Sorting Pearls Shows Varied Size and Quality Across Classes
The article explains pearl sorting from dead fish by ten brass baskets with varying meshes. It defines classes ani as perfect pearls, anitars as flawless to the average observer, masouku as irregular yet valuable for mounting, and kural as twinned pearls sometimes highly valuable. It notes the Southern Cross pearl from Western Australia and mentions ya divu seed pearls ground into eduion for sweets and weed pearls in China and India for idols, sacred images, and weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Australia
China
India
Strike in Thebes Reveals Ancient Egyptian Labor Dispute
In 1400 B C Thebes witnessed a building trades strike by masons paid in rations. They complained of insufficient sustenance and false measures, prompting a halt in work until Pharaoh’s inquiry led to wage raises. When broken promises resurfaced, a fresh strike lockout occurred, ending in street demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thebes
Pharaoh
Sheer Luck Blake and the Missing Wife Mystery
The modern Sexton Blake and Benny search a kitchen for clues to a wife’s absence. Blake notes thirty days of unwashed cups and saucers as proof the husband left, and suggests the missing wife has returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blake
Lly
Benny
Watson
Early Methods of Curing Skins and Salting Process
The text outlines early tanning methods, noting skin curing through drying and cleaning. It discusses removal of hair by maceration in water and suggests ancient tribes learned the depilation idea from drowned animal specimens, with maceration clearly evidenced in early practices.
Primitive medical practices cited in remote areas
Fragments describe traditional remedies using smoke, milk, oil and animal brains as efficacious. The text notes these primitive methods persist in distant locales today, illustrating historical beliefs in unconventional treatments.
Why the Old Man Danced a Jig
A Boston Post item recounts a rural scene where an old farmer asks why Susie cries, his wife sympathizes, and a wind scatters planner music. The old man then dances a jig praising the moment and suggesting gratitude if a eyelone blows away the planner again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susie
Boston Post
Cabinet position mention cited by Chicago Tribune quote
A Chicago Tribune quote mentions a cabinet position in connection with a constituent senator. The remark suggests any president offering such a post would be “darned hard up,” reflecting a satirical view on political offers and good breeding as observed by Addison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greatgunn
Chicago Tribune
Papuan Coiffures and Hair Styles Described in New Guinea
A Philadelphia Ledger item recounts a physician describing Papuan hair fashions in New Guinea. Types include seven inch spikes greased and painted red resembling rising suns, long waist length hair brushed back into a visor, and a front basket like cap formed from gathered hair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Guinea
Baltimore
Would Take Chances Mr Philanthropist Observes Bakery Window
A kindly man in a bakery offers pastries to a passing young woman who asks for more after buying a rich pastry. He jokes about medical remedies and the dispensary, quoting a line from the New York Herald as the scene unfolds. The dialogue centers on indulgence and restraint in a quaint urban moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philanthropist
Jongins
Yorhgeter
Mr. Philanthropist
Stort
New York Herald
Our First Mustangs They Were Probably Brought Here
In McChure's Will C. Rares argues that wild western horses likely originated from stray Spaniard stock brought to New Mexico in the 16th and 17th centuries. He notes early Indians’ astonishment at horses, the loss of many mounts, and the difficulty of recapturing a free band of determined horses, especially a seasoned saddle horse turned wild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamestown
Coronado
New Mexico
Will C. Rares
McChure’s
Referee's Sale of Real Property in Athena Oregon
Notice of a court ordered sale in Umatilla County Oregon. B B Richards as referee will sell at Pendleton court house on April 10 1809 at 1 PM the described lot parcels in Stafford's addition Athena including about three acres and appurtenances to the highest bidder. The sale arises from a March 6 1909 circuit court order in the case involving B M Russell et al and several guardians and infants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Circuit Court of
State of Oregon
Umatilla
B. M. Russell
T. 4
N. R. 35
Harrison Street
Stafford
City of
Athena
Lee
Firth
Pendleton
Oregon
B. B. Richards
Snd
Umatilla County
Copeland & Ginn
Second St. Walla Walla
Administrator's Notice in Oregon Estate Case
Joseph I Rainville administrator of the estate of Joseph A Rainville deceased is appointed by the County Court of Umatilla County Oregon. Creditors are required to present claims with vouchers at Lowell and Winter Despain Block Ponchetan Oregon within six months from January 26 1909.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Joseph A. Rainville
Lowell
Winter
Despain Block
Ponchetan
James Rainville
Vonchera
Lowell & Winter
Pendlet
Joseph I. Rainville
Administrator's Notice on James Rainville Estate
The court has qualified the administrator Joseph I. Rainville to wind up the estate. All persons with claims must present them with proper vouchers at Lowell & Winter in Pendleton Oregon within six months from notice.
Administrator's notice to creditors in estate case
Notice announces claims against the Adele St. Dennis estate must be presented within six months to Peterson & Wilson in Athena Oregon. Dated February 6 1909. It includes mention of administrator qualified by court and directs filing with vouchers as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Oregon
Umatilla
Adele St. Dennis
Parsons Baying
Peterson & Wilson
Athena
Legion
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Old
Egypt
Addison
Greenhorn
New York
Philadelphia Ledger
Wiggins
Higgins
Mr. Crimsonbeak
Mra. Crimsonbeak
Mr. Crimkenbeak
Chamberlain
Wonder Worker
DR. King’s
Dr. King
Eva
Grovertown
Ind
the Palace Drug Compa
H. M. Adams
Henrietta
Palnoo Drug Co
Troy Laundry
Henry Keene
Foley
H. G. Adams
T. J. Kirk
F. 5
H. OG. Adams
F. 8. le Grow
D. H. Preston
P. EF. Coldern
FIRST
National Bank OF Athena
Gus Lafontaine
Prop
Pendleton, Or
F. Sharp
Third Street
Athena Oregon
Suort
Weston Oregon
Cully
Attorneys-at-Law
Watts & Neal
Freewater
Oren
Snowe Line
Ax Union Pacific
Pullman Standard
Ommabe
Ubicago
Touriat
Kansas’ City
Pullman Wourint
Arive Daily
Onk
Walla Walia
Man
Moscow
Coeur d'Alene
Jal
Walla Walla Pen
Gleton
LaGirandey
Baker City
Vin Hun
Anfion
Area
Heppner
the Dalles
Portland
Astoria
Willamette Valley
Califarna
Tanomh
Heattle
All Sound Poiots
Pendleton Walis
Walla
Ely Po
Smith Petecy
SW. P
THE
Palace Drug Company
Athena, OR
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