Water Torture and Imitation Cruelty in Historical Accounts
The article describes devices of torture used in past reports, detailing how water and thirst were inflicted, the suffering endured, and the supposed mechanisms of confession. It also touches on literary imitations, a colonial or vintage tone, and a mix of unrelated anecdotes and commentary on social issues such as tramp labor and land ownership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rman
Mwade
Bo Tantalus
Echo Club
Taylor
Browning
Sean Sepensiesy
Bo Obra
Barrow
John Hay
Cleveland
Lucy
Maky Fancher
Pia
New Orleans
Funeral customs change as costs rise in Catholic circles
A broad note on shifting public tastes toward simpler funerals and lower costs. The Albany Lew Journal piece cites Catholic groups including Paulist Catholics as leading a frugal burial trend, contrasting with lavish practices. It references wills and sermons praising modest ceremonies and warns against excessive expenditure on coffin and funeral pomp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany Lew Journal
Rogers
Zimmerman
Sandwich
Adelaide
F. W. Robertson
Christ
Marter
Sts. Chapel
Windsor
Rela Vone
Edward of
Saxe Weimar
Howe Aud Denbigh
Domestic flower culture brightens homes and spirits
The article extols growing flowering plants in every available sunlit space from window recesses to tiny plots. It argues such cultivation lifts household charm, offers daily recreation, and can lead to more profitable pursuits, noting plants improve indoor air and bring joy to both country and city dwellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baemds
Great West
Thing
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Beasy Chase
Foooran Ducho'’S
Choice Family
A.H
E. W.savace
Ashtabula
Harness
Pavle
FORD
Fontowins
Jepen
Takahashi
Whit
moxDaArms
England
Evening Post
Seatee
Ori
Frosi Cefarr
Eee
Worms
Crone
Balad
Cei Sieroter Brisa
Eka
Seeees i A . Sil Ounere, Adjowtahie
Vile
Ansuros Puro
Clona Mili
Belle
Batic Saeed
Mi & v
Bayard Taylor
Mrs Handwriting
the Tribune
Schuemann
Victor Hage
New York
Boston
Pi Vahicer
Vecetine
Bosch
God
Sabine
G.krabe
Stevens
Rasaell St
E. Steveon
Torecaral
Severn
Amin
Sever Otis
South Berwick
Card Rama
Pamamouth Co
Sierin
H.R. Stevens
Boston, Mass
United States
Jsln
K. 5
A. P. Lacey
F Street
Washington, DC
Wetave
Barcus
Bucety
Cole
Trekni
Ali
Sonia Ell
Herve de Lili
Sigmon
Spain
Tain
Athens
Arama
Weil
Adp
Vrewewer
Regemeratos
Sureper
Titusville
Chas
K. Swift
Eli Beer
Tomeston
Center Street
Park
Ku Ma
Beat Mowner Ee
J. M. Wilcox
Smith
Moo
Eerie
Tnt Termun
Emi Heertbeek
Redhead's Store
Sail
Elewhery
Mombott
Eulertat
Cormeren
W. Redhead
Benak
Lawson Chemical Co
Lange New
James Reed & Son
Ashtatvala
J. H. Bug
Pierce
Ashtz
Ashtabla
Jamestown
Choice Millinery
Princi
Derarimaen
Isoael
L. WW. Smith
Ce Son
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