Ancient Graeco Roman medical instruments found near Kolophon
A bronze set of 36 ancient medical tools believed to be from a first or second century A D Roman physician was found near Kolophon in Asia Minor and is now exhibited in London. The collection, once owned by Alfred C Van Leep, Dutch vice consul in Smyrna, is likely buried with the bearer. The drill bow is noted as particularly interesting.
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Wi He Qoe
Cho Te Tae Aioe
London
Kolophon
Asia Minor
Alfred C.van Leuep
Smyrna
Shepherd boy to Arab prince Feisal of Arabia
Feisal grew up as a shepherd in the desert after being sent away as a baby. He later contracted consumption in Constantinople but recovered, becoming an able horseman hunter and shot. Renowned for liberal views, he leads with affection rather than fear and may usher in a new era for his people.
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Emir Feisal
Arabia
Feisal
Shereef’ Ein
Vilage
Constantinoplé
Lowell Thomas
Asia
Artist paints on handkerchief to capture forest scene
Sir Ernest Shackleton recalls a tale of an artist who, stranded with only a handkerchief and canvas, stretched the fabric across his case and painted a landscape. A visitor warned the paint would not wash out, a remark that adds a humorous twist to the improvised masterpiece.
Swallows Suggested to Fight Mosquitoes by Forestry Group
The American Forestry association of Washington urges residents to welcome swallows to curb mosquitoes and protect orchards from pests. Martins and blue and purple swallows are noted, with the male blue and female having a gray breast. swallows migrate to South America for winter.
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American Forestry Association of
Washington
South America
Rain Storm Causes Major Flooding in Winchester
A severe rain storm yesterday caused extensive damage in Winchester with over four inches of rain in an hour flooding streets and washing out the new roadway under construction. The Winchester Cold Storage excavation was flooded, two fire engines pump out water, and work on the plant addition is delayed. The storm's impact varied across the county, with some areas receiving little or no rain.
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Winchester
Radio transmitter brings orchestra music to students
Carnegie Tech students in Pittsburgh built a radio transmitter in Central hall to broadcast an orchestra’s remusic to many district listeners. Professor Rath heard the music from the experiment station half a mile away and used a magnavox instrument and two electric strings to pass the sound to the Heinz house where students danced to it.
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Carnegie Institute of Technology
Pittsburgh
Central Hall
Rath
Heinz - House
Publicity experts rise from old time press agents
The old time press agent is now called a publicity expert and has expanded his business in recent years. Beyond theatrical agents, many American cities host professionals who publicize financial, industrial, philanthropic, educational ventures, hotels and restaurants to attract public patronage.
Court Order of Fire Company Record in Winchester
The Charley Rouss Fire Company in Winchester records its age as the oldest local fire organization, noting a court order at the June term to preserve the company's history. The document references a May 20 1789 Virginia Gazette notice announcing a Union Fire Company assembly, with speculation that the group existed before 1776.
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Charley Rouss Fire Company
Winchester
Corporation Court
Court of
Union Fire Company
Charley Rousa Fire Company
M. Bartels
Virginia Gazette
Winchester Advertiser
Union — Fire Company
Charley Books Fire Company
Union Fire Compy
Lighthouse Metal Apparatus Details Glimmer In Report
A historical note describes a metal lighthouse apparatus with a parabolic reflector and a 26.1 inch focal length. The device features a 7 foot 5 inch diameter metallic mirror and 202000 candle power, claimed to be visible 80 miles at sea. An unrelated anecdote mentions Lucy seeking luck from a shop assistant.
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Ifm
Sef -Galitay
Daily Thought Tis Wappy for Tim's Father Before Him
A reflective snippet notes happiness that Tim's father.
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Daily
Tim
Untitled fragment on diagnosis and inquiry in London
An unclear passage discusses Dr Famanev the diagnostician and a questioning of weakness. It mentions a verdict by investigators in a London case, references to sealing wax and a record, and hints at material blends used in an operation.
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England
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