Romans and Scottish bridal superstitions and a county tale
The article reviews ancient Roman wedding rites and a later Scottish custom of lifting the bride over the threshold, noting parallels in England and a mother in law receiving house keys. It then recounts a county tale of Jack Baldwin, his missing cow, and a dangerous well incident foiled by a prankster Neal Willis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juno
Scotland
Napier
England
Wigaf Georgia Darkey
Jack Baldwin
Jack
Neal Willis
Ibune
Balle Bart
Jerusalem
Neal
Hall
Smith
The Grenadier and the Turkey tale told by the King
A story of Charles XII and a grenadier who stole a peasant’s turkey illustrates royal power. The grenadier's defiant reply prompts the king to note the difference between punishing a mere turkey theft and seizing an empire. The tale ends with a pardon after the soldier pays the turkey’s price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles XII
Marshal Suvarov
Alse
Charles
Augustus
Turkey
Renadier
United Service
Controversy Over Death By Falling From High Tower
A French discussion analyzes deaths by self fall from Notre Dame and other heights. Debates question if rapid descent causes asphyxia and whether such claims mislead distressed individuals. Comparisons cite falls from 60 meters to 168 feet and note mixed outcomes with various impacts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Notre Dame
de. Brouardell
Irige
la Nature
Boutemps
Chatons
Paris
M. Gossin
Mr. Remy
Priting Saws In Cutting Order
Instructions on filing saw teeth for efficient cutting. Emphasizes tooth angle, uniform length, minimal kerf, proper tooth set, and careful sharpening to prevent binding or jumping. Warns that a single careless strike can ruin a tooth and ruin performance.
Saw Teeth and Filing Techniques from Mechanical News
The article explains precise filing and setting of saw teeth, using a Hat file secured to wood to pair points. It advises that each tooth cuts slightly as the saw operates, with band saw teeth filed at angles and backs squared. For circular saws, every fifth tooth is dressed square and shortened about one twentieth inch, with others filed at about forty degrees.
Hands and Feet in Beauty Standards from The Nineteenth Century
In a sustained critique from The Nineteenth Century, the author targets Victorian beauty myths about women’s hands and feet. They condemn long nails resembling claws, pointed shoes, and the belief small feet denote elegance. The piece argues such ideals deform the body and undermine real graceful ability, urging natural proportion and fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wong
Darwin
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TON
Gatarrh
bin Nan
Childs
Troy
Thatcher
Jose Borres
Bek
London
United States
Oshads
D. Thatcher
Farmer's
Observer
Sordi Chautauqui
Aliwerkos
Poal Lwt
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Hestaurant
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Riagkawe
LEWIN
E.G. Perry & CO
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Aun
PIR Brick
Office of
Dunkirk Gas Light Company
Center Street
More & Smith
Partamen
Dunkirk
York of
Ty Comanon
H. P. Monroe
Dunkirk, N.Y
Normal School
Fredonia
Tulvon
Cadien’ Club
Gentlewen
Brb Palmer
Imech
Xoan
Eggleston Truss Co
Manfes
Eggleston
Chicago
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