Many Historical Myths Debunked Across Ancient Wonders
The article surveys myths about the Colossus of Rhodes, Leonidas at Thermopylae, Milton’s dictation, Belisarius at the gates, William Tell, and early steam engine claims. It cites sources dating from 156 B C to 1663, noting the Colossus did not span Rhodes harbor and that Tell and other legends lack factual basis.
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Rhodes
Leonidas
Thermopyle
Milton
Johnson
Thermopylae
Barthelemy
Diodorus
Pausanias
Cesar
Belisarius
van Dyke
David
Justinian
William Tell
Tell
Zurich
William of Cloudsley
England
Charles V
Spain
Ostentatious City Plate Of London Lords Mayor
The article describes the lord mayor of London’s invaluable plate collection. It details silver supper tureens worth £500 each, a hundred dozen plates, ice pails, dishes, meat dishes, and other items totaling well over £5,000. The regalia include a costly diamond pendent, collar, and a PEarl sword. The Goldsmiths and Fishmongers companies own priceless pieces, including Queen Elizabeth's coronation cup once valued at £5,000. London Tit-Bits.
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London
Goldsmiths
Fishmongers
Manicure Guide From Mary E B Walker
Frail nails gain strength with wax and alum. Brittle nails benefit from almond oil or cold cream. White spots vanish with pitch and myrrh nightly, wiped off with olive oil. Warm soapy water softens nails and skin. push back scarfskin, never cut. Use curved nail scissors, file, orange stick, chamois polisher, vaseline, rose salve or nail powder.
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Mary EB. Walker
Ladies’ Home Journal
Theater Comfort Versus Church Pew Pride
A Philadelphia Record quote from a churchman contrasts theater seating with church pews. He notes theater seats are plush with hat racks and coat hooks, while church pews crowd visitors and force hats forward. He jokes about paying pew rent and comments on women wearing hats in church.
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Philadelphia
Lamp Chimneys and Argand Glasses Invented by Experimenter
Aime Argand, famed for the lamp and gas burner, reportedly discovered a brighter flame by placing a broken oil flask over a wick. His careful experiments led to a practical application, advancing lamp technology.
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Aime Argand
Quotable Exchange Between Maud and Kitty in Boston Transcript
A brief humorous exchange where Maud asks Kitty if she knows what awful things people say about her. Kitty replies she does not, and Maud suggests perhaps it is best neither is enlightened about gossip. The dialogue reflects witty social banter typical of the period.
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Maud
Kitty
Boston Transcript
Diamond Ring Debt Echoes in Chicago Tale
A dramatic line from the Chicago Tribune features a lover confessing that every day he receives a debt notice from Stoneking & Co. for the diamond ring on his beloved’s finger. The exchange blends romance with financial obligation.
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Harold
Stoneking & Co
Chicago Tribune
An Anemone From Firth Of Forth Lived In Captivity
A sea anemone captured from the Firth of Forth in 1828 thrived in captivity for nearly six decades, continuing to flourish until its death in 1887.
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Firth of Forth
Judge Cox Among Large Washington Colony at Narragan Sett Pier
Judge Cox and his family are part of a sizable Washington colony gathered at Narragan sett Pier for a community event by the waterfront.
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Judge Cox
Washington Colony
Narragansett Pier
Major McKinley Vengeance Narrative Retold
A report of Major McKinley during a congressional campaign shows him offering his overcoat to a persistent reporter despite the man’s threats. The anecdote, attributed to Chautauquan, highlights mercy amid political hostility and the reporter’s suffering from cold and illness.
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Major McKinley
McKinley
Mr. McKinley
A Most Liberal Offer For Farmers Readers
A persuasive clubbing deal invites readers to subscribe to four papers for one year at 1.45. The package includes The Iowa Homestead The Poultry Farmer and The Special Farmers Institute Editions plus the home paper. Samples available at the office for inspection.
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Farmer
Iowa Homestead
Farmers’ Institute
Poultry Farmer
West
Homestead
Des Moines Daily News Subscriptions and advertisement notice
Old established wealthy business house seeks representatives in each state for advertising. Salary 18.00 weekly plus expenses, payable weekly from Chicago. Horse and carriage provided as needed. References required. Enclose self addressed stamped envelope. Manager 316 Caxton Building Chicago. 26-26t
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Caxton
Chicago
Tur City Book Store Holiday Goods Sale Ad
Stove Pipe stove boards coal hods and fire shovels offered at lower prices than any other store in Story county. Before buying call on Geo Roberson. Tur City Book Store serves as holiday goods headquarters.
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Story County
Geo. Roberson
Tur City
Probate of Will for John R. Decker in Story County Iowa
Notice in District Court Story County Iowa that the last will and testament of John R. Decker is on file. Hearing for probate set for January 15 1902 at Nevada courthouse. Interested parties must appear to contest the will.
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State of
Iowa
Story County
District Court
Said County
John R. Decker
Nevada
M. Sopsr
Foreclosure Notice in Story County Iowa Case
In the District Court of Iowa Story County H A Cook plaintiff sues William Theiste for foreclosure of a mortgage given to E Purvis on the north half of nine in block four Kelley Iowa. Judgment and sale decree may be entered if defendant fails to appear before noon January term 1902 at Nevada Iowa. G A Underwood attorney for plaintiff.
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William Theiste
District Court
State of Iowa
Story County
E. Purvis
Kelley
Iowa
Nevada
G. A. Underwood
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Omaha
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R. 5Th & Walnut Streets
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Canier Bros. & Herman
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Lowa
L. R. Morris
Sale Stable
East Main Street
Bosworths
L. M. Bosworth
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oNrews
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