Tales From The Ringling Brothers And A Political Tale
A reminiscence recalls the early Barnum and Bailey era with a disputed Pine Bluff dispute when a troupe member resigns from the circus. Another tale, set along the eastern seaboard, portrays Michael Dempsey’s political influence and a county building cornerstone inscription. The page also includes USDA guidance on refurbishing discarded furniture and avoiding moth damage.
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Alf T. Ringling
Ringling Brothers
Barnum and Bailey
James A. Bailey
Enterprise
P. T. Barnum
South
Mr. Barnum
Pine Bluff
Farnum and Bailey's Circus
Arkansas
Seaboard
Michael Dempsey
Dempsey
Larry
Mike Dempsey
Mike
McNaught Syndicate, Inc
Bureau of Entomology
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Greyhound care facility added at Wembley course
Wembley stadium in England adds a complete dispensary and operating water for caring for every illness or injury to greyhounds. The note from Youth's Companion highlights the expanded equipment and facilities at the famous racing venue.
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Wembley Stadium
England
Tell It to the Marines Phrase Origin and Meaning
The expression expresses incredulity and originated among sailors who viewed marines as soft and gullible. Sailors used it to signal disbelief and mockery toward claims they doubted.
Dainty Gelatin Dessert With Lemon Custard
Delicate gelatin dessert flavored with strained lemon juice and a light foam from beaten egg whites. The custard uses egg yolks and vanilla, served as sauce or poured around a molded dessert. Aimed at boosting vitamin C intake and simple home preparation.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Bureau of Home Economies
Eggs With Vegetables
A recipe instruction to simmer onion in butter then add canned tomatoes with salt sugar and pepper. Break eggs into a saucer slip into the tomato mixture without touching and bake in a hot oven until set. Serve on hot toast with sauce poured over.
Handy Shoe Bag For Any Closet
A traditional door hanging shoe bag solves closet clutter by keeping shoes off the floor. The article notes bags made from cretenne with fullness for shoes and trees, often reinforced with curtain rods. 4-H club girls, encouraged by the USDA and state extension services, have featured shoe bags in home projects and sewing courses.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Lime Kilns of Etruscan Crematories Revealed as Kilns
An Italian archaeologist reports Etruscan crematories were repurposed by Romans as lime kilns. The arched fire chambers capable of intense heat were used to produce lime, illustrating practical reuse of ancient structures. The note cites widespread ancient cremation practices with limited exceptions.
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Egypt
Judea
China
Detroit News
Palmistry Prediction Yields Sudden Wealth
A light comical exchange between a suitor and a woman centers on palm reading. George claims to foresee money for a friend, noting the friend's palm held ace, king, jack and ten of trumps before the fortune passes.
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George
Costly Omelet on Amador County Highway
A large omelet claimed as the biggest ever served was sold for 25 dollars on a California highway near Jackson in Amador County after a collision between Manuel Lopez and J. H. Williams. Lopez had 120 dozen eggs in his car when the crash occurred and Williams agreed to pay for the omelet.
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Amador County
Jackson
Calif
Manuel Lopez
J. H. Williams
Williams
Rich Literary Gift Arrives at Syracuse University
Gerritt Smith Mich ner of Petersboro, N. Y., presents more than 10 000 letters dating from 17 to 1875 to Syracuse University. The collection includes writings by Wendell Phillips William Lloyd Garrison John Brown Charles Sumner and others.
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Wendell Phillips
William Wiloyd Garrison
John Brown
Charles Sumner
Syracuse University
Gerritt Smith Michner
Petersboro
Lisbon Tsunami Peak Reaches City After 6 Foot Wave
In 1755 a tsunami formed off the Portugal coast and grew to about six feet by the time it struck Lisbon. The sea surge traveled inland, triggering widespread damage and shaping the era’s seismic awareness.
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Lisbon
Portugal
Repartee Proves Lively Yet Scarce in Daily Life
Quick-witted people excel in sharp banter but often struggle to find frequent chances to showcase repartee in everyday situations. The dynamic mix of timing, context, and audience limits opportunities to deploy clever exchanges.
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Cobb
4-H Club
Dad
Harrington
Carrington
Llow
RCA
General Electric
Westinghouse
FCN Fraddagdila
Chicago
Enuine Koppers
Chicago By-Product Coke Company
Crawford Ave
Bess
Jim
Bob
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