Names and curiosities mix of past in oddities and anecdotes
A column blends quirky notes from early culture and travel. It mentions the Indian naming practices of William Penn and Shakespeare in U S contexts, New Zealand lizards with two eyes, a dog named Carter provoking a neighbor feud, and varied short items from society and science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Terry
William Penn
Fite
Hugh Lee
David B. Ail
William Shakespeare
Mgr
Terry
Shoshone
Wyoming
New Mexico
William Breckinridge
John G. Carlisle
Origin of the Postal System and Miscellaneous Notes
A collection of brief items discusses the origin of the postal system with M de Velayer in 1658 Paris private penny post and early forms, plus assorted anecdotes on New York socialites, shooting stars and atmospheric dust, animal strength feats, air purification in factories, language usage then and now, and aphorisms from various periodicals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis XIV
M.de Velayer
Varieg
Faris
M. de Velayer
France
Harper’s Round Table
New York
San
rAgricha Dewetta
Wiliam Thompson
Lord Kelvin
Richter
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Nots Central
R. R
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
San Francis
Chicago
California
San Pranpisco
Lows
Merryag Paw
D. T. Brenner
Dray & Express
Léna
ST. Ele
Buiider
Wrvld
Dixie Flyer
Florida
ST. Louis
Illinois Central R. R
Lookout Mountain
Nes
Nashville, Chattanooga
Atlanta
Solid Rain
Moshtille
Carrice
ST. Lowis
Jacksonville
Fla
Flay Rapiers
Aleo
Agenia
UL. McCartiy
BP, A
A. Ti. Hanson
J.P. Merry
Dubuque
Nervita Medical CO
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Chicaco
Ill
Awdeceoe
America
Montgomery Ward & CO
Michigan Ave
Riadison
George ‘Washington
John- Quincy Adams
Franklin Fierce
Rip van Winkle
Allen G. Thurman
Hilary Herbert
James G. ‘Blaine
Y Outh
New Zealand
Carl Hanser
Avanti
Lamson
Carter
Lomron
Mr. Carter
Mr. Lam
Christo Post
Chinn
Berlin
Far East
Portugal
Brazil
Gould
Boston Transcript
Herervea
Bill
Jill
St. Louis Republic
Collier
Somerville Journal
Wyatt
Wilson
State Bank OF Hull
Fio Tediour
AL. Reemann
Presidert
A. P. Sensh
ING
DR. Mayer
Ager, Uashter
Iowa
BANK
Principal Steamship
Ays
Henry Claerbout
Mec
Rock Island Company
Ohio Company
Studebaker
J. L. Case Thresher
Dealorain
Zaad
Serorre
Institute
Northwest Town
Oper
Je ‘B. Chase
Expenses Law
Hull
Sioux C'ty & Northern
Owa
Eppiy
W.d.mcnider
Sioux City
A. P, Owens
Pioneer Drug Store
Wen
Lowa Altara
Omceln Dwallitiz
Miler
Aiton
Hall, Mendéy
McGriff
F.m.slagle & CO
Bealers
Beni
Ebay
J. Thal
Nervita Medica
L&e
Feosas Eriter
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