May Day Traditions Fade as England Drifts from Merrie Month
Fragmentary account describes May Day rites with archery contests and masked dancers, including the famous outlaw Risso and the Jack-in-the-Green figure. It notes the shift of public celebration from chimney-steeple dances to labor demonstrations and fading pageantry.
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Risso
Jaxy
Eno
England
When High Churchmen Laid Aside Dignity
The Manchester Guardian recalls Richard Corbet the Norwich bishop in 132T as a witty improvisor at confirmations. Anecdotes describe him joking with Lushington about dust on a bald head, locking wine cellar doors with his chaplain, and toasting each other while shedding episcopal ceremony.
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Manchester Guardian
Richard Corbet
Norwich
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Lushington
Corbet
Ingenious drill yields ten precision holes in steel plate
The Detroit News reports an invention for an adding machine requiring ten holes in a thirty-second inch thick plate. Each hole must be one thousandth inch precise and no larger than a pin diameter. A twelve inch tall machine with ten spindles and No 6 Morse drills drills all holes in ten seconds.
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Detroit News
Introduction of Party Politics Reported in Madang
Visitors to the Solomon Islands recount a new political scene on Madang a coastal town in the south Pacific Two parties the Republicans and the Democrats have formed with distinct regional bases The Republicans in the hills resist white influence while the Democrats along the coast adopt many laws and customs of white traders and missionaries
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Los Angeles Times
Solomon Islands
South Pacific
Madang
Hawaii
Finding Her Specialty A Greater Lawrence Woman Finds It All
A Greater Lawrence woman, who walks only a short distance each morning, calls herself a finder. Over the last year she has collected items ranging from a yard of ribbon and a tire to a rocking chair and a kitten, all discovered along her routine route.
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Lawrence
Boston Globe
Patented Leather Term in Early Market Claims
A fragment discusses the phrase patented leather as a historic name for a glossed finish on boots. It notes doubt whether the entire process was patented, while acknowledging that each inventor patentes his own varnish or refinement.
McCormack and Bori Sing On New Year Radio Greeting
John E. Johnson of Victor arranged a nationwide program with eight stations to broadcast McCormack and Bori on New Year night. The plan connects America's and Europe's top artists to radio studios to elevate music quality and broaden audience reach.
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United States
Mr. Johnson
American Telephone and Telegraph Company
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Europe
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Uses for Sulphur in Industry and Agriculture
Sulphur is no longer used for making matches. Its principal uses now are in ruling rubber and making gunpowder and sulphuric acid. It is also sprayed on trees to kill the bugs.
In Praise of Heresy Quote by George Moore
A compact quotation asserts that heresy fuels regional thinking by urging individuals to contemplate life and death for themselves, emphasizing the value of independent inquiry.
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George Moore
Boobs There Are Oceans of Boobs in Opinion Differences
In the excerpt a provocative line claims many beings share a similar trait yet vary in opinion. The text explores how people with the same physical characteristic can hold divergent views, prompting reflection on identity and discourse.
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Opnion
Liar! Crowd Sings Anthem After Discovered Truth
A note from the Cincinnati Enquirer recalls a patriotic gathering at Music Hall where the crowd already knew all the verses of the national anthem, revealing the extraordinary familiarity among attendees.
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Cincinnat! Enquirer
Queen Mary May Grant Bridal Gift If She Approves
A maid of honor stands to receive several thousand dollars as a bridal gift should Queen Mary assent to the marriage. The arrangement hinges on royal approval and favors.
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Culinary Notes Weevil features in Boll quotation
A fragment quotes Carolina Boll on culinary writing, calling the most stirring passages found in the cook book, followed by the word Weevil.
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Meropus a prehistoric beast once roamed Nebraska
A fragmentary description recalls Meropus a fossil animal from ancient Nebraska. It measured about camel size with a horse neck a tapir back and tail rhinoceros legs and doglike feet instead of hooves.
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Nebraska
River mud dyes papers and fabrics in England method
A process claimed to be found in England allows river mud to be used to color papers and lightweight fabrics. The discovery suggests a new pigment source and potential commercial dyeing technique.
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England
Keep Out of Court The Easiest Way Not to Settle a Dispute
Editorial note argues avoidance of lawsuits as a simple path to resolving disputes. Cites costs delays and public exposure while urging negotiation and mediation over litigation.
Doan's Pills Endorsement in Bristol Kidney Ad
An early 20th century Bristol advertisement touts Doan's Pills as a stimulant diuretic for kidneys. Mrs. J H Mott of 32 Cook Street testifies the remedy relieved back pain and kidney discomfort after cold spells. The ad urges readers to ask specifically for Doan's Pills at Buffington Pharmacy and other dealers.
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Bristol
J. H. Mott
Cook Street
Doan
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