Star Word Origins Linked to Aryan Root in English
A New York Herald analysis argues that the word star is the oldest in English, tracing its Aryan roots and showing how the root spreads into many languages and related terms. It notes the star idea of scattering light and links to words like straw, strew, street, consternation, and more.
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Stjarna
New York
Herald
Pierce
Dr. Pierce
People’s Common Sense
R. V. Pierce
Waters stock and filtered schemes in Hutchinson ad
Contorted ad text from Hutchinson Kansas dated Sept 20 1405 promotes medicines for kidney bladder cough and bronchial conditions. Includes testimonials from Walter E. Perry and J N Patterson Nashua Iowa and notes on Dr Shoup's and Foley's remedies, with promo copy for Barber Son and a 25 cent coffee strainer coupon.
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Hutchinson
Kan
Mall
Walter E. Perry
Barber & Son
Foley
J. N. Patterson
Nashua
Lowa
Weites
Fuley
Q. PB
W. A.iueather
The Substitute at Bowersock Opera House Thursday March 11
Amusement notice praises Max Figman play The Substitute arriving at Bowersock Opera House on Thursday March 11 with seats in Woodward & Co at prices 50, 73 cents, 1.00, 1.30. Included is an unsolicited testimonial for Foley's Kidney Remedy and an ad for G A Messer blacksmithing and horse shoeing at 1812 Mass St near Park Grocery.
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Tvir
Farget
Max Figman
Ue Bowersock Opera House
Woodward & Co
G. A. Messer
1812
Mass
St. _ Near Park Grocery
Barn Dance as a Fashionable Exercise Across Times
The piece critiques barn dancing as a fashionable activity, noting evolving tastes and social implications. It contrasts rustic origins with urban trends, suggesting dances reflect broader attire and style choices, including gowns, fabrics, and posture.
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New York
Fenedine
Aden
Blue and White Rooms in Fashion for a Girl’s Room
A New York Herald piece discusses blue and white decor for a young girl’s room, emphasizing blue and white chintz fabrics, plain blue draperies, white hangings, and mahogany or walnut furniture. It notes pale blue is disliked, praises embroidered towels and dressing-table drapery, and suggests affordable DIY dressing-table covers. Also includes a medical ad for Foley’s Laxative products.
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New York Herald
Wallant Unis
Anierer
Vecurpente
Death and secrecy surround Devorak tragedy in Pratt county
Reports from Prestonwa say Frank Devorak of Iuka Pratt county shot his wife on Saturday night then killed himself. The Hulchinses News notes witnesses say the plan began weeks earlier as villagers discuss the undertaking parlors and the fate of Devorak. Deputies and posse members faced questions over a confrontation at the barn where Devorak died, with Pratt friends blaming law officers for the death while the community awaits fuller details and a possible official action.
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Pratt
Frank Lae I
Iuka
Pratt County
Prestwa
C. KB
Reppin Prat
Linak
Astels
Devarak Bait
Devorak
Sheri Barnett
Jeretala Devorak
Wen
Dhevrak
Fred
Liv Que
Lemene
Deverak
Gome
Valuable pyrographic panel offered for sale in Baltimore
A Baltimore vendor seeks offers for a four by twelve foot burnt wood panel depicting Constantine and Maxentius at the bridge near the Tiber. The artist, E R Graunan, labors twelve to fourteen hours daily, completing four months of stay work on the scene from a German steel engraving. Graunan moved to Baltimore ten years ago and treats wood with a pyrographic needle as his artistic medium.
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Baltimore News
Ballioorein
E.R. Graunan
Germany
Giraunau Eine
Baltimore
Vassar Girl Suffragette Defends Sutegrate Tactics
Inez Milholland of London, studying at Vassar, defended suffragette methods in a Sunday talk at the college. She contrasted two camps of women, urging that violence may be justified if peaceful means fail to win liberty for women.
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Inez Milholand
Rien
York Times
Inez Vlimnd
London
England
Vassar College
Aly
Vassar
Sunny
Jani
Marligmeat
Pape's Diapepsin Promises Quick Digestion Relief
An advertisement touts Pape's Diapepsin as a fast cure for sour stomach and indigestion. It claims the remedy neutralizes excess acid, aids fermentation, and relieves symptoms within five minutes, promising dramatic stomach purification and digestion of all foods.
Legacy of Millions Left Old Veteran in London
Missing heir Mark William J Mansfield, 65, with no fixed residence, lived in a boarding house in Pennsylvania while traveling in the United States. Administrators in London reported the Mansfield fortune went to his brother William H Mansfeld, with only a hotel letter as a contact. A boarding house proprietor recalled Mansfield asking to have mail held, revealing a transient, retirement life and a long absence from settled residence.
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Mark
William J. Mansfield
London
Nnn
Gettles
Mansfield
Bimself
Pajama Party at Glenwood Eagles Lodge Stirs Quiet Merriment
A Glenwood Springs Eagles gathering turned playful with a pajama party theme as wives and a few men joked about the night. While men lumbered through the lodge, wives and others met at a nearby home for a hushed, cautious party with pink and blue pajamas, a lighthearted prank tone. The piece references the Lawrence Daily Journal and dates from 1909, describing district notices, brick paving bids, and local ordinances amid a collage of town life.
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Trenver Post
Glenwood Springsaerie of Eagles
Weir
Lawrence Daily Journal
Mares
New York Street
Quincy Street
Berkeley Street
Penn Street
Obie
Jana Surtas
Payig
New Derse
Laesty
New York
Connecticut
Adaiuns Street
F. D. Brooks
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Pink Rose Adjustment Co
California
Oregon
Washington
VIA
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Los Angeles
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Union Paceic
Alexander City
Rk. D. Rankin
Teer
Mae
Kansas
Saeco
Brock
H, Hungicker
Filia Cash Cont
ST Exsold
Irohneon
EL A. Melernofier
Tord
Laer Schell
Stampf
Windmill Grocery
Geo
O. BP. Barber & Son
Dr. Shoup
Q. Palwar Yal
Big Pond
Super
CG. R. Kluger
the Jeweler
Virginia Ave
Indianapolis
Ind
Yoley
O. P. Barker & Son
Dewitt
Chicago
Ile
Parceeon
P. Barber & Zon
Hyer
W. P. Barber & Son
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lycus
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toedo
Hall
A. W. Gleason
Asyal
Cheney & CO
Tac Ee Hall
Cunstipajon
Colorado
Mrs. Rorer
Marion Harland
O. P. Barber & Son
Lawrence “Daily Journal
Delaware
Pennsylvania Streets
Lee Street
Quincey Street
Gouvestman
City of Lawrence
Delaware Street
Pennsylvania Street
City of
Lawrence
Geo. J. Barker
Lawrencs
J. F. Brock
Ae Oa
Nate
Watkins
W. R. Stubbs
W. KE Biing
Innes
Luther N, Tearja
W. Brometah J. Ameeney
Coh Badaky
Ef. Hikes
Bisth
General Banking
Llawre
VICE
Newparkenroark
A. Marka
M.C Mander
W. FF. March
A. A. Wood
Anat
Caabler
Prue
Dr. Bhoop
Dr. Shoop
Sanber
Adison & Victor
Straffon
Lawrence National Bank
District Court of
Douglas County
Edgerly R. Bailey
Arthur E. Blood
Edna J. ‘Blood
Fannie L. Blood
Ida H. Hanselman
Eliza J. Blood
Fannington Barricklow
H. Barricklow
Mary Barricklow
Martijn F. Conway
Paseha Carter
Geo. W. Deitzler
Nehemiah
Towit
Baldwin
Palmyra
County of Douglas
State of
Steele
Plaintiff
Dr. King
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