Oxmal and the Xiu rulers in Yucatan history
The article recounts Oxmal as the second city in Yucatan, capital of the Xiu Tutul Xiu family, and describes its setting among hills about 100 miles from Chichen Itza. It covers Mayapan as a federated capital, the arrival of Tutul Xiu, the alliance with Mayapan led by Cocom, and hints at the later rise of Oxmal amid regional power shifts.
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Yucatan
Oxmal
Xiu
Tutul Xiu
Chichen Itza
Sylvanus G Morley
Uxmal
Diego de Landa
Cocom
Lapda
Mayapan
Landa
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Ancient Uxmal ruins and palace complexes described in detail
The article surveys Uxmal's ruins from Muna, describing the House of the Dwarf atop an 80 foot pyramid, the Monjas quadrangle with multiple rooms, the governor's palace on terraces, the ball court with broken stone rings, and the House of the Pigeons. It notes the jungle concealment and the linking of religious and residential groups in a balanced complex.
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Monjas Quadrangle
Goa
Monjas
Uxmal
Governor's Palace
Notable Quote Puzzle Sheds Light on Gadders Figure
Fragmentary text reflects a single woman associated with Mra Gadders and a Tecan device. The line hints at certainty and doubt about a woman’s actions while noting a recurring informal exchange.
Inside of a Hundred Jails feature teased by Puck
In a comic exchange Miss Tenderart and Tramp discuss journalism options. The tramp denies carrying a camera, prompting Miss Tenderart to imagine writing a series for the Ladies' Own about prison life titled The Inside of a Hundred Jails.
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Miss Tenderart
Puck
Community Club Expands With Courts and Clubhouse
In a busy expansion, the committee notes two new tennis courts and a nine hole golf course. They report adding two garages and extending the country clubhouse piazza to enhance facilities for members.
Neighbors Urged to Practice Mutual Respect
A harsh claim alleges kidnaping of girls for sale as slaves in China. the note frames it as a regular trade and urges neighbors to act toward others as they wish. The statement reflects a sensationalized, unverified charge and calls for caution in spreading such rumors.
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China
Pat-Pat Substitution Writes Off Kiss Trend
A Huntington dispatch notes Dr. Grover’s pat pat substitute for kisses. Puck lampoons current lit with comic riffs on pat-pats on cheeks under mistletoe and a mock admonition to gentlemen to pat pat the Blarney Stone.
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Huntington
W. Va
B. W. Grover
Puck
Gwendolyn
Clarence
Dalton
Terence
What Kept Him Busy
A humorous exchange centers on sun spots as a woman jokes about her time spent tending the spots on her only suit of clothes. The brief quip shows a light domestic moment reflecting daily life.
Embezzler Caught. Clerk Seeks Reply
A clerk reports to the telephone company that a man has been caught holding $1000 embezzled from them. The president responds with a curt directive to tell him to hang up the receiver.
Coming and Going In A Busy Household
A row of exchange highlights household hiring and staff turnover with a household discussing ease of finding servants locally. The conversation notes eight staff hires in three months and hints at broader community challenges in domestic staffing.
An Easy Way to Get Rid of Ugly Pimples
A simple facial cleansing routine uses resinol soap and resinol ointment with warm and hot water, followed by a cold rinse. The method claims to soothe pores, remove pimples and blackheads, and leave a clear complexion, with applications twice daily and products sold by druggists.
Moving Again Confounds a Friendly Meet
A friend encounters Timpkins strolling after a van carries his goods and chattels. The exchange reveals his habit of frequent moves as the pair pause in a quiet moment before Timpkins departs for an unknown destination.
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Timpkins
Passing Show Fragment Explains Delay Notice
A clipped excerpt presents a backstage delay, with a dialogue about an apron obstructing a doorway and a missing ten minute interval, attributed to a theater or vaudeville revue. The fragment hints at timing confusion and staff interaction.
Fragmented note on a girl's stock and adoration
Incomplete lines hint at a personal note about a girl and affection. The garbled text mentions admiration and a stock or supply idea, but lacks clear names or events to identify. The fragmentary material resembles a private message rather than a public news item.
Double Effort. A Woman Should Have But a Single J
A quirky exchange about spelling and domestic life. the dialogue hints at a humorous domestic debate over a woman’s performance or role at home, with playful wordplay around twins and letters.
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