A Legend of the Origin of Lace by F A Mitchell
A long antiquated tale links Venice to delicate lace. Francesca is inspired by a mermaid veil woven from water and wind, a bridal treasure admired by Venetian aristocrats. The legend traces its fame from a widow’s loom to a renowned bridal veil.
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Koebkibbe
Nortwich
Abe
Moe
Ble
Tani
Francesca
Jace
Prancesca
Weil
Sean
Hind
That Bathroom of Yours
The ad promotes enamel surfaces easy cleaning with Gold Dust. It urges keeping tubs bowls and kitchen utensils polished, warns against rough surfaces from intruders and bricks, and claims Gold Dust releases dirt for easy rinsing. The slogan Let the Gold Dust Twins do your work appears.
Insurgents Tighten Grip as Grey Town Faces Scarcity
Reports from Grey town by the sea detail a blockade under Chamorro and Zelaya forces. Provisions are scarce, with Grey town’s inhabitants and insurgents alike besieged. two Americants Grace and Cannon were reportedly captured near Colmido Junction, fueling indignation and claims of a looming capitulation.
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Chamorro
Greytown
Dinefields
Nicaragua
Colon
Grace
Leroy Cannon
Ander
Braanat Zoya
Sih Juan
Zelaya
Chamorray
Cannon
Chaanorro
Wea
Zelasans
American interests protected in Nicaragua unrest report
Washington Nov. John H. Shipley of Des Moines, pledged protection of American interests as revolutions spread in Nicaragua. He sent a navy report noting a blockade at Greytown, insurgent gunboats offshore, and a siege of about 1,000 Nicaraguan troops under General Talodi in Greytown, with U.S. ships ordered from Colon to support the port.
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Washington
John H. Shipley
Greytown
Navy Department
Nicaragua
Dew Moines
Greytoven
Revar Juttenilete
Nicaraet
Rasa
Leclnive
Des Maines
Colon
Hinintainet
Shipley
Nnto
Talodin
Cireytown
Pocelin
Homer Fitts Co Barre Vermont Criticizes Amendments
Vague telegram routing to the state department from Homer Fitts Co Barre Vermont alleges illegality in two Ameriottie Jadnard Gimnee and Let Capon provisions. The message references military ordinances and asserts initial nonrecognition before formal review.
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Vilegram
State Department
Leriley Moder
Bivefields
Hyomei Catarrh Remedy Ad from Red Cross Pharmacy
An old advertisement touts Hyomei as a non habit forming catarrh remedy made from eucalyptus and antiseptic ingredients. It claims quick five minute relief and offers a complete kit for $1.00 with bottle, rubber pocket inhaler, and directions. Guaranteed to cure or money back, with widespread pharmacist promotion.
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Red Crows
Vick
Eatarch
Atarch Jr
Hel Cross Pharmape Tox Tay
Digestive Health Advice From Old Physician
A New York Tribune excerpt emphasizes digestion over medicines. It promotes a morning cleansing tube ritual, upright stretches, and liver massage, followed by porridge and brown bread with fruit for breakfast. It notes constipation relief with princes and a prebed water drink to ease stomach and digestion.
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New York ‘Tribune
Royal Picture Dealer Plans New Auction Sale
Berlin paper correspondent reports the royal picture dealer prep for another sale. Belgium muttering over King Leopold sale of ole tagsters as 250 modern works move from royal residence to the museum and then to the auction block for three months access. Leopold also to sell castle furniture with liberal American buyers receiving generous letters of love for the gunuineries of the pieces.
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Royal Picture Dealer
Brossela
Berlin
Belgium
Leopold
Lovie Philippe
Resigned Pleasure Gossip Provokes Foreign Marriage Talk
In a Chicago Record-Ward item Mrs Haxntheratey questions two women who would pay 8 billion dollars to wed a foreigner for a fuel venture. Mrs Oldham calls it foolish, noting that living abroad curtails European summers and domestic pleasures upon return.
Fragments From a Magazine Review and Tick Fever Note
A mixed excerpt covers a baking powder recipe with eggs and milk, plus a discussion on cattle fever and tick eradication. It cites a November Women’s Home Companion piece and a technical world article advocating eliminating the tick to stop cattle fever. The text notes proposed government action and scientific recovery insights.
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Theo
Women's Home Companion
Tryna
Magaring
Tantalum in lamps and scarcity noted
The article discusses tantalum as a rare metal used in lamps with greater efficiency than carbon lamps and approaching tungsten lamps. It notes limited production in the United States in 1908 and possible imports from Germany, with prices around 900 per pound, and mentions Western Australia as a source.
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Western Australia
United Siotes
F. L. Hoss
United States
Sampa
Cormany
Alcohol in Medicines and Preservative Content
The article notes alcohol as the main preservative in medicines, with proprietary preparations containing 15 to 22 percent and average prescriptions running 25 to 60 percent. It cites Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound at 18 percent and mentions tablet forms for women who object to alcohol.
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Lydia
Pinkham
Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound praises cures
A testimonial from Mrs. Ears Wacaron of Vienna West Virginia lauds Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for restoring health after years of suffering. The letter claims relief from pain and nervous prostration and encourages others to seek the medicine, noting free confidential advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Vienna
W. Va
E. Pinkham
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Wacaron
Pinkham
Masa
Lydia ER. Pinkham
Antiquity of Nicknames in History and Names
The origin and date of nicknaming are unknown yet nicknames appear early in history. Names like Attic Bee Old Pint Nose Dotlariide Oxenrider Bright and Walkingshaw show sobriquets shaped by ancestors. Julius Caesar reputedly Raidhead and even Ramenen bears an Egyptian timpy word.
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Pinto
Socrates
Melancholy Remedies Cited By Sidney Smith
A reflection on resisting melancholy with small pleasures as antidotes. The excerpt recalls a 18th century idea that cheerful routines and simple comforts can banish sadness. It notes a person offering recipes and habits to uplift mood, emphasizing enduring value of gentle daily rituals.
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Tom Trifing
Sidney Smith
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Glenwood
Reynolds
F. A. Mitchel
American Frees Associations
Venice
Attila the Hun
Yoo
Fee
Adriatic
Atleet
Krucesch
Gerinide
Francusca
le Cordiine
Kaneae
Lou Angeles
la France
Nnanne
Siger
Gil
Sibley
Homer Fitts Co
Barre
Pierce
Worth’s Dispensary Medical Association
R. V. Pierce
Main Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Invalidy Motel
Sim Gicns Institute
The
United States Geological Survey
SHAW
Homer Fitts
J. K. Lynde Co
Williamstown
W. J H. Miles Co
Graniteville
Ricker Bros
Groton
Ompany
L. P. Hight
West Topsnary
H. D. McCrillis
Marshfield
A. H. Pepper
Beecham
Nature’s
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