Toasting A Custom Of Ancient Origin
A condensed history traces toasting from Greek and Roman traditions of drinking to the dead and living. It notes English development under Charley II with ladies at court, etiquette among officers, and Jacobite rituals. The piece describes evolving practices including passing cups, blood-pledges, and the loving cup custom as a perilous safeguard in feasting.
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England
Charley II
Alsatia
Charles
Hume
Brougham
Thackeray
Edward Wit
George TV
Bret Hiarte
Malcolm of
Nanmare
Scotland
Kenta
Interest in Red Cross Work Arouses Community
A varied gathering at Bloom- Aiackde women spoke on Red Cross activities with volunteers delivering robes and crafts. A local unit organized a meeting at the church corner to plan participation and next week’s drive, urging members to join the upcoming Monday session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mileu
Pangea
Eneenaut
Honslyeve
Vnte
Yrurment
Comany
Ehurch
Panve
Will Moris
Seed Stoud
Spencerville News Notes Local Guests and Social Roundup
A local Spencerville community page lists many Sunday guests visiting families in nearby towns including Fort Wayne and Garcett. The Borget-Me-Not club hosted a gathering at Maude Henderson’s home on Railroad Street with numerous attendees from area households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thor Waver Voedinreety Symmocaavide
Spencer
Miksissions Seng
Werte
Eetian
Sims Anid
Sung Servier
Srr
Preutte
Gaylon Mart Youal Sala
Mes
Cid
Raterawal Reedstation
Enivh
Saan
Lynn Kuniap
Fortun O
Mroo
Hervey Mit
Archié
Kim Boum
Juel
Lav Willmat
Garcett
Airs
George Ticker
Springeld Centee
Frank Jouse
Willnett
Klives
Columtown
Jatin Snyder
Lynsport
Levi County
Pao Mi
Byrey Whines
Seduc Cout
Willie Surmara
Cohurntown
Mobi
Forreer
Mir Ound
Jacob Dalta
Ailey Wtreet
Ca Brown
Vauline Sour
Frank Rotler
Miro
M Charlie Henderson
Dauughter
Bath
Meo
Lig
Phi Bawser
Gearee Herderean
Mary
Esther
Kort Wayne
Misa Clee Howner
Ort Wayne
Arson
Hantertown
Silk undergarments showcase delicate undergarments
Dainty silk undergarments described with style and charm. Silk and Crepe de Chine corset covers in white and pink priced from $1.25 to $2.00. White China Silk combination suits at $3.00, pink trimmed suits at $5.50. Silk envelope chemise lace trimmed $4.00. Crepe de Chine gowns in pink and white priced $5.00 to $6.75 and up. Crepe de Chine bloomers, white and pink, $3.25.
Underwear Habit Sparks Odd Sale Tale
A fragmented OCR note notes an underwear habit or sale price of 50c. The readable text hints at a curious market item with a quirky bid or display involving clothing. Further context is unavailable.
Funeral Services for Taylor Held in Wolcottville
Funeral services for the Taylor family were held Tuesday afternoon at the Methodist church in Wolcottville. Survivors include two brothers, William of Indianapolis and George of California, with out of town relatives listed. Attendees from nearby towns and several families visited the site and attended the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolcottville
Tne Taylor
Eafternoon
Thuy
William
Indianapolis
George
California
Mere Wilt Taylor
Indiananake
Clyde Wall
Mortgerivers and Son
Barparte
Ind
Fleming
Memett Pulehuer
Realoh
Lagrange
Marie Baird
George Ring
Mowe
Katy
Iroat
Vida Widan
Davdler
Tmek Tank
Catia
HL Wiens
Itu
Bart Wave
Hallinep
Mer
Mea
Ponmer
Phos Porrentss
West Main
Thief Sisters
Apso
Cimrenes
Virminer
Hammer
Lata
Hassel Hamner
U8 Weld Artillery
Tie Gal Haid
Aadsebners
Van Wert News obituary and local notices fragment
Fragmentary obituary and local notices from Van Wert News recount the death of a local man, with funeral details and mentions of surviving relatives. The text also references church events, visitors, and community happenings from Van Wert and nearby Fort Wayne.
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RED Cross
Ligonier and
Kendallville
Spencerville News
Journal-Gazette
Percale
Madras
Leghorn
Milan
Asich
Silverbloom
Curtains
Wolcottville News
van Wert
Walter
Prineiyal Jd Vagina
Kintterehah
Fort Wayne
von Tataad
McMilien
Gregory
Chistice
JW. Paster
Maude Morelend
Flan Morehawl
Kassel
Freda Church
Convoy News
Tanndie
Gene
Beliece Meter Ville
Convey
Eliam
Uy Port Lasne
Mente Steiner
Ira Kilgore
Fort
Wayne
Osu MT
Iva
Pheu
Parsdas
Shallensepe
Gert Maupe
Royal Maer
Deby Metzer
Ida Kressel Verashoal
Don Drees
Ruth Vogh
Iransol
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