The Telegraphic Race of Time and Solar Lessons
The article explains how electric telegraphy seems instant yet depends on true solar time and longitude. It discusses how time zones arise from longitude, the equation of time, and how noon differs by location such as Kassassin versus Greenwich. It also touches on practical farming notes and a testimonial about St Jacobs Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Echo
Corvie
Kass
London
Wolseleys
Washington
United States
Vigeau
Walker
Dlettrie
Royal Observatory Eerat Greenwich
Slongton
Massassin
Greenwich
Kassassin
Greenwch
Reading and schooling figures from the Mississippi handbook
The Mississippi Handbook lists 175 251 white and 251 438 colored children attending free schools with a state cost of 830 701 dollars. It notes a quote from Rufus Choate about loving reading and a reference to Adam Bede stressing patience.
Politician Stalin's Bold Offer Shocks House Debates
A Brooklyn navy yard sale proposed at 200000 dollars faces a pivotal moment when Congressman Stalin of New York interrupts proceedings with a dramatic counteroffer of 500000 dollars, effectively killing the bill. The note includes satirical quips from the Springfield Republican and a humorous salon scene overheard at a fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Stalin
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Stalin
Speaker
Texarekana Name Origin Linked to Twin State Border
A small Texas town Texarekana with about 6000 residents straddles the Texas Arkansas border, sharing one side of a main street and a backdrop that gives the town its unusual name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Arkansas
Miscellaneous 19th Century Ads On Health and Goods
An assortment of advertisements lists cures for consumption and pests, clothing by Taylor made suits for travel, and pet products. It also promotes World’s Dispensary medical remedies, carboline hair renewer, pet-free repellent, silk lampshades, and a government claims assistance firm offering guidance from Washington, D. C. Readers are urged to act quickly, with stamps required for pamphlets and claims advice.
Patent Heel Beene Boots and Various Domestic Goods Ad
An advertisement touts Lyon's Patent Heel Beene bootie lasts lasting twice as long. It promotes Herro-Phosphorated Elixir for dyspepsia, indigestion and debility, sold by Calisaya Co in New York as a tonic. Also notes fashionable drawing-room decor, free Tar Syrup for ministers, and wicker-work chair turns in gilt red blue or tan colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyon
Beene
Caswell
Hazard
Calisaya, Co
New York
Personal Health Remedies and Modern Medical Patents
An assortment of medical advertisements and notes highlights trial offers for electro-physiologic belts, cures for nervous debility and vitality loss, and patent devices. It mentions Dr Dye's Electro-Voltaic Belts, Prof Suemon, and Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound while noting other cures and remedies for kidney and urinary issues, worms, and general ailments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Voltaic Belt Co
Marshall, Mich
Farm Animal Deaths Linked to Flax Seed Straw
Reports from multiple areas note cattle deaths after eating flax straw containing seed. The straw forms a compact mass in the stomach, making digestion difficult as cattle seek the seed.
Female Complaints and Patient Testimonial Letter
A patient from Arlington, Georgia, describes long illness and breathlessness with chest and abdominal pain, palpitation, and fevers. After using Dr. R. V. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription, the writer reports substantial improvement and signs off respectfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. V. Piercn
Buffalo
Delilah B. Mc
Arlington, Ga
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Southam
William Henry Bighood
J Harvey
Sally
Mr. Barton
Redway & Barton
St. Jacobs Oil
Cincinnati
Reading
Rufus Choate
Adam Bede
Springfield
Mass
J. H. Mabbitt
St. Jacobs
Boston Herald
World’s Dispensary Medical Association
N. Y
Pierce
Stoddard & Co
G Street
N. W
Washington, D. C
Minzong
Boston
Det
C. D. Wazneer
Reading, Mich
Suemon
Colorado Agricultuwixt
Colle S
Sond Ohious
Eaer
Redding
Russia
Tiptree Churchyard
England
Mr. Mechi
Brother Swan
Stanislaus
Cal
Amonea
Lydia BE. Pinkham
Griswold Street
Canaan
Detnyoi Free Press
al Troy
Ays
Troy Times
Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
Western Avenue
Lynn
Great Britain
America
Bena
Berial
Tires
Pales
Theo Elon
J. T. Trowbridge
William Black
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Harriet Prescott Spofford
Marie B. Williams
Henry A. Gordon
J. D. Chaplin
Wm. A. King
Eugene M. Prince
Rea
Aioe
Victor Hugo
Bachatar
House of Doers
Westminster Abbey
Denmark
Robert
Duce
James Arton
Canon Far
Missouri
Mindanao
C. A. Stephen Julian Hawthorns
F. Luci
Doug
Perinnel
North Deine
Stinnel
Tandana Talanewa
Macomber Bret
Japan
Morswu
Skip Dustin
Riley
Walter A. Moore
Brown-Sellard
William A. Hammond
James Parton
Ely Nnee Snaefor
Salona
Fay E
Susan N. Carter
Prae
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Institute of
Engineering Robert H. Thurston
W. G. Richards
George B. Bartlett
Kate Sanborn
Janet EK
Ruutz-Renea
Tinta
Liverpool Art Museum
Charlies Dyall
Temple Place
St. Jacobs Ornal
Vogele. & CO
Altimore
U. B. di
Monarch & Young America Corn & Cob
Gedlers
Mane
Vs Agricultural CO
St. Louis
H. G. Root
Pearl 8T
Y. Singer
Ask ‘G.wayne & Co
Thirday
Chicago
Mery Ward
Satmabash Avenue
EYE Novelty House
Droggista
Dyer
Ford
Hembuegold
Juan Gonzalez
Bar
Bostos
Fitzgerald & Co
Washington,d.c
Lehmann
of Aan Tenas
Stan
Ashington
D. C
Akmers
E. A. i Haswett
Acd
Wayne
Gerald & Patent Attorneys
OONG
Valentine Bros
Janesville
Wisco
Monte
Chucase
N. Urs Fr. W
Yi Mason
Harlin
ANON
York
Wabash Ave
Foutz
Fonutz
Fey Magali van Demorest
Illustrated Monthly
P Aul Serra
Sprung Revonee
Porter Crean
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