Sickle of the Sphinx: ancient iron blade in British Museum
The article notes the sickle of the sphinx as the oldest wrought iron piece, found by Belzoni near Thebes and embedded under the sphinx base in mortar, now housed in the British Museum. It adds a note on ancient wood tar production used since the fourth century B C and describes tar extraction by digging a hole, placing wood, covering with turf, and burning to drip tar into barrels.
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Belzoni
Karmas
Thebes
British Museum
Gas Left Burning Sparks Fool Night Watchman Incident
Report notes a gas was left burning during a two week absence. A night watchman informed the gas company, causing questions about the bill and safety. The source is the Indianapolis Journal style report.
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Night
Indianapolis Journal
Christ the True Light in the Sunday School Lessons
A historic Sunday school lesson outline summarizes John chapter material from Christ the True Light to the Good Shepherd. It highlights themes of life, light, atonement, birth, faith, healing, and spiritual growth through Jesus.
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D. M. Stearns
Christ
John i
Lamb of God
Abraham
Jacob
Moses
Joshua
Isaiah
Rvekiel
Daniel
Peter
James
John
Saul
Tarsus
Nicodemus
John Vii
Jacob’s Well
John iv
Jesus
John v
Shnowi
John vi
Tfe
Willie
Paul
John x
John iii
Quoits Rising as a National Pastime on Shifting Grounds
The article argues quoits could gain national prominence like golf or bicycles, praising its accessibility and eye hand coordination. It notes the sport’s ancient English roots, possible origins from horseshoes, and quotes Shakespeare’s brief, cautious reference to quoits as a rustic pastime.
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Quoits
Great Britain
Stratt
Greece
Trishian
Haklayt
Shakespeare
Takinyt
Elizabeth
Prince Henry
Falstaff
Poins
Boar's Head Tavern
Eastchepe
Prince
Queen Elizabeth
Quoit
Jack Falstaff
Trapped Burglar Recalls Elaborate Home Trap
A retired burglar details a booby trapped bureau room that dropped him through a concealed floor into a pine box. He describes the costly invention with carpet venting and a launch system, estimating total costs at 400 to 500 dollars and four years of his time.
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Aoman
Tlan
Ito
T Conla
Canan
New York Sun
Honeymoon Origin Tied to Anglo-Saxon Custom
The Detroit Journal notes the early Anglo-Saxon practice of newlyweds drinking honey diluted wine for 80 days after marriage, giving rise to the term honeymoon. The piece adds a witty remark on ignorance and lasting character.
Throatly-Funny Exchange About Singing and a Scuttle
A quirky dialogue features a character teased about singing. Ally Sloper jokes about not hearing a song, and a lodger’s scuttle up to the third floor is mentioned, adding humorous misunderstanding to the scene.
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Ally Sloper
Mary
Willing to Assist Burglar Bargains in Pebblebeach
Dialogue from Aly Sloper discusses crime with a thief. The excerpt features a boastful burglar seeking money and a reluctant ally offering aid, set in a seaside locale. The tone is slangy and period appropriate, reflecting urban crime chatter.
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Babuntays
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Weston
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Pasengers
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Hitchbure
Marlboro
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Foosac Tunnel
Troy
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Rochester
Butte
Niagara Falls
Wamilton
Toronto
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New York
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Robert W. Carter
Charles H. _Persons
Alice Morin
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Golden Text
Detroit Journal
Leo
New York-Journal
Aly Sloper
New York Journal
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