Fashion's late czar worth of Paris shapes world style
The article lauds M Worth as the English born Paris fashion king who dictated sleeve size color and silhouette, noting his global influence from Tokyo to San Francisco and his vast workshop. It also discusses a North Carolina tea experiment and its lasting potential for domestic tea cultivation and access.
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Russias
Tokio
San Francisco
M. Worth
Bourne
Bincothshire
England
Rie
Oxford Street
Bawdon
Europe
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Germany
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Worth
Curious Bells Through World History Across Centuries
Curiosities about bells trace their use from early rattles to western Europe in 620 at Sens, Spain. The first bells in England appeared in 980 at Coryland Abbey. The African Methodist bell from Segleyville, N J, cast in Spain in 1492, was linked to Columbus and the Alhambra. A 1697 siege brought the bell to French plunder, later salvaged in a wreck and reparted to Haleyville.
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Europe
Sens
Spain
Clotaire
France
England
Coryland Abbey
America
St ‘Segleyville
N.J
Alhambra
Beabella
Christopher Colambuz
Gtarthagena
New Granada
Ghat
le Rachelle
la Rochelle
Indles
Newell
Evra H. Fisk
Haleyville
Tea Growing in North Carolina
A historical note recalls that nearly forty years have passed since a tea plant was introduced to the country and discusses the onset of tea cultivation activities in North Carolina.
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Caroline
North
Banners of Japan and China in ancient mythic banners
W G Aston traces the imperial flags of Japan China and Korea noting close resemb lances suggest shared origins in mythic emblems. The sun moon tiger dragon and crow banners tie to astronomy and Chinese dynastic symbolism with Japan adopting Hinomaru in 1859 and the chrysanthemum badge. The sixteen petal sun symbol aligns with Chinese numerology in philosophy and astronomy.
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Asiatic Society of Japan
W. G. Aston
Japan
Corea
Hsia
Mommu_ ia
Taikyoku Hall
Aston
War Department
Frightening Tiger Encounter Across Indian Countryside
A horseman in India spurs his horse to avert a tiger as it crouches to leap. The animal darts away after the horse rears. Another tale from a friend recounts a hunter surprised by a tiger at close range as he sat with a gun and book in tall hillside grass.
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India
Mr. Elliott
Tiger Takes Flight After Man’s Courageous Yell
A hunter faced a tiger and, fearing the beast would spring, challenged it with a fierce gaze. The tiger met his stare, then the man shouted in a primal yell. The tiger rose, then, after the second shout, fled into the grass.
West Point Etiquette and the Cadet Hop Card System
The article details West Point customs as seen by the Illustrated American. Cadets secure partners by registering names for hops, sometimes using guard details to circumvent limits. The piece notes the social function of the annual hop, plebe discipline, and after supper cleaning rituals that affect meals and dancing.
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Military Academy
West Point
Cades
Dumjohn
Pitiful Fate of the Birda in Dahlonega Weather
In the Dahlonega Signal report a blizzard left hundreds of birds and partridges dead in the woods. Birds were found frozen to death with many bodies described as sitting with heads under wings. People could warm them briefly before they revived and flew away.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Nervousness Cure
A testimonial claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies and enriches the blood to relieve nervousness and weakness. Mrs. Brappoen of Williamsport, Pa, reports heart trouble and prostration easing after use, with family members adopting the remedy.
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Hood
Brappoen
Eric Ayr
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
Bass
Hood's Purifier in Public Eye and English Road Rules
A Rochester Democrat explanation by a Supreme Court judge traces why England drives on the left and Americans keep to the right. He notes foot travelers kept to the right to shield the body, while horsemen used the left for protection, and drivers later followed habit rather than tradition.
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Rochester Democrat
Supreme Court
England
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Pure Laxative Remedy
Knowledge stresses Syrup of Figs as a pure liquid laxative that cleanses the system and eases colds fevers and constipation. The California Fig Syrup Co claims the product is tasty effective and free from objectionable substances with a medicinal endorsement and universal availability in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promised as Nervine and Tonic
They praise the tonic as a powerful nervine and vigor enhancer for those with strong nerves. The text claims it cures dyspepsia, a common cause of nerve unrest, and touts additional remedies for malaria kidney trouble and constipation.
Growth of science outpaces famine fears in agriculture
Economists who once warned population growth could only be curbed by war and famine overlook agricultural chemistry. They imply no limit to humanity's productive capacity so long as scientific methods keep pace.
The Proper View on Bee Theft by a Tender Farmer
A historical Indian Polis Journal excerpt quotes a farmer confessing he once felt mean stealing beehives but now believes taking honey helps the bees and ensures work for them next summer. He argues the bees would otherwise be out of work if not exploited for honey.
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Indianpolis Journal
Well People Advert Says Mest Medicines Help Sickness
The text promotes Mest medicines for the sick and asserts benefits from Hipans Tubules to prevent stomach and fever disorders. It argues preservation is better and cheaper than repair and that personal proof of product is stronger than cynicism about competitors.
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