Ark tablet details Noahs ark dimensions and animals
A British Museum decipherment reveals an ancient tablet describing Noahs ark with precise measurements and a list of animals. The vessel dwarfs known ships Oceanic and Celtic, its deckhouse towering over masts, and birds are named as doves swallows and ravens. The find aligns with biblical accounts while noting differing bird order and a possible Assyrian deluge narrative.
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British Museum
Asurbanipal the Magnificent
Assyria
Asurbanipal
New York Harbor
George Smith
Tamzi
Nizir
Noah
Trade Booms In Comical Village Scene
A Warper's Magazine vignette describes a bake day in a rural village. A barefoot girl enters a shop with a blue teacup and orders an egg’s worth of molasses while her mother’s note about a black hen is relayed. She leaves with dignity to return home.
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Aarper's Magazine
Warper's Magazine
Emmy
Size of Ocean Waves Questioned at Glasgow Meeting
Vaughan Cornish presented a paper on sea wave heights at deep water away from shore. The discussion noted several independent studies suggesting similar results, though some questioned the definitiveness of the measurements.
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Glasgow
British Association For the Advancement of Science
Vaughan Cornish
Bic
Silk String Cures Lumbnago Reported by Latrobe
The Baltimore Sun reports Gen. F. C. Latrobe has received hundreds of letters asking him to share his Silk String remedy for lumbago. The letters reflect widespread interest in his claimed cure and prompt descriptions of its use and effects.
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Gen. Latrobe
S. W. Pattison
Robert
General Latrobe
Annapolis
F. C. Latrobe
Baltimore Sun
Wave Heights in Strong Gales Reported by Observers
An observer notes average wave heights for different wind speeds from hurricane to strong breeze, with figures 28.54, 20.64, 15.42 and 10.83 feet. He explains larger waves may occur more frequently in short intervals and are the ones most noticed and dangerous.
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Ent
England's wedding ring a royal heirloom tale
A long legend explains England's royal wedding ring a plain gold band set with a ruby and cross of St. George. It is said to have belonged to Edward the Confessor and to have passed through pilgrims a beggar and royal hands up to James II, Mary Queen of Scots, and George IV.
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England
Edward the Confessor
Holy Land
Johan
Edward
James II
Sheerness
Mary Queen of Scots
James I
George IV
House of Stuart
Lippincott’s
Fashion Notes and Parental Advice From The Woman's Corner
The piece blends guidance on parenting with fashion notes on bodices and shirtwaists. It cites The Woman's Home Companion urging mothers to avoid outsider interference while detailing elaborate bodice styles, fabrics, trims, and practical sewing tips for at home copying.
Night schools in Honolulu for Hawaiians abandoned
Night schools set up a year ago in Honolulu to teach English to Hawaiians have been left unused due to low attendance.
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Honolulu
The Intelligent Sexton Opens Church Windows in Cold Weather
The intelligent sexton explains why he opens church windows despite the cold. He starts Saturday by airing the building to replace dead air, then lights the furnace to circulate warm air. After a full air change, he closes the windows as the church feels cozy and comfortable.
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Sexton
No woman will admit defeat over bargain says New York Press
A quip from the New York Press notes women may avoid admitting a bargain defeat unless a husband is involved, framing a witty social aside about buyer and spouse dynamics.
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New York Press
Distinctive Yoked Shirtwaist Blouse With Plaits
A new blouse design features a short back and front yoke with an irregular lower edge. Narrow front and back plaits add detail, sleeves end in narrow strap bands, and a removable standing collar may have a decorative turnover finish.
Form-Fitting Serpentine Gown Skirt Described For Season
The season's smart gown favors a clingy form with a five-gored up per portion, elastic back straps, and a rippled graduated circular flounce. Two long back gores may be plaited or gathered, with optional dip, sweep, or round length, in velvet or corduroy.
Veil Fashion Varieties Featured In New Designs
The article notes limited novelty in veils but highlights several styles. Large chenille dots with a thread of gold or white silk appear on one side, plus small chenille and velvet dots in varied sizes. A border of graduated dots and white dots on black net create distinctive patterns.
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Vella
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