Captains of adventure and the Norse voyage to Vinland
A reflective survey traces Norse explorers from Iceland to Greenland and Vinland. It recounts Leif Erikson’s westward voyage, Thorvald and Thorfin Karlsefne’s expeditions, encounters with natives, and the rise and collapse of Norse settlements amid plague, war, and maritime trade declines ending with European murder of Hanseatic mariners and the loss of the sea route to America.
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Iceland
Mediterranean
Gunthjorn
Red Eric
Eric
Greenland
Skalholt
Bjarni
Helgulf
Lelf
Bfjarni
Brattelid
Leif Ericson
Stoneland
Newfoundland-Labrador
Woodland
Nova Scotia
New England
Leif
Wineland the Good
New York
Thorwald
Cross Point
Norway
Thorfin Karlsefne
Vinland
Lelf the Fortunate
Eric the Red
Europe
Garde
England
Bristol
Denmark
Bergen
America
Dainty Voiles for Summer Knitted Beachwear
The article highlights printed voile and knitted beach outfits with brown and buff tones, square necklines, and long fringe caps. It notes the season’s trend toward knitted bathing suits in bold colors, mentions hat and trunk styles, and includes vintage recipes for desserts and frozen treats as seasonal features.
East India Trade Acknowledged For Prestige In Boston History
The East India trade, including the China Manila and Java routes and British India, held greater prestige in antebellum Boston than any other commerce since the northwest fur trade. An East India merchant enjoyed social status beyond cotton millionaires, with offices on India Wharf or residence along India Row signaling distinction. Among sailors, an East India voyage brought notable esteem, and Cape Cod sayings praised marrying an East India captain.
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China
Manila
Java
British India
Boston
India Wharf
India Row
Cape Cod
Massachusetts
Household management as business study in kitchen guidance
The Kitchen Cabinet extols treating home tasks as a business to boost efficiency. It cites agreeable manners as assets, suggests simple care tips for fabrics and dishes, and offers practical help from milk in blueing water to using vinegar in doughnut fat.
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Hazel Hawley
Financial Wisdom from Rockefeller Jr on Budgeting
A quotation from John D. Rockefeller Jr urges frugal living and disciplined money management. It emphasizes saving pennies, working eight hours daily, recording expenditures, yearly budgeting, and avoiding car purchases beyond means.
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John D. Rockefeller, Jr
Bayer Aspirin Ad Emphasizes Genuine Tablets
An old advertisement warns only Bayer labeled tablets are genuine and safe for colds headaches toothaches and rheumatic pains. It notes proper directions on every package and lists 12 tablet boxes and larger bottles. The ad states aspirin is the Bayer trademark and ends with a moral line about a kind word versus money.
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Bayer
Cuticura for Sore Hands Advertises Soap Ointment Talcum
Soak hands in hot soda with Cuticura Soap, dry and rub in Cuticura Ointment. Remove surplus ointment with tissue. This is one of many uses Cuticura offers for all toilet needs with Soap Ointment and Talcum.
Lytton Before Doyle in Occult Pursuits
An old Blackwood's item cited by the Detroit News says Bulwer Lytton preceded Conan Doyle in fascination with occult studies. It notes his interest in magic lore, magical instruments, rods for transmitting influence, crystal balls, and communion with mediums and spiritualists.
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Bulwer-Lytton
Conan Doyle
Blackwood
Detroit News
People regret not knowing who benefits from actions
A reflective remark on clarity and consequences, noting some never learn who profits until outcomes unfold.
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Ireand
Voises
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Billings
Lytton
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