This Date in History Highlights Key 1782 to 1904 Events
A rundown of notable historical milestones from 1782 naval clashes to the 1904 Anglo French treaty, listing battles births deaths and significant treaties. Entries include Hyder Ali versus Monk in 1782 and the 1902 Peking Convention between China and Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyder Ali
General Monk
St. Petersburg
Christian IX
Denmark
New York
Howell E. Jackson
United States Supreme Court
G. Donizetti
Charleston
N. C
Sabine Cross Roads
Pennsylvania
U. S
Washington
Knoxville
Tenn
Peking
China
Russia
Manchuria
Origins of Gargoyles at Rouen Cathedral
The Rouen Cathedral roof spouts feature a dragon figure possibly meant to terrify foes or symbolize church triumph. The beast terrorized Rouen after the Seine raids until St. Rominus killed it. Its stone cassock is said to warn off depredators, with the name gargoyle linked to gargouille or a throat disease etymology.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rouen
Seine
St. Rominus
London Globe
Gargoille
The Care of Rugs in the Home
Housewives share tips for rug care using multiple small rugs, dusting methods, and beating alternatives. Advice covers moving furniture, protecting floors, and using dampened dusting techniques to keep rugs bright and reduce dirt build up.
Dreamers shaping cities and civilizations across time
Emerson spoke of focusing on real things while dreamers imagine a better future. The piece honors dreamers like Columbus and Marshal Field, noting their visions created modern metropolises and lasting public works. It argues that without dreamers, culture and progress would fade, as Orison Marden’s line about castles precedes real cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson
Chicago
Kansas Cities
Columbus
Kim
Seville
Orison Swett Marden
Success Magazine
Statesmen Reflect on Half Mast Occasions and Mourning
The Washington Herald notes half mast sparks reflection among lawmakers on whether the deceased was from their own house or senate. It observes death often claims the young and vigorous rather than the aged. The piece ends with a note on the superstition that mistletoe should not fall from its hanging place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
House
Washington Herald
Harsh physics react? claims cure for constipation
An older medical disclaimer notes alleged effects of certain remedies. The piece mentions Dean's Regulats operating easily and toning the stomach but provides no clear evidence and promotes buying from a druggist at 25 cents. The tone resembles a promotional item, with vague health claims and product instructions.
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Serge
Gwin
Cassimeres
London
Mc Apeel
Nderneath
Ailiac
Ing Powder Company
Tana
Nilding
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
C.e.fink
B. Fink
Carnegie, Pa
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