History of Tapestry From Ancient Looms to Flemish Glory
The article traces tapestry from ancient Egypt and Greece through Saracen influence to Europe. It notes Flemish rise in the 14th century with Ghent and Louvain weaving centers and a late 15th century golden era in Bruges and Arras, praising color, design, and room-fitting artistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Greece
Europe
Bayeux
Flanders
Ghent
Louvain
Ypres
Argonaut
Courage under fire and calm wit save officer in Africa
Lieutenant Henderson survives capture by Samory’s warriors on the Gold Coast as he talks and sleeps his way to safety. He later meets Samory on his throne and earns status as a British envoy, shaping future relations with the Moham medan power. The article also notes sky vault shape and optical illusions at low altitudes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Gold Coast
Samory
Hewang
Great Britain
London
J. M. Peinter
Milwaukee Banker Tales Of Milk Tickets And Certificates
A Milwaukee merchant presented a check at a city bank but the teller offered payment in clear inghous certificates. The man preferred currency, but the cashier argued the certificates were equal. He replied he would take them home and tell his baby they were as good as milk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Minister rebuked for tense language at Scottish golf club
A kirk minister faced censure from an elder after using strong language to describe a bad stroke at a Scottish golf club. The minister replied that his words were merely embellishing his feelings, sparking a light exchange about embracing privileges and his daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scotland
Kirk
Four men must stand erect not be kept maE Mare
Four men confront a coercive constraint in a terse exchange. The phrase hints at social or personal pressure affecting dignity and autonomy while invoking a place or event labeled Mare.
Woman's Power at Elks Opera House Promises Thrills
A melodrama featuring Laura Parent as the volatile Frenchwoman leads a tale of intense interest with thrilling scenes and a dramatic climax. William C. Wild plays Casper the German dialect master, delivering clever humor without overdone pronunciation. Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup is advertised for gentle relief of colds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Power
Laura Parent
Wm. C. Wild
Casper
Mr. Wild
Coal lands promise big gains as industry expands
Business leaders foresee a steady rise in coal land values over the next decade. They expect safe investments and increased demand to push prices from current levels toward as much as 1000 dollars an acre, spurring regional development and better transportation and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rici
Admiral Corrects Chains Mishap In Deep Rio Port
The incident unfolds as the admiral questions Alfred for a negligence causing chain cables to fail. A stern correction follows, with the officer admitting uncertainty about the mishap and the crew member facing reprimand. The piece also notes the 1582 Gregorian calendar reform and its 1752 resolution on Easter dating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rio Janeiro
A. Rt ‘Mabau
Alire
Alfred
Lacey
Gald
Observance of Easter and dating through history
The article traces Easter dating from early church disputes to the Council of Nicea. It notes the Roman rule to place Easter on the first Sunday after the fourteenth day of the lunar month, established in England in 668, and mentions a later discrepancy arising in England after nine centuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lish
Council of Nice
Nugland
Eng
Queer Names and Warned Remedies From A Strained Text
The excerpt presents a colonial tone with discriminatory language about enslaved people and nonstandard names. It includes quoted remarks on child names and gendered labeling, then shifts to a distressed mother scene with a child Virginia seeking reassurance. It ends with references to dubious health remedies and advertised pills and tonics.
Also Mentioned on This Page
D ‘Avenue
West End
L S. Pedigo
Price
Princeton Avenue
E. S. Pedigo
Princeton Ave
Bluefield
West Virginia
Follansbee
Bland Street
Edward B. Warman
Bluefield Bottling Company
Arry ChRistmas
Bluefield Book & Stationery Go
History OF Tapestry
India
London Express
Kennedy
Coat Lange
Metropolitan Men's Furnishing CO
Elks’ Building
Mabel
Jenny
Matilda
Cine
Enquirer
Virginia
Ing
DeWitt
Stevens
Hopkins & Alien
Winchester
Savage
Remington
Marlin
M. G. Whitlow Hardw. Co
West Va
I Price
Felenmeier Brew
West. Vaginia Brewing Company
W. E. Stewart
Paont
Keystone, Va
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!