William Burt Hall of Fame Nomination Highlighted
William Austin Burt, inventor of the typograph er and the solar compass, is noted for frontier surveying along the Fifth principal meridian. The piece traces his life from Petersham Mass to Detroit and Milwaukee, his early failures, and his sons Alvin and Austin Bir t, with emphasis on his contributions to surveying and invention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
William Austin Burt
Surveyor General
Cincinnati
Cincinnnati
Detroit
Alvin
Dubuque
Dubuque County
Cascade
Solon Burt
Alvin Burt
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Bangor
Petersham
Worcester County
Mass
West
Mich
Burt
Elmwood
Washington
Patent Office
National
Luxuriant Hair Promoted By Cuticura
Cuticura promotes hair health by claiming to kill dandruff and stop itching, addressing dry thin and falling hair. Treatment advises gently rubbing Cuticura ointment on affected spots and using Cuticura Soap for a hot shampoo the next morning, then repeat after two weeks. The ads tout fragrant, creamy emollients for skin and scalp troubles.
Coticura Talcum Powder Ad Promotes Delicate Scent
An advertisement extols Coticura talcum powder as a refined face and skin perfume. It promises delicate charm and lasting fragrance, offering free samples of Soap Ointment and Talcum via mail request to Cuticura Dept. 16T Malden Mass. Sold nationwide at 75 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuticura
Dept
Malden
Mass
Solar Compass Pioneer Burt and His Groundbreaking Inventions
The article honors William Austin Burt, inventor of the solar compass, noting his 1920 correspondence on land survey use and 1862 estimates of surveyed lands in Michigan Wisconsin and Arkansas. It highlights his career, travels to England, meetings with scientists, family surveying efforts, and the lack of financial gain from the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan, Territorial Council
General Land Office
United States
Indiana
Milwaukee
Wis
Burt
D. K. Parcrott
Horace Eldon
Land Office
Michigan
Wisconsin
Arkansas
William Austin Burt
Hall of Fame
Edwinilis
Circuit Court
John
Alvin
Austin
Wells
William
Iowa
Illinois
Rock Island
Davenport
Mr. Burt
England
Sir David Brewster
Hugh Miller
Sir John Herschel
Congress
Aimee
Also Mentioned on This Page
William Amatiia Burt
Town
Horace Eldon Burt
Waterloo
Chicago
Austin Burt
Citizens Gas & Electric Company
New York University
Mississippi River
Diabuaque
Missouri River
Black Hawk County
Black Hawk
University of Minnesota
Robert Fulton
Wight’s Meat Market
East Fourth Street
Chiamberlaio
Oxford
Hartmann
Excelsior and Henderson Bicycles
Excelsior
Frederic Bootz
Jefferson Street
Indian
Excelsior, Henderson
Cleveland
Usl
Central Battery & Electric Co
East Fifth St
Standard Battery Service Co
West Fifth Street
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