History of cherry cultivation in England
The text recounts how cherries arrived in England with Roman cultivation and later revival under Henry VII. It notes gaps in adoption, with varieties like the berry introduced from Russia in 1873 but not popular until the nineteenth century. A Deptford gardener reportedly sent sticks to London in 1810 without buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worldebéni
Beniergotta
Ingland
Rhibard
Deptford
London
Henry VII
First Rounded Table Knives
In the early 1600s Cardinal Richelieu, founder of the French Academy, disliked pointed knives and had them rounded. The change spread quickly, replacing the pointed blade used for portioning meat with a rounded design. Since the seventeenth century the table knife shape has largely remained the same.
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Cardinal Richelieu
French Academy
Dr King’s New Discovery Cough Remedy Endorsed
Prompt action stops a cough and cold early says advertising copy. Dr Kings New Discovery soothes throat irritation loosens phlegm and makes you feel better at once with testimonials. Available 650c at your druggists.
First Wings Tried by Quinby Inventor for Man to Fly
A Delaware inventor Quinby patented a flying machine years ago using bat wings as a model. The apparatus had 12 feet wingspan in a semicircular form and attached to the arms and legs. The design followed swimming motions but the wings failed to lift the flyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinby
Prophesied Completeness and Hopeful Life Elan
A reflection on life as moving toward light despite darkness and pain. The text quotes Phillips Brooks on incompleteness endured in faith awaiting a prophesied and hidden joy that completes us.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lfe
Phillips Brooks
Trying to Suit
A stray quip from Stray Stories features a boy and an old gentleman. The boy explains neighbors complained the area was too quiet so the landlord paid children a dime to cause a scene. The exchange mocks pretentious efforts to provoke disruption for profit.
Ancient Nile Toys and Movable-Arnis Toys Featured
A fragment describes children in ancient Egypt near the Nile banks playing with movable-Arnis toys and mud bead strings. It mentions fons and various artifacts linked to local toys and furniture among popular children’s playthings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Banks of the
Nile
Daily Thought on Mastery and Practice
A compact fragment urges daily effort to accustom the mind to mastery. It hints at overcoming difficulties through persistent practice and focus on the left hand as a metaphor for deliberate training.
Patience Lapses Mark Father in Cincinnati Enquirer Note
Fragmentary item from the Cincinnati Enquirer notes a father spending Sundays at home for three hours and bragging about his patience the rest of the week. No clear names or events are provided beyond the basic domestic scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Cinelhnatt
Enquirer
Smng Herreshoff ‘Jr
Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed By Bristol Citizen
Bristol resident Mrs. Paul Pevin testifies Doan's Kidney Pills relieved her dizzy nervous spells and backache caused by disordered kidneys. The product, sold by J. H. Young's Drug Store, has long been publicly recommended. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N Y, publishes the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Dean
Doan
Paul Pevin
Washington St
J. H. Young
Mount Saint Helens Eruption Report Sparks Public Interest
Reading fragments describe volcanic activity and internal heat near several mountains in the United States. Mentions Mount Saint Helens Mount Baker and related seismic signs with notes on residence and observed eruptions.
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Eran
Inzer
Mount Baker
United States
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Foss
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Talcom
Atwells Ave
Providence
R. I
GEO. E. Marsh CO
Lynn
Mass
F. T. Remieres
Lope & Bradford
Rexall Store
Bristol Improvement Association
Popular Mechanics Magazine
Michigan
Avs
Chicaqd
Williams “Flesidgnce
Chiropodist
Mars
Gifford
Cor
Hope & Pleasant
Sault Mouth
D.mi
Datiente Ir
Eriday
G.w.simmons
MHS
Ie Sue
Colwell
Constitution Street
Willian W. Franklin & Co
Cottage Street
Otis Wood Metacom Ave
Isaac B. Munro
Garfield Ave
R. J
George Magee
Rhode Island
Weaver & Matheson
E. K. Reynolds
BOUGH
Hydraulion Hall
Pearse
G. M. Wilbur
Hope
Buffington's Pharmacy
Hope Street
John Carle
New York
Zeb
Walley
HC. Peckham
Wall Bribtol, BT
Bristol, RE
Liscomb”& Coggeshall
Charles H. Liscomb
Burton St
Walter H. Coggeshal
Constitution St
Dorchester
Mattal
Ins. Co
Bs L. Watson & CO
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