Arthurian Legend Research Promised by Carnegie Institute
Dr H O Sumner, a leading Arthurian authority, is funded by the Carnegie Institute to continue and complete his studies in English and Continental libraries. The work, costing $20,000, aims to settle questions about Arthur, Nennius sources, and Malory's Morte d Arthur, weighing historic king against legendary hero.
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H. Oskar Sumner
Arthur
Caxton
Carnegie Institute At
Washington
Doctor Sumner
Sumner
Britain
Milton
Temple and Littleton
Gildas
Bede
Hume
Sir Thomas Malory
Geoffrey of Monmouth
St. Asaph
Geoffrey
Nennius
Historia Britonum
Glein
Duglas
Linuis
Bassas
Celidon
Guinuion Castle
Cair Lion
Trat Treuroi
Breguoin
Cat Bregion
Badon
Mount Baden
Camelot
King Arthur
Cornwall
Somersetshire
Wales
Malory
Winchester
Hampshire
Carlisle
England
Camelford
Bath
Glastonbury Abbey
Joseph of Arimathea
Glastonbury
Avalon
Joseph
Glas
Tonib
Léland
Brittany
France
Gareth
Gawayn
Kay “Beaumagns
Doctor Somners
Lady Lyonesse
Lynet
Grygamor
Eulogium Brittaniae
Wace
Laymoon
Langtoft
Robert of Gloucester
Hudown
Philadelphia Ledger
Colored Y M C A branches and membership totals
The Y M C A in the United States has 106 branches for colored members with seventy four in educational institutions and thirty two in cities. Their aggregate membership exceeds 8000.
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Colored
United States
Juror Refuses Vote as Eleven Stand for Acquittal
Judge Moore recalls a Kennebeck county case where a juror, a close friend of the defense, refused to vote and kept the panel at eleven, despite all others favoring acquittal. The jurors argued all night and finally dismissed, leaving the mystery unresolved.
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Moore
Augusta
Mass
Kenne‘beck County
Eggs on the train spark tense egg omelet mixup
An elderly man aboard a Jersey City Erie line car reads a paper while a young man sits beside him. Eggs in the coat smear the newcomer's overcoat, prompting a heated exchange over ownership and a threat to “wring his neck.” The incident is reported by the New York Press.
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Erie
Jersey City
Sere Ciel
New York Press
Colors liked in cattle at Scottish shows and sales
The Houston Daily Post reports debates on cattle color after recent Scottish shows. Experts urge preserving a brown hair tint as a sign of quality and feeding potential, while home shorthorn breeders favor richer reds and roans with dark heads and lighter bodies to suit markets such as South Africa.
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Scotland
Houston Daily Post
Status of Persian Women Among Mohammedans
The article contrasts Persian views of women with Western ideas, noting harsh proverbs and experiences. It cites Amalla in Tabriz lamenting wives split by jealousy and dress demands, while praising Persian maternal affection and the respectful reception of mothers-in-law as guardians of virtue within the household.
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Ter
Hell
Lie That Prolonged Life Honest War Lie Told by a Comrade
Secretary Olin recalls an army story about Shorty a comrade who faced yellow fever in the Civil War. Shorty claimed he would die bravely while lying to ease his friends, saying he would die lying if not fighting. The tale ends with Shorty joking that his lie saved him.
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Olin
Shorty
Col. Olin
Ag Shorty
Boston Herald
Natural Hair vs Wig in Libel Suit Memorably Quoted
In a Plymouth county libel case tied to the novel Cape Cod Folks plaintiffs alleged the use of real names and a claim that Grandpa Fisher dyed his hair. Attorneys James Brown and Charles G Davis sparred with humor as Brown compared hair color to a family member and Davis quipped about dyeing hair for advantage.
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Cape Cod
Grandpa Fisher
Plymouth County
James Brown
Taunton
Charles G. ‘Davis
Plymouth
Brown
Mr. Davis
Davis
Humorous Exchange Sparks Quick Witty Banter
Conversational snippet shows a character praising a man as the most popular in their circle and others quip that he is popular only with himself. The dialogue hints at social dynamics and private amusement.
Laundering White Silk Handkerchiefs Advice
A household note from Eleanor R. Parker advises against washing white silk handkerchiefs with ordinary wash. Use Ivory Soap lather, avoid rubbing or soda, rinse and iron while damp with a moderately hot iron.
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Eleanor R. Parker
No Wonder Joke About A Silent Groom
A light anecdote features a man who marries and speaks to his wife for fifteen years only to avoid interrupting her. The joke hinges on the humor of silence and listening as the running gag.
Cure for Severe Eczema With Cuticura Remedies
A 60 year old former soldier reports thirty five years of widespread eczema resisted by government medical boards. After using two cakes of Cuticura Soap two boxes of Cuticura Ointment and two bottles of Cuticura Resolvent he is fully cured and praises the remedies with a July 17 1905 date from Richmondale Ross Co Ohio.
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Cuthura
John T. Roach
Richmondale
Ross Co
Ohio
Miss Corelli’s View On Appearances And a Lost Rudder
A young woman recalls visiting Miss Marie Corelli in Stratford. Corelli notes women’s overemphasis on looks and shares a childhood yacht tale where a broken rudder goes unnoticed underwater. The anecdote highlights vanity and perception.
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Marie Corelli
Stratford
Miss Corelli
Ferry Leap Fails as Boat Reaches Pier
A man sprinted to a ferryboat and leaped across water landing on the deck. He and a fat bystander toppled when the fat man stood on landing spot. The jumper apologized, claiming he caught the ferry, while the crowd laughed as the boat arrived.
Woman Doctor Links Coffee Poison to Headaches
A woman recounts a long history of neuralgic headaches and weight loss before treating with Postum Food Coffee in 1904. She credits relief and improved clarity after starting Postum, claiming headaches vanished and she gained weight, with stronger brain and nerves. The account cites Postum Co., Battle Creek, Mich. for attribution.
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Sol
Postum Co
Battle Creek
Mich
Wellville
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Nannius
Tonbury
Avalonia
Guinevere
Edward
Glastoroury Abbey
Acthaée
Fatege Cheech
Athe Sirthur County
Sury
Jove
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