The Silk Worm Goddess and Silk History Tale
A narrative tracing the origin of silk by Empress Si Ling Chi in ancient China, her discovery of silk thread from cocoons, and the spread of silk through empires. It chronicles early European adoption, price controls by Justinian, and later developments, noting U.S. prominence in modern silk manufacture with Paterson as a center.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Ot
Norma
Si-ling-chi
Em- Huang-i
China
United States
Oine
Asia
India
Persia
Arabia
B. C
Prince
In- Dia
Yia
Alexander the Great
Europe
Eumoos
Julius Caesar
Rome
Tiberius
Cos
Dreas
Justinian
England
Edward II
France
Henry of Navarre
Paterson
N. J
Manefeld
Conn
America
Cortez
Mexico
Virginia
Japan
Italy
When to Use Rolling-Pin Explained
Professor Robert K R Gault of Northwestern University outlines when a wife should refrain from punishing a cranky husband and when quick action with available objects is warranted. He advises sympathy, medical consultation for nervous exhaustion, and simplifying the home remedy through calmer measures.
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Robert KR. Gault
Northwestern University
Death of John Dormer longtime Nevada resident in LA
Announcement of John Dormer age 70 with over fifty years on the Pacific coast. Former Secretary of State from 1852 to 1886, a friend in Carson City. Resident of Los Angeles for twenty five years, proof reader for several papers. Editor of the True Fissure during Candeleria boom days. His wife active. he died at 79 after a life of labor.
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Carson
John Dormer
Nevada
Los Angeles
Pacific Coast
Candelaria
Kaiser’s Son Explains Exile and Plans for His Family
Frederick William former Crown Prince of Germany explains why he cannot return to Germany or join his father at Doorn. He discusses his wife’s absence, his wish to farm and work with Breslau scholars, and his sons Wilhelm and Lula studying at Potsdam gymnasium while planning careers and world languages. He also cites dangers from opponents and lack of funds for a Dutch estate.
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the Hague
Frederick William
Germany
Netherlands
Weirogen
Doorn
Breslau University
Wilhelm
Lula
Potsdam
Recommendation to amend June meetings of State Text Commission
W. J. Hunting states that extending and moving meetings earlier will allow adequate time to secure new books before the Fall term. Experience shows the June meeting and school opening are too close for proper book procurement.
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State Text Commission
W. J. Hunting
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Chile Adopts Modified Prohibition and Woman Suffrage
Chile announces adoption of a revised prohibition framework alongside a grant of universal woman suffrage, signaling a major reform in social policy and civic rights within the republic.
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Republic of Chile
Henderson Banking Co Advertises Savings Rate and Services
The Henderson Banking Co promises careful attention to all banking business and offers four percent annual savings deposits. They provide safety deposit boxes starting at $3.00 per year with key retained by the customer, drafts to major world cities, fire and life insurance, travelers checks, and Cunard steamship tickets.
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Cunard Line
Europa Cafe Under New Management at Europa Hotel
Europa Cafe is now managed by Mrs. K Morse and will serve first class meals. Noon rates listed at 75 cents. Fresh Fruit and Vege tables offered weekly. Family dinners are a specialty. Orders to be left at the Europa Hotel.
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Europa Cafe
K. Morse
Bakery and Confectionery Ad Offers Fresh Goods
Yrench and Royal Bread receive twice weekly Preach Home made Bread The Cream Fresh Cakes Cookies Doughnuts and Snails received from Elko every Saturday Candy Cigars Cigarettes and Soft Drinks sold at the shop.
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Yrench and Royal Bread
Elko
Draying and General Jobbing Business Sold to Marco Venturino
Notice announces purchase of the dray ing and general jobbing business of Julians Minoett and of the Porch Brothers. Marco Venturino is prepared to haul by team or ox cart at reasonable rates, with orders to Burcks Gar.
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Julians Minoett
Porch Brothers
Burcks Gar
Nevada Transportation Co Notices Bulletin No 2
Nevada Transportation Co issues bulletin 2 under the Railroad Act of 1920 stating that from July 1 1920 no carrier by rail shall deliver freight until all tariff charges are paid. The company warns of proper prosecution for violations and urges railroad agents to comply. J E Sexton General Manager.
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J. EB. Sexton
Mining Tax Notice for Bureks County Quarters End 1920
Notice that the tax on the proceeds of the mines in Bureks County Nevada for the quarter ending December 31 1920 is due. Payment must be made at the auditor’s office in Bureks and the law will be strictly enforced. Signed W J Hooper Bureks County Nevada.
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Bureks County
Bureks
W. J. Hooper
Nevada
Gennes
Ans
Handley Brothae
J. G. Scrugham
Nevada Transportation Company Demurrage Notice Issued
The Nevada Transportation Company announces that starting January 1 1990 demurrage will be charged on all cars. The notice assigns responsibility to the carrier and outlines the timing for the new charge.
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Nevada Transportation Company
B. Sexton
Formation of partnership in Nevada business venture
On January 13 1831 Tony Romano and John Penrogg register a partnership agreement naming their Nevada business. The document lists the partners places of residence and formalizes their joint venture with signatures dated January 19 1831. Water notice appears in the text.
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Uary
A. B
Tony Romano
Psec Movada
Io Peprosaia
Nevada
Reed
John Penrogd
Carpenter Sues Davis for Civil Plaint
C H Carpenter sues Eugene Davis in a civil action. The case details and claims are not fully readable in the fragment. The suit proceeds under local court procedures and seeks relief as requested by the plaintiff.
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Silk
Chicago
Edna C. Plummer
Corporation and General Law
Main
Sureka, Nevada
Kaiser
Holland
Reynolds & Eather
Attorneys At Law Office
Tm Court House
W. H. Brennen
Plummer Block
Eureka
A. E. Belanger
Europa Hotel
Antlers
Powell BT
Geary
San Francisco
Goodfriend Hotel
St. Francis
Henderson Banking CO
Elko, Nevada
W. M. Clute
Surveys
Sentinel
Clarence Johnson
Pogue's Station
Soda
Butte Springs
Bidart & Florio
Kate Tognoni
Main Street
Eureka, Nevada
Marco Venturino
Post Office Department
Nevada Transportaton Company
J. E. Sexton
R. E. Tilden
Mineral Surveyor Civil & Hydraulic Engineer
Winnemucca
GEO. A. James CO
Selby
Bush St
Kearny
San Franco
Castle Hall
North
Maine
Brother Knights
Ton
Will J. Swick
C. C
D. B. Nostrosa
K. of
Western Electric Power
W. H. Supp
Eureka, Lander, Elko, White Pine and
Lincoln Counties
Box 92
Wells, Nevada
Stockgrowers and Ranchers’ Bank OF Reno, Nevada
Elko Light Machinery) Repairing Company
Adolph Biancani
St. P. O
Eureka Mining District
Eureka Brokerage & Investment CO
Nevada Transportation CO
Otices
Lab
Itc
Verdi Lumber Company
Elko Paint Shop CO
J.D. Lewis
P. O. Box
Weetico
Palleads
Tacedaye
Southern Pacific
Paliaade
San Prancieco
Zureka
Air and Express
J. B. Sexton
State of Nevada
Sousty
R. Reynolds
Tony Romans
John Aber
Remi
W. R. Reynolds
State of
County of
Paul Pedriol
District Court of the
Third Judicial District
C. H. Carpenter
Plaintif
Eugene Davis
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