The Decree of the Norns and Tyr's Sacred Sword Tale
A legendary account traces Tyr's sacred sword forged by a dwarf named Dvalinz to a fate filled with conquests and curses. The blade's holders include Vitellius the emperor and a German soldier who dies by its edge, to reappear later with Attila and finally Duke of Alva after Charles V.
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Dvalinz
Odin
Tyr
Asagrd
Vitellius
Rome
Vespasian
Capitolineni
Denube
Attila
Danube
Sidico
Mdico
Facial Expressions Mislead About Thoughts and Feelings
A London Lady column argues that facial expression rarely reflects current mood. It notes that both gloom and cheer can mislead, with temper and will often misread. deeds and words remain better guides to character and intention.
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London
Variations In Acorns And Germination That Defy Uniform Rules
The article notes wide differences among acorns in vitality and germination. Live oak acorns often sprout before falling, while white oak acorns sprout near the ground. bur oak germinates slowly. Such diversity complicates seed transport rules and suggests species specific methods.
Ice Cap Formation and Antarctic Icebergs Detailed
The article describes how Antarctic snow accumulates into a multi thousand foot ice cap. It explains sunward creep of the ice front into the ocean forming perpendicular berg fronts two miles wide and up to 1 000 feet thick. It notes bergs up to 30 miles long and 3 000 feet thick with sides rising above sea level.
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A. W. Greely
U. A
Ladies’ Home Journal
South Pole
Antarctica
Curious Japanese Nail Beliefs Attributed To Travelers
The excerpt notes Japanese ideas on nail care before travel, night trimming, and tossing clippings into fire. It warns that cutting nails at night invites misfortune and that nail fragments in the fire imply death. The author links eccentricities to genius and personal pride.
The Umbrella A Legacy From Royal Use Through History
The umbrella is not a modern invention but an ancient symbol of rank and utility. From Egypt and Nineveh to Greece and Asia, its use marked royalty and status, with specific practices in Burma Siam and Japan. Europeans adopted it in the 14th century and widespread use followed about 1700 per the Philadelphia Press.
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Vishnu
Greece
India
Burma
Siam
Europe
Philadelphia Press
Peculiar accident ruling challenged by insurer case
A physician sued an accident insurer for indemnity after injuring himself while attempting a hypodermic injection during a horse ride. The horse bolted just as the needle went in, leading to a 22 week disability. The judge ruled the injury was not from external violent or accidental means as defined by the policy.
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New York Ledger
Insurance Rates for Women and Observations on Hummingbirds
A survey notes many life companies charge women higher rates or exclude them, while some insure at parity. One firm reports female mortality at about 80 percent of expectation, insuring as much as 50 000 on a life. A hummingbird nest near a window reveals a leaf sheltering the nest during rain, with a stick hidden inside the leaf for support.
Mental Arithmetic
Aunt Dorothy asks Johnny how many commandments there are. Johnny glibly replies ten. Aunt Dorothy presses and asks what if one is broken then there would be nine. This brief exchange appears as a spare moment in the comedy.
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Dorothy
Johnny
What Women Wear in New York Ledger Fashion Notes
Black satin bodices edged in silver and lavish feathered hair adornments mark a bold style. Divided pompadours with soft face-framing waves, ribbed hose with colored tops, and black white brocades dominate. A blue gray moire opera cloak, fox fur trim, and gray satin lining complete elegant ensembles. Green and white combos gain favor with corduroy and satin contrasts.
Dainty Trifles Show Silver Gifts and Novel Tableware
The Jewelers Circular notes up to date driving whips with silver mounted holly sticks and silver toddy kettles shaped as watering pots. Leather cases hold medicines in cut glass bottles with silver tops. Tortoise shell articles include glove and handkerchief boxes with gold corners. Chippendale mahogany tables with glass tops and sides suit bric-a-brac displays. Wedding cake boxes come in silver oblong or heart shapes with intertwined monograms. Silver potato rings offer a novel serving item for households.
Figs and Thistles On Living And News Tone
The piece reflects on resilience and optimism amid criticism. It urges giving until it is felt, notes the danger of fault finding, and contrasts small and large worlds. It ends with a line about the pleasant tone of sharing good news.
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Samson
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