Fall of Pagan Rome and Rise of Christian Rome
Bishop Gilmour describes how Christianity crystallized in Rome through martyrdom in the Colosseum and art in St. Peter's. He guides readers along the Via Sacra past ruins, recalling martyrs Felicitas Perpetua Cyriacus and Pancras, and asserts the blood of the martyrs seed the church.
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Coliseum
St. Peter's
Gilmour
Via Sacra
Forum
Arch of
Titus
Delian
Palatine
Constantine
Temple of
Venus
Rome
Felicitas
Perpetua
Cyriacus
Pancras
First Japanese in America, Manjiro Nakahama Story
The first Japanese known in America was Manjiro Nakahama, a 14 year old rescued after a wrecked fishing voyage in 1841. He traveled to the United States, studied in New England, and later acted as interpreter during Commodore Perry’s negotiations with Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Manjiro Nakahama
Commodore Perry
Japan
Nakahama
Pacific
Hawaii
United States
New England
Jokichi Takamine
Oriental Review
Modern Battleship Kitchens Use Electric Aids
The article notes how the battleship equips galley operations with electric peelers and dough makers, describing an iron potato peeler with carborundum lining, electric bread cutting, meat grinding, and sausage stuffing machines. It explains electric ice cream freezers and a steam assisted dishwashing system that leaves dishes dry without wiping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackies
Sam
How Romans Went Courting in Ancient Times
The article describes Roman marriage customs from betrothal arranged by the father to the wedding feast and ceremony. It notes the bride’s early guardianship, the threshold ritual, and the sacred confarreatio cake. It adds wives could participate in society and even aid husbands politically, despite early control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jupiter
Rose Bead Trinkets From Petal Rosaries
How to make fragrant rose trinkets from petals revived as ancient customs. Gather dewy petals, chop and sun-dry into a foamy dough, mold into beads and amulets, then thread on a strand. A hatpin is used to set each piece before final sun drying for scent and shape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Herald
Wireless telephone a success from Rome to Tripoli
Prof Vanni of the Rome Wireless Institute describes sending a telephone message by wireless across the Mediterranean, about 700 miles, using a liquid microphone inspired by Chichester Bell. He reports clear reception at Tripoli and near Paris, with experiments including a talking machine horn near the microphone. He aims to extend to Paris from Rome.
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Chicago Tribune
Prof
Vanni
Rome
Paris
Berlin
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Skin Relief
Advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve for ulcers boils eczema and skin troubles claiming rapid relief. It cites Mrs Bruce Tones of Birmingham Alabama healed an ugly ulcer in two weeks and urges steady use with local dealers recommending the product. The note ends with a moral admonition about deceit grafting and mischief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucklen
Bruce Tones
Birmingham
Ala
Electricity in the House and New Hair Substitutes
A discussion debunks the belief that household electricity attracts lightning noting fuses block entry and shorts, while dangerous explosions and shocks are myths. The article then surveys wig synthetic materials, detailing past limits of natural hair, horsehair substitutions, and recent use of spun crystal glass hair for hygienic, lightweight, lifelike wigs. Harper's Weekly
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France
Obor
Harper’s Weekly
Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Ad
Public notice urges households to keep Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy during hot weather. Claims immense value, urges purchase at Engbretsons Pharmacy and warns moths avoid turpentine scented clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Engbretson's
Wireless power and electric advances across the globe
A roundup of early electric milestones mentioning an 8000 mile wireless record, Newport naval station tapping Argentine messages, Yorkshire water power first electricity, electric talking pictures in New York theatres, divers with surface communication, a Juan Fernandez Island wireless station for Panama exposition power needs, Ottawa farmers tapping cheap power, a Rio de Janeiro firm for Paulo Alfonso Falls power, North Eastern Railway electrification in England, the 1876 first telephone at the Centennial, a Brazil emperor in 1876 reactions, furnaces reaching 2400 C, wireless train dispatching on Lackawanna, rising electric furnace steel output led by Germany and the US, a linotype metal melting by electricity trial, and gas-free operation advantages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newport
Yorkshire
England
New York
Juan Fernandez Island
Ottawa
Canada
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Paulo Alfonso
San Francisco
North Eastern Railway Company
Shildon
Middlesborough
Lackawanna
Scranton
Binghampton
Germany
Austria
United States
France
Electric kitchen showcased by Boston Engineers Club
Engineers Club of Boston moves into new quarters highlighting an electric kitchen on the top floor. The fully equipped range covers baking roasting broiling frying and more with snap switches for instant heat control. A separate bread and pastry oven plus eight disk heaters promise economy by replacing coal ranges while eliminating fumes and dirt. An unrelated inserted ad promotes Dean's Ointment and carpet cleaning tips using warm water ammonia and soap for carpet brightening.
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The
Engineers’ Club of
Boston
Blind Boy Becomes Expert Machinist in Louisville
An article in American Magazine's Interesting People profiles Edward McMains of Louisville, a blind youth who mastered delicate machine work and motor boating. He can adjust intricate machinery, drive autos, and even built a small motor-boat from scrap, aiming to race it on Labor Day with himself at the helm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward McMains
Louisville
Eddie Mae
Louisville Boat Club
Eddie Mac
Jean
Becomes intruder after a bed ambush by Mrs McDowell
Mrs George McDowell awoke to a noise under her bed and found an intruder in the room. She seized a heavy club and struck the man on the soles of his boots with force, forcing him to flee. The incident underscores ongoing concerns about home security and violence.
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Winneshirk County
Iowa
Bertha Falck
George Falck
Winneshiek County
Laintiff
Alvin
Arlan Falck
Bertha Bender
Decorah
Town
CN. Houck
George McDowell
Helpful Household Hints for Everyday Living
A collage of simple kitchen and home tips. Clean candle grease with Cologne and ash from gas mantles, polish silver with dry soap on stitching, and dry turpentine with salt for tub cleaning. Freshen china pitchers with soda, warm beds for restless babies, and flavor fried apples with sugar.
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Allen
Perry Davis
Lyman Brown
Murray St
N.Y
WOOL
Adams Seed
Water Street
Een
Des Moines
Cere
Fae Ho
Boos General
Chicago
A. K. Bartpy & Son
Tripoli
Dean
Ady
Axminster
Castoria
Maupin
Garnet Norman
Lowell Club
Turner
Goss
L. H. Mays, Louise McIntire and
Margaret Hall
M. J. Soukup
Victrolas
Decorah State Bank
Winneshiek Hotel
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