Figs and Raisins Nourishing Food From Ancient Times
Bramhall notes Department of Agriculture views figs and raisins as rich in sugar and nourishing. Citing biblical and Egyptian texts, he argues figs and grapes were staple foods, with dried fruit common on long expeditions. California production figures for figs and raisins are mentioned, persimmons not noted.
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Department of Agriculture
Garden of Eden
Abigail
David
Nabal
Amton
Snefru
Encyclopedia Britannica
California
Rice as Fuel in the Human Body by George L. Pearson
The article argues polished rice cannot substitute meat due to protein loss when husks are removed. It notes meat provides 17 to 20 percent protein, warns starches cannot replace protein, and suggests whole grains, milk, cheese, nuts, legumes, and vegetables as alternatives for a meatless diet. It also mentions unpolished rice with fish or soybeans in Japanese diets.
Military Drill in Colleges Favored by Prof Harris
Prof Harris of Chicago argues military drill in colleges benefits physical health discipline and national life. He notes students split into earnest and casual groups and urges regular outdoor exercise through marching and mass action to counter neglect of health and promote fitness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Harris
Chicago
Professional Hostess Is Dire Necessity
E. K. Kane argues the professional hostess is essential at vacation resorts to guide uninteresting clients. She plans daily routines, curates conversations, and arranges escorts, even helping widows find new husbands, highlighting the unseen burden of hospitality work.
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E. K. Kane
Los Angeles
Cal
Employers chase after welfare of a pipe obscurely
A wry reflection on employers favoring a pipe over people and a nod to Diogenes as an example of someone lazy in seeking an honest man. The fragment hints at moral critique and social satire characteristic of old writing.
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Diogenes
Convertible Coat of Sealette Promises Versatile Fashion Appeal
A dark brown plush coat named sealette combines practicality with elegance. It features a long straight front, semifitted back, wide revers, and large covered buttons. Detachable white fur collar and cuffs transform it from workday to formal wear with white gloves and accessories completing the full dress look.
Fashionable Empire Waist Little Girls Dresses Described
The article details high waist lines for young girls dresses with flaring thin skirts. It notes tulle chiffon or delicate fabrics finished with three small ruffles, picot edging or narrow satin ribbon, and short puffed sleeves. Linen gowns feature an empire waist with a contrasting color belt and slot inset.
New Fall Neckwear Arrivals Feature Close Fitting Bands
Fashion notes describe fall neckpieces built on a close neck band with wings tabs and flaring sides. Designs show embroidered sheer fabrics and double tab rows, aimed at dainty elegance though not suited for shorter necks. A broad standing band elongates the neck, while chokers of velvet ribbons pair with evening gowns.
Stories That Do Not Mix With Ghosts and Real Estate
A Connecticut mansion slated for demolition due to haunting ghosts and shifting perceptions. An elderly matron tolerated spectral visits until her death, after which the house becomes untenable for new occupants. The piece argues ghost stories entertain yet should not block property deals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Connecticut
Their Duties to Society as Moral Obligation and Fashion
A discussion from Atlantic Monthly questions whether society's expectations bind women to dress, calls, dinners, and parties. It argues duty, sacrifice, and pleasure blur under social rites, with women feeling obliged to conform for husbands and children, and often not enjoying the social burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Monthly
Proper care of books urged in medieval pledge
From the Philobibian attributed to Richard de Bury a guildlike exhortation to students about handling books. It warns against careless opening and closing, writing in margins, upside down pages, and unclean hands while stressing prompt repair of defects to preserve priceless volumes.
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Woo
Richard de Bury
King’s Classics
Braid Embroidery Adds Colorful Flair to Linen Table Runners
A report notes the use of a fancy braid in embroidery to embellish table runners and cushions. It describes multiple stitches such as herringbone and buttonhole and highlights an exhibit table runner with natural linen, featuring conventional floral stamps on both ends.
Embroidered Flowers Directions From Boston Herald
The Flowers are described with a green braid over their bodies. Petals use yellow skeleton stitches and centers are filled with brown French knots as illustrated in the Boston Herald.
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Boston Herald
Woman In Reform Motif Turns To Evangelist Trails
A writer comments on reform marriages and the heavy effort needed to change a spouse, arguing that true reform often comes through evangelists who lead many toward revival paths.
Shotgun Recovered After Twenty Years In Trade
A double barrel shotgun with a distinctive notch was found in a pawnshop by detective Joseph Smith in New York. Chief Engineer EB C Bingham identified it as the gun he lost on a Illinois hunting trip twenty years ago after inspecting the weapon and trading a new shotgun plus ten dollars.
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Joseph Smith
New York
EB. C. Bingham
Illinois
Chief Bingham
Smith
Nebular Hypothesis and the Origins of the Solar System
The nebular hypothesis, promoted by Kant and refined by Herschel, posits the solar system formed from a glowing nebula. Herschel believed he observed the nebula condense into stars, but Britannica notes the study of such transmutation has never been witnessed. The history of oceans condensing from primeval atmosphere remains vague.
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Kant
Herschel
Encyclopaedia Britannica
Historian Questions Pierce Checker Triumph Unsolved
The Montgomery Advertiser quotes the Madison Union of Manchester New Hampshire denying any man ever beat Franklin Pierce at checkers. It claims the supposed victor would boast publicly if such a feat existed, contesting a historical writer’s claim and asserting Pierce’s unmatched skill.
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Franklin Pierce
Checkers
Montgomery Advertiser
New Hampshire
Manchester
N. H
Thinker Parrot Impresses with Philosophy despite Silence
In a humorous exchange a bird fancier insists a parrot is remarkable for its thinking not talking. The customer complains of being cheated while the fancier defends the bird as raised among learned men and full of philosophy.
Known as Friend of Birds William Dutcher's crusade reshaped millinery laws
An American Magazine profile recalls William Dutcher who tirelessly fought bird cruelty. He urged lawmakers in Albany, challenged the aigrette trade, and won the 1910 plumage law banning white feathers. His insectivorous-bird advocacy benefited agriculture though farmers rarely acknowledged it.
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William Dutcher
Luey
Dutcher
Albany
Empire State
United States
Breadth of Heart and the Meaning of Happiness
John Galsworthy argues in the Atlantic Monthly that happiness comes from breadth of heart, inward freedom, and empathy. He links justice love and sacrifice to meaningful life, contrasting material wealth with humane understanding and shared humanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Galsworthy
The
Atlantic Monthly
Cellulose in All Vegetable Tissues
The article explains cellulose as the main component of all vegetable tissues existing as elongated fibers in plants. It notes cotton wool and filter paper are nearly pure cellulose and that spruce tree cellulose can substitute cotton in textiles with sufficient technical skill.
Lord Sandwichs Drum Room Heard In Mansion Tale
The biographer notes Lord Sandwich loved big drums and had a wall in his Hinchinbrook mansion covered with parchment to amplify thunderous strikes. The St. Louis Republic reports guests fled the room after hearing the roar, refusing a second performance.
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Lord Sandwich
Hinchinbrook
St. Louis Republic
Western Canada s Wonderful Yield
A visitor relays astonishing wheat yields across Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta with reports of 50 to 66 bushels per acre, and some claims of over 70. Thresholds are confirmed by 130 Alberta threshers and anecdotal accounts from farmers near Warner and Milk River. The piece notes widespread abundance, limited threshing capacity, and high farmer income though debts persist.
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Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Warner
Milk River
Peterson
Roland
Bugler
Carr
Big Chance Both Ways Dialogue Quip
A witty exchange between a famous physician and an eminent clergyman highlights the clash of views on life and death. The minister jokes about doctors fearing the uncertainties of life while the physician retorts clergy fear the uncertainties of the next world.
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Ladies’ Home Journal
Castoria Safety Reminder for Infants and Children
Public health notice emphasizes using Castoria with the signature of its makers. States it has been in use for over 30 years and urges caregivers to ensure the product is legitimate. Encourages resolving infant discomfort with this remedy and mentions children’s demand for Fletcher's Castoria.
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Fletcher
Stage star Reggie Van Boob faces retirement after public split
In a heated exchange the article notes Reggie Van Boob performed despite family objections. Public reaction leans to the family, forcing retirement to avoid further controversy.
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Reggie van Boob
Marine Eye Remedy promotes youth eye care in Chicago
An eye care ad from Marine Your Eyes in Chicago touts a remedy called Marine Eye Remedy Ca and an Eye Book on request. The message urges readers to keep eyes young and avoid revealing age after watching movies.
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Marine Eye Remedy Ca
Chicago
Law's escape routes outpace punishment options
The law offers many avenues to avoid penalties more than to impose them, suggesting a legal system skewed toward impunity.
Red Cross Ball Blue Ad Claims Wide Grocer Sale
Ad copies Red Cross Ball Blue as a reliable grocery staple with broad availability. It adds a light caution that a red nose does not prove guilt, implying humorous social vigilance.
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Red Cross
Try Denison's Coffee for a Quiet Near Argument
A playful note about Try Denison's Coffee claiming it calms tense moments. The line suggests a near argument is when no one gets angry, implying the coffee's soothing effect.
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George L. Pearson
Park Ridge, DL
Western
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Western Canada
Saskatoon
Regina
Moose Jaw
Denison
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