When Coffee Was A Novelty In England
Greek envoy Gennadius notes Nathaniel Canopius introduced coffee in 1646 at Oxford where he brewed it for himself. Pasqua is credited with London’s first coffee house in 1650, and 1654 sees coffee sold in England by a Jew named Jacobs in Oxford. Oldys cites 1657 with Pasqua Rosee’s head as the sign. merchants sold it publicly, touting cures for dropsy and gout. Public attitudes then praised coffee, now recalled critically.
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Joannes Gennadius
Great Britain
Nathaniel Canopius
Canopius
Oxford
London
Pasqua
England
Jacobs
Oldys
Edwards
Smyrna
Pasqua Rosee
Japan's Curious Museum at Nara World Oldest Museum
The oldest museum likely in the world is at Nara, Japan's ancient capital. Founded in 756 A D, it holds about 3 000 articles of lacquer ware decorative furniture enamel ware and other items. No new pieces have been added since its founding. the collection is opened to a committee only once a year for review. Some items originate in China and Korea, but many come from distant lands.
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Nara
Japan
China
Korea
Baring the Feet at Worship in India
The article explains Hindu and Muslim custom requiring removing sandals or shoes before entering private homes and places of worship. It notes the right boot comes off first and that entering temples or mosques fully shod is a profanation. Domestic practice arose from propriety and the practice of “the shoes of the faithful” reflects eastern etiquette.
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India
Keely Motor Claim Exposed as Air-Powered Hoax
The Keely motor, marketed by John W. Keely of Philadelphia as a self generating engine, drew many investors before scientific scrutiny disclosed the device ran on concealed compressed air after Keely’s death in 1899.
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Keely
John W. Keely
Philadelphia
Village Sheikh ashlar plaster cast houses ancient Sakkara workman
A plaster of paris cast in the British Museum shows the 3900 B C wood carving of the Sheikh-el-Beled. The Egyptian statue depicts a pyramid overseer near Sakkara, once part of the great monument works. The piece remains in perfect condition as the oldest known wood carving.
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Paris
British Museum
Sheikh-el-Beled
Sakkarao
London News
Foley Kidney Pills Relieve Seven Month Backache
A Green Bay man writes Foley Kidney Pills relieved a severe backache and kidney trouble that had troubled him for seven months. The ad urges readers to take Foley Kidney Pills for a weak back and restless nights, with Engbertson's Pharmacy as the supplier.
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Joseph G. Wolf
Green Bay
Wis
Raising Future Cows From Calves With Care and Selection
A Farm and Home piece by G A Randal argues only calves with rangy frames should become cows. Early feeds use warm whole milk and gradually introduce gruel, oats, and hay to build strong, market-ready cattle, with careful temp, portions, and regular feeding guiding success.
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G. A. Randal
Starting the Flock Sheep husbandry advice from Farm and Fireside
J B Henderson argues the sheep business is at a peak with bright prospects. He urges starting small, selecting vigorous breeding stock, and feeding lambs early with clover hay or oats and peas as substitutes. Emphasizes high vigor, proper wintering, and timely market readiness for profitability.
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J. B. Henderson
Stacking the Wheat A Guide to Safe Grain Shocks
Practical advice on cutting and stacking wheat, emphasizing round shocks with two top sheaves, minimal weather exposure, and cost efficient coverings. Recommends a sturdy base, central top placement, and final coverings to shed rain while noting sweating improves milling grade.
Lighter Breakfasts for Hot Weather Diets
Advice favors lighter meals in warm weather noting tomatoes and eggs with butter as appetizing and healthful. Bananas suit children, fruit and milk form a good morning meal, while one meat dish daily is enough. lunches can include salad with lettuce tomato onion and hard boiled egg followed by cheese and fruit.
Large Windmill Is Best for Water Pumping Costs
The Nebraska College of Agriculture finds it costs 15 cents to pump a hundred barrels of water with a windmill. They note efficiency gains from larger wheels, smaller pump cylinders, storage tanks, and removing wind obstructions. Wind runs longer hours at 6 to 15 mph, so a larger windmill helps utilize slower speeds. For reservoir pumping a 10 ft wheel and 24 in cylinder are recommended. For shallow wells, a larger cylinder may be used.
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Nebraska College of Agriculture
Dairy Heifers Require Care and Early Breeding
A Wisconsin Agricultural College bulletin emphasizes well kept heifer calves for dairy use. It advises maximum growth from birth to maturity, breeding at 16 to 20 months, and good flesh at calving for satisfactory development. A one year Common English course at Waldez College prepares 8th grade graduates and future teachers for a summer school.
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Wisconsin Agricultural College
Waldez College
Iowa and Oklahoma warn against narrow tired wagons
Iowa and Oklahoma officials push for wider tires on draft wagons to protect roads. Oklahoma bans sale of two ton capacity or larger wagons with iron or steel tires under three inches wide, with fines for dealers. Iowa offers a farmer bonus to use three inch tires, citing long U.S. road tests showing better economy and road-building benefit, and estimates large annual road costs from narrow tires.
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Towa
Iowa
Oklahoma
United States Office of Public Roads
Wheat Delusion: Alaska and Stoner Varieties Found Inferior
The U S Department of Agriculture tested popular claims about Jerusalem Alaska and Stoner wheats and found no unique quality justifying high seed prices. Bulletin 357 shows common varieties grown nationwide outperform these varieties and casts doubt on promoter promises.
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Jerusalem
Alaska
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Department
Stoner
Sloan's Liniment and Dr King's remedies ad blurbs
A collage of mid century drugstore ads tout Sloan's Liniment for muscle soreness and toothache, Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and sleep aid, and Dr King's New Life Pills for constipation. Personal anecdote cites vacation use and a note on Foley's Kidney Pills aiding Laura Beall's Bright's disease symptoms.
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Dr. King
Picnic Dainties and Sandwich Ideas from Farm and Home
Simple picnic recipes include orange juice and fruit syrups, chicken and egg sandwiches, tuna and nut spreads, salmon with lettuce, nut and cream cheese wafers, and various cookies and cakes. Instructions cover mixing, baking, slicing, wrapping in paraffin, and serving with buttered bread or wafers.
Notice of Filing Final Report and Discharge Petition
In Winneshiek County Iowa estate matter for Mary J. Stuart deceased. Final report of Samuel Rice as administrator will be on file by July 20 1916 at the District Court in Decorah. Hearing set for first day of September term beginning September 18 1916 at the Court House. Objections may be heard.
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Winneshirk County
Mary J. Stuart
Mary J. Russell
Susan Chambers
Anna Bunday
Ella M. Bunday
Eliza Bunday
Hannah Rice
Margaret Whittemore
T. E. Rice
William Rice
Foma Whittemore
Catherine Y. Rankin
James ©. Rice
Thomas Rice
Samuel Rice
Emma Rice
Bessie Rice-McCallister
District Court of Town
Winneshiek County
Iowa
Decorah
ICE & Hook
Fruit Punch and Old Time Bean Dishes From Farm and Home
Instructions from Farm and Home describe making fruit punch with citrus and a sweetened base, melting chocolate with almonds for dipped treats, a fig filled pie square pastry, a bean and pork stew baked in a pot, and a quick soggy bean preparation with soda and meat. The text preserves period cooking methods and household tips attributed to Mary Allen.
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Mary Allen
Take Care on Trains With Chamberlain's Remedy
Traveling without Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy is risky as attacks can be sudden and severe. The ad urges everyone to carry a bottle, noting the remedy cannot be obtained on trains or steamships. Sold by R. A. Engbertson.
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R. A. Engbertson
Adv
Home endorsement backs Dean's Kidney Pills
Decorah resident G. G. Bucknell testifies that after mornings of sharp back pain and irregular kidney action he used Dean's Kidney Pills and found relief. He recommends the product, which costs 50 cents and is sold at all dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y., props. Adv.
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Decorah
Dean
G. G. Bucknell
St., Decorah
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Dr King
Ady
Laura Beall
Plattsburg, Miss
Bright
Foley
Engbertson
THE
Adams Seed CO
Marsh
J. C. Beard
Ingvoldstad Lumber Co
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
North Dakota
New England
Cannon Ball Valley
Hettinger and
Stope Counties
N. D
United States
Mortenson & Elliott
New England, N. D
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