Roman North Africa Rivaled Italy in Wealth and Splendor
The article recounts Roman Africa as a wealthy, flourishing proconsular province rivaling Italy. After Carthage fell in 146 B C Roman forces expanded along the coast and into the interior, building Tripoli to the Sahara, cultivating vast lands, and serving as Rome’s grain supply until Vandals seized Carthage in 439 A D.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Africa
Italy
Tunisia
Algeria
Carthage
B. C
North
Littoral
Tell Atlas
Sahara Atlas
Tripoli
Morocco
Rome
Spain
A Roman Dinner and Its Courses in Ancient Feasts
The account describes a wealthy Roman dinner with three main courses. First, appetizing stimulants and eggs as staples. then a variety of birds such as guinea hen pheasant nightingale and thrush were prized. Peacock tongues were highly valued, with Hortensius linked to their early tasting and a peacock once costing 50 denarii.
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Macrobius
Hortensius
Chambers’ Journal
Cuba Funds for Six Maternity Hospitals Legislation
Cuba approves a $400000 program to build six maternity hospitals, one per province. Havana gets $100000, each other province $60000. Funding to come from unclaimed state lottery prize money.
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Cuba
Havana
Garden of Eden Theory Tied to Petrified Stump Find
The New York World reports a petrified tree stump discovery in British Guiana is used to name the site the Garden of Eden. However the missing fossilized serpent is noted as leaving the proof incomplete.
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British Guiana
Garden of Eden
New York World
Vice the Monster and Curiosity in the Trap
A compact reflection on vice as a roaming monster and curiosity acting as the lure for its snares. The piece frames curiosity as a dangerous spark that invites peril, warning of the traps set by unchecked urges.
Vacation season begins in county schools and holiday notices
Christmas shoppers are active as winter approaches. Many residents plan visits to Cresco Ridgeway and Decorah for shopping and medical needs. Rev. Brenner arrives for a quarterly German M E church meeting while Rev. Cameron and Rev. Poncelow conduct revival meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Powers
Elmer Schild
Albert Koch
Albert Mzik
C. Schild
Opera House
Ridgeway
Albert Aegerter
Cresco
Frank Sobolik
Mrs. Bussa
Canada
Philip Gesell
Theo
Kratz
Oscar Moe
Decorah
Joe Novak
Agnes
Protivin
Rev. Poncelow
Charles City
Frank Hrushka
North Dakota
Mike Hrushka
Emma Reinhart
J G. Kirschman
Wesley Kratz
Fort Atkinson
Winfield Kuntz
Joseph Riha
Bussa
Fred Falck
Charley Kuntz
Jacob Hornberger
Jim Soukup
Anna
Otilla
A. F. Cameron
Agnes Novak
Joe
M. H. Mealey
Henry Halverson
Spillville
Austin
Minn
Hopperstad
Frank Vrba
Chirence Narvie
Albert Anderson
Howard Co
Messrs
Peter & Hardy
Margaret Brekke
Brother Walter
Arlie
Edward Lansworth
Saude
Roy Michael
Indiana
Ponceton
M. E
Mike Kratz
Hattie
Wesley
Poncelow
Artie
Near
Nettie
Leona
Lauvie
Martin R. Friedlien
Amel Koch
Ole Samuelson
Ollie
Joe Vopava
Sumner Township
Martin R. Friedkien
No. 4
Bid call for Winneshick County Engineer 1915 16
Notice from the Board of Supervisors states bids and applications will be received for the office of County Engineer of Winneshick County for 1916. Bids must be on file in the Auditor's office at the Court House by 3 PM Thursday December 20 1915.
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Board of Supervisors
Winneshick County
Court House
Deven
John Duvee
Decorah
Anton Anderson
Calmar
Philip Barthelme, Jr
Postville
Leo Barthelme
Arthur Lang
Frankville
Eber DeCoy
Philip Barthelme, Sr
Ossian
August Lansing
Lawler
Simon Holtey
Burr Oak
John Meyer
Herman Lansing
Frank
Rob McCornenl
Castalia
Joe
Leo
Regina Barthelme
Herman Lang
Emma
Eldo
Lucile
Herman Busch
Ben Eimers
Clem Broghammer
Ossinn
Fort Atkinson
Gaertner
August Peck
Ossian Market
Cecelia
Minnie Lansing
Mary Schroeder
Victor Records Remind of the Giver with Christmas Specials
Daily Victor Records highlight the theme of giving and promote special Christmas records issued by M. J. Soukup for listeners to call and hear.
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Victor Records
M. J, Soukup
Local notes from Ravena reflect December 1915 travel and events
A Ravena column lists numerous auto trips to Decorah Ossian Castalia and other towns, visits, and social happenings. It also notes births, corrections to a prior notice and a misdated basket social moved to December 17 1915 inviting local girls to bring baskets.
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Philip Barthelme
Cresco
John Barthelme
Rae Runkle
Anna Daniels
Nellie
L. D. Burrows
Theo
Rosa
Centennial
Julius Brown
Herb Kleisart
Barney Haltey
Ossian
Haltey
Clarence Eimers
Parkston
S. C
Broghammer School House
Foley Kidney Pills Relieve Back Pain Says Wisconsin User
Fred Smith of Green Bay Wisconsin reports Foley Kidney Pills removed soreness in his back and restored strength. The ad notes cold weather worsens joint and muscle pain and claims the pills help kidneys eliminate poisons with Engbretson's Pharmacy listed.
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Fred Smith
The Iowa Coal Industry Chapter L by L F Stam
L F Stam outlines coal as essential to Iowa's heat industry and economy. He compares coal to diamonds, explains its role in power and manufacturing, and previews future discussions on coal formation, composition, measures, and Iowa coal fields.
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L. FE. Stamm
Iowa
Ceer
Coa
Towa
Lowa
The Man Who Borrows Trouble Quiets Demands
A proverb-like line notes that one who borrows trouble avoids worries over persistent calls for repayment. It implies caution about linking with risky associates or entanglements that bring future complications.
Antiseptic Claim For Foot and Arm Odor Sold locally
An advertisement promotes Barker's Antiseptic as removing foot and underarm odor in 15 seconds. Sold by John G. Schimming and R. A. Enghertson, the notice notes a local sale.
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Barker
John G. Schimming
R. A. Enghertson
Owes Her Good Health to Chamberlain’s Tablets
Mrs. R. G. Nef of Crookston Ohio credits Chamberlain’s Tablets for her recovery from stomach trouble after two years of invalidity. She says taking three bottles restored her health and she remains well. Engbretson’s Pharmacy advertises the tablets.
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Chamberlain
R. G. Nef
Crookston
Ohio
Engbretson
Baked Hominy with Spare Ribs Recipe
A recipe instructs to mix three pints of fresh lye hominy with half a cup of sweet cream and salt. Layer spare ribs atop the mixture, season, bake covered until tender, uncover to brown, and serve in the same dish.
Miller's Trade Prompt: Why Not Shop Sooner
A brief ad urging readers to begin shopping at Miller's, suggesting timely trade and the advantage of choosing Miller's earlier rather than later.
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Miller’s
Adler-i-ka advertised as a bowel cleanser in Decorah
Special notice to Decorah residents announces exclusive Decorah agency for Adler i ka a buckthorn bark glycerine remedy claimed to cleanse bowels relieve constipation and stomach gas with instant action no gripes and safe says Druggist R A Engbertson Ady
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R. A. Engbertson
Ady
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Maternity Hospitals For
County News
Ravena
THE
Iowa Coal Industry
Seivert Larsen
Ben Bear
Ghiristmas
M. J. Soukup
Sophiomere
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