Universal Sign Language for Indians Is Described
A Youth's Companion excerpt explains a universal sign language among Native peoples, noting signs for peace, life, death, and greeting. It contrasts white and Native ease of communication and recounts a Washington Geographical Society demonstration. It then shifts to Pennsylvania's enduring beauty and its name origin, citing Agnes Repplier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alaska
Patagonia
Central America
Geographical Society
Washington
Age of London through Roman to 17th century events
London began as Londinum and Au gusta under Roman rule about 43 A D and served as Britannia's capital. After Roman departure around 412 its early Saxon history remains obscure but bishops emerge from the seventh century. It faced Danish plunder, was rebuilt by Alfred and Athelstan, grew in commerce by the 14th century, and suffered the 1665 plague and the 1666 Great Fire.
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London
Londinum
Augusta
Britannia
Alfred
Athelstan
Marmalade and Preserve Recipes From Old Kitchen Notes
Instructions for making marmalades and preserves include UINCE marmalade with quince and apple, two lemons, and sugar. Spiced Grapes with cloves and cinnamon. Ginger Pear treats with lemon rind and ginger. Spiced Crabapples in vinegar syrup. and orange marmalade requiring careful peeling and slow cooking for an hour.
Sittin on a Tack Says Tacks Have Their Place
A humorous essay by William O. Lengel in Hoggson Magazine notes that a person sitting on a tack feels pain and others may laugh, yet observers avoid repeating the prank. Tacks are useful but belong away from places where people sit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O. Lengel
Hoggson Magazine
Tailor and debtor duel over debts in fable style
A London Mail tale shows a tailor pressing a debtor then facing a twist of fate. The tailor asks about others owed, learns he himself is in debt, and concedes his neighborly understanding with a rueful handshake. The anecdote ends with a moral about mutual obligation and timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London Mail
Geographical Doubles Across Atlases and Myths
The text notes accidental doubles of geography such as Galicia in Austria-Hungary and Galicia in Spain. It discusses Carpathians appearing in ancient and modern atlases, mentions Carp! in early maps north of Hungary, Carpatus mountains, and how Vergil Horace and Ovid used Carpathian terms differently, including the Carpathian sea near Rhodes and Crete and Proteus as the Carpathian old man.
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Galicias
Austria-Hungary
Spain
Carpathians
Carp
Hungary
Vergil
Horace
Ovid
Carpathian Sea
Rhodes
Crete
Carpathus
Scarpanto
Proteus
London
King Erricus Confesses to Magic Cap Power
King Erricus of Sweden publicly admitted to being a sorcerer and magician. He owned an enchanted cap he claimed could control spirits and direct the winds, and subjects widely believed the ruler wore the magic cap during storms.
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Erricus
Sweden
What She Misses
A Detroit Free Press excerpt presents a widow reflecting on loss and routine. She admits she did not miss her husband in life, noting his golf widow years before his death, yet acknowledges the strangeness of his absence now that dinner calls.
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Detroit Free Press
Proper Sleep As Health Standard Warns for Eight Hours
Health experts emphasize eight consecutive hours of sleep for optimal wellbeing. If daily routines prevent this, a daytime period should be used to make up the sleep deficit within a 24 hour cycle. Regular adequate rest is urged to prevent disease and improve health.
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South Main St
Choteau, Mont
Choteau
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A. M
G. S. Jameson
W. M. Martin’ Read
Sec
Fidelity
OES
T. O. Larson
W. M
E. E. Crawford
Henry D. Robison
Jas. T. Robison
The
Teton County Abstract Co
H. J. McGregor
A. C. Warner
U. S
Notary Public
Odd, Fellows
Choteau Lodge No. 11
Connor Building
C. James Smith
N.G. OO
H. Connor
Sec'y
Queen Rebekah Lodge
Rhoads
E. L
Jourdonnais
Beribe
Glasgow
Sterling Cigar CO
A. Deyong
Montana Employment Agency
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Second Street
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Andian
Pennsylvania
Juniata
Alleghenies
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Narrows
Long Narrows
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Packsaddle Narrows
Europe
Agnes Repplier
American Magazine
W. J. Roulston
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J. N.cain
Bobe Blacksmith Shop
I Lestrud
the Oasis
Collins, Montana
Ben Feist
Pharmacists
Toulston Jewelry Store
Irs
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