Bells in Church Bells and Early Call to Worship
A historical survey traces bells from early wooden rattles used by British Christians to summon worshippers to the modern church bell, noting key figures like Paulinus of Nola and Inguiphus of Croyland, and describing bells’ roles in prayer, processions, and protection against evil.
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Strabo
Pliny
Tuscany
Rome
Paulinus
Nola
Orleans
Seno
St. Stephen's Church
France
Bede
Inguiphus
Croyland
England
Monasteries
Church of Rome
Wynken de Worde
Lord Bacon
New York Herald
Whales The Ocean Liner Captain Answers Passenger
A passenger questions the captain about whale catching. The captain replies with a curious method describing throwing “old salts” on the tails to catch them.
Books Written on Unusual Materials in British Museum
The British Museum houses books inscribed on oyster shells bricks tiles lead iron copper sheep skin wood and palm leaves. This catalog highlights the diverse materials used in ancient or unusual manuscripts and seeks to showcase historical writing practices across cultures.
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British Museum
Malibran's Fearful Stage Breaks Reveal Deep Power
In a vivid tale from T. P.'s Weekly, the actress Malibran is forced by her father Garcia to debut in Otello at sixteen with six days to prepare. Her desperate realism ends with a bleeding hand as she bites her attacker’s during the staged murder, illustrating her unique capacity to lose herself in others’ emotions.
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Malibran
Garcia
Otello
Desdemona
Othello
la Malibran
T. P.’s Weekly
Lapp Wolf Hunters and Swift Snowshoe Pursuits
Swedish Lapps live with reindeer and rely on swift snowshoe runners to hunt wolves that threaten large deer herds. A hunter leads the chase, tracks the wolf in soft snow, and delivers the death blow with a spiked staff once in range.
Tipping the Hat Persists in New York Social Graces
New Yorkers continue the traditional hat tipping when greeting male acquaintances. A restrained, prosperous man may tip as he passes alone or with others after events. The gesture occurs at parting or upon introductions, and observers note it despite unfamiliar customs in other cities like Pittsburgh.
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Pittsburg
Dispatch
Adjourned Polk and Story Drain No 1 Joint Session
The Polk and Story County Boards met May 1 1906 at Slater Iowa in joint session with all members present. They re read last minutes elected L H Deford permanent chairman and QO B Peterson permanent secretary. The drain No 1 assessment report was reviewed and referred back for correction with a deadline to June 1 1906.
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Board of Supervisors
Polk and
Story Counties
Slater
Story County
Iowa
L. H. Deford
F. T. Morris
Andrew Groves
J. H. Mathis
J. B. Uhl
Polk County Board
J.O. Michaelson
E. R. Silliman
Miles Pearson
Story County Board
L. H Deford
QO. B. Peterson
Moriss
Mathis
Morris
Groves
Deford
Uhl
Michaelson
Silliman
Pearson
Boy asks why feet stay on chair heighten whimsy
One day four year old Fred climbs a chair to reach a desire. His mother warns him not to stand with feet on the chair. He replies puzzled that he cannot take his feet off.
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Fred
How Not To In Return the Manuscript Editor Note
A brief exchange in the Philadelphia Ledger quotes the editor asking the contributor to read the paper and the reply stating the writer’s intent to demonstrate understanding of the paper’s issues. The exchange highlights tensions between journalistic standards and individual submissions.
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Philadelphia Ledger
Dogma and Mary Draft a Three Puppy Theme
Mary thinks through a dogma that has three puppies and frames a lesson around it. The tone mirrors an editor’s playful instruction in a New York Times style.
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Mary
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J. E. Judge
E. Edwards
Watertown
South Dakota
China
A. L. Gottlieb
Lapp Wolf Hunters
National Biscuit Company
Zwieback
ITM Eeg
O. B Peterson
New York Times
Judisch Bros
Lead
Laughran
Bauer
Tabor
Maple City Soap Works
Monmouth
Ilinois
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