City and township officials and lodge notices collage
A dense listing of city officers including mayor aldermen ward reps clerk treasurer attorney marshal and petty officials, followed by township officers and school trustees. It also notes weekly lodge meeting schedules for Troy, Neilson, Pisgah Encampment and Rebekah Lodge, plus a fragment from The Red Rose poem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Raynon
Wm. Norbury
H. Mendenat
Wm. Hampo
Wm. Kimberlin
Krih. Hogo
H. O. Gerson
F. ©. Gates.Trenantor
R. F. Aawarter
Clwy
C. B. Ritcher
Hello as the universal telephone greeting across nations
A vivid note traces how Hello became the standard telephone greeting worldwide. It cites Edison’s role, recalls early calls like Who is this, and contrasts cross cultural impressions of natives shouting Hello when connections are made, with the phrase now used globally.
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Orient
South Africa
Central and
South America
Philippines
Thomas A. Edison
Mr. Hdlsen
Annd
Ireless
Comic tale limits on pork trichinae study anecdote
Professor of vertebrate zoology recalls a butcher who saved measly pork for study. The tale notes trichinae cause measly meat and a curious exchange about sending meat to the professor. Rubies from China and Imperial Russia jewels are discussed, noting carat values and historic stones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comstock
Cornell
China
Russia
Patton on Divorce and the Liberalization of Marriage
The speech by President Patton at Princeton condemns New York and national divorce laxity as a civilization decline, cites fashion circles and social sentiment, and argues church guardianship must curb liberal practice. It notes uniformity efforts fail without key state changes and warns of dwindling marriage sanctity if religion remains passive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patton
Princeton
Connecticut
New York
South Carolina
Germany
Miesient Patton
Church
Church of
Fatton
Publicity as a disinfectant and social weapon
The piece argues publicity disciplines wrongdoing by exposing secret sins to all. It asserts people fear public judgment more than punishment, paints wealth as a beacon revealing deeds, and calls publicity humanity’s instrument of moral accountability guiding society toward a form of earthly judgment.
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Mail
Express
Europe
Lady Macbeth
Legion
Rod
Color Photography Progress and Challenges in Color Reproduction
The article surveys color photography attempts, noting that while some experiments reproduce color or parts of it, the overall problem remains unsolved. Early color pictures exist but colors fade quickly, and methods are expensive or complex, hindering widespread adoption.
Man finds light in song through Jehovah’s grace
A reflective note asserts that singing in darkness requires a heart tuned by Jehovah’s gracious hand. The piece frames music as a conduit for faith, suggesting only those touched by divine guidance can sing when shadows loom.
Kaffirs Eyesight An Attempt To Measure Native Vision
Scientific American reports Dr Beheim’s study of 2,843 colored individuals including Kaffirs Basutos HotENTOT and Zulus on vision and color perception. Of 1,853 natives measured 1,509 matched normal European vision 257 better and 87 worse. a Kaffir girl aged 14 showed 60 ft vision versus 20 ft for Europeans. Most declines tied to schooling and myopia with no color blindness detected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iudlons
Beheim
Tohannesburg
African Review
Keheim
Scientific American
Advantages of the Moccasin for Hiking and Range Work
The moccasin is the most rational and comfortable footgear offering full foot play and easy movement on logs, trails, and rough terrain. It stays warm when frozen, dries soft after wetting, and weighs about eleven ounces versus heavy boots. The moccasin enables stealthy movement through woods, protects feet from mud, and reduces leg fatigue in cold climates, as described in a 19th century Sporting magazine vignette.
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Murehingen Niles
Slarper’s Magazine
A Vinin Talk and Clerical Zingers
The Christian Globe reports parish clergy in France offering harsh marriage advice. A priest chides Joseph for past drunkenness and degrades Catherine's appearance while urging devotion, then blesses the marriage. Separately, Russian photographers shame delinquent clients by displaying their pictures in jail-like cases to force payment.
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Christian Globe
Joseph
Catherine
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Township Officials
S. 3
Avis
John Delmling, Jr
Henry Schuler
Frad Schuler
Troy Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
W. Rawson
W.M. C. S$mtn
Neilson Lodge
Hallovery
John
Peterman
N. G
Winurawson
Pisgah
J.L. Hassen
C. P. Ronr
R Williamson
Seribo
Rebekah Lodge
Pride of the West
F. Mecta
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Cora Graxcen
Macore Risser
Mentor Lodge
K. of P
Castle Hall
Amity Camp
A. Moota
Droll's Hall
Ggo
P. Simpson
V. C. Auoust Duott
Giermania Lodge
Mayflower Lodge
K. of H
Jas.m. Bosomworth
T. A. Riggin
Thos. H. Bell
F. R
Troy Dist
S.C. of
Droll's
G. L. Brujorr
Mus. Utara Euiaiorr
D. G
American Federation of Labor
Troy
T'oclock
Central Hell
James N. Jarvis
B.L. Dawson
Stan. Ritcher
Citizens’ Building and Loam Association
Thalsat
J. Verran
F. Auwauren
Baptist OC
M. Buodsy School
Jas. Osborne
Paator
Mitthodist Church
Esch
C.S. McGullum
J. G. Reynolds
G. Plassman
Ees
Paul's
Dorself
EQMEY
Forater
Restor
Dias’ Te Society
Troy Cemetery
Medera
Julia A Bell
Wild
Seay
Bsochools
Tera O
Sean Boo Olas
Ay Hollis
W. W. Edwards
Isaac W. Cook
Raneatse T
Harding
P. Fee
C. B. Ginlath
Bee
Ma Ate
A “W. Lawson
W. Gook
Colling
Dr. Renfro
Duns Shadwick
Nizgn Waterman
L. A. W. Bulletin
Langnace
Breslau
Jupiter
Kaffirs
Loran
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