Superstitions and ancient cults rile modern life in fragments
A fragmentary note discusses enduring beliefs in Osiris Adonis and other gods, linking harvest rites and survival myths to contemporary culture. It mentions a Maine of ancient ceremonies, the gathering Gropp, and a ritual for granting wishes binding to the spirit of a deity. The piece notes months dedicated to heathen gods and emperors, observing lingering pagan practices and their place in modern ritual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiat Aoglent
Halder
Gropp
Mulder Witeb
Mona
McClure
Seoamsalf
John Locke and the German philosophers contrasted
A brief sketch contrasts John Locke with German thinkers such as Hegel. It notes Locke born in Somerset in August 1632, Oxford training, and his move toward politics and philosophy. It mentions his work on understanding the human mind and his later life, including a copyright sale and his emphasis on universal toleration and freedom of belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Locke
Engle
Hegel
le Ws
Somerset
Jte
Oxford
Hunt
England
Origins and spread of Montgomery and related surnames
A historical sketch tracing how the surname Montgomery arose from Mont Gomerle in Normandy and spread to Britain and the Americas. It notes key figures like Roger de Montgom erie, John Montgomery, and the family’s roles as pioneers, soldiers, and settlers, alongside discussions of related surnames Hebrew references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Gomerle
Gomerth
Gomi
Mont Gomerle
Lisieux
Normandy
Montymierte
Roger de Montgomere
William the Conqueror
Tinstinige
Hager de Montgomerie
Manly Hands and Industry Drive Nations Forward
A McClure Newspaper Syndicate piece extols sturdy hands and willing hearts, arguing industrious toil builds nations. It praises labor across trades from machinery to typing, tapestry to piano, and warns sloth harms society while individual effort shapes lasting monuments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benin
Language Dews On A Rainbow In A Quiet Day
A playful couplet reflects on the fleeting day and the beauty of a rainbow, noting how without the moment one might miss such color and charm. The verse teases the tongue and imagines perception shifting with time.
Winter Time Cooking with Candied Cherries and Cucumbers
A fragment recipe describes wintry preserves using candled cherries, vinegar, sugar, and spices. It instructs boiling, adding raisins, cucumbers, and layering steps, but the text is garbled and partial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company Sweet Ploklas
The Young Lady Across the Way in Trance and WWE
A fragment from McClure Newspaper Syndicate hints at a quirky piece about a young lady across the way. The text alludes to the quadruple entente and a mix of modern pop culture references in a playful syndicated column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trance
Wwe
McClure
Navy fashions surge as fall outfits renew the navy trend
The article notes navy as the dominant autumn color in outerwear and dresses, detailing tailored suits, coats, and blouses. It highlights navy canton crepe blouses with Persian crepe trim, twill skirts, and boxcoat ensembles, emphasizing a mannish, structured look and high necklines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthe
Lydia Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Turtle Lake Woman
A Turtle Lake Wisconsin reader touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as effective for years of female troubles including stomach pains vomiting poor appetite and backache. The testimonial notes relief after childbirth and repeated use for years claiming 93 of 100 women benefited in a local canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tattle Lake
Wisconsin
Lydia E. Pinkham
Ubles
Turtle Lake
Lydia Am
Muskrats Spread Across Central Europe Despite Attempts to Contain
Muskrats, introduced from North America, multiplied rapidly after release near Prague and spread along the Moldau and Eger rivers into Bohemia, Bavaria, and Austria by 1918. Despite efforts to exterminate them, their rodent damage exceeded potential fur use as climate in Europe failed to sustain fur growth.
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Europe
Salzburg
Austria
Vienna
America
Prague
Bohemian
Moldau
Eger
Bavaria
Lower
Upper Austria
Jrnxong
Danube
Bohemia
Central
Tenia tonic praised by a nurse for health and vitality
A nurse extols Tenia as a remarkable health tonic, noting dramatic improvements in an elderly patient’s digestion, appetite, and strength within a short period. The advertisement claims widespread success with over 40 million bottles sold and urges readers to buy from druggists. It also surveys foreign-born farmers in the United States, listing states with high foreign-born farming populations including California and New York, and noting small numbers of Chinese and Japanese farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tenia
M. Care
Spain
Joniae
United States
California
Michigan
Montana
Nebraska
South Dakota
Washington
New York
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John Locke
George Motthaw Adame
Wiles
Tuen
John Montgomery
Marcier
Continental Congress
Washota
Ireland
New World
Manny
John
Gir Usle
John Forbes
Sewell
Shirley
Derbyshire
Edward HT
Weller
Wellier
Hellier
Mening
Cylon
Slater
Helye
Teler
Christopher Trotler
Worms
Germiany
Hellertown
Nuremberg
Lavarin
Syndicatm
Spears HoTrin
Yf. A. Walker
Iors
Grima
McClara
Antony
Navy
Collins
Bungutucturess
Tania
Ovid
Bellans Hotwater
Llans
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