First Known Strike in Rome 300 B C A Flute Players Plot
A recovered narrative from Livy recounts Rome in 300 B C facing a strike by flute players banned from temple feasts. Tiburtine allies lure players to sleep in wine induced stupor and transport them to Rome. Restoring banquet access, the senate reaffirms the musicians’ rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livy
Rome
Inso
Jupiter
Tibur
Senate
Whey
Forum
New York Tribune
The Family Goat as a Cheap Milk Source
The article argues the family goat is an underappreciated milk producer, rivaling the cow in culinary value. It notes goats require less surplus milk handling, provide steady year round supply, and thrive on rough forage, suggesting American villagers could adopt goats when cows are unaffordable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey
G. C. Hills
Massachusetts
Orangutan Nest Displayed In Berlin Museum
Professor E Salenka placed a large orangutan nest in the Natural History Museum in Berlin, with Mobius discussing it at the Berlin Academy. Salenka removed the nest from a tree in Borneo, describing a 434 foot long structure made of intertwined branches, sized for a full grown orangutan. The nests are simply sleeping places rather than fortified shelters for young, observed by observers in Borneo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Natural History Museum
Berlin
E. Salenka
Mobius
Berlin Academy
Salenka
Borneo
Unique Confederate bandanna handkerchief in Aldrich collection
Walter Aldrich, Providence bibliographer, owns a one yard square silk bandanna printed with Confederate leaders Davis, Beauregard, Semmes, Mason, Slidell, Morgan, Jackson and Johnson. Encircled by wreaths and cotton plant motifs, it was one of 12 ordered for the Confederate government in England and rescued en route aboard the Alabama. It later belonged to General Kirby Smith and now sits framed, valued at $1,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Aldrich
Providence
Davis
Beauregard
Semmes
Fee
Mason
Slidell
Morgan
Jackson
Johnson
England
Ty Judah P. Benjamin
Alabama
General Kirby Smith
Modest Model’s Plea for Royal Washing Up
A quotation from the Chicago Herald recalls a model asking Sir Edwin Landseer to prevail on Queen Victoria to grant his wife a washing. The report notes it is not stated whether the request reached her majesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Landseer
Chicago Herald
Confidence in a Worldly Nursery Quip
A London Quiver quip recalls Mrs Janson boasting of her baby’s beauty to Mrs Lammis. The playful exchange highlights social chatter and light gossip about parenting pride amidst cordial banter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Janson
Mrs. Lammis
Flo
London
Reading Faces Across Ages in Blackwood's Magazine
The essay contrasts judging youth by general facial traits with interpreting older faces as written records. It argues that young features reflect inscrutable tendencies, while old faces reveal legible lineaments indicating character, emotion, and life history, despite caligraphy variations and hidden passions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blackwood’s Magazine
Health tonics and peculiar animal notes from era sources
A collage of brief items citing Hood s Sarsaparilla and Pills as family medicines with testimonials from Elizabeth Davis of Denton Pa and other user anecdotes, plus remarks on Sierra climate healthfulness and an 1893 Wis water incident. Also mentions Chamberlain s remedy sales and a Nervine claim, ending with a note on manly bees’ cautionary behavior and work ethic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Elizabeth Davis
Denton
Otto's Cure Free Sample Offer Described in Ad
An advertisement urges readers to try Otto's Cure free of charge to relieve throat and lung irritation from a hacking cough. It touts a golden colored, thick syrup and promises large packages and pure goods, with a 50 cent bottle price and a free sample bottle offered by Daugherty Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Ed. Shumpik
Minneapolis
Minn
Daugherty Bros
Indiana
M. G. Miller
Blairsville
W. J. Moore
Homer City
R. N. Parks
Marion Center
Otto
The Great Severn American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder pains relieved within six hours by the Great Severn American Kidney Cure promising prompt relief for bladder kidneys and urinary passages in men and women. Sold by Hetrick Bros Indiana Pa. Also mentions Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrick Bros
Indiana
Hetrick Bros
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Sierra
Guadalupe-y-Calvo
Scribner’s
Barnsboro
Wis
James Jackson
New York Mail and Express
Toronto Mail
Dr. Miles
Harry
Starr
Pottsville
the Atlantic Refining Company
Pittsburgh Department
Pittsburgh, Pa
Callenge Comparison
Standard Oil Company
Vicinity
J. F. Barnes
Indiana, PA
R. M. Crawford
Water Street
Frank Garman
Propr
First Street
West Indiana
Pope
Walsh
Roman Coliseum
Coliseum
Byron
Vitalis
Photographes
Prom Life
Addreas Calumet Company
Chicago
Daugherty Brothers
Drouaeists
Bruce Smith
Clawson House
Jas
Boss
Keystone Watch Case Co
Philadelphia
Dr. Williams
Medicine CC
Schenectady
N.Y
Brockville, Cr
Labioverenn
P. Marrison & CO
Columbus
York Chemical Works
York
Miles
Aton
Moritz Salm
American House
Pena‘a
Kittanning
Reynolds
Apollo—Chambers House
Sam
Salm
Sabin I. Ross
Henry T. Reas
Leechburg
Armstrong County
Dr. Salm
Hyndman
Somerset
Elisabeth Mueller
Sahn
C. Youxxy
South St
Johnstown
Pal
Mary M. Frasize
Wilmore, Pa
Saha
Milesburg
Daxsixu
F. Poormas
Bhr
Mambus
Odle
Swan & Simpson Insurance Agency
John L. Paul
Philadelphia Street
J. T. Boucher
Pean’a
D. B. Roof
Havana
PENNA
West
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