Sign of the Cross as Ancient Religious Symbol
The cross, used long before Christ, appears in diverse ancient contexts from Phoenician artifacts to Roman emblems. It traces three eras from open life to torture to a central Christian symbol, with references to Tertullian, John of Damascus, and Justinian era reforms.
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Ireland
Krishna
Cyprus
Venus
Central and
South America
Moses
George Gottlieb Richter
Tertullian
John of Damascus
Churches of the East
Fragmentary Account of the True Cross and Relics
The article recounts Byzantine and medieval debates on crucifix representations and notes the legendary finding of the true cross by Empress Helena. It describes the cross, its reverence in churches, and the distribution of relics, including a fragment in Santa Croce Rome, with claims about their microscopic size.
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Julius
Mary
John
Christ
Helena
Constantine
Santa Croce
Rome
Crusade relic tale and kitchen tips from old text
A fragment recounts the loss of a crusade era relic on July 5 1187 and notes Saracens valued the jewels. It shifts to practical household hints about gelatin removal, meat preservation in heat, and glove repair with kid leather.
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Edward Julian
Blouses For Women In New Fabrics And Details
A supplier lists blouse fashions with Il'Aigion satin like panne fabric and a white glace blouse featuring a pompadour applique with colored flowers and gold threads. Crystalline blends silk and thread for soft light shirts with drawn work. A white satin blouse shows shamrock embroidery in tambour and cord on a low cut front with lace and duchesse trim.
Varies Across Nations: Cars, Climate, and Coffees
In Brussels 170 automobiles are in use. The German emperor’s civil list comes from Prussia. Portugal’s mild climate limits heating stove use. Russians drink three ounces of coffee per person annually versus 14 ounces for English and 322 ounces for Dutch. France imposes a 10 percent theater tax to aid the indigent, while Italian violet crops fail. 150,000 francs from General Gorloff aid Russian peasants in San Remo to weather the poor harvest and plan a better crop next year.
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Brussels
Prussia
Portugal
France
Riviera
Gorloff
San Remo
Quotable Wit From Papers On Busy Life And Adversity
A compilation of brief quotes about interviews courtesy busyness and workplace fit from Chicago Journal Wellspring Chicago Daily News New York Press and Detroit Journal. The snippets contrast busy behavior with courtesy and the irony of adversity.
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Chicago Journal
Chicago Daily News
N. Y
Atchison Globe
Detroit Journal
Feminine Frills and Parisian Toques Dominate Wardrobe
The piece details stylish wash waists with coarse canvas and homespun texture, fastened with front holes. It notes Parisian black silk poppies hats, white chip hats trimmed with plumes, and bows of spotted net lace and chiffon mixed with marabout for gray or white ensembles.
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