Venetian Football Origins and Ancient Roots in Europe
The article traces early forms of football in Venice and Italy around 1555, describing players, field layout, and rules such as kicking the ball with any body part and scoring at two ends. It links these games to ancient Greek and Roman pasti nes, noting Celtic and Roman influences on football's origins.
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Venice
Alno
Lot
England
Dennie P. Meyers
Quting Magazine
A Servant Problem and Weather Stone Folklore
A householder laments domestic chaos as staff problems stack up from parlor maid to footman while clubs on household economy provoke debate over real life gains. Separately a Finnish samakuli stone is described as a primitive barometer that darkens with moisture signaling rain.
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Lucy M. Salmon
Atlantic
When a Chinese Emperor Dies
When a Chinese emperor dies the intelligence is announced by dispatches to the several provinces written with blue ink the mourning color. All persons of rank are required to take red silk ornaments from their caps with the ball or button of rank. All subjects of China without exception are called upon to forbear shaving their heads for 100 days within which period none may marry play upon musical instruments or perform any sacrifice.
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China
Walking in Rain Promises No Wrinkles Myth
A humorous note from New York Weekly jokes that rain cannot erase wrinkles, while a quip about an umbrella theft adds humor. The exchange features Mrs Bibbs and Mr Bibbs arguing the point about rain, wrinkles, and missing umbrellas.
Poem Recital Echoes at Commencement
Fragmentary dialogue from Pittsburg Dispatch features a commencement poem reading and a witty exchange about attire. The piece quotes a line on conscience, attributed to Mme de Staël, noting its clear yet delicate voice.
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Pittsburg
Mme, de Staei
Mountain Charley Fends Off Grizzly in Close Fight
The tale recalls Mountain Charley’s near fatal encounter with a grizzly on a hillside. He wrestled the bear from a ravine, landed blows to the heart, lost an eye, and suffered severe wounds before the beast withdrew. Charley recovered after medical care in San Jose and returned to hunting.
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Searly
Californi
Gathef Seoe
Charig
Grigzly
Charley
Bota
San Jose
One Revolving Carpet Featured In Odd Inventory Tale
An inventory worker slept in the parlor after noting a singular entry ruling a revolving carpet. Mrs Ferguson recalls an impudent remark, Mr Ferguson comments on marriage timing, and St Featherstone explains a misaligned clock in the parlor.
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St. Featherstone
Willie
Wille
Marital Maneuvers
A brief item notes the exchange about marital roles with a sharp aside from the New York Press. It contrasts a husband's command with a wife's countermand and hints at a light quip about patient effort versus puffing.
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Flo
New York Press
Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Affirms Oath of Cheney Firm
Frank J. Cheney a senior partner of F. J Cheney & Co. swears the firm will pay for each “age of catarth” not cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. The affidavit, sworn November 6, 1886, is notarized. The ad promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure taken internally and Hall's Family Pills.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Sue's
Frank J. Cheney
F. J Cheney & Co
Hall
A. W. Gleracn
St Francis Valley Lands for Homeseekers in Missouri and Arkansas
Lands along the St Francis River bottom of Southeast Missouri and Northeast Arkansas offer rich soil for corn wheat oats clover timothy alfalfa fruits and vegetables with big crops and no failures. Open winters and cheap prices later rising values, homeseekers rates on Oct 3 17 Nov 7 21. Write for the St Francis Valley booklet. L C Schaefer T P A Cotton Belt Route.
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Missouri
Arkansas
St. Francis Valley
L. C. Schaefer
Big Four Excursions for Indiana YMCA Convention
Big Four offers a round trip fare to Muncie Indiana from Nov 23 to 25 with a return by Nov 26 1905. Tickets sold for the annual Indiana YMCA state convention.
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Muncie
Big Four
Indiana
Winter Tourist Rates to Cuba and Gulf Ports via Big Four Route
Special low round trip fares from all points on the Big Four Route to Cuba Florida Gulf Coast points and western ports remain in effect through April 30 1906 Tickets are on sale now at all Big Four Route ticket offices Return passage valid until June 1 1906 Take advantage of the low rates and long return limit.
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Cuba
Florida
Gulf Conal Points
Arsa
Texas
California
Big Four
Pal Mafly
All Points
Arizona
Oregon
Washington
Montana
Idaho
Podlar
Destina-Tobes Ia
Arkansas
Missouri
Wisconsin
Upper Peninsula
Michigan
Maine
Canada
Kantera
Pacific Coast
Lincoln
Gen. Hooker
Walter L. Ross
Toledo
Ohin
Southern Arkansas Lands Open for Homeseekers
Timbered rolling land with good drainage and water frames a promising region for corn cotton small grains and cattle. Describes clay subsoil and excellent stock country. Includes homeseeker rates and dates October 3 17 November 7 21 through L O Schaefer T P A Cotton Belt Route Cincinnati Ohio.
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Southern Arkansas
L. O. Schaefer
Cotton Bell
Cincinnati
Ohio
Big Four Route Excursions to Wide Territory Adverts
Travel advertisement lists low rate excursions to many U S and Canadian territories including Alberta British Columbia Ontario Manitoba and other regions. Sells tickets on the first and third Tuesdays monthly through November 2 1405 with contact Warren J Lynch G P T A Cincinnati Ohio for details.
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Alabema
Alberta
Arizona
Arkanses
Columbi
Canadian Northwest
Idaho
Territory
Kansas
Kentucy
Louisiana
Mawitah
Mexico
Michigan
Mississipp
Missouri
Montane
Nebraska
Neged
New Mexico
North Carolina
North Dakota
Oklahoma
Ontario
Western
Saskatchewan
South Carolina
South Dakota
Cenoeseee
Texas
Uriah
Virginia
Washington
Wisconsin
Wyming
BIG Four
Warren J. Lynch
G. P
T. A
Cincinneti
Ohio
Appointment as Executrix in Fountain County Indiana
Notice is hereby given that EWMA Keefer has been appointed and qualified by the circuit court of Fountain County Indiana as executrix of the estate of Thomas M Keefer late of Fountain County. The estate is alleged to be solvent. Lucas N Baker Attorney. Nov 17 07-3w.
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Circuit Court
Fountan County
Indiana
Thomas M. Keefer
Fountain County
Eatate
Ewma Keefer
Lucaa N Beker
Elizabeth
Hobert
Fountain Circuit Court
Henry Aldersor
Angehoth
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Infans
Samuelpod
Fac Simile Signature of
New York
Infante
Bears
Castoria
R McComas & Sullivan
Northeast Corner Square
Covington, Ind
E. C. Abdill
Vermilion Street
Danville, Lis
Wilte
New Wheeler and Wilson
Tom Walsh
Covington
The
Finland
Mountain Charley’s
Lessing
Max Ring
Berlin
Wolfenbuttel
Hving
Gotthold Ephraims
Ayers
Hal
Cincinnati, Ohio
Muncie, Indiana
Southern Arkansas Lands
Far Bayan
Clerk
Republian
Geo. Crane Jr’s
North 4Th St
Covington Inc
Via
7Th St
E Saled
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