Mixed Civilizations and Odd Human Notions
A fragmentary Century Magazine piece discusses a fusion of American and Latin American cultures in West Fia. It notes bilingualism on the Mexican border, Western attitudes toward Cubanized locals, and remarks on temperature effects in metals. It also mentions Socrates on governance and fashion trends in umbrellas, plus superstitions about horseshoes and wart cures using pebble bags.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Harry A. Franck
Century Magazine
North
Rat Agency in Ancient Plague Theories
Scientists note that rat driven plague was recognized in ancient times. Ancestors protected and tested natural enemies of rats including cats, kestrels, and cobras. They used snakes in pits at medical temples to control rat populations and promote public health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onur
Hindu Youth Precocious Carving in India Impresses Traveler
A traveling youth in India wrote home astonished by the precocity of Hindu children. The Home Journal notes many are skilled workmen at a young age, with a seven year old expert carver observed and youngsters weaving costly rugs and carpets long before adolescence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Home Journal
Ber
Winklewads Riot Review Highlights San Francisco Convention
The piece humorously covers the 1920 Democratic national convention in San Francisco with jabs at figures like Toni Cox Bill Harding and the Olio senator, noting absence due to lack of funds and political pull. It criticizes Republican tactics and Chicago conventions while praising some speakers and the mood of the event amid fog and oysters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinatown
Cal
Fort. Dearborn
Golden Gate City
Toni Cox
Bill Harding
Olio
Helf Nelson
Mr. Reed
Missouri
Frisco
Hoke Smith
William Bryan
Charley Cash
Anamosa
California
Alemeds
Repub Congress
Senate Chamber
Ted Bautman
Chicago
Tess
Lincoln man credits Tanine for dramatic weight gain
J H Castle of 2753 Dudley St Lincoln says after two bottles Tanine relieved his six month weakness. He reports appetite restored, stomach settled, no headaches or dizzy spells, and renewed energy. Tanine sold in several Iowa towns including Maquoketa Bellevue Lamotte Monmouth.
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J. HE. Castle
Dudley St
Lincoln
American Express Company
Tanine
Tam
Maquoketa
Broxam & Hinckley
Miles Chas
J. Denick
Bellevue
Ragat
Lamotte
Nick Hindgen
Andrew
AL 4 Daudel
H.R Miller
Monmouth
Towa. Tet
Battlefield Scene and Odd Notices From a Pennsylvania Town
A U S Navy remark about a battlefield scene in Europe is recounted by a guest staying in a small Pennsylvania town. A local stable hire reveals a pile of dead cats killed by RAT-SNAP, the night before, with the line Looked like a battlefield in Europe. Multiple ad snippets mention products sold by Snow White Pharmacy and McAllister Stores Company. The text also notes infant naming customs in New Zealand and a German rye covernment test claim about aged lumber.
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Europe
C. Danster
Pennsylvania
Snow White Pharmacy
McAllister Stores Company
Some Ears Burn in Mutual Household Tricks
A fragmented 19th century text describes a deaf couple adopting household hacks, including a doorbell light signal and silent cleaning methods. It mentions cleaning books with powders and erasers, and odd culinary notes about tastes. The passage blends social quirks with gadgetry and sensory challenges.
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Pastime Theatre
Charles Ray
Bill Henry
Andy
Scotland
Socrates
Rellabie
London Punch
Hoffmann Bros
Winklewads
Lincoln Man
Goodyear
Maxwell
Geck
Q. & J. Tire Shop
U.S. Navy
Jack’s
Mets
Admirals
New Mexico
Qeo
Jack
Korea
Rim
New Zealand
Brooklyn
Easie
Germany
Fletcher
Ameriecan Motottar
Manda
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