Coronation Wardrobe Rules From Ancient Regal Pages
An intimate survey of coronation pageantry tracing how past sumptuary laws shape present display. It outlines gowns mantles and coronets for King Queen and peers, detailing robes colors fur trimmings and jewel settings, plus ceremonial items and homage.
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Elijah
St. Martin
Richard the First
Worksop
Crecy
Poictiers
Elizabeth
Edward
Kings of Arms
Betting on weather fuels Kan. farmer's grand wheat gamble
Jim Fike of Colby Kansas has wagered $175,000 over five years that rain and favorable weather will deliver bumper wheat yields. He risks big sums yearly, aiming for 25 to 35 bushels per acre across 17,000 acres, hoping a single perfect season will make him a millionaire and earn a Seashore celebration.
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Colby
Kan
Jim
Fike
Butt
Vike
Bure
America
James N. Fike
Kanrne
The Worth of the Voice and Human Soul
A short reflection on marriage and judgment urges looking before leaping for women and men. Longfellow’s Hyperion is cited praising the voice as the soul’s organ. The piece contrasts visible intellect with the soul’s audible expression.
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Longfellow
Hyperion
Tea Time in Chile Serves Tea and Mate at 4 PM
Tea or yerba mate is served in Chile at 4:00 p m not only in homes but at clubs restaurants and hotels and many business houses. A cut of tea and a roll of small cake in the club or hotel costs from eight to twelve cents United States gold while business houses serve it to keep clerks at work.
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Chile
United States
Oysters and Brain Question Sparks Witty Exchange
A brief joke exchange contrasts brains and silence in oysters. Bore asks if oysters have brains. Bored answers they know when to shut up, implying no brain but clever timing.
Knicker-Will’s Flat Question Sparks Smash Reply
Mrs. Knicker asks if furniture fits the new flat but Mrs. Becker answers it will only after it’s smashed, a blunt exchange about moving and damage in a terse street conversation.
Curious Sleep Aid From Grape-Nuts Described by Minister
A tired preacher writes of indigestion relief and better sleep after adopting Grape-Nuts. He says post-Sabbath meals with the cereal quiet his nerves, ensures rest, and that the food now fills their table as a staple for the family. The postal letter is attributed to the Postum Co. of Battle Creek and promotes a booklet about health.
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Postum Co
Battle Creek
Michigan
Wellville
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Dean and Chapter
Westminsters
Edward the Third
Howard III
Garter
Knights of the Garter
Richard
Henry the Fifth
Henry the Sixth
Henry the Seventh
Henry the Eighth
Order of the Bath
Order of St. Patrick
St Michael and St. George
England
St. Patrick
Ireland
Scotland
Union
Lyon
Clarenceux
Ulster
Norroy
St. Edward’s
Kansas Farmer
Jim” Fike
Vienna
Libby
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