Ancient candy origins traced through European confectioners
The article recounts early bonbon history with 177 B.C. origins of dragnti by Juliva Dragatus of the Fabius family. It notes dragnti, later called dragees, and the rise of European noble indulgence. It then covers Pastilla the Florentine introducing pastilles for Maria de Medici in France, with a range of flavors. Burned almonds are attributed to a French merchant, leading to Lassagne creating Pralino in homage to his master.
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Juliva Dragatus
Fabius
New York Herald
B.C
Déagni
Europe
France
John Pastilla
Medicis
Maria de’ Medici
Henry I
Pastilla
Marshal Duplessis-Pralin
Lassagne
Pralino
Quotations Blur Into Light Humour and Anticipation
A collage of newspaper quips and exchanges on anticipation and poetry. The Houston Post mulls joy in anticipation before a visit from a mother in law. The New York Press mentions a pastry exchange as Gerald and Geraldine clash at a clock. The Washington Star cites Mr Comrox on poetry and reader respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston Post
Referee's sale of Christians land in Hardin County Iowa
A notice describes a real estate auction by a Referee on March 23 1907 at the Bank of Ackley Iowa. The property lies in Clay Township Hardin County in the southwest quarter of the northeast quarter and other fractional parts of section one town eight eight range nineteen west. Bids may be written to the referee in advance. sale to highest cash bidder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Hardin County
Iowa
Bank of Ackley
Ackley
Christians Land
Clay Township
South
Worth
Samily, Eaamrr
Incorposta Ton
Wilom l
Cole of Tawa
Farmers Co-Operative Elevator Company
Abbott, Loiva
Dranuary
Board of Airecutors
Ephall
George Arends
Ben Bleeker Heye Hoyenga
John Coble
Lowell Trepp
H. M. 1Ichtsmeier
RL O Richtameer
Jake Roskamp
H. F. Krelmeyer
1G. Helkens
HK. Fouts
A. Homann
Dick Noordmann
John ©. Freeze
Unbe Bey Sng
S. F. Weber
Don Leach
H. H. Heltland
Astounding Treasures Of J P Morgan Revealed
A feature on J P Morgan as a vast art collector and benefactor. It details his private library and museum in New York, the grandeur of the building cost and its security, and his gifts including to Harvard, Athens, and major museums. It notes his influence in acquiring works and storage of priceless artifacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Pierpont Morgan
Europe
United States
Roman Forum
Coliseum
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Harvard University
Athens
Inte General
Wall Street
James A. Garland
Metropolitan Museum
General di Cesnota
Kinga
Enopa
Morgan
Garland
Mark Twains New Clothes Surprise of White Attire
The tale centers on Samuel Clemens known as Mark Twain facing a wardrobe parade. A stolen watch gifted by H H Rogers of Standard Oil is recovered after police intervention. Twain’s playful public image surfaces as he dons a white flannel suit and even orders clothing in white broadcloth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel L. Clemens
Mark Swann
Fifth Avenue
New York
Jim
Rogers
Standard Oil Company
Mark Twain
H. H. Rogers
Theodore A. Bingham
Mr. Clemens
Bingham
Washington
General Bingham
Geo
Clemens
Whitte
Sweden to Send Cruiser Fylga With Prince William to Hampton Roads
The Swedish government plans to send the armored cruiser Fylga to the Jamestown exposition at Hampton Roads with Prince William, son of Crown Prince Gustave, aboard. The ship will be at the opening in May and the prince, born June 17, 1884, bears the title Duke of Soederman and enjoys strong public favor in Sweden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Sweden
Royal House of
Fylga
Hampton Roads
William
Gee
Gustave
J’ylga
Mmin
Duke of
Soederman
Oscar
Storthing
House of Bernagotte
Kingrd
Lawyer Recalls Old Farm Couple Sealing Separation
A Detroit Free Press account relays a lawyer’s reminiscence of an old farm couple who quietly drew up a separation after years of small frictions. Their story centers on a tin milking pail, a cat and dog dispute, and quiet negotiations that end with a signed agreement and a cautious, contented retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chen
Lysetiei
Noma “Gate
Tie
Detroit Free Press
Fragmentary plea for children aid in unclear note
A damaged, unclear line requests help for children and mentions someone named Wil or Nos Lotsire, with prior home placement noted. The fragment lacks concrete actions, dates, or organizations.
Minneapolia St Louis Rail to Sell Half Fare Tickets
The Minneapolis and St. Louis Railroad plans to offer one way tickets at half fare to settlers in Nebraska Colorado Kansas Missouri Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma and Texas. Tickets go on sale each Tuesday during March and April. Contact local agents for details and rates.
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Nebraska
Colorado
Kansas
Missouri
Arkacans
Tndsan
Oklahoma
Texan
Minneapolis & St. Lonia
Palote
Minneapolia & St. Louis
Fell Particolara
A. B. Ours
GP. & T. A. Minneapolis
Minn
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Gerald
Geraldine
John Meyer
Hardin
J.P. Morgan
Prince William
Royal House of Sweden
America
Pringh William OF Bweden
Scott
Tor
Allence
Hin
Q Wouttt
Usu
Royal
Royal Baking Powder CO
Heevey
Rooseven
COAL
Ayer
Tage
Sowell
Mouse
Haim Vico
Uenza
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