Centenary of Gen Albert Pike Honored by Scottish Rite Masons
Washington observes the hundredth anniversary of General Albert Pike birth with a memorial centenary. The Supreme Council of the Scottish Rite distributed medals and planned observances. Pike, a lawyer, journalist, soldier, author, and poet, rose from Harvard educated beginnings to influence Masonry and Confederate service.
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Washington, D. C
Albert Pike
Supreme Council of
Supreme Council
General Pike
Georril Pike
Massachusetts
Harvard University
Newburyport
Arkansas
Batte of
Buena Vista
New Orleans
United States
Pea Ridge
Elkhorn
Memphis
Washington
Pike
Royal Order of
Best Milk for Babies Morning Milk Advantage
Morning milk is fresher with fewer germs than the previous night’s milk. It is slightly weaker in cream compared with night milk.
Georgia and Alabama Industrial Outlook for 1910
The Georgia and Alabama Industrial Index reports in its year end look ahead that 1910 will bring major industrial and infrastructure growth. Key projects include a central Georgia power dam sending electricity to Macon and Atlanta, a large Chattahoochee river dam in Columbus, a major Gadsden steel plant, Birmingham district mineral developments, Okefenokee swamp subjugation work, two Alabama cement plants, expansive farm land colonization, tall Atlanta office building plans, expanded shaded tobacco culture in South Alabama, and numerous hotel erections across both states. The record notes 27 corporations chartered, Tuscaloosa bonds sold, and local city improvements and lighting projects under way in several towns.
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Columbus
Georgia and
Georgia
Ocmulgee
Macon
Atlanta
Griffin
Olumbus
Chattahoochee
Columbus Power Company
Gadsden
Ala
Tennissee Coal, Tron and Railroad Company
Birmingum
Alabama
Okefenokee
South Georgia
South
Tuscaloosa
Cuthbert
Fort Gaines
Oakman
Ria
Edison
Real estate and bonds figure in southern market move
A series of financial items from the South show $25 000 improvement bonds on a tract for 61 000 infirmary awarded in Mobile Alabama an eight story business building announced for Atlanta a Decatur bank doubled its capital stock a 100 000 real estate deal closed in Augusta and Atlanta records show a 225 000 sale of business property.
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Mobile
Ala
Atlanta
The Hand Kiss: Origins and Ritual Meaning Across Cultures
The hand kiss is an ancient gesture likely evolving from servile bows with earth, foot, and garments kissing before the hand and cheek. It appears in Old Testament and classical texts, used reverentially toward sacred statues, with language linking to Latin adoro and social hierarchy.
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Adoro
Statue of Sir Robert Hates Guarding Yarmouth Isle of Wight
In the seventeenth century a statue intended for Louis XIV was captured at sea near Yarmouth Isle of Wight. Admiral Holmes forced the artist to carve his likeness onto the French king's body, creating a hybrid statue. Holmes later governed the Isle of Wight, which explains the statue's placement.
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Yarmouth
Isle of Wight
Robert Hates
Holmes
Louis XIV
France
Will leaves Knoxville $250000 for home for aged women
By the will of Mrs. Mary B. Jones of Knoxville Tennessee a sum of 250000 is bequeathed to the city for the erection and maintenance of a home for aged women.
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Mary B. Jones
Knoxville, T
Gum Chewing Becomes Lesson On Lady Like Speech
A young girl on 1 teen is scolded by her mother for chewing gum loudly. The mother urges her to chew like a little lady, warning against stringing gum from mouth and letting it fall.
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Mabel
Webster’s Neat Retort Echoed in Courtroom History
A clipped anecdote recalls a famous exchange where Judge interrupts Daniel Webster during a debate on law. Collected from Collier’s Weekly, the quip highlights Webster’s witty retort that “that is not in,” illustrating a sharp moment in legal rhetoric.
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Mide
Histor
Webster
Colliers Weekly
Not that I love Smith less but I love Bryn Mawr
A junior writes that he loves Bryn Mawr more, inviting a Philadelphia girl to the prom in a line quoted from the Leaf Clover yearbook column.
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Smith
Bryn Mawr
Philadelphia
Accident Reveals Secret in Denver Jeweler Mix-Up
Denver jeweler David Lamon mistook a compound for borax and accidentally learned the long sought after method of hardening copper. The misidentified substance led to a surprising discovery during routine work.
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David Lamon
Denver
One of Florence's Jokes Involving a Mock Hunting Gift
A tale about a Florence humorist W. J. Florence who teased a companion with promised game on hunting trips. Daily telegrams claimed a deer or fine fish was en route, sparking polite replies and growing impatience as delays stretched on. Finally the unexpected gift arrived, amid warranted amusement.
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Florence
W. 4
Floresee
Coipe
Express
W. J. Florence
Quaint Hymns on Death and Unreality in Verse
A London Chronicle note quotes eighteenth century hymn lines mocking sentiment in death themes. It cites a verse from Hyman Ancient and Modern where the dead cannot hear the bell or come to church, illustrating humorous unreality in pious verse.
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London Chronicle
Sign on Bridge Warns Loads Must Not Be Taken Across
An intoxicated man studies a bridge sign reading loads must not be taken across the bridge faster than a walk. He mutters that heavy loads can’t move faster than a walk, mispronouncing and joking about the warning.
Disraeli Anecdote At Dinner About Lord Sherbrooke
Mrs Jeune notes Lord Sherbrooke shows patience and affection toward his wife at dinner. Disraeli replies in a deep tone questioning whether he has ever seen her. Memoirs of Lady St Helier.
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Disraeli
The Story of a Turtle Meal in Swamp Life
A butterfly hunter recalls swamp life with a spotted turtle savoring a "terrapin" bite. The turtle inches forward, eyes distant, then withdraws under tussock roots before a leap, a vivid scene of aquatic life and instinct.
The Daring Lawyer and Poison Cake Incident
A clever lawyer saved a client from a guilty verdict by proving the cakes shown in court were harmless. He ate one to show safety, then fled to an adjacent room with emetic and antidote ready, but the jury never learned of these precautions before the acquittal.
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Roc
Pnrk
Coal Purveyor Offers Prompt Delivery at Low Prices
R. O. Watson advertises high grade coal with prompt delivery and a contact telephone number 72 at Novotel area. The brief notice emphasizes affordability and quick service for customers seeking coal.
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R. O. Watson
Telephone
Novotel
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