The Golden Fleece Order and Its Regal Robes
The Golden Fleece, a premier medieval order, draws royal and patrician claimants. Its badge features a gold sheep figure. robes once crimson velvet with embroidered devices, now often without the chap eron. Founded in 1429 by Philip the Good, its costume evolved from crimson cloth lined with white lambs wool to velvet and damask in 1473 at Valenciennes.
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Europe
Order
Philip the Good
Duke of
Burgundy
Flanders
Valenciennes
London Telegraph
Fragmented OCR Summary of Local Notice
Unable to extract coherent events from the provided OCR fragment. The readable text mentions monetary figures and a star kin term but lacks clear subjects or actions to summarize into a coherent news item.
False Mirrors and Varieties of Flattering Glass
A Philadelphia Bulletin excerpt reports a dealer offering about twenty kinds of false mirrors for fashion shops and massage use. He notes mirrors can exaggerate height and slimness to flatter patrons, boosting sales, while some reflect blemishes to mislead temporarily.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Crislfield Oyster Shell Bank Shapes Town Life
Description of Crisfield Maryland built on a vast bank of oyster shells in Chesapeake Bay. Wharfing, steamers, and sailboats line the shore while crab packing and canning factories thrive. A lively glimpse of town life, social scenes, and local humor interwoven with quotes from contemporary papers.
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Crisfield
Chesapeake Bay
Bay
Philadelphia
Muskrat Dwellings and Global Echoes Across Regions
A collage of natural history notes on muskrat houses in meadows and riverbanks, early parliament origins, Hindu lunar eclipse beliefs, Koranic bells in paradise, Servian labor life by the Danube, and a Swiss Fourth of July vignette highlighting local festive customs and the elusive Swiss president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise
Eden
Valais
Hogel
Switzerland
Illinois
Jinks Johnson Loan Request Sparks Securities Debate
London Mail reports Jinks Johnson seeks a £10 loan and Binks recommends strict security. The proposed collateral includes a chain and padlock, handcuffs, and a dog to ensure repayment, prompting discussion on enforcement and risk.
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Jinks—Johnson
Binks
London Mail
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Ec. and
Tain
Tan
Cail
Haves
H. A. Howe
Kennewick
Suu
Watson Bros. & Co
Kennewick, Wash
UU Ueno
J. F. Perry
Fechter
Rudkin
Eakin Bldg
Front Street
Kolb’s
L. R. Whitelock, Jeweler
The
Brunswick
C. E. Tripp & Son
OCD Foundation
Mer Valuation
Elsie Blgore
Mazie Rich
Belle Browne
Philadelphia Press
Specks
Mr. Specks
Pop
Billy
Puck
Tacitus
Muskrat Builders
America
Parliament
Parlement
Houses of Lords and Commons
Raho
Singapore
Servia
Danube
Roumania
Bulgaria
Proper Securities
A. Bell
French
A. B. French
Consult
H. C. Mitcham
E. F. Eschholtz
P. O. Box
D. W. McCoy
Gewurtz Furniture Company
First
St. Portland
Mark
United States
Pucterrs
MecCall’s
the Queen of Fashion
McCall CO
New York
Jones
Harness and Leather Store
Kennewick Club
Shafer
Washington, Idaho
Oregon
North Coast
Pacific Express
Burlington
Spokane
Twin City
W.wem
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