Gems of Every Kind Appealed to Beecher
A passage recounts Henry Ward Beecher collecting gems as symbols of divine beauty. Dr George F Kunz cites Beecher’s habit of bearing and gifting small stones, describing his affection for gems as embodying creation’s splendor and sparking generosity toward others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beecher
Henry Ward Beecher
Fasef
Atlantic
Los
Deaming
George F. Kunz
Saturday Evening Post
Monkey Fails To Climb Driftwood On Tropical Beach
Corey Ford recounts a humorous scene on a Southeast Asian island where a small monkey attempts to climb a two foot driftwood stick. The creature steadies the pole with a foreleg then lifts a foot, only to topple into the sand and sea with the stick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Outeh East Indies
Corey Ford
Vanity Fair Magazine
Silk Industry Through World History
Chinese records credit Si Ling-Chi as weaving silk in 2700 BC while Europe learned the craft in the sixth century. In 1609 James B. brought silkworms and mulberry to England, and the Virginia Company aimed to promote silk in America. An early experiment failed, and later colonial laws ordered mulberry trees and imposed penalties for neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Si Ling-Chi
China
Europe
James B
England
Company of
Virginia
United States
Remembered Jump Ridte Kathryn in the Country Tale
A nostalgic quotation from Children, the Magazine for Parents recounts Kathryn and her uncle traveling from the country to the city. Kathryn recalls a cow story and questions why a fence would stop a cow, reflecting childlike skepticism and wonder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn
the Magazine
Active aging shown by Foley Diuretic ad from Barberton
Major Ackerman of Barberton Ohio reports daily use of Foley Pills diuretic for kidney elimination and improved condition. The ad boasts a 25 year track record, guarantees satisfaction, and lists Gosman as the local seller in Potts successor listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Ackerman
Barberton
Ohio
George M. Gosman
Potts
Evangeline Memorial Park Draws Visitors in Nova Scotia
Longfellow’s Evangeline inspires Grand Pre tours with a marble Virgin statue and bronze Evangeline statue. Yarmouth hosts the Evangeline steamer in August linking New York Boston and Halifax via Evangeline land. Nova Scotia’s apple orchards and Annapolis Valley noted for spring fragrance and scenic charm.
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Longfellow
Evangeline
Gabriel
Grand Pre
Dominion Atlantic Railway
Bay of Fundy
Digby
Yarmouth
Nova Scotia
New York
Boston
Montreal
Evangeline Land
Halifax
Pines
Kentville
Canada
Annapolis Valley
Maypole Ceremonies Linked to Ancient Tree Worship
Excerpt explains that May day celebrations endure in villages as relics of tree worship. The May queen symbolizes vegetation spirit while leaf-clad dancers and the decorated maypole embody the revered tree.
Navigable Rivers Declared Public Highways in Law
Courts define navigable rivers as public waterways when used or susceptible of use as highways for commerce. They are navigable in fact if they can be used in ordinary conditions for transport and trade.
Gladys Lee Protests Study of Womankind at Home
In a domestic exchange, Gladys Lee challenges her father on the proper study of womankind. Daddy Lee retorts that the house is already cluttered with her numerous specimens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Lee
Daddy Lee
Notice to Contractors for Montana Bridge Project 241 B Unit 2
Sealed bids will be received by the State Highway Commission of Montana in Helena until 9 30 A M July 20 1928 for a 148 foot steel truss bridge on concrete piers with 45 foot reinforced concrete approach spans over the Big Hole River in Beaverhead and Madison Counties. Bids require a 5 percent certified check or corporate surety bond and must be on approved forms. The commission may reject any or all bids and will examine plans at the State Highway Engineer’s office in Helena or the US Bureau of Public Roads in Missoula. O S Warden R Rader are chairman and state highway engineer. Adv 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Highway Commission of Montana
Capitol
Helena
Big Hole River
T. S
Dillon- Butte
Beaverhead
Madison
State Highway Commission
Montana
United States Bureau of Public Roads
Missoula
O. S. Warden
D. Rader
State Highway Engineer
Adv
Notice to Creditors Orrin Beall Estate
Creditors and others with claims against the Orrin Beall estate must present them with vouchers to administratrix Bessie M. Beall within four months after first publication. Claims filed at John Collins law offices Poindexter Block Dillon Montana Beaverhead County. First publication July 13 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orrin’ Beall
John Collins
Poindexter Block
Dillon, Mortana
Beaverhead
Bessie M. Beall
Orrin Beall
Notice of hearing on Montana probate petition
John Colling files in Beaverhead County Montana a petition for letters of administration with the will annexed for John Downing deceased of Canyon County Idaho. A hearing is set in Dillon on July 21 1928 at 10 am for interested parties to appear and object. Dated June 30 1928. Fred Rife Clerk of Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Colling
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
Montana
Beaverhead
John Downing
Canyon County
Idaho
Dillon
Fred Rife
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Evangeline Memorial Park
Quebec
Chateau Frontenac
Banff
Lake Louise
St. Andrews-by-the-Sea
Evangeline Memorial Park, Grand Pre
Evangelineg
Digby “ ‘Fisherman
Eastern Commercial Teachers’ Association
New York City
Dorothy Scarborough
Elaine Carrington
Homer Cray
North Coast Limited
Chicago
North Pacific Coast
C. E. McMillen
G. A
Butte, Mont
Northern Pacific
uUe Lce
Caseur
Claude Bowen
North Pole
Houston
Reed
Omi
Drnix Democracy
Robinson
R. D. Curry
Annabel Desmond
Phillips
Foley
Geo. M. Gosman
By E. Courtney Dunkel
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