Egyptian Couches From Pharaohs Tomb Intrigue Tourists
A 1923 report describes the discovery and display of ancient ceremonial couches in Tutankhamen tomb chambers. Guards and guides struggled to manage crowds of American tourists eager to glimpse the relics under the hot sun. The couches, likely royal thrones, feature carved cow horn heads, leaf-wood construction, and modern-looking fastenings.
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Awchur Weigall
Ahg
London
Uxmor
Egypt
Tankhamen
Tsaldiers
Noar By
Lucas
Thebes
Tutankhamen
Carter
Mr. Lucas
Mace
Alshnaton
Switched Jobs Again In New York
In New York on a January day in 1995 F Pau accaralii, labeled labor’s flight change artist, moved from heading the men’s union to becoming business agent for a mutual protective musical group. To qualify he learned to play a drum and could load a ship, mix mortar, carry hod, lay bricks, and perform related tasks, aiming to prove he could handle diverse skilled work.
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New York
F. Pauaccaralii
Musical Mutual Protective
Hala
Tanlac touted by Norton as miracle cure in bragging letter
Lucus N Norton of West Haven Connecticut writes that since taking Tanlac he has gained twenty pounds and his digestion improved after four years of misery from gas bloating eruptions heartburn and headaches. He praises Tanlac as the best investment and says his wife now eats better too.
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Lucus N. Norton
Dchants St
West Haven
Conn
Tanlac
Gale
Stop Itching Eczema Zemo Advertisement Sale Price
Purported ad claim for Zemo as a cure for eczema and related skin conditions. Describes a large bottle for $1.00 and states the product clears skin and treats dermatitis, tetter, pimples, and blackheads with quick results. Notes it is a penetrating antiseptic treatment and claims effectiveness where others fail.
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Ap- Wing
Eastern Star Holds Annual Convention in New Haven
At the 47th annual Eastern Star convention in New Haven 527 voters attended. Bella Powell of Hartford was elected worthy grand matron, David S. Lemon Poquonack Ridge worthy grand patron, Helena R. Arnold Meriden associate grand matron, Esra W. Graham Stratford associate grand patron. Harriet I. Burnwell Winsted grand secretary, Bertha L. S. Galin Moosic grand treasurer, Helen T. Williams Silver Lane grand conductress, Grace Chidsey East Haven associate grand conductress. A grand chapter committee was named to care for the Masonic home. Reports and installation of officers followed.
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New Haven
Order of the Eastern Star
Bella Powell
Hartford
David 5S. Lemon
Poquonack Ridge
Helena R
Trained worms aid antique furniture makers
Paris January. Trained worms replace buckshot to create aged decay in furniture. A gardener near Dijon trains worms to bore holes, then releases them into rooms with new pieces for a worn look. After reaching the desired appearance, the worms are removed and used again on new stock.
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Paris
Jan
Dijon
New South Wales to Provide Settlements
New South Wales authorities outline a bold plan to create community settlements and rural credit cooperatives. The bill, introduced in Parliament, envisions rural associations giving loans to harvest crops, replacing slow bank procedures, with the groups ensuring prudent use of funds and fostering local cooperative spirit.
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New South Wales
Sydney
N.S. W
Lfe
Prohibition Funds Show Big Increase
Chicago report notes a substantial rise in church funds with the board of prohibition temperance and public morals receiving over $100,000 more than the prior year. The Methodist Episcopal church shows last year’s apportionment at $149,719, $100,716 less than 1924. The church benevolence board backs a missionary drive seeking $25,000,000 for 1924 with $18,500,000 to be raised by churches.
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Chicago
Board of Prohibition, Temperance and Public Morals
Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of Benevolence
Locomotives Engineers Union Resolution Urges Troop Withdrawals
The Associated Society of Locomotives Engineers and Tire men executive committee met in London and passed a resolution urging the British government to withdraw troops from the Rhints. It states it is in workers' and humanity's interest to prevent French or other military systems from plunging Europe into further war.
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London
Associated Society of Locomotives Engineers and Tiremen
Tnd
T the Rhints
Europe
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