Curious headstones and rhymes from old graves
A collection of antiquated epitaphs and inscription quirks from grave markers in New England and the South. It notes mistaken or altered names for rhyme, literal misreadings, and playful lines such as Here Lies the Body of Boatswain Allen and Here Lies cut down like unripe fruit, reflecting 19th century memorial humor and misinterpretations.
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Cape Ann
Mass
Boatswain Allen
Amos Shute
Amy Dominy
Slim Silk Frock From Barbara Bell Pattern No 1889-B
Silk linen crepe dotted swiss and printed silks create a slender summer frock with wider shoulders a paned bodice hem extension and kick pleats. Turn down collar adds versatility while yardage is small and sewing simple for sizes 16 18 20 and 49. Order pattern number 1889 B from The Sewing Circle Pattern Dept Chicago for 45 cents plus book and extra offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Agams St
Chicago
Tit
Bell Syndicate
Classical alliteration on liberty during Webster era homage
Fragmented historical verse recounts 1825 cornerstone ceremony of the Bunker Hill monument with Daniel Webster’s rhetoric. It lists grandiose images of Americans arrayed, as chiefs clergy citizens unite against oppression, praising liberty and national zeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunker Hill
Daniel Webster
Daniel
Freedom
Kith Kenning
Liberty Liege
Webster
Warlfice Warren
Diphphicalties on Frontier Publishing
A Colorado editor explains the first issue of Rocay Mountain Cyclone suffers from missing letters and misspelled words due to a faulty typesetter. He vows to persevere, noting phs and cs will be corrected once sorts arrive as the Cyclone continues to whirl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Roccay Mountain
Western Newspaper Union
Pearls through History Highlighted by La Place Bostwick
Nature Magazine features La Place Bostwick tracing pearls from ancient Egypt tombs and Southeast Native burial sites to Japanese decorative use a thousand years ago and Buddha images dated 300. The article notes abalone pearls appear in old Buddhist figures.
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la Place Bostwick
Nature Magazine
Japan
Grape Like Blossoms Describe Hawaii Tree Blooms
Hawaii's golden shower tree stands out with its stunning flowering display. Its bright blossoms hang in large grapelike clusters from slender drooping branches, creating a vivid focal point in gardens and landscapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
United States
Money and Happiness Sage of Chinatown Comment
The sage of Chinatown argues money does not ensure happiness yet guards against discontent. He notes no philosophy proves money’s flawlessness but suggests wealth helps avert some unhappiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi Ho
Chinatown
Grape Nutg Ad Promotes Dizzy Dean Winners Prizes
Read the Grape Nutg ad in a newspaper column and learn to join the Dizzy Dean Winners for valuable free prizes. The notice hints at hopeful times and urges readers to act, contrasting success with doing time for others.
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OUR Comic
Little
Finney
Yeez
Ted O'Loughlin
Unishee
Osborne
Baske
Felix
Linini
Samuel Jones
Smith
Jones
Savannah
A. D
Connecticut
Bunker Hill Monument
Harare
de Kalb
CVS
Ieee Car Engle
Bonnyman
Kentucky
Adel Tren Tile
Madagascar
Ervet
Umsediate
Walter OF
Agate National Tile Silo Company
R.A. Leng Bhig
Konaes Cliy
Quaker State
Quaker State Oil Refining Co
Oil City
Gruggist
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