Curious World Curiosities From Ancient Eyes to Naples Bells
A collection of odd facts ranges from early artificial eyes in Rome and Egypt to the giant bamboo of Ceylon used in construction and pipes. It notes Australians in the US, a pensioner’s death, Arabian greetings, birds nesting in Ivychurch church, Turkestan wedding payments, Naples cats in churches, and Exeter’s great bell tower with a three ton tenor bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Rome
Egypt
Ceylon
Tancers
Ivychurch
Kent
Tn Turkestan
Naples
Exeter
England
St. Paul’e
The Beginnings of Things Through Time
An encyclopedic survey lists dates and origins of many inventions and ideas. It notes engraving from 1459, cannon and armor in 1890, spinning wheels in 1530, lithography by Senefelder, barometers by Torricelli, bayonets from Bayonne, and the fifteenth century rise of double entry bookkeeping. It traces academic degrees to Paris and Bologna, Paris millinery in 1404, heraldry, Gall’s phrenology, and Roger Bacon’s gunpowder receipt. It touches ballooning by Montgolfier, fans in Europe by 1572, tulips via Levant, Lady Holland’s English introduction in 1804, and early mariners’ compasses with Chinese knowledge by BCE 2034.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alois Senefelder
Munich
Torgicelli
Bayonne
France
Paris
Bologna
Frank
Franz Joseph Gall
Italy
Venice
Florence
Rechwartz
Roger Bacon
Etienne Montgolfier
Annonay
Orient
Europe
Levant
Turkey
Lady Holland
England
America
Fragmented Limericks and Wry Observations
A mishmash of quips and questions touches honesty folly and time. Nonsensical lines mention splinters oat meal bores dinner fools warnings about cars river beds and a distant Liberal meeting with a distant relative. The text reads like a satirical dialogue or broadcast gag with fragmented names and incomplete thoughts.
GARE OF THE HANDS
Advice on hand care emphasizes lemon for whitening and avoiding cuticle cutting. Use orangewood stick to press cuticles, wash in lukewarm water, and dry. A home emollient from spermaceti olive oil almonds and essential oils softens nails, while daily care improves appearance and signals character.
Fortune and folly in worldly life and self guidance
A reflective, archaic meditation on fortune versus effort, self knowledge, and happiness. The author argues that people are better known by others than themselves, values discipline over vanity, and warns that passions mislead attempts at contentment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunshine
Easy going in a Pullman car and witty quips
A fragmented cartoonish dialogue mocks laziness and vanity with puns about prices, pockets, furniture, tops, and witnesses. Characters include Bobb Dobbs Joyce Boyce Bills and Wills, trading quips about Christian Scientists physician bills and rubbering around with held glasses.
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Bobb
Dobbs
Boyce
Smith
Joyce
Restaurant Manager Blames Women Overeating for Distress
A New York hotel manager argues that women’s eating habits cause distress and digestive issues. He cites a guest who, after hosting a lavish dinner, admits to stomach washing and costly therapies to stay healthy. He says reducing meals would help more than pricey treatments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Inrtnoce
Sue
Ekion
St Patrick Day Gifts Highlight Toned Irony
A pair of lines from the Washington Star features a woman admiring a pot of real Irish shamrock and a man vowing it will be paid off tomorrow. A self centered brute and a coarse Goth reflect on the value of charity versus personal gain in a brief vignette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erin
Washington Star
Spring term closes at Kempeterville and local notes
Grace Ricks will close her spring term of school at Kempeterville this week Friday. Mrs Wm Magill and Mrs F E Belger Jr called on Mrs David Urick Monday. Elmer Thorsten's child burned by hot water in a pail. Weather cool for May 8. Fruit crop outlook uncertain. Henry Sibley ill with swollen limb possibly dropsy. Edna Reiger from Geneseo visited Estella Eckles Friday to Sunday. Spring Hill social raised 32 with baskets selling up to five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Thorsten
Henry Sibley
Edna—Reiger
Geneseo
Estella Eckles
Spring Hill
The Real Humorist and the Banana Gift Tale
Jerome K Jerome quotes a true humorist who laughs at misfortune. Sidi ben Hassan visits Baghdad and brings a gift to the Caliph a bananas and coconuts mix He chooses bananas which offend the Caliph who has the fruit stuffed down Sidi’s throat The tale closes with Sidi laughing at his own folly and the cocoanuts spared
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome K. Jerome
Sidi Ben Hassan
Bagdad
Sidi
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Benners
Jenners
Adele
Estelle
Gare
Josh Billings
Philosophy
Wm. Magill
F. £. Belger, Jr
David Urick
the Real Humorist
Sidl
Sar
Deviral
Daritene
Iegre
National Lead Company
State Street
Chicas
Guild
Caroline W. Guild
Henry
Klindie
Pty Court
Henry County
McAnthue
Atty
Star -Megibbon
Star Megibbon
Megibbon
Warren D
Margo
McGregor Bov
Alexder
Christacny
Fritts Feed Stables
Emery
Henry Clifton, Jas. Fones, Jr
Groom
AJAX
Fritts
F. D Emery
Rutland
Rubico
Grafin
Emigrant
Rendina
Eptey
Norman
V.ret Bismarck
Alivine
Matadore
Amate
Athello i
V. Atlas Selentater Ou
Not
Elson
Consul de Castre
Belgium
Robt, Burgess & Son
Winona
III
Vengeur
Brin d'Or
Lina
Consul de Castré
Phenix & Hanna Horse Co
C. W
Emerson
Emerson Catalog
Grand de Tour
Avery
Waterloo
O. W. Hoit
Russell
Mambrino Russell
Cornwall Township
Atkinson
Scotland
As Acob Hoogerwerf
Why Kilgore
Daspéem
Un-Uk
K. E. Ki.gore
Sickler & Company
Peter Sickler
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