Origin of Old Tavern Signs Adorned by Nobles and Saints
Royalty and heraldry shaped English inn signs for centuries. Nobles near taverns inspired arms and crests, later followed by religious symbols and then wide adoption of animals, plants, and fanciful scenes to lure patrons. The Mitre, Cross Keys, and Pope’s Head signs figure among famed examples.
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England
London
Cornhill
Jombarést
Cardinal Wolsey
St. Patrick
Ireland
St. Andrew
David
John Fox
Robert Fox
Thomas Fox
Facts and Prophecies As To Hoosier Crops
Dr. Egbert confirms an error in stating Canada thistle grows in Marion by analyzing plants sent to American Farmer in Indianapolis. The weed is likely Canada thistle but not yet in bloom, complicating identification. He was advised to report to city officials to destroy it under 1995 acts per the Marion News Tribune.
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Marion
Egbert
Board of Trustees
Marion News- Tribune
Charley DeWitt Delivers 35 Hogs to Clamme Bros
Washington township farmer Charley DeWitt delivered 35 hogs to Clamme Bros in Hartford City, receiving 322.95. Hogs averaged 161 pounds and brought 35.90 per hundred. Joe Venstrr assisted, leaving at 2 a.m. and arriving by 5 a.m. DeWitt plans more hog sales at 6 cents with delivery set for July 3.
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Charley DeWitt
Washington Township
Clamme
Locust Seedlings Scam Warns Cromwell Farmers
A Cromwell News item cautions farmers about traveling nursery agents selling locust seedlings at high prices. Farmers are urged to plant locust for post timber and to order directly from reliable nurseries, where stocks cost about 1.50 to 3.00 per thousand instead of 15 to 20 per thousand.
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Cromwell News
Green bugs inflict crop damage in Fort Wayne area
Fort Wayne reports an invasion of small brown beetles attacking roses peonies and other flowers. Florists suffer heavy losses and no effective extermination is yet known. A person from the city sent specimens to Purdue and Wabash stations for expert guidance while locals rely on bug powder and hand removal.
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Fort Wayne
A. &. Kindred
Purdue
Wabash
Fort Wayne News
Indiana Herd Records Set By Wanatah Cows
William N. Osborn of Wanatah completed an official test of his Holstein cows. The five year old Pauline Dekol produced 425 pounds of milk with 14.98 pounds of butterfat over seven days, peak 5.2 percent fat and daily up to 63.7 pounds milk and 2.81 pounds butter. Vashti Dekol, six years old, yielded 456.1 pounds milk with 14.61 pounds butter fat or 18.26 pounds butter in one week, peak 4 percent fat and 70.2 pounds milk and 2.86 pounds butter in a day. Vashti has milked continuously since April 195.
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William N. Osborn
Wanatah
Indiana
Pauline Dekol
Geneva
Vashti Dekol
Stage coaches in West held up by lone robber
Special to The Sun reports in Wamona California that a lone bandit called the Black Kid robbed two Yosemite stage coaches. He demanded valuables, took peaches crackers and eggs, then ordered the passengers back in. The incident occurred as the party traveled near The Zigzags and followed by the thief posing for a photo with the stolen goods. He had a prior reputation in the valley for similar acts.
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Wamona
Cal
Francis S. Eaton
Boston
Yosemite Valley
Will F. Hunt
W. B. Elliott
E. L. Elliott
San Francisco
Nat
Cows Set Milk Records Despite Cold Rainy Week
J Frink Frain of Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station authenticated the test conducted over a cold rainy week. A three-year-old cow yielded 12,227 pounds of milk in one year, with room for improvement noted. Frain oversaw every milking and weighing at the Laporte Herald report.
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J. Frink Frain
Purdue Agricultural Experiment Station
Laporte Herald
Conditions Improving for Wabash County Crops
The Wabash Plain Dealer reports wheat harvest will begin in Wabash county the week after next if dry warm weather continues. Oats wheat and corn conditions are improving with no signs of green bugs, and officials hope they won’t appear until after the crops are harvested.
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Wabash County
Wabash Plain Dealer
Freshen Black Lace With Tea Steam and Ironing
Women with old black lace can refresh it by steaming over actively boiling green tea, then pulling the lace taut and ironing between sheets of paper while still hot, to restore its texture and appearance.
Green vegetables boil with soda to reduce odor
To keep green vegetables from turning gray always boil them in water with a pinch of baking soda. Leave the cover off and add a little cayenne pepper to prevent any odor spreading through the house.
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Gray
Embroidered Collars and Cuffs With Valenciennes Lace
Beautiful collar and cuff sets can be crafted with light work by edging fine embroidery with Valenciennes lace and slight fuling for a refined finish.
He Wants Chief Wilkie Named For City Detectives
New York report says Police Commissioner Bingham seeks John E. Wilkie, famed U S Secret Service head, to lead the detective department after Bill McLaughlin’s resignation. He plans the appointment if the law allows a civilian to serve.
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New York
Bingham
Bill McLaughlin
John E. Wilkie
United States Secret Service
New Tomlinson Hall Annex Ad Announces Inexpensive Meals
An old advertisement touts the New Tomlinson Hall Annex at 130 East Ohio Street offering meals for 20 and 25 cents in the city. It promotes Compeer Cigar as best on earth and sold everywhere.
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Tomlinson Hall
East
Ohio Street
Crafters Take Five Million Hit In Capitol Furnishings
Harrisburg, June 28. The Capitol Investigating Commission found about $5.5 million defrauded in furnishing the new statehouse. John H. Sanderson secured bids, had a per foot clause, and supplied inferior flooring and costly bronze fixtures. Profits and subcontracting schemes drew scrutiny alongside substitutions of materials and inflated charges.
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the Sun
Harrisburg
Capitol
Statehouse
John H. Sanderson
Board of Public Buildings and Grounds
Gov. Pennypacker
Frank G. Harris
E. B. Hardenbergh
Sanders
Capitol graft profits from Sanderson painting and furnishings
Sanderson profited heavily in a state capitol contract by painting 500 rooms with bright cheap paint, earning about 614 511.16 after costs. He supplied mahogany desks to the House and Senate at inflated prices, plus various woodwork items and a barber stand, with profits totaling tens of thousands. Testimony ties the graft to S. M. Williams and campaign funds.
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Sanderson
Capitol
House of Representatives
Senate
S. M. Willams
Pittsburg
State Board of Trade
Republican National Committee
State Commission
The Daveydoves Debate Baby Toys
Mrs Daveydove frets over tin soldiers for baby Jeanette while Mr Daveydove insists toys should reflect a boyish past. The couple argues over gendered toys and future play, cautioning against swords drums and guns in favor of gentler options.
Bell Your Old Trap A By Insert Ten Word Advertisement
The fragment notes a bold ad pitch offering three days for 15 cents. It reads as a promotional snippet urging readers to act quickly.
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Europe
Rome
Wine Trade Review
Lewes
Pelham
Walter Walters
Cheapside
Trenry Viit
Queen Elizabeth
Lake District
Virgin Mary
Angel Gabriel
St. Catherine
Turners Arms
St. Martin
St. Dunstan
St. Luke
Mitre Court
Fleet St
Dr. Johnson
Goldsmith
Mitre
Quack Vintners
Smith
Canadian Thistle
Six Dollar Park
New Albany
K. G. Nance
Chicago
Holstein Butter Records
Indianapolis
Central West
Marie
Gentlemen’s Driving Club of
American Trotting Association
Fred Cline
East Market Street
Witte Indianapoolisa
U. S
Indiana State Fair Grounds
Chief Wilkie
Wilkie
Pennsylvania
Joseph M. Huston
Pennsylvania Bronze Company
Beaver County
White City
Riva Bros. Wonderful Europe
Pain
Ingram
Oscar Babcock
George and
Georgie
Capital City Garden
Bill
Eva Thompson
Bessie Smith
Bill Zerby Zara
Capitol Ave
Toledo
Weber's
Huder’s
Kriel's
Pierson’s
Gall’s
Ferger’s
Baill Park
13Th
Ashland
Lic
Fair Bank
Louise Brehasy
Arene
Lemuel
Mr. Daveydove
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