Mummies Return to Fashion and Mystery of Mummification
A historical essay traces mummification trends from ancient times to modern curiosity. It discusses how early embalmers preserved bodies with heat and chemicals, notes the Grand Grant tomb episode, and ponders future American mummies while highlighting Spain's Alfonso XII and Escorial mummies as enduring symbols of stonelike preservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Maly
Turkey
Sol
Grant
New York
Alphonso XII
Alphonse
Alphonses
Philadelphia
We York
Lightning Ex cess railway aims 80 miles in 20 minutes
Inventor P B Behr forms syndicate to build the Lightning Ex cess railway between Liverpool and Manchester. Trains reach 100 miles per hour regularly and two miles a minute between stations. Cars are electric powered, single rail trestle design, with wide bun shaped cars and many guide wheels. Work to start soon after a Belgian line already operating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. B. Behr
Liverpool
Manchester
Liverpool & Manchester Road
Mr. Behr
Brussels
Belgium
Pen Picture of Loubet Louhet as New French President
A portrait of M. Loubet Louhet as France's new president shows him winning popular support despite opposition from the Duc d Orleans. He rejects pomp and ceremony, plans a plain domestic regime, and defies protocol, prompting the Elysee etiquette chief to lament idle duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Louhet
France
Duc d'Orleans
Faure
Republic
Paris
M. Loubet
M. Faure
Jules Grevy
Rich
Pere Grevy
the Elysee
Elysee Palace
M. Crozier
Ely
M. Loult
The
Elysee
Uit
France’s new president and a nation in debate
The article portrays reactions to the newly chosen French president, contrasting supporters with opponents. It references distrust among conservatives, remarks on attire and habits, and the public’s hope for liberty and justice. It notes leaders like Thiers and Poincaré, and comments on tobacco and smoking customs tied to political figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jast
Fara
Montellman
Chile
Boines
Petite Boi Hut
Bourgeoier
France
Nora
Wis Daly
Adl
Elatesiian
Lestelatar
Cman
M. Pines
Ferry
M. Thiers
M. Thiers Hated Heth Ndee Hilthease
M. Cash mi Perier
M. Pijey
Deweves
Riyaor
Present for the Bride Inexpensive Wedding Gifts Advise
A charming but cautious guide notes wedding presents should express goodwill without pressuring a newlyweds to overspend. It argues thoughtful, personal tokens can replace costly items, suggests homemade or practical dainty articles, and frames gift giving as a considerate gesture rather than a financial burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Wh. Lankin
Eiteo
Potato stalks as substitute fiber for Dutch paper mills
Scarcity of raw material drives Holland paper mills to substitute potato plant stalks for pulp. Farmers sell stalks at 80 cents per ton, enabling mills to continue operations amid shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Lydia Pinkham Remedies Saintly Cure Claims
Letters from women praised Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for uterine and menstrual problems, flooding, and tumors. Testimonials from Mary Stahl, Della Remicker, Marie Lemp report relief, strength, and improved health after using the remedy and following Mrs. Pinkham's advice. More than a million women aided, per the notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York City
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary A. Stahl
Watsontown
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Mumiss
Fashion Agai
Alpilonso XII
Ptolemy
London
Loubet
M, Lovhert
America
Firs
J. F. Stretc
Cs N. J
Ly Pinkham
Tdly Rand Ae
Marie Lemp
2D Ave
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