Oddities and Curiosities From Antiquity and Beyond
A readable fragment lists assorted facts and myths including Russia uses, Ontario farms, Connecticut berries, Bosnian railways, old inscriptions, gallium value, funerary taxes in England, Japanese teaching with both hands, medical cases, early Christian martyrs, pyramid inscriptions, church burials in France, ancient burial practices, and references to magi and apostles in burial lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontrioh
Connecticut
Ae Bosdian
England
Ahurchen
France
The Mischievous Handglase and the Vanity Mirror Tale
A garbled sketch of a girl and a vanity toilet table features a head mirror and a handglase tale. Quack medicines are touted as cures for aging and wrinkles while the vain woman studies sly lass and faces disappointment as she taxes her beauty routines.
Washington Sayings and Doings of the Omeral Heads
From Washington the piece notes potential Republican candidates in the South, treasury receipts for the month and year, and expenditures. It reports new appointments in the Department of Agriculture, clerical influence on Missouri Dockery’s defeat, and ongoing income tax preparations under Mr Illian H. Pugh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Morton Ias
W. G. Brown
Washington and Leon University
Lexington
Division of Chemistry
Department of Agriculture
G. TL. Spencer
Washington
Civil Service Commission
Dockery
Missouri
Eaoh
Department
Gonradl N. Jordan
United Tronqurer
New York
Carlisle
Treasury Department
World Briefs and Local Happenings
Fire damaged cotton at New Orleans port after a blaze found in the latch of the steamer Hosetin. Grand jurors in Jackson Mississippi refuse to indict the governor and state officers over war bonds printing. Colorado silver men plot a new political party with southern and eastern bi metallists. Harrison brothers sell part of Chicago Times stake to H W Hawley who joins Kraus in management. Albott remains editor. Fort Worth fire destroys Arlington Inn at dawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Federal Grand Jury
Jackson
Misk
Mississippi
Colorado
Harrison Brothers
Chicago Times
H. W. Hawley
Denver Times
Peper
Kraus
Intervat
William. J. Albott
Fia
Fire At
Fort Worth
Arlington Inn
Summary of Hectic National Events and Incidents
A chaotic rundown notes political riots killings in Kentucky and Mississippi, a federal hearing on warrants, a Tennessee lynching case trial, New Orleans labor strife and a large Texan cotton palace opening in Waco with 50 000 visitors. Also mentions Jackson Mississippi financier hearings and staged boxing and boating incidents across the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Company
William Gruse
South Astreria
Tomy Tom Buchanan
Wise County
Bates
United States
Jackson
Miss
Currency
National Bank
Duwative
Richardson
Ed Smith
Kerrville
Memphis
Tenn
New Orleans
Jerome J. Hill
At. Louis
Jacksonie
Mexico Tuesday Absurd Beliefs In Birth Dates
A fragment recounts superstitions about Tuesday births in Mexico and how starting work on Tuesday allegedly brings disaster. It cites a factory worker who diverted funds to Acapulco and Panama, with a directorate noting the error was caused by Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Acapulco
Panama
Stoston Ierald
Fragmented wartime health note questions cures and care
The misspelled and clipped lines urge a harsh remedy for diseased skin. The phrasing hints at a medical or wartime public health note urging drastic action to kill a disease source, with a stark, grim tone and unclear authority.
Useful Receipes And Cake Making Hints From A Vintage Page
A fragment lists culinary tips for desserts and cakes. Readable items include orange rind juice and gelatin mixture, soaking soda crackers with cream and jelly, and a labor saving cake method using measured dry ingredients and quick baking steps.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Russia
Handglase
National Capitol
Omeral
South
Dakota
Pennsylvania
Rhode
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Vermont
Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Southersmel
Booth
ROYAL
Il Baking Chemical
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