Prayers Before Battle Through World History
A compact survey traces early instances of battlefield prayers from Childeric of Gaul to modern leaders. It cites Childeric at Zuelpich vowing faith if victorious, Lungarian officer prayers in 1849, the Fighting Bishop of Treland, Sir Jacob Astley before Sdgehill, Edward I at Bannockburn, D Umphraville, Cromwell, and notes the English prayer book lacks land battle preface prayers.
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Childeric
Gaul
Zuelpich
Attila
Tlans
Lungary
Lesle
Treland
Jacob Astley
Edward
Bannockburn
D'Umphraville
Oliver Cromwell
Dunbar
Old Birds Nests Use Continually Across Years
A bird fancier explains that many birds reuse nests across years and even after predation. Wrens swallows bluebirds and some woodpeckers persist with annual repairs, while others rebuild each season or hide nests by laying in others or in sand. The marsh wren builds multiple nests to misdirect predators during brood incubation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glee
Grand 1884 Boston Providence series described
A vivid account of the 1884 baseball showdown between the Boston club and the Providence Grays. Highlighted are Radbourne and Whitney pitching in a long tie, Providence’s late pennant push, and celebrated feats like Radbourne’s nineteen consecutive starts and a remarkable exhibition game. The piece also includes a moral about work as medicine contrasted with worry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostons
Providence Grays
Providence Franks
Charley Radbourne
Jim Whitney
Providence
Charley Sweeney
Boston
Radbourne
Themen
Thade Islanders
Arthur Irwin
Sweeney
Rad
Trenton
Coyote as Ishmaelite of the Plains in Outing Magazine
James W. Steele depicts the coyote as the plains Ishmaelite and lone survivor of the animal world, despised by both men and animals. He calls the gray gaunt scavenger the rightful ruler of its domain, recalling Lewis and Clark era astonishment and frontier exploration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plains
Lewis and Clark
James W. Steele
Outing Magazine
Snuff Taking Noted Among London Poor Women
Snuff taking is common among the London poor and shows effects in rambling speech pallid appearance and dejected manner. The habit resembles morphia use and is especially prevalent among women. An observer notes prison inmates with curl papers in their hair holding snuff pinch for comfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Knickerbocker Banter on Serial Story Appeal
A witty exchange notes that serial stories captivate readers because installments stay with them, unlike other forms. The dialogue contrasts Flatter's view that serials are a fixed plan readers can enjoy, while Knicker argues the appeal lies in ongoing, bite sized installments.
Not Very Flattering Rhetoric Prompts a Humorous Exchange
A playful dialogue pits beauty against brains with a joking debate over marriage. A speaker dismisses both options, preferring affection over vanity and intellect, then quips about not supporting Lia despite clever talk. The tone is light and satirical, reflecting social snubs and flirtation.
Original New England on Pacific Coast Found by Drake
The passage notes that English speech reached the Pacific coast decades before Plymouth Rock. It states Francis Drake claimed the region in 1579, naming it Nouva Albion after Dover's cliffs, due to the white chalk that reminded him of England.
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New England
Pacific Coast
San Francisco
Plymouth Rock
Francis Drake
Elizabeth
Nouva Albion
Point Reyes
Dover
Hat sizes vary by city in Great Britain according to trade
The piece notes Birmingham hats run two sizes smaller than Glasgow with Birmingham the smallest English town. Across England the average hat size is 7 and about 22 inches circumference while Wales averages 6 7 and Ireland 7 full. The Scottish average is 7 4 percent.
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Great Britain
Birmingham
Glasgow
England
Wales
Narrow Escape From Hidden Pit in Dark Field
A man crossing a disused field late at night fell into a deep shaft but hung on to a jutting beam. He clung all night and discovered at dawn his feet were only four inches from the bottom, proving ignorance was not bliss.
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Dumas
Daily Proverb Quotation On Time And Trust
A compact note juxtaposes Emerson and Bulwer quotes on time and influence. It emphasizes every day as a decisive moment and warns that mischief comes from both hostile rivals and well meaning friends.
Britain and France influence in ideas and culture
A compact cultural riff lists Britain’s debt to France for nurturing and transforming ideas, then shifts to word usage between the nations, a quip about a mock trial, notes on the anchovy fish, aconite dangers, and a Dumas money anecdote.
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Britain
France
London Academy
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Garious
Atlanta Journal
Lia
Emerson
the National Photo Company
J. Antonius
W. Heron St
Grays Harbor
MacKenzie’s Photo Co
P. O
Herald Printery
East Wishkah ST
East Wisheah ST
Travel Magazine
Harper’s Weekly
Mediterranean
Uuapura
Mlenik
Valar
AL Piekie
Loa
E. Market St
Aberdeen Soda and Bottling Works
West Heron
Col
Olsvnpia Brewing Co
Pacific Brewing & Malting Co
Anheuser-Busch Botte Beer
Patterson Él Locke Co
General Insurance Agents
A. F. Coats, Pres
J. HW. Hewitt
Butchers
Cy Street
J. P. Morgan, Treas
Packers
Ninemire Packing Co
Montesano
Aberdeen
W. W. Wrenn
East Market Street
Harper
Kentucky
Fred Hewett
Humboldt
South F Street
Aberdeen, Wash
R. W. Bryan
E. Wishkah St
Billy McDonald
Shelly Brothers, Grocers
Market Street
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