Ancient Switzers and lake villages swap stories of time
A narrator recalls a liberal-arts professor guiding talk of deep history. They discuss lake-dwelling Swiss villages, ancient artifacts, and how mud preserves records, noting layers of time from 2,700 years ago to modern curiosity. The piece blends humor with reflections on memory and learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Min
Migehit
United
Etersnity
Fily
Bel Nefo
Jane
Remington Enyuses
Switzerkind
Lake Constance
Geneva
Anrich
Jenne
Neufchatel
Swiss Lake
Lake Lucerne
Ohio
Helvetians Emigrate to Gaul in Caesar Era Tale
The text recounts Helvetians seeking to emigrate to Gaul about 60 years before Christ. Gauls resist with armies, Caesar destroys about a hundred thousand, survivors return home. Caesar then urges friendship. Helvetians stay home, preferring their beautiful homeland Switzerland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Cook
Gaul
Hone
Julius Caesar
Caesar
Polyglot Switzerland Delivers a Linguistic Adventure
The writer tours Switzerland and notes how Swiss multilingualism blends French German Italian and English phrases. Travel miscommunications arise as signs and services mix languages from Gare to Stazione as he attempts to speak with locals using a phrase book and strong U S accent. He predicts his babel will grow into a personal language while cautions about misunderstandings and head bumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Lucerne
Richnod
Dellinzona
Stazione
New York
Operat House
Kaskaskia
Gasthaus
Albergo
United States
Tower of
Mabel
Ouendorf
Babel
Powill
Summit or Summitless: A Train Ride Through Mountains
A narrator recalls rail travel in a liberty land where tunnels are scarce and stations at hilltops are called Summit. An amused Switzer mispronounces a German term, prompting relieved laughter as the guard’s cry is replaced by foreign syllables, though the meaning remains Summit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land of Liberty
Winter dreams and Swiss life through autumn light
A traveler reflects on Switzerland delaying winter, praising alpine scenery and garden colors. He contrasts Swiss land use with goat farming needs, mixes in language-guarded humor, and notes growing attachment to the homeland. Robert J. Burdette signs off with observations on visitors and home ties. Art news follows: a Cambridgeshire sale yields a valuable Norman painting, Stockdale seeks restoration funds, and Anthony Berger’s Lincoln painting may move to Berlin’s US consulate, valued around 3000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Switzerland
Jane
America
Cam
Robert J. Burdette
Berlin
Anthony Berger
Abraham Lincoln
Frankfort
Months' Story January To December In Verse And Lore
A vintage rundown of the twelve months with names origins, deities, flowers and gems. January to December are linked to Janus Neptune Mars May June July August September October November December and their guardian deities and symbols. The piece quotes various authors and blends myth with calendar lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. CG. Thompson
Reptember
Trurtet
November
Lizbeth B. Comins
Aduehiel
Ducbalbier
Clifford Monard
Shamiel
St. Louis Republic
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Bob Burdette
Iva
Wisbech
Cambridgeshire
England
G. KE
Stockdale
Ma Stockdale
Slab Creek
Robery J, Burdette
Umord Howard
Janus
Gabriel
Cupid
Clifford Howard
Marci
Mars
Wilam Watson
May
Main
Atlas
Pierone
Amiel
James Newton Matthews
Davius Caesar
Verechiel
Shiuttie Whitney
Augustus Caesar
Aubuat
Hamatiel
Walvey
Carbonak Soda
Pleven
Ifilehav
Bears
the Centaur Company
New Yorkery
Bluffs
Key City GasiCo
Tate
Peter Klene
Alite
Ron Jas. A. Hayes, Secretsr
SIOC
Iowa
Peter Kieze
W. Coates
Robt. Ronson
GW. Alsman
Jas. A. Hayes
Fefetes Esco
Security Suiking
Dubuane, Lowa
California
New England
York St
Baldwin
Jay
Jones Street
Locust
J. Burns’ Grocer and Commission Co
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