First Fiction Known The Tale of Two Brothers
The oldest extant work of fiction is believed to be the Tale of Two Brothers, dated around 3200 years ago. Authored by Ennana, a Hebrew scribe and palace librarian, the story likely entertained crown prince Seti II and may include the autograph signature of an Egyptian king. The manuscript was written on nineteen papyrus sheets in a bold hieratic hand and later acquired in Italy by Mme. d'Orbiney, who sold it in 1857 to the British Museum, where it is known as the D'Orbiney papyrus.
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Ennana
Menepthah
Seti II
Italy
Mme. d’Orbiney
British Museum
D’orbiney
The Lucky Horseshoe at Oldham Castle
Lord French visited Oldham to inspect Rutland volunteers and left a horseshoe on the castle walls. The manor custom requires a horse shoe from every peer on first entering the lordship, resulting in a growing display of about 200 shoes from small racer sizes to extraordinary seven footers.
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French
Oldham
Rutland
London Chronicle
Castoria seal and a college allowance debate thread
Readers are reminded to examine Castoria packages for the signature In Use for Over 80 Years as a mother explains her son’s college allowance to justify spending. The column notes Minnesota’s recent move to bar alien teachers, reflecting education policy shifts.
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Fletcher
Why We Must Win the War
Frederick Naumann declares Mittel-Europa exists and Germany already dominates Belgium France Poland Russia Serbia Montenegro and Romania. He argues over 200 million under Prussian dictation and warns a peace on current terms would empower autocratic rule, leaving the United States to face a doubled population aggressor. Victory is necessary for safety.
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Mittel-Europa
Frederick Naumann
Reichstag
Germany
Belgium
France
Poland
Russia
Serbia
Montenegro
Roumania
Prussia
Italy
Great Britain
Europe
United States
Women Sufferers May Need Swamp Root
Thousands of women with kidney and bladder trouble may not realize their condition. Kidney disease can cause back pain headaches and nervousness. Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root is advertised as a remedy and samples are offered by mail from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY with paper mention.
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Kilmers
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton, N. Y
Beavers Scarce In Norway Prompt Farmers To Seek Kill Rights
In Norway beavers survive in small colonies and national law bans killing. Farmers claim forest damage and press for government permission to kill when damage is proven, threatening reimbursement demands if not allowed. A worm barrier emerges in New York City affecting women and girls leaving industries.
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Norway
Kenyon Wins Final Primary Vote in Des Moines Nomination
Des Moines report shows W. S. Kenyon led GOP primary votes for U S Senate with 127,960 as Allen claimed nomination for Secretary of State and Hoyt named for Treasurer. The convention will choose a state superintendent. results reflect canvass figures from June 3 primary across six offices and party.
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Allen
Hoyt
Des Moines
Executive Council
S. Kenyon
United States Senate
J. Bradley
Eldon
Dwight N. Lewiss
W. L. Harding
Sioux City
R. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Fairfield
Present
C. Pugh
W. S. Allen
E. H. Hoyt
Manchester
Incum
I. M. Flavner
Marengo
T. S. Waud
Mount Vernon
Dwight N. Lewis
Charles Webb
M. Deyoe
Garner
Eenae
W. C. Ramsay
Belmond
Brees
Frank S
A. D. Nye
Bedford
Hoytment
Frank D. Joseph
Pbh
McClenahan
Iowa City
State Wades Through Beef Diet Rules In Iowa Hotels
Iowa state food administrator issued orders limiting beef offerings in hotels, restaurants, and boarding houses. Violations may lead to license revocation and supply stoppage. Beef may be served only on specific days for certain preparations. By-products may be served anytime.
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Burlington
Iowa
Federal Food Department
Tanlac hailed by nurse for stomach and nerve relief
Mrs L J Rifembary of Des Moines credits Tanlac with ending her stomach and nerve troubles after long nights of nursing. The ad notes Tanlac safety and availability through druggists, and suggests Iowa wholesalers can supply if needed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Freckles and Navy Fitness in the Pulp Ad Mix
Freckles are promoted to fade with Othine double strength cosmetics and a money back guarantee. Navy athletics are extolled for discipline and fitness with ships stations and athletic officers. Cuticura recommendations offer at home hand care. An editorial note labels a trader as a peacemaker posing as committed to truth.
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Othine
Navy
Boston Globe
Laugh About It Slaugh Quip Amid Canadian Cattle Count
A humorous line ponders a slaugh and the mood of trying one when not inclined. The note cites a Canada western provinces cattle estimate of 2,048,854 head.
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Canada
Treatment of Prisoners and Odd Notions in a Snippet
A fragmented collage quotes medieval Wales invaders and Viking cruelties, notes Colombia’s silk subsidy, and mentions a teeth cleaning vacuum patent. A short anecdote from Pearson’s Weekly about a boy and his shoe nail prompts a girl’s praise and a quip on spanking. Finally a proverb about friendship and clouds ends the passage.
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Mindam
Pearson's Weekly
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