The Short Month That Made England Change Its Calendar
A historical note on October 1582 becoming October 15 after Pope Gregory XIII’s reform. It traces calendar errors from Julius Caesar to the Julian and Gregorian transitions, explains bissextile years, and details how England, France, Germany, and other regions adopted the new system by 1751, ending with mobs crying for eleven days.
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Europe
Julius Caesar
Constantine the Great
Nicaea
Trent
Gregory XIII
Clavius
France
Germany
Switzerland
Poland
England
Lord Chesterfield
Asia
Africa
America
Hindoo Table Etiquette and Caste Pollution Rules
Chicago News notes Sidney Low’s account of Hindu table etiquette where higher caste individuals face stricter pollution rules. Distinct distances separate polluted contact from blacksmiths to cultivators, with pariahs and sweeper castes facing extreme restrictions yet evolving through legal fictions such as soda water and sweetmeats not being food.
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India
Sidney Low
South
Benares
Chicago News
Points of Etiquette From Old Fashioned Precepts
A compact guide on refined manners notes that finger bowls belong after dessert, a man should precede a woman exiting a car, and congratulations are directed to the groom with wishes for the bride. It rejects bell announcements for meals, and outlines arm etiquette and wedding expense norms, including clergy fees and flowers for bridesmaids.
Servants In Germany Contract for Domestic Service
A Harper's Bazar item explains German practice where a mistress may secure a prospective servant with a pledge. Three marks are paid as a binding advance, and if Hedwig fails to appear, she faces criminal prosecution after twenty four hours and returning the money. Breach is described as rare.
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Germany
America
Hedwig
Harper’s Bazar
Postage Stamp Tongue Ailments Linked by Stamp Licking
A Philadelphia Bulletin quote notes "postage stamp tongue" as a general term for ailments from licking stamps. A physician sees three to four patients weekly with throat trouble skin disease or pulmonary issues arising from the habit.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Editor Rejects New Jokes As Too Fresh For Readers
A Milwaukee Sentinel quip shows a writer trying to pass off jokes as new material. The editor dismisses them, saying readers need time to get used to fresh humor, ending with a courteous good day.
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Milwaukee Sentinel
Comparative Happiness Insight From Montesquieu Paraphrase
A quotation on happiness and envy: wishing to be happier than others proves hard because people assume others are already happier. The reflection notes that true contentment is elusive when comparison drives desire.
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Montesquier
Fisherman’s Counting Rumor in France Cites Day’s Catch Myth
A saying from France warns that counting one’s fish will stop the day’s haul. The idle rumor, according to the Houston Post, grows more active than any other tale as fishermen debate superstition and luck on the pier.
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France
Houston Post
Dry goods stock in brick building east of Kaufman’s store
AMONG OUR EXCHANGES, D. F. Kelly is placing a stock of dry goods and groceries in the brick building east of Kaufman's store. J. M. Tedford, previously seriously ill from a finger injury and blood poisoning, is improving today according to Dr. Hamilton.
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D. F. Kelly
Kaufman
Sheridan Advance
J. M. Tedford
Stauffer and Harveys Visit Relatives in Gay Township
Ben Stauffer and wife of Hiawatha Kansas visited relatives the Harveys in town and Gay township from Friday until yesterday. Mrs. Stauffer was formerly Miss Eva Harvey daughter of George Harvey and granddaughter of Robert Harvey. Mr. Stauffer works in a Hiawatha printing office and is described as a first class young man.
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Ben Stauffer
Hiawatha
Kansas
Harveys
Gay Township
Stauffer
Eva Harvey
George Harvey
Robert Harvey
Blockton News
Doan’s Kidney Pills Endorsement in Bedford Woman Testimony
Mrs. N. E. Lomax reports kidney and back pains eased after taking Doan’s Kidney Pills. She praises the treatment and recommends Doan’s pills, noting their dependability. Sold by dealers nationwide for 50 cents. Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, NY, is the U S sale agent. Remember the name Doan’s.
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Bedford
N. E. Lomax
Carpenter
Dean
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Family joy as daughter cured by Electric Bitters
Happiness fills the Blair home in St Albans West Virginia after eight year old daughter recovers from St Vitus Dance. Father credits Electric Bitters, three bottles curing the nervous complaint and debility. Advertises the remedy for nervous disorders female weakness malaria and poor blood. Sold by A L Bibbins drug store at 50 cents.
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8. C. Blair
St. Albans
W. Va
A. L. Bibbins
Proposals Open for Holt Township School House
Notice declares bids for building a school house in Holt township Taylor county Iowa, proposals and plans available at Farmers and Merchants Bank Gravity Iowa until 1 pm June 4 1906. Contract to lowest responsible bidder. committee may reject all bids. send bids to EK P Baker Corning Iowa.
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Holt Township
Taylor County
Farmers and Merchants Bank
Gravity
EK P Baker
Corning
Administratrix Notice in Taylor County Iowa
Zelda Hoover administratrix with will annexed of Benjamin B Hoover deceased invites all interested to present claims or evidence for the court. She directs all debts to be paid to the estate and claims to be legally authenticated for the District Court of Taylor County Iowa. Dated April 27 1906.
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District Court
Taylor County
Iowa
Benjamin B. Hoover
Allawanna
LAE TY
Zelda Hoover
Chicago Great Western sale to St Paul May 28 31
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers a special one fare plus 2 dollars to St Paul from May 28 through May 31 with return by June 9 and extension privileges. Apply to any Great Western Agent or J P Elmer G P A St Paul Minn for details.
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Chicago Great Western Railway
St. Paul
Great Western
J. P. Elmer
Minn
Bucklen Arnica Salve Cures Severe Hip Ulcer
A. C. Stickle of Miletus West Virginia reports a dangerous surgical removal avoided by Bucklen's Arnica Salve. He states persistent use completely cured the malig nant ulcer on his daughter's hip. Used for cuts burns and injuries. sold by A. L. Bibbin's druggist.
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A. OC. Stickle
Miletus
W. Va
A. L. Bibbin
Rural Examination Dates Set in Taylor County
May 24 and 25 are fixed for the Rural Examination in Taylor County. Teachers with pupils desiring to take the exam should notify at once and full instructions will be sent out by H. S. Asa.
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Taylor County
H.S. Asa
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Pope Gregory
Hindoos
M. Miller
Omaha
Wisconsin
Fred Krug Brewing Co
Omaha, Neb
County Bedford Free Press
General Federation of
Rino
Dr. Rea’s
Chas. L. Rea
New York City
Dr. Rea
Blanton Co
ADE
F. W. Bailie &Co
Orion
H. B. Rhoads
Scott
Pearl Street
Foley
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