New All Around View Periscope Demonstrated
A new all around view periscope by Improved Periscope Ltd described by Miho Grapie allows observers to see in all directions simultaneously. The device uses a nine mile lens with potential to extend to thirteen miles, originally devised by H F Danston-Funnel and improved by Aldis Broa opticians of Birmingham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miho Grapie
H. F. Danston-Funnel
Measra
Aldis Broa
Opticiann
Birmingham
Periscope, Ltd
Ordibiary
Remarkable Child Prodigies Across Arts and Religion
A survey of precocious talents notes twelve year old Marcel Tevallard at the French Salon and compares him with early starters in painting music and preaching. It chronicles Jenny Lind, Mendelssohn, Paganini, and later child performers and public speakers, highlighting rapid mastery and early public stages from Europe to America.
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Marcel Tevallard
Henri Cortes
Lavallard’s
Tada Styka
Satue
Viscount de Soissoux
Ture
Viscount
Edwin Landrerr
Iran
Academy
Walter Crane
Marcus’ Stowe
Millain
Watts
Ute
Jenny Lind
Meyer
Mozart
Mendelgpohn
Paganini
Baderewski
Halle
Leipzig
Herlin
Breslau
Haile
Narmonte Cocerts
Adtrenes
Mise Euen Terry
Mrs. Kendal
Marylnbough Theater
Ophelia
Haymarket
Miss Hsteman
Leah
London
T. Barnum
Zary Bancroft
Ada Reeve
Publc
Sims Reeves
Atlantic
Frances Storr
Doncaster
Lonnie Dennie
New York
Jack Cooke
Manchester
L. Moody
Spurgeon
Baptist Connection
Ceckers
Exeter Hall
George Fox
Society of Friends
Faently
Wiliam Rowan Hamilton
Kage
Pellagra Scourge in the South and Nationwide Alarm
A report warns that pellagra spreads across the South and beyond, provoking national and state efforts to control its rise. The article details symptoms from skin eruptions to digestive and mental effects, noting fears of widespread infection and earlier neglect of the disease among marginalized communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
South
Alaria
Pellagra and its spread in Europe and the South
The article traces pellagra’s history from 18th century Europe to the American South, noting uncertainty over its cause and links to corn diets. It cites Italian theories blaming spoiled corn, plus microbes, and discusses North Carolina cases and proposed regulatory measures on ground corn to curb the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alabama
Europe
South
Italy
France
Bulgaria
Roumsuis
le Fond
Neri
B. J. Wood
Moet
Caroling
Pellaara
North Carolina
Hia
New York
Conjurers of the Past and Magic Tricks Revealed
A historical survey reviews conjurers from ancient to early modern times. It describes mirrors, smoke effects, and clever devices used to produce visions of divine or magical figures on temple walls and in gardens. Accounts cover Bishop Rexensbert, Ring, and performers like Manfred of Malta and Jean Royer of Lyons, noting audience credulity, public demonstrations, and secret methods later revealed to scholars such as Kircher and Scotus.
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Ralvarta
Bess
Alett
Rexensbert
Johannes Beks
Albert
Regensbers
Holand
Pee
Whyndanes
Bunaesa
Zedekiah
An. Rt
Pailliol
Jesu’ Royex
Martin Det Fis
Thomas Farelftur
Euous
Blo Algo
Farellus
Diodorus
St Jerome
Barbaclebas
Aimaelt
Vix
Manfred
Dalta
Jean Boyer
Igpona
Ak Nuraimberg
Caroline Richelieu
Scotas
Roma
Kircher
Mexico
Ferrell
Jean Roger of
Lyons
Abrehige
Clara
Roger
Scotus
Royer
Malta
Jean Royer
British Museum
Floran Marchand
le Grand Boyer de
Tours
Thomas Peadle
Thomas Croxbis
England
France
Mentua
Padus
Reatius
Zul- Bar
Demona
Reginald Scott
Jaban
Confederaey
Aoita
New Training Bladders Introduced In German Army
A novel method uses vividly painted bladders with soldiers caps mounted on a frame filled with air and suspended by a string. Soldiers fire at fixed targets to practice aim, with the bladders floating, and when struck, the bladders react, signaling hits and training outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pluatratea Landdhows
The Pros and Cons Let Louis Post-Dispatch Ponder
The fragment discusses national balance in the United States with 60 million per tone figures and 40 million Bros, noting Bryan and Roosevelt in campaigns. It mentions conservation of natural resources, party divides between Pro and Pallinger, and public sentiment about politics and policy, with hints of Ballinger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Post-Dispatet
United States
Bryan
Roosevelt
Say Agann
Rey
Ganized
Élerty
Mr. Ballinger
Con Pallinger
Drue
Peter
Politi
Work Van Mystery Stirs Local Street Corners
A vague OCR fragment hints at a work van tied to a neighborhood scene. No clear dates, people, or organizations are readable. Nearby residents report rumors of a delivery or service vehicle, but specifics remain unclear in the readable text.
Keep Doctor By the Year Proposal In New York Medical Plans
The article discusses annual physician contracts in New York, proposing yearly fees around 500 dollars to cover care for an individual and family. It notes quarterly payments, businesslike framing, and compares rising medical costs with falling incomes due to more doctors and changes in patient habits. It cites insurers and fraternal orders adopting similar prevention-focused models to keep clients healthy and premiums steady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Tiake
Wien
New York
Phygicfana
Lost Trout Tale From Streamside Memory
A first person reminiscence of angling misadventure and a prized catch. The narrator recalls a broken line, a slippery bank, and finally landing the largest trout ever caught, after a tense struggle and a dramatic near-failure by the water. The scene conveys a rugged, rustic vibe of fishing lore and personal loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo
Wadsig
Pipe
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