Colombia and U S relations urge nearer trade and growth
The article argues for intelligent and neighborly U S policy toward Colombia highlighting geographic position near the United States, potential for rapid development, and the role of the Panama Canal. It notes rail and railroad concessions by European interests, trade figures from 1905, and improved stability under General Reyes as opening for American enterprise and shared prosperity.
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Colombia
Panama
Argentina
Brasil
Panam
Germany
France
Holland
Belgium
Atlantic Coast
Maine
Florida
Ohio
West Virginia
Het Logit
Wiel
Columbia
United States
Cartagena
Tam
Provida
New Yorks
St. Louis
Cartegena
New Orleans
Bartunguist
New York
Atlantic
Pacific Plains
Panama Canal
Vilence
Rafael Reyes
Maccabee Radley in Elyria State Night Event
The Knights of the Maccabees World will hold a red letter night in Elyria next Wednesday November 21 1906 under Elyria Tent No a for order members only. Hon DP Markey of Port Huron Mich supreme commander will speak. Other speakers include Ed L Young and Geo H Scott from Norwalk with delegates from Vermilion and Cleveland. A Cleveland escort drum corps will attend with Supreme Commander Markey. Several tents from Lorain Norwalk Amherst and nearby towns attend with hundreds of members expected. the Maccabees claim large benefits and widespread presence in Ohio and the United States.
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Knights of the Maccabees
Elyria
Elyria Tent No. A
Markey
Port Huron
Mich
L. Young
Geo. H. Scott
Norwalk
Hi. Setzer
Ry Zmunt
Tron Lorin
Norch Amherst
Wel- Visteon
Mhuntington Oberlin
Gratton
Notley Raton
Ridgevite
Kipten
la Porte
Loria Counts
Ansothe County
Ohio
Wnid Mra
Corl No
Miythe New O
Witton
Honda
Esaj
Peculiar System of Roman Names Explained by Nobility
Old Roman naming customs are outlined with details on praenomen nomen cognomen and apponnen. Examples show how individuals gained letters or titles like Africa and Germanicus. Female names varied little, daughters named Major Minor or by ordinal numbers, reflecting Gentile lineage.
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Appius
Servius
Scipio
Africa
Carthage
Germanicus
Aa Tullia
Marcus Tullius Civero
Octaviae
Slater
Caesar
Major
Cornelia Major
Cornelia Minor
Prima
Secunda
Tertia
Quarta
How the Ancients Tested the Parity of Greek Coins
Oliver Tonks in Chantauquan notes that Croesus era coins bore sovereign marks to guarantee weight, yet Greeks still tested authenticity. Methods included rubbing with a sharp tool to detect plating, using a Lydian stone, breathing on polished surfaces, and heating red hot to reveal alloy content.
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Croesus
Oliver
Tonks
Chantauquan
Daffodil and Asphodel Etymology Retold
The text traces the names Daffodil and Asphodel, linking them to Homeric meadows of shades and tracing English spelling changes. It notes older forms like affodille and explains the origin of the hard d in daffodil, presenting theories from insertion by children to French and archaic articles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Edward
Fennell
Affoull
Solitude and Sibling Bonds in Classic Reflections
A compact collection of aphorisms on family and self restraint. Highlights include the merit of sisters for brothers and the bid for mutual growth across genders. Also touches on solitude, appetite, and caution in rash acts with quotes from various period voices.
A Wonder of Japan Cantle of Gold Dolphins at Nishma
The Chicago Inter Ocean tells of a gold dolphin cantle atop Nishma palace in Japan described by Marco Polo. The pyramidal structure houses a salt-encrusted gold mine beneath, capable of supplying water for 6,000 people. Dolphins were damaged from vandalism but protected by steel wire covers. one survived and was once shipped to Vienna for a world fair.
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Nishma
Japan
Marco Polo
Far Cathaya
Old Castle
Vienna
Chicago
Inter Ocean
Women hotel clerks and Europe travel costs
The writer notes European hotels employ women clerks who divide attention from American desks and warns travelers about hidden extras. Even “everything included” rooms may incur tea, coffee, and other charges, with Madame smiles masking added costs at 20 francs and beyond. The piece reflects on price sensitivity and service fees in European lodging.
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Gow Thess
Eurepe
France
Madame
Eleanor
Lesile
The Whale Senses and Depth Navigation
The article argues whales rely mainly on hearing beneath the surface, with eyes and smell largely undeveloped. It suggests a highly developed sense of hearing detects water vibrations from tail movements and rock impacts, aiding navigation and shoal detection, though offshore direction remains hard to explain.
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London
The Shellac Story From Indix Home of the Coccus lac ta
The article explains shellac origin from the insect Coccus lac ta in Shellac, Indix. Females puncture twig bark of trees like bo bihor and butea forming incrusted twigs called stick-lac. Seed lac is processed to remove color. shellac is made by melting seed-lac, flowing rosin onto figwood or banyan stems, cooling into thin shells. Pure shellac is very valuable, harder than colophony and soluble in alcohol.
A Plea for Laughter as Emotional Sanity
A medical note argues laughter is a harmless form of emotional insanity and urges more laughter to break monotony. It contrasts American gusto with English restraint, praising laughter for facial muscle development, heart activity, and nerve vitality.
A Portrait of Tennyson on a Railway Platform
A writer recalls seeing Lord Tennyson on a station platform. He appeared tall yet bent, with long hair and beard, an Inverness cape, and a slouch hat. The scene evokes a banditlike figure and a sadness that drew empathy from the observer.
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Tennyson
Lord Tennyson
Iflis
Ile
Willie's Surprise Moves to Suburbs in Short Tale
A city couple, Mr and Mrs Blank, relocate to the suburbs. Their one year old son climbs into bed after being undressed on their first night and asks if God is out there too. A judge notes the child’s prayer question as the family adapts to a new home, highlighting rural or urban relocation themes.
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Willie
Blank
Judge
Fighting Fish Peculiar Animals Found Only In Siamese Waters
A collection of brief clippings describes fighting fish in Siam that battle to death when placed together, drawing native crowds and betting as in horse racing. The creatures resemble pike without gills, with sharp fins used violently, and though edible, natives prize them for combat. Also referenced are London's last public hanging, a humorous dialogue about a ten year stay in a remote place, and a chemistry joke about precipitation versus settling in business.
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Siam
London
England
Alichael Barrett
Old Bailey
Newgate Prison
Clerkenwell
Burke and Cay
Stillore
London Graphic
Legal notice to alter Elyria plat outlets seven and ten
The Ely Realty Company and attorneys E G and H C Johnson announce a petition filed in Lorain County Court of Common Pleas seeking authority to alter parts of plat outlet seven and outlet ten of Elyria City. The description bounds north by Thirteenth Street west by West Avenue south by an unnamed alley and east by wet lines of original lots thirteen and fourteen. Hearing set after thirty days from first publication. November 1908 Elyria Ohio.
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Comon Pleaa
Lorain County
Ohio
Elyria City
Heman Bly
Thirtenth Street
West Avenue
Nereof
Electro Gen Patent Cure Ad From Fremont Ohio
An old time advertisement touts Electro Gen as a blood purifier and germ infection remedy printed in liquid form for digestion aid. It claims curative action for stomach issues and offers a free 50 cent bottle by mailing name and address. Also promotes Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea and Mrs Austin pancake supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Electro Gen Co
Fremont
Ohio
Daily Drug Store
Lutis Early Risers Pill Promoted As Best Cathartic
An old advertisement touts DeWitt's Lutis Early Risers as a highly effective cathartic pill. It claims rapid relief and notes availability at all druggists, urging readers to purchase for regular use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
Prominen 44Ga2 4 Syl enl Fu giace T que Cc
The fragmentary OCR item references Eaton and a 01 7 date in a local page note. Context unclear but preserves named entity Eaton and a date fragment for citation.
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Prominen
Eaton
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