Crown Jewels of Empresses and Royal Ladies Compared
A historical survey traces how the crown diamonds and precious stones were worn by Queen Mary Antoinette, Empress Josephine, Maria Louise, and Empress Eugenie. It notes preferred stones, diadems, tassel-knots, and private jewelry, including the famed pink diamond and pigeon eggs string later sold by Mme. de Paiva.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pars Gautor
Italy
Mary Antonic Otte
Angouleme
Empress Josephine
Empress Josephine Oftonest
Princess Borghese
Napoléon
Maria Louise
Marie Louis
Eugenie
Irishman Forces Settlement After Theft at Water Street Bar
An Irish-born resident in the Power district of the town aided Winslow after a theft by a young man who took money. A scheme to pay the victim reached fifteen dollars by Saturday night, and the bar-tender signed a note admitting the loss and oathful conduct. Winslow then secured his settlement and departed with the bartender unsettled and fearful.
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Eiristad
Oman
Steel
Tie Town
Winshea
Qhaintance
Water Street
Winslow
Tkereupen
Jal
Liquisas
Winelow
Joe Winston
Sears
Joe Winlows
J. W. Winslow
Boston
Giebe
Eleul Tom
Bennie
Bonnie
Mr. Woodchuck
Tom
Fog signaling device capable of 20 mile sound range
Describes a fog signal apparatus using two slotted cylinders, one fixed and one revolving, to produce musical notes by controlling velocity. The system relies on inclined slots and vibrating air to project tones up to twenty miles, with brakes and adjustment mechanisms to vary pitch and ensure reliability in fog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
The Rail Road Passes and the Crooked Uses Des Moines Men Make
A Des Moines railroad agent recalls widespread pass abuse aimed at cheating the railroad. He cites prominent locals and even a legislator lending passes, plus a scuffle over a once punched pass and a commercial mileage ticket resale. The tale highlights how far ticket fraud can go in the rail system.
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Les Moines
Des Moines
Iowa
Minneapolis
Old Man the Sheepdog of Sam Snider Dies After Wounding Shot
The Sulphur Springs Husbandman recounts Old Man, a highly intelligent dog owned by Sam Snider. The animal rode with his master and directed sheep across a ditch before being fatally shot by a reckless rider about a month ago. Sam grieves deeply for his loss.
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Sam
Baggage Carrying and the Rise of Transfer Services
An extended look at baggage handling across railways, describing how trunks, bags, and parcels move with travelers. It explains transfer companies, lost and misdirected luggage, storage at depots, and the booming business of personal baggage as travel grows. It notes officials say this season’s baggage business is lighter than last yet remains a vital index of local travel.
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Pennsylvania Nailioss Company
Rae Root
Arcarii
Enor
Commerce Brs
Vienne
Baggage Ag
Tere
Fuat
Ans Phe
Indian Maiden's Love and a Colorado Legend
A Denver region tale recounts Dudians raiding Douglass and Eh Vasu Counties seeking concealment in canyon shelters along Dour Creek and Turkey Creek. It weaves a legend of Blazing Star the Arapaho war chief, his daughter Lanc ing Eyes, a pale face scout tied to Kit Carson, and a doomed romance amid Deer Creek and Plum Gorge. Narratives of ghostly wails and a tragic death echo through the canyon after a forbidden love near Morrison and Fairplay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douglass
Eh Vasu
Dour Creek
Turkey Creek
Earlia
Vila Park
Denver
Morrison
Pudge Reed
Pennsylvania House
Colorado
Deer Creek
Wagulla
Aingre Boy
Kit Carson
Blazing Star
Ebene Lery
Hila Warnip
Glo
Plym
Dis
Starv
Yibaux
Walters
Brown Sequard's Last Great Experiment Exposed
A London Daily News report recounts Brown-Sequard's notorious canine experiment to revive a beheaded dog's life using arterial blood transfusion. The article notes sensational details and cites Laborde's earlier tests on Campi's head, alongside unrelated fashion notes on summer dress trimming and lace.
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London Daily News
Laborde
Campi
Campis
Champ de Naveta
Extraordinary luck tale Unfolds at Club Den Meeting
The club president recounts a fishing yarn filled with near misses and a burning boat. A two pound pike nearly vanished into a twenty pound salmon, a muskalonge capsized the craft, and three fish were reportedly broiled on the boat’s bottom. An elder member then shares a six hour wait with no bite. The group ends with an impromptu adjournment and a promised treat.
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Lawrence
Fromont
Mydian
Pili
Dtx
Dyst Bay
Fire all summer at Fort Hamilton
Sun warmed quarters of Corpa L Light Artillery at Fort Hamilton reveal three large stoves burning all year. Soldiers lounge, read, and play cards as damp walls and plaster peel from soaking heat. Porters note summer warmth helps prevent rheumatism, while several men endure illness and the stoves remain central to post life.
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Fort Hamilton
Corpa L. Light Artillery
Waisky
Chinese Barbering The Slow Process Of Shaving And Massage
An account describes a barbering routine in detail beginning with washing the face ears and head then shaving around the crown moving to the face neck and arms with delicate brushes and instruments. The procedure includes stretching pinching massaging and sometimes braiding and polishing the hair while reflecting on themes of fatigue and memory with literary asides.
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Thadder
Also Mentioned on This Page
Josephine
Peart
Sr Aatos
Hood
Moscarriange
Cividia
Fort Wayne
Ind
Henry Gerke
Tichtor
Telegraph
Brooklyn
New York
Boards of Fearth
Hennie
Lis
Woodchuck
Onny
Littlens
Ouane
Brown
Sequard
MER
Fishiog Tineldene Sa
Fishiog Club
George Eliot
Corneille
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