Lectures on Astronomy Critique by Lardner and Collaborators
A reader review of popular astronomy lectures by M Arago and additions by Dyunisius Lardner LL.D. critiques errors in Dr Lardner’s explanations about the sun’s visibility and light travel time. It discusses eight minute light delay, moon and earth rotation claims, and includes a postscript on Auburn prison health improvements and a plaster-based method for odor control and disease prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M Arago
Dyunisius Lardner
Ll.d
Wso
Waoon
Lardner
Apoth
Anerivan Freeman
Beiter
Piisomin
Auburn
Goa
Acre
Maliria
A. F. Doubleday
The Press of this Country Opinion Piece on Newspapers
This excerpt extols the value of the newspaper in a growing republic. It argues that newspapers spread useful knowledge, connect distant readers, and serve as a daily educator across all households, preserving the history of passing events and shielding the nation from ignorance. Phal Sentinel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Politica
Phal, Sentinel
Singular Cause of Death Alarm in Peterborough Dr P D Badger
Dr P D Badger of Peterborough reports the death of his wife on the 2d of the month from consumption and attributes it to painting rooms in the house. He cites prior light illnesses, coughing, diarrhea, and a rapid decline after confinement, plus similar cases in nearby towns. He asks printers to publish these cases as a new discovery, claiming several related instances in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. D. Badger
Peterborough
Nasha
Henry
Ife
Oasis
Riot at University of Virginia prompts military intervention
An outrageous quarrel between students and faculty led to violent clashes and the callout of 500 troops. Most students have left the campus, and reports say the faculty may resign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Virginia
A Plea for Strong Common Schools and Self Education
The article argues that a solid common English education should include reading writing arithmetic mensuration algebra geography and grammar. It lauds self education as best and urges Virginia to expand its schools to build due mental and moral improvement for all citizens. It warns current schools lack substance and calls for elevated standards and thorough instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commmon
Virginia
Edu
Education by self effort and reading, cites Franklin
A discussion extols self education over formal schooling citing Benjamin Franklin and Patrick Henry as examples. It praises frugality temperance industry and perseverance as keys to success and notes leaders like Grover Cleveland and George Washington having modest schooling.
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Benjamin Franklin
Parrick Henry
America
Virginia
Grover Wasuthoron
J. We
Banks and Emigration notes from the Norwalk period
Banks of Norwalk and Sandusky face caution over implied ties to the red dog concern. The Norwalk Reflector denies Jesse Smith’s stock ownership in the Bank of Norwalk and assures solvency. The Sandusky Bank’s solvency is questioned, while a 112 member Allen family colony heads for Wisconsin with Allen City planned and Christian institutions to form. A proposed magnetic Atlantic telegraph via copper wire is discussed, noting gravity and costs near a million dollars and the Great Britain ship’s capacity.
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Red Dog
Jessa Smith & Sona
Norwalk
Bank of Norwalk
Jesse Smith
Smith
Ohio Statesman
Allen
Walworth
Walworth County
Wisconsin
Tur
Allen City
Bible
Temperance Society
Buffalo Transcript
Europe
America
New York
Nova Scotia
Ireland
Atlantic
Great Britan
Tis
Wisconsin District Court Notices and Asset Auctions
Notices detail writs of attachment against defendants in Jefferson and Crawford counties, with sheriff executions and postponed sales. Public auctions include Prairie du Sac land lots in Sauk County and mortgages in Prairie du Chien. Administrative notices invite creditors to present claims and warn of deadlines.
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Wisconsin
District Court
Ruott County
Janes W. Page
John ‘Turner
John Turner
Daniel F. Kumdall
Knowerox
Phantith
Distriet
Crawford County
Alexander S
Toor
Manily
Wecnlis
Hoseph Rolette
Jide Jawibier
Joseph Moutau
Joseph Rolette
Mile du Chien
Lyon
Prairie du Chien
Welyelk
K.P. Lockart
Sherif
Prairie du Sac
Sauk Couity
FMI
Nct
Certa
Sat Je
Praise du Sac
Sauk County
Jane
Ofien
Monmlay
Seely
Moen Russell
Veet. Prairin du Sac
Sauk Ca
Nitiv.l
Argalus W. Starks
Argalus W.startayas
Lucius F Barrer
D.C Hotuen
Prospectus of United States Journal
The first issue will debut in May with a new dress and type. The paper pledges opposition to monarchy, consolidations, and federal overreach, while championing individual rights. It promises literary content, selected columns for women, and current news with price views. The editors Theophilus Fisk and Jesse Boyd submit for public patronage.
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Ags
Fauser
Mrenashc
Theophilus Fisk
Jesse Bdo
Newspaper Subscription Rates and Tax Notice Lays Out Terms
The notice outlines annual and monthly subscription rates with various advance payment discounts for Daily Semi Weekly and Weekly papers, plus penalties for late payments. It also details stamps certificates, payment methods, and forfeiture terms on lands sold, with a deadline before November and a tax context mentioning 8412.
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Megas
Greely
Mcilrath
Berm
Reston Hatesman
Indjes
London Herald
Her Majesty's Regiment
Lucius George
O’brien
Cove
O'Brien
Freman
Bennett
Freeman
Mr. George
Aol
Miss Forrest
Winchester
Banks of
Norwalk and
Sandusky
Ping Allen
St. Louis
Philip Atlen
Rochester
Far West
Jacob
Egypt
Efault
Almon Lal
Masison
Dane County
Wiscons
Morris Lali
Harthing
Vermont
Register of Deeds
Yorth
A. Bownin
Macias
Morris Lull
Mortygee
Ay Borin
Atturmiey
Tha
Madison Lodge
St.John the Baptist
Madison
BR. Shackbleord, Li
Retary
A. J
Ed Terministratoe
de Bonis
Christopher Cadman
Stoeke
Hin Hyaline House
Rock
Orrin Guernsey
Adminisrator
Wis
Jefferson County
Alvanzi Hayward
Charles Gennie
David R. Hyer
Prospectus OF
United States Journal
J. E Dow, & Co
Byurone
Iely
Baie Willy
Oadeance
Sided
Ann
Tands
Lota
Apriligh
Liall
T. Conkey
Baird of Superieors
Fond du Fine
F. M. Canary
New
J.D. Wee Ten
Uw & Bt
Black
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