury Roles in Coronations Described
The text explains how the archbishop of Canterbury is addressed and his ceremonial duties. It notes his status as the first peer, his roles at coronations, and his relationship to other bishops who serve as provincial dean subdean chancellor and chaplain.
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Canterbury
Archbishop of
London
Winchester
Lincoln
Rochester
Canvasser tale from a humorous exchange
A jocular exchange shows a canvasser offering silver forks with Skinflynt soap. The lady dismisses the item saying their household does not use forks as they leak.
Democratic Caucuses Held by County Convention
A county Democratic convention convened with caucuses to select delegates and align on platform, electing temporary officers and outlining rules for the upcoming primary season. Local party members attended to discuss county and district matters.
Local Democrats Prepare for County Convention Delegates
State convention set for August 7 in Waterloo. Democrats hold caucuses to choose county delegates this city next Saturday. Rivalry noted between Henry M. Eicher and John Winters supporters. Delegates listed by ward and townships. results will determine which side prevails at the county and state conventions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Henry M. Eicher
John Winters
Henry County
Richer
Winters
First
J. J. Hanley
C. D. McClellan
John Donovan
Alex Coffman
Ed Koupp
A. R. Miller
Ike Hartman
G. W. Grifith
G. G. Sigler
Wm. Black
John Steck
W. E. Chilcote
Joe Purvis
Fred Shoemaker
Harry Ross
Washington Township
James Saville
John Helville
Len Birney
Wm. McFarland
Oregon
K. Donaldson
Matt Miller
Matt Stewart
Joe I'tterback
Grace Hill
Thos. Miller
Owen Slays
Wm. Libe
Highland
S. J. Salladay
Sidney Coon
John Nicholson
Brighton City
Ed Deeds
L. J. Bidwell
W. R. Funston
Robt
Griffith
Washington City
Mr. Etcher
LIGHTHOUSE SHOP AT ST GEORGE COASTAL LABORATORY
The New York Press describes a three story brick department store like facility at St George Staten Island serving the lighthouse service in the United States and possessions. It fabricates lanterns fog signals gas buoy gear and related delicate brasswork for stations from Porto Rico to Alaska and the Philippines. It notes skilled mechanics and limited funding leaving heavy machinery scarce while assembling large lanterns imported lenses from Paris or London and maintaining emergency light vessels for rapid deployment.
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Lighthouse Department
St. George
Staten Island
Porto Rico
Alaska
Philippines
Paris
London
New York Press
Gladwin Boy Camp Ends With Happy Homecoming
The boys who camped at Gladwin for two weeks broke camp last evening and returned home today. They enjoyed one of their best outings despite high river levels hindering fishing. The group found sport in other activities and agreed there is no place like home.
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Gladwin
Vogt Arranges Two Games With the Rusts Yales
Manager Burrell Vogt has secured two games with the Rusts Yales, one tomorrow and one Wednesday. The Yales are a well known city team, and with Washington's material these contests promise to be the best this year.
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Burrell Vogt
Rust
Yales
Washington
Local trips noted for Corbin and Bahrns
N. C. Corbin traveled to Fairfield this afternoon on a brief business trip. A. H. Bahrns went to Columbus Junction this afternoon to visit with his parents overnight.
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N. C. Corbin
Fairfield
A. H. Bahrns
Columbus Junction
An observer’s knack to judge people by marks of value
John Foster remarks that a thoughtful person reads the subtle signs on every person and object. In daily meetings this tacit skill reveals the proper degree of attention each deserves.
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John Foster
Silent Poet Rejected for Quiet Magazine
A timid writer pleads for publication of a lyric hailed by friends as a beauty. The stern editor rejects the piece, saying readers should not be made aware by a poem that sings itself while printed.
Inventions and Findings from Early Modern History
The text surveys various historical milestones from 1270 to 1842 including early firearms in 1890, spinning wheels in 1530, stereotyping in 1813 New York, similar shirts in 1830, phrenology in 1796, submarine telegraph wiring 1842 from Governors Island to the Battery, double entry bookkeeping in 15th century Italy, Schwartz gunpowder invention in 1328, and Roger Bacon’s 1270 alchemical recipe. The items span science, technology, and commerce across Europe and America.
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New York
Franz Joseph Gall
Governors Island
Battery M
Italy
Venice
Florence
Schwartz
Roger Bacon
Cenotes and Underworld Rivers Shape Mayan Cities
The Mayas built towns around cenotes in Yucatan, using underground rivers to access cool waters. Cenotes guard ruins that reveal construction methods, with a forty foot deep cenote at Uxmal hosting a unique fish and a Bolanchen cenote featuring five rock openings and tree trunk ladders over 1400 feet of passages.
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Yucatan
Uxmal
Bolanchen
Roumanians Describe Their Ancestry From Trajan
The Roumanians claim descent from Trajan era colonists planted in Dacia in A D 107. They call themselves Romani and refer to Trajan as "the divine Trajan" in legal documents. The Romanian language shows mixed roots, reflecting Greek Slav and Teutonic influences rather than Trajan’s speech.
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Roumania
Trajan
Dacia
Tennyson Delights Even If Gruff In Final Days
The London Chronicle recounts an incident in Tennyson's last days when an American guest, friend of Longfellow and Lowell, visited with credentials. Tennyson warned him against writing, and the poet soon began to talk, much to the visitor's satisfaction.
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Tennyson
London Chronicle
Longfellow
Lowell
Death of Harry Doran at age 11
Harry Doran, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Doran of southeast of the city, died Saturday afternoon about four. Funeral held yesterday at Pleasant Hill church with Rev W N Potter of Ainsworth and Rev W H Betts assisting. He was 11 years 7 months 17 days old and is survived by his parents and four siblings. bereavement noted.
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Harry Doran
Samuel Doran
Pleasant Hill Church
W. N. Potter
Ainsworth
W. H. Betts
Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy
An advertised bowel remedy praised as perfectly reliable and never failing in severe cases. Available from Cook & Sherman and Stewart’s Pharmacy.
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Chamberlain’s
Cook & Sherman
Stewart's Pharmacy
Condition of Kurka After Dog Bite at Ball Game
The injured Joseph Kurka is in worse condition than first thought after a dog bite at the ball game. He did not rest well and his arm pains persist, but doctors say he is out of danger and may recover in a few days. The dog has not shown rabies thus far, but was shot to prevent further attacks.
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Joseph Kurka
Change of Business at East Side Hardware and Implement
George M. Garnet arrived to take possession of the east side hardware and implement store having bought it from J. W. Squire. The business will continue as before with special attention to trade needs.
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George M. Garnet
East Side Hardware and Implement Store
J. W. Squire
Dependence as Strength: A Philosophical Reflection
A concise meditation on human nature asserting true strength lies in being dependent on many nobles while supporting many inferiors. The author frames interdependence as virtue and social grounding.
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A quotation remarks on male greed and bias toward women, noting men accept praise from women only if unconvinced by peers yet believe women secretly worship and desire him. the author glosses male insecurity and superiority.
Electric Bitters advertised as remedy for various ailments
The ad claims electric bitters cure stomach and liver disorders and many ailments. It cites S. A. Brown of Bennettsville DC praising the product for restoring his wife to health after dyspepsia and sluggish liver. Sold by Stewart druggist with a 50 cent price and guarantee.
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India
Ss. A. Brown
Bennettsville
D. C
Stewart
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