Edison quote ties navy spending to progress in 19th century
The Williston Graphic notes Edison disassociating from money men and cites naval expenditures rising from 14 million in 1886 to 103 million in 1904, then surveys global topics from bee farming in Australia to Bible distribution in China and censorship in Italy. It includes quirky items on Vienna hospital cases, Dewar liquid air, Rontgen terminology, and odd local name jokes, concluding with hot water health notions.
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Spain
Philippines
Miriam Leslie's Proposal Dilemma and a Forgotten Letter
Miriam writes a bold leap year proposal to Frank Webster and, after a tense day, learns via a hurried reply that he loves her too. Her brother forgets to post the letter, delaying the moment of truth. Miriam endures misery, hopes for a quick reply, and remains married ten years later, keeping the incident secret.
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Miriam Leslie
Frank Webster
Miriam
Frank
Ste
Mirian
Ajoi
Miriaman
Mr. Webster
Efe
Daya
For Her What Marvels He Would Do
A fragment from a Washington Star piece contemplates a man’s devotion to a woman, marvels he would perform, perilous paths he would tread, and fame versus heartfelt affection, with the vow that love and duty guide his choices.
The Doctor's Story and a Stone Thrower tale
A New York doctor recounts a parable of a hungry man who, mocked by the doctor’s joke, throws a window through a jewelry store. The doctor pays for damages and helps the man find work, revealing a shared Civil War past and a rekindled bond. The column also notes a Confederate museum bust of Stonewall Jackson returned to Davis House, traced to the artist Baltimore sculptor. The playful exchange ends with a quip on truth and lies.
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Acton
Stonewall” Jackson
Richmond
Jefferson Devis
Jackson
Boston
Gen. Lee
Confederate Museum
Davis’ House
Baltimore
Potatoes and a Soldier’s Boiling Scheme
Capt. Fowler recalls paying $2.50 for a peck of potatoes in Milledgeville while marching to the sea. Aaron Catlin arranged a kettle of boiled potatoes, paid by a $0.30 stamp and a dime, and fed the troops. Later Catlin and a comrade swapped boots and shoes to avoid a levy, fooling rebel guards with their mismatched gear.
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Milledgeville
Capt. Fowler
Aaron Catlin
Catlin
Mesa
Milledgaville
Reba
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Northwestern Receives Civil War Cannon Gift
A six inch muzzle loading cannon from Fort Sumter, weighing over eight tons and 18 feet long, is presented to Northwestern University by the senior class. Henry Allen Cooper delivers the presentation in Evanston, the weapon placed near Science Hall with a bronze tablet honoring Civil War students.
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Northwestern University
Fort Sumter
Evanston
Henry
Allen Cooper
Racine
Wis
Science Hall
Northwestern Universality
Private Newspaper Row Sparks Question Over Dintory Page
A fragmented exchange hints at a conflict over names in a social page. A mysterious millionaire presses for details and vows on what will be published if she is not listed. The squabble centers on who appears in the local notice.
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Miriam
Dintory
Sumerian King David statue found at Bismus ruin in Babylonia
Eggar James Banks reports a 8 cm high Sumerian King David statue unearthed by the University of Chicago Babylonian expedition at Bismus. The artifact, dating to about 4500 BC, bears a three line inscription and shows early art features, suggesting a pre-Sargon era.
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David
University of Valeago
Bismus
Babylonia
Eggar James Banks
University of Chicago
Scientific American
Ias
Eshar
Dauda
Daud
Adnunki
Hammurabi
Persia
Sargon
Dungl
Bargon
Louvre
British Museum
Europe
Mesopotamia
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Thomas A. Edison
Australia
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British and Foreign Bible Society
Russian
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Italy
London Express
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Australis Bas
Sydney
John Plummer
Commonwealth
Vienna
Adriatic
Dewar
Berlin
B. Reed
United States
Brooklyn
South Norwalk
Mr. Reed
Benny” Reed
Pinion B
America
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Halsted Street
Aix Lesa
John D. Rockefeller
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Fortane
Washington Star
Doctor
New York
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Thia
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Big Cannon
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Fitzhugh Lee
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