Crosby Hall London's famed Tudor house and royal gatherings
Crosby Hall in Bishopsgate London is famed for historic associations with Shakespeare Elizabeth I and other figures. Built by Sir John Crosby in 1468 it hosted kings ambassadors and sessions of lavish entertainments. Later a Presbyterian meeting house and warehouse it was restored in 1821 and now attracts thousands of American tourists.
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London
Crosby
Bishopsgate
Shakespeare
Richard III
John Crosby
Duke of Gloucester
England
Bonworth Field
Edward V
Sir Thomas More
Crosby Hall
Elizabeth
Raleigh
Bacon
Oti
Queer Laws in Berne Pose Threat to Personal Rights
Swiss cantons allow punishment not only for past acts but for potential future outcomes. A man spending all his earnings could be sent to a penal workhouse on grounds of possible future destitution, with authorities and police acting together to curb perceived risk to the community.
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Berne
Switzerland
Cantons
The Hippo's Mouth in Cape Town Description
A vivid, humorous sketch of the hippopotamus described as a floating island in African rivers. The creature weighs about five tons, has a broad head and red bristled skin, and is noted for a mouth so large it could feed a boarding school.
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Cape Town
Africa
Hippo
Resinol claims cure for skin troubles in old notice
An advertisement extols Resinol as a cure for eczema psoriasis herpes and pimples with rapid relief from itching and irritation. It promotes Resinol Medicated Shaving Stick and credits Resinol Chemical Co Baltimore Md for distribution while weaving in short anecdotes and general praise.
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Gufferera
Reslnol Chemical Co
Baltimore
Me mudder taught I'd be a cap'n of Industry
A West Philadelphia boy writes his first essay about a dog. He jokes about dog traits and habits, noting a dog’s four legs, tail and pants, and the dog’s role in chasing burglars while muting carpet mud. The piece playfully contrasts usefulness with trouble.
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West Philadelphia
Seats of the Mighty Discusses Investigating Committee Action
An intimate friend asks if charges have been reexamined at Biggun. A distinguished statesman from the Investigating committee replies that no formal meeting has been held and a decision on guilt remains to be determined.
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Seats of the Mighty
Biggun
Witty Exchange Cited From The Catholic Standard and Times
In a brief exchange Joakley notes that some fear what they have, while Coakley counters by asking what they do possess. Joaskley replies that they have nothing, highlighting a sharp line from The Catholic Standard and Times.
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Joakley
Coakley
Joaskley
The
Catholic Standard and Times
Young Age Pensions and Old Age Ideas in Australia
A London Chronicle excerpt discusses proposals for young age pensions, arguing benefits for larger families and postnatal incentives. It contrasts Australia’s early adoption of old-age pensions with a Labor MP’s push for a scheme rewarding birth rate by pensioning the fourth child at birth. Gray notes a Maine group of women over ninety in photos and stories.
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Australia
Labor
London Chronicle
Maine
Gray
Enoch Merrill
Lois B. Small
Path Thera
Mary A. Frank
Hannah T. Rowe
Mary Leighton
Kennebec Journal
A Discouraging View in Rural Debate
A rural official calls for an investigation into an affair while farmer Countogsel doubts any inquiry will change personal opinions. He suggests self-critique could improve relations as he cites faults among farmers.
Elder Harrie and Brer Reuben Trade Quip in Tale
In a humorous exchange from a Chicago Tribune feature, Elder Harris and Brer Reuben debate a horse trade and ten commandments, trading jests while denying swap offers. The story frames rustic wisdom with a punchline about coveting a chestnut pony. A separate Bath Missouri anecdote recalls a Universalist angel with high heeled shoes provoking laughter at a local church.
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Harrie
Reuben
Tony
Elder
Elder Harris
Brer Harris
Chicago Tribune
Bath
The
Bath Enquirer
North Congregational Church
Raymond
Mr. Raymond
Patient Townsmen Advocates for Better Roads in Snow
The Townsmen discuss continuing work despite heavy snow drifts and urge city residents to imitate country people by making a strong push for improved roads.
Clean Food Works Under Oath In Libel Case Battle Creek Trial
In a libel dispute with the Weekly, a New York attorney questioned 26 Battle Creek workers. Testimony described daily product sampling, strict cleanliness, and high wages at the Postum Cereal Co. Grape Nuts and Postum were shown as pure wheat barley and yeast based, with workers noting no foreign ingredients and open factory tours.
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Cpot
N.Y. Atty
Battle Creek
Geo. Haines
Edward Young
Burt
Attys
Ilao
F. GB. Martin
New Orleans
Hach
Luther W. Mayo
Majring
Grape-Nuta
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Saskatchewan
Thateas
Amami Priehis
Ottawa
Canada
Medlin
Elation Co
Lyndonville, Vt
Carter
Aurelly
Joseph Ullmann
West 20Th Street
New York
Leipzig
Tawib
Germany
Pranes
Marcantile
Wisconsin
Joseph Dumannn
Jasaco
Bie
S I.ruggists
Coushs B
Heal Estate
Utah
Logan
Provo
Willea
Daily Herald-Republican
Rae
Delia
Belt Lake Cy
Minnea IK Elis
America
Woodward
M. Crawford
Huggson
Kansas
Varmgrs
Dubiness Mex
Sretecia
Ritlars
Liat Trniuation Company
Dinvar
Uplo
Grigge County Land CO
Hannaford
Isto
Ti Portege Ave
Winnipeg
Queen Elizabeth
Millonaire
Munyon
Munyon‘s
Munyon’s Laboratories
53D & Jefferson Streets
Philadelphia
Defiange
Staror
N. Y
Chigago
Thompson
Brer
Gladys
Indies
Cleveland
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
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