The Vast Distances Of Space And The Stars
The article traces early astronomical ideas from Saturn’s orbit to Uranus Neptunes and comets describing how space extends far beyond the solar system. It notes measurements using the new earth sun baseline and lists distances to stars such as 61 Cygni Alpha Lyrae Sirius Capella and Alpha Centauri while contrasting their remoteness with observable phenomena. It ends with a reflection on the scale of the Milky Way and the speed of light, and a brief transition to social notes on female physicians and Mormon beliefs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saturn
Earth
Urannus
Neptune
Uranus
Halleys
Jupiter
Urania
Bessel
Sturve
Lus
Alpha Centauri
Arcturus
Capella
Moth Control Tip and Mormon Insight
A method to rid carpets of moths uses a hot iron over a damp towel to heat and steam the carpet sections. The approach claims no damage to pile or color and destroys moths. The text then asserts Mormonism has redeeming features noting a belief about burdens of supporting a husband.
Editor Questions Buford Syndicate Road Deal Compliance
The Wilmington Star questions whether the Buford Syndicate has complied with the Assembly act on two-branch road construction and whether there has been discrimination against North Carolina towns in transportation rates. It asks if the Syndicate performed its contract, and warns that without proof of compliance or omission the public may deem it untrustworthy. A hard line is urged: better a firm policy than lenient error.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Spoopedyke
Mr. Spoopendyke
Spoopendyke
St. John’s Guild
Sam
Israel
Ten Tribes
Zion
Christ
Earth
God
Paul
The
Wilmington Star
Vance
the Star
Buford Syndicate
Act of Assembly
North Carolina
Sweet minded women and their social influence worth noting
The article extols the power of a sweet minded woman to ease sorrow and illness. It describes how a mother's smile comforts a grieving child, a wife’s warmth calms a weary husband, and a gentle greeting soothes all within the home, asserting beauty pales beside such influence in social life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wondera
Gilead
Confederate Funds Locked in Bank of England Spark Unwritten War Tales
A New Orleans Times fragment recounts the Confederate Government's £160,000 balance at the Bank of England on April 1, 1865 and a vanished Confederate cotton shipment in Liverpool. Attempts by U S Treasury officials since 1867 to recover the funds failed, leaving the money stalled in London as historians note the vanished textile export and the long-simmering questions. A separate school note recalls a six year old pupil Mattie Brown describing her father as a “darned old fool” in response to a teacher asking his first name and her mother’s nickname.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father
Jesus Christ
Holy Ghost
Adam
Lord Jesus Christ
Primitive Church
New Orleans Times
Bank of England
Bank For
England
United States Conant
Liverpool
London
Treasury Department
Reverdy Johmson
Her
United States
Confederacy
Johnson
Boutwell
Treasury
Te ‘Canneth Raynor
North Carolina
Blaine
Mattie Brown
Mattie
Mr. Brown
D. O. FP. Brown
Capt Alexander Speaks on the Fence Law
A Raleigh report on the State Agricultural Society meeting records Capt Alexander speaking about the no fence law in Mecklenburg. He says residents endorse it, praising changes and noting wide support and beneficial effects across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capt
Alexander
State Agriculural Society
Raleigh
Vows
Mecklenburg
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Galileo
Colum
Christine
Sweden
Brootlyn
Winston Sentinel
Geo. M. Mathes
Terxz
Preston Roan
Winston
Anymes
Robah F. Gray
Merchants’ Hotel
Dr. J. Gector
Winston, N.C
Omica
Depot Street
Aving
Winston, Salem
Lindsay Patterson
Winston, Inc
John H. Dillard
Greensboro
Wacho- Fie National Bank
N.C
Thad M. Butner
Pfohl & Stockton
Hittits
Hiwelay
Seeley
V. O. Thompson
T. Vogler
Winston, N. C
Bain Street
Durham
Winston, NC
Post
H.S. Foy
J. W. Foy
NEW Livery Stable
H. S. Foy & Bro. Proprietors
Robert D. Johnston
Merchant Tailor
Ss, Telephone Co
Crank
Cmicaco
Inn
U.S
U. S
Washington
Ligzhy Marti
Grammer
Mr. Harsh
Alex. Gats
Avex
Alex
Winton Ad Salem
Merghandise
Tas A. Gray
Tobacco, &c
N. C. State Life Insurance Company
Senator Vance
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