Science and Government Seen Through Old Jokes
An illustration by Professor Simon Newcomb in The North American Review recounts a British inquiry into a list of scientists to honor. The secretary asks who Gauss is, and Airy explains he is one of the era’s greatest mathematicians and a leading figure in physical astronomy. The secretary replies that Gauss will suffice.
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Simon Newcomb
North American Review
British Academy
Alryy
Admiralty
Airy
F. Gauss
Gottingen
Gauss
Blood on the Knife and Other Oddities From Old Quarter Lore
A cu rio dealer recalls a ten year old stage dagger with a hollow blood reservoir that produced fake gore when a spring valve was pressed. The piece, found among dead stock, was likely a prop, not a murder weapon, the dealer notes with a shiver.
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Curio
New Orleans Times-Democrat
On Your Own Terms Sale Offer
An advertiser promotes flexible payment terms for a wide range of goods at low prices. The notice emphasizes affordability and urges customers to view the stock to grasp the bargains available on the seller’s account.
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Main Street
New West End Supply House Opens Near Cumberland Valley Depot
A new West End Supply House near the Cumberland Valley railroad depot announces a large stock ready for inspection, inviting customers to view the expanded offerings and merchandise.
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West End
Cumberland Valley Railroad
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State OF Affairs
O. F. Obsolerte
C. Edward Presho
Hon. U.R
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Central Commercial Sollegs
Winchester
Central Commercial Ee
Postoffice
Bell Bros
Ealate Traction
Chas. L. Crum
W. M. Sumphion
Peyton Street
G. Gibbens
Henry Schneider
Boots and Shoes
South Main Street
Moonan
Taut and
Fuverala
Wright's
Jos. Wincut, Jr
NES
Ralph Savage
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Commonwealth
Warren Rice
Warren Rice & Co. Commercial Collection Agency
Rouss Avenue
Virginia
Frederick, Clarke, Warren
Berkeley and
Jefferson
Martinsburg
West Virginia
Warren Rice & OO
Sade
Harry Byrp
Amherst Street
West Peyton Street
Gro. S. Warre
S. Main St
Gene Aulick
South Braddock St
North Kent St
Franck Baker’s
Franck Baker
James McCauley
Washington and
Braddock Streets
Pall Mall
E. P. Kelso
Jericho
Hampshire County
W.va
Noah
Cowper
Homer
Troy
Odysseus
Shakespeare
Ulysses
Greece
England
Chambers’ Journal
Mr. Slowpay
Slowpay
Chicago News
Surrey
W. B. Corset
Dibson
LIFE
Dorset
Russell & Bro
BARR
John G. Crisman
West Water Street
Lutheran Church
E. Bruce Capper
Roger Bros
Robert I. McVicar
Mair Grounds
Movicar
Fair Grounds Carriage Works
Miller Organs and Pianos
South Mainst
J. Wm. Miller
Board of Health
City of
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R. T. Barton
Mayo
Mary Syme
North Washington Street
Sante
Timothy Hay
M. Carter
Spruce Street
Philadelphia
Redmon
W. Waterstreet
M. M. Lynch
J. L Redmon
Euhacribe
TanSrar
Tne Star
Aper
Shenandoah Valley
Seal Bros
Kayser & Allman
Alfred Peat & Co
South Main St
T. W. Harrison
Geo. H. Heist
N. Main St
Milloer’s
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