Names of various cloths and their origins
The article traces fabric names to their origins from cities and regions such as Mosul Gaza Damascus and Calicut. It explains muslin from Mosul gauze from Gaza cambric from Cambria and silk and serge from Seres. It notes velvet vellata and vellum from Latin roots and mentions calico from Calicut and alpaca from Peru.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mosul
Cambrie
Cambria
France
Gauze
Gaza
Syria
Balze
Bay
Damascus
Asia
China
Feru
Calico
Calicut
India
If You Are a Trifle Sensitive About S the Size of Your Shoes
This item promotes Alten S Foot-Esse to insert into shoes to wear a size smaller. Targeted at patent leather shoes and breaking in new pairs. Sold widely with free sample. Address Alten S in Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alen
Alten S
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
McCall’s
McCall's
McCall
New York
The Book Club Decision Sparks Bad Blood
In a clipped domestic vignette from Youth's Companion, Mrs. Compton accuses Mrs. Lombard of snubbing their invitation to join the book club after a hurried plan to catch a train. Mr. Compton and his wife debate a puzzled bow and inferred thoughts as the dispute over the invitation unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ms. Granger
Mr. Compton
Lena Williams
Only a Fire Hero Shouts Kellows Bucklen Salve
A crowd cheers as a 48 year old man with burned hands raises a small round box and proclaims Kellows Bucklen's Attica Salve offers complete care for burns and boils. The ad notes it also treats pimples eczema cuts sprains and bruises, reducing inflammation and pain for 25 cents at all druggists.
Blue Hen Chickens nickname for Delaware regiment
Capt Caldwell led a Delaware regiment in the revolution and earned the nickname Caldwell's game cocks for his drilled troops. He believed a cock is not game unless from a blue hen, leading to the term Blue Hen Chickens for his men. After the war the nickname spread to all Delawareans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caldwell
Delaware
Handsome Trophy Offer For Best Corn In Exposition
The American Land and Irrigation Exposition offers a trophy valued at 300 to the farmer growing the best three years of Indian corn of any variety with the largest yield per acre. Entries must be corn grown in the United States. Written by Pompeting in this contest is McClurg, General Manager, Singer Building, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Land, and Irrigation Exposition Company
Singer
New York City
United States
Pgeet McClurg
Binger Buildny
New York
Gumbo soils guidance on drainage and tile use
The text explains gumbo soils heavy and dark often well drained by open ditches or tile, notes tile spacing of ten to twelve rods, and advises testing multiple tile lines. It covers drainage, tillage with fall plowing, surface mulch, and manure, comparing cement and clay tiles for success with drought and water movement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Pergler
Kansas
Lowa
Corn Belt
Aikat
Fyooru
1Hc Service Bureau
Oats as Winter Cover Crop in the Cotton Belt
G H Alford argues for sowing oats from Oct 1 to Nov 15 in the cotton belt as a profitable winter cover crop. He cites higher per acre returns for oats over corn, soil humus benefits, grazing value, and the role of oats in building worn cotton soil while supporting livestock, with experimental grazing data from Baton Rouge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baton Rouge
Poland
China
Fectton
Meroh
Registration Law Ridicules Dems and Elevates Fraud Risk
Opinion argues the registration law lacks safeguards inviting fraudulent registrations by hired repeaters. It alleges Democrats in multiple counties exploit the system, depriving honest voters of protection, while board pay scales and the corrupt practices act enable profiteering and political club formation by “floaters” and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigor
Supreme Bench
Taggart
Washington
Ory
Lake
St. Joseph
Taft favored by farmer records from Rockport Indiana
Indiana farmers recall Democratic era price signals showing low wages and farm product prices. J M Killian kept a Labor and price diary from the last Democratic administration, noting six cent eggs and sparse demand. His testimony, plus local workers and a threshing operator, bolsters support for Taft and Republican principles as the remedy for rural hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Taft
Rockport
J. M. Killian
Jack
Heis
Clay Township
Killian
Mn Kiljian
Illian
Wasder
Notice to Defendants in Fountain County Partition Suit
State of Indiana Fountain County in the Fenntate Circuit Court Hanna Q. Clark sues Arthur B. Clark and others for partition and quiet title of the northwest half of the north two thirds of lots in Covington. Defendants and heirs unnamed are nonresidents. service unavailable in state. November 1912 trial date set. appearance due by December 1 1912. clerk Leroy Sanders presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Indiana
Mountain County
Fenntate Circuit Court
Hanna Q. Clark
Arthur B. Clark
Pwaintif
Fountain
Indiana
Robert R. Sherwood
Wood
Henry Bender
Bender
Willian D. Kerr
Kerr
Albert White
White
James A. White
George 1
Shanklin
Thomas J. Reade
Evans
IT. Canby
Canby
John Beisher and Co
Beisher
William Epperson
Vee Eye
Terry Kline
Rebecca Kline
Michael Kline
Jesse B. Gilbert
Rebecca A. Gilbert
Rebecca A. Kline
Mary Kline
Israel
Kling
Peter H. Patterson
Patterson
Robert Harrison
Harrison
William Donlldson
Donaldson
William
Waal
Robert I. Sherwood
Elemry Bermiler
Wail
Do Kerr Albert White
Jamies J. Widdte
J. Mi. Eirburger
T. Hurtande Ds Aapkeown
Walter Chari
Beatyvert Milford
Elliott Mages
Nicholas M
Carty, George
Toshaaktia
Themas
J. Evans
Te Canby
John Betetror
Willian Epperson
Pears Rhine
Boter Ul
Robert Tarrieon
Withiam Viall
Iiterest Union
Covington
Coleman
Werr
Indiania
Thatora L. Clark
Dora C. “Milspaugh
Clarence E. Millspaugh
Board of Justices
Fountain County
Ehereunto
Isaid
Isbral
Leroy Sanders
Kerinitastic Circuit
Ratelint
Notice to Prevent Sale of Real Estate Petition Filed
Notice in Mountain Circuit Court states Willa H Baker seeks decree to close estate of Andrew Baker who died intestate in November 1807 with no debts and enough property to cover funeral costs. Petition aims to prevent sale of estate and grant administration free of debts. hearing set for December 2, 1912 with Leroy Sanders Clerk and OL P Lewis attorney listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willa Hy. Baker
Andrew Baker
Ashich
Imore
Jaim
Tweir Mphtha
Seid
Seali
Hay
Despot Emperor Pa uls and his icy court demands
A recount from A J C Hare notes how Emperor Paul I of Russia (1797 1801) forced subjects to bow and even a dancing master in winter mud faced a shouted demand to walk around the sovereign’s sledge. The tsar mocked the man’s cold feet and ordered him to wear green shades over his eyes in future encounters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauls
A. J. C. Hare
Russia
Paul
National Deaf Club opens in London with silent society
A new National Deaf club in London operates without audible speech. Members rely on oral signs and manual signs, with red lights signaling door and waiter service. The six year old club has grown to 120 men and 60 women and notes a deaf mute who runs Smyrna’s railway system by signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National
Deaf ‘Club
National Deaf Club
Smyrna
Taking Their Time On Pay As You Enter Cars
A man and a conductor discuss pay as you enter cars delaying exits. The man notes frequent watch checks and longer stops while the conductor explains passengers press stop buttons and linger. He contrasts with old cars where passengers had to move earlier, making exits quicker.
Wise Girl Declines Proposal to Stay Afloat
A nautical scene unfolds as a calm woman on a boat refuses a marriage proposal. She notes the boat sits between deep waters and potential capsize, then tells George to row to shore for another chance later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Two Players Absent as Spectator Takes Hand at Club
Two gentlemen at a club grew annoyed by onlookers behind their chairs. A spectator offered to play for one man, then both left. Substitutes played until a waiter said the original players were in the Dest room, still playing cards.
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the Fashion J Authority
Gumbo
G. H. Alford
Service Bureau
A ’Farge
Paul of
Club Where
Silence
Eng
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