Roman origins of football and the calcie game
The article traces football to ancient Rome calling it calcium and notes its rough, soccer-like play. It cites Florentine figures and 1580 writings describing calcie as a public game with two youth groups, a wind-filled ball, and a focus on honor rather than profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius Caesar
Rome
Brutus
Trench
Camp
Calcium
Medicis
Machiavelli
Giovanni de Bardi
Catalonia’s Sea Power and Norse Destinies
The article recalls Catalonia’s historic naval strength centered in Barcelona, its early dominance of Mediterranean trade, and rivalry with Italian city-states. It notes Moorish expulsion from Barcelona in the ninth century and contrasts Catalonia’s sea power with Castile’s rise after 1500, limiting Barcelo na’s role in Columbus era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barcelona
Catalonia
Seville
Malaga
Spain
The Razor in History and Beard Customs
A concise survey traces shaving from Greek and Roman practices to medieval and ancient cultures. Beards signified status among Greeks, with Alexander the Great shaved, while Romans kept beards until later wars. The rise of barber shops in Rome and claims about Sicily as the cradle of barbering are noted as debated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Sicily
B. C
Sydney butcher Winch wins fortune after assault case
Winch a Sydney N S W butcher faced a heavy fine after kissing a customer. Publicity drew solicitors who acted as trustees for a late relative of Winch. After proving his identity, he inherited a substantial fortune from the missing heir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winch
Sydney
N.S. W
Board of Magistrates
Wonderful View From Stirling Castle
From the top of a 400 foot sea crag Stirling Castle offers a stunning panorama of the Forth links and surrounding towns. The scene captures the river winding through the plain with mist rising and the distant Forth Bridge appearing as a gray outline on the eastern horizon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forth
Stirling Castle
Forth Bridge
Firth
Washington considers city hall style soldier memorial
Washington Iowa officials discuss a combined soldiers memorial and city hall project. County Clerk J D Glasgow suggests building a multi use center financed by bonds or popular subscriptions if bonds fail. Residents favor a substantial, site ample memorial with community gathering use and avoid cheap construction.
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Washington
Iowa
J. D. Glasgow
Glasgow
Fairfield Oil Company Directors and Capital Limit
The Fairfield Oil Company lists directors E G Fye C A Hiatt W R Flaisig Sanford Zeigler L T Gobble W G Ross C L Larson J A Huglin and Fred L Hunt who serve until successors are elected. It caps indebtedness at half of paid-up capital and shields stockholders’ property from corporate liabilities. Dated January 2 1919. By J A Huglin Secretary. 43-17-14-31-7
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E. G. Fye
C. A. Hiatt
W. R. Flaisig
Sanford Zeigler
L. T. Gobble
W. G. Ross
C. L. Larson
J. A. Huglin
Fred L. Hunt
For Sale Classified Listings In Fairfield Iowa Area
A collection of classified ads offers a range of property and items for sale or trade in Fairfield Iowa. Listings include a five passenger Cadillac overhauled with tires, a 67 acre farm near Fairfield, a seven room house near the courthouse, fruit trees and outbuildings, Cedar fence posts, kitchen equipment, and farm supplies. Additional items include a six room house, White Leghorn cockerels, job and rental notices, and various wanted notices for housing, work, and railway clerk examinations.
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Fairfield
Russell Smith
Iowa
Ramond Terry
Civil Service Examiner
Columbian Building
Washington
Joselyn
S. Joselyn
Rockwell City
Fairfield Glove and Mitten Co
Iowa Cafe
Fairfield Oil Company Incorportation Notice in Iowa
Notice of incorporation for Fairfield Oil Company filed in Jefferson County Iowa and with the Iowa Secretary of State. Capital stock authorized 100000 dollars with 60500 paid. 14600 more to be sold. 25000 remaining for board discretion. Board of nine directors to run affairs. annual meeting first Monday after first Sunday in January. Established December 13 1918 for twenty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson County
Iwa
State of
Iowa
Fairfield Oil Company
Fairfield
Board of Directors
Secretary of State
FOR RENT A NINE ROOM HOUSE WITH FURNACE AND GARDEN
Nine room house in good order with furnace and large garden spot. Situated for rent under quiet conditions. Contact phone number 3338 for details.
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Jacob Scheffel
For Rent Notice Board Listings
Four room house inquiry with Dr. DeMarsh contact at 507 W Broad way and phone 1379. Furnished rooms available via phone numbers 2699 or 1751. S directions indicate a four furnished room option and a five room house with modern features and basement facilities.
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Russell Smith
Dr. DeMarsh
W. Broadway
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Dale
Call
Rere
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Mervyn Allender
Parsons College
R. W. Lamson
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LLOT
East Burlington St
Journal
E. W. Rose Co
Cleveland
General Electric
E. N. Gentry Electrical Contractor
Chicago
Cena
U. S
Beaver Soap Company
Dayton, Ohio
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