Red Hair Prejudice Across Ages and Regions
A historical note traces red hair prejudice from ancient Egypt to Europe and Asia, noting negative views in many cultures and the rare praise by Romans and Greeks. It mentions literary references and fears tied to Judas, then shifts to a 1908 Indiana county notice inviting sealed bids for repair work on the Tree Mills bridge across Black Legs Creek with a $100 certified check requirement and contract terms.
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Dama
Egypt
Rome
Florence
Judas
Jesus
Shakespeare
Rosalind
Orlando
Celia
Iingland
Commissioners of
Indiana
Tree Mills
Black Legs Fresk
Indiana County
The Furrowed Brow and the Loss of Merriment
The author argues that modern society trains people to frown as a sign of dignity, especially women in business. A smile signals cheer and clear conscience, yet social traditions label cheerful, responsible people as frivolous or duplicitous.
Time-Sharing Clothes Provokes Husband Bedward Plan
Governor Deaven cites men wasting time and tells a tale of a wife who imagines sharing coats to reduce packing. The comic set piece has the husband moving his clothes between homes, prompting the wife to question if he plans to sleep with the current attire. He confirms going to bed and switching outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaven
John
Iika
Caddys Mean Suggestion at Cape May Club
A misfiring golfer, praised by Mrz Jr H Sarlow as a poor player, faces ridicule from his caddy who jokes about the ruined sod. The exchange ends with a quip that the sod should be carried to the hotel for practice, reflecting a sharp humor scene from Cape May Golf Club reported by the New Orleans Daily States.
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Mrz. Jr
H. Sarlow
Cape May
New Orleans Daily States
Tompy's Mirror Mirage Droll Tale At Yard Sale
A visitor asks about a small building and Tompy explains his wife calls it the garage. The guest inquires about the car and Tompy replies that it is a mirage in a playful exchange from Harper's Weekly.
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Tompy
Harper's Weekly
Sealed bids sought for intercounty bridge piers repair Tunnelton
Notievate Contractors and Indiana County officials invite sealed proposals by noon April 4 1918 for renewing piers and aligning the intercounty bridge over the Sonenaugh river at Tunnelton Pennsylvania Plans and specifications are available in the county offices A certified check equal to 10 percent of bid amount payable to the Treasurer of Indiana County accompanies each bid Right to reject any or all bids reserved Also an unrelated notice offers cash for old iron metal rubber and rags at 421 East Water Street Indiana PA by L Handler dated March 20 1918
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Indiana County
Indiana
Indianna
Antil
Sonenaugh River
Tunnelton
Penna
IniHana County
East Water Street
Handler
Thorough Labor of an Explorer in Central Africa
A Harper's Weekly description recounts William Junker's five year trek tracing the Welle watershed between Nile headwaters and the Congo. He wore a self designed coat with multiple pockets for instruments and used color coded pencils to record routes rivers camps and daily progress. He marched about 4000 miles on foot at a steady rate of over three miles per hour and compiled detailed daily notes each night.
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William Junker
Central
Africa
Welle
Nile
Congo
Junker
Found Bones of Soldiers in Athlone Excavation
During sewer construction at Abbey lane Athlone Ireland excavators uncovered human remains skulls and bones four feet underground near a trench in the vicinity. They speculate the skeletons are Irish soldiers from sieges near the old bridge. A holy water font was also unearthed.
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Abbey Lane
Athlone
Ireland
Sol
John
Monkeland
Hogs Rampage Through Rochester After Trainwreck
In Rochester New York a morning shocker as thousands of hogs freed from wrecked stock cars roam the streets. Citizens awake to squealing hogs visiting garbage pails and doorsteps while garbage wagons lead the procession before authorities recapture the animals.
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Rochester
N. Y
Witty Response at Banquet Stirs Council Curiosity
A town council banqu et featured a councilor wearing a tartan waistcoat. His peers gave many curious looks. One fellow quipped about his attire, and the reply joked that he keeps a check on his stomach while dining.
Misses Coats to Ladies Accessories Sale List
A long historical classified notice lists items for sale including misses coats dresses gloves and undergarments, girls and babies wear, men’s suits and accessories, furniture, linens, draperies, lamps, books, travel goods, jewelry and safekeeping. The inventory shows broad offerings from clothing to home furnishings and gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women
Union
Heirs to Face Estate Sale in Indiana County Court
Old legal notice states John D. Keener of Youngwood and Westmoreland County heirs urged to appear before the Orphans Court at Indiana for a sale of estate assets of N. Keener. Appraisals value two parcels at 2116.60 and 1233.40 dollars with court-ordered sale to settle debts. notice signed by J. Clair Longwitt, Clerk, and Sheriff Boggs.
Notice of sale of decedent's Indiana property
Notice is given that no application will be made to the Orphans Court of Indiana County Pa on April 2 2018 at 10:00 a m by The Savings Trust Company of Indiana Vin Chardian of Rosa Lockard minor child of Yeosa Lockard late of Indiana Borough to sell at private sale to Mabel C Loubard the undivided one fifth share of a parcel of land in Indiana Borough described as 1092 square feet containing a frame dwelling house for 200 dollars. ADMINISTRATOR'S NOTICE W Paith administrator requests claims against the estate be presented duly authenticated for settlement and creditors pay promptly.
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Orphans’ Court of Indiana
County
Savings & Trust Company of Indiana
Vin Chardian
Rosa Lockard
Yeosa Lockard
Borough of
Indiana
Mabel C. Loubard
County of
Bidigna
Pennsylvania
John McGaughey
Borough of Art
Robert Lowry
Indiana Branch
Pennsylvania Railroad
John Conwuay
D Rosa Lockard
Savings & Nbs Company OF Indians
Letters of administration for W G Buchanan estate granted
Letters of administration on the estate of W G Buchanan of Center Township has been granted. Those having claims against the estate are requested to present them and make prompt payment. Harry Flickinger, Tioner City, Pa. March 135, 1018.
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Atoteney Eculok
Pupean
Larrell
Daniel Duncan
Judiana
W. C. Chapman
Sarah EB. Neff
Borough of
Indiana
L. Nepi
Smicksburg
N. Banks
Mary A. Grinth
Indiana Borough
Maplin Leeuw
Leitern
Joseph A. Wilson
Cherry Tree Borough
Frank Finsthwait
Cherry Tree, Pa
W. G.buchanan
Center Township
Harry Flickinger
Tiomer City
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Offce
Smithlefield Street
Teburgh, Pa
A. P. Lowry
J. M. Marshall
W. B. Wagner
JR. Wily
Cert
Lomas Praler
Mingineer
Pollock
Victrola
S. Ren Pollock
Court House
Pittsburgh, Penna
Ning
Derwear
Norfolk
Spring Reefers
Wilton-Velvet
Axminster
Royal-Wilton
Brussels Ruge
Brussels
Ingrain
Crex
Rosenbaum
Pittsburgh
John II
Pierce
F Isaag N. Keener
Hstatid
John D. Keener
Youngwood Boro
Shallus Keener
Westmoreland County
Westmoreland
Pennsylvanhis
Anna
Youngwood
Isate N. Keener
Latesville
Valulon
Plabesyille
Wrsville
J. On
Lenhart
Gruy Sale
Adudiand
Henor Day of
Maren
J. Clair Longwitl
Qlerk
Wooa
Boggs
Shriff’s
Blairsvl
Ernest Stewart
M. Jack
Uendertabers & Embalmers
Philadelphia Street
Bell
Ellis
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