Finest of Earth's Churches St Peter's Rome
The article surveys St Peter's Basilica in Rome as a thousand year old monument on Nero's site. It highlights Charlemagne's coronation reception by Pope Leo III, lavish decoration, and praise and critique from visitors and writers about its grandeur and interior exuberance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's At
Rome
Charlemagne
Leo III
Christendom
St. Peter's
de Stael
Maarion Crawford
Goby Nest Building in Clam Valve Maternally Guarded
The goby selects a clean clam valve as a ready made nest. The pair hover around the inverted valve while the male digests sand to form a cavity. The female deposits cigar shaped eggs on the shell’s inner surface and the male guards them, circulating water with his fins to protect the clutch.
Rubber Shoes Life Savers in Lightning Strikes
A historical note claims rubber boots shield wearers from lightning by preventing electric flow from the ground to the person. The soles block the electric path, making the wearer immune if they stay on the floor and avoid other contact during a storm.
A Fireside Tale and a Washington Probate Notice
A long Riverside tale blends Irish romance with a match of deceit to find true love in America. In Chelan County Washington the estate of William Skidmore is probated. Robert B. Field is administrator, Herman Howe attorney, six months to file claims from May 27 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Skidmore
Herman Howe
City of
Leavenworth
Chelan County
Washington
Robert B. Fleld
P.O
Pork and Veal Roasts and Stews Sale Notice
A brief listing shows pork roast and veal roast priced at 25e with beef roast and mutton also mentioned. Stews of any kind are offered. The text reads as a simple sale or ad with unclear context and prices.
Leavenworth Mercantile Co Sues Howell Defendants
Public summons in Chelan County to C Howell and T O Howell by Leavenworth Mercantile Co for 887.14 goods charged on account of Leavenworth Pharmacy. Hearing set July 11, 1921 at 3 PM before Justice J C Davis in Leavenworth. Complaint filed May 16 1921. City bids notice follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Davis
Leavenworth Precinct
Chelan County
State of Washington
Leavenworth Mercantile Company
C. Howell
T. 0. Howell
Leavenworth
Washington
J.C. Davis
Notice to Contractors Leavenworth Evans Street sidewalk bid
Sealed proposals are invited by the City Clerk of Leavenworth for Evans Street sidewalk work from Cascade to Orchard Streets. Bids due June 14, 1921, 5:00 PM with a 5 percent certified check. If the bidder fails to contract, the check is forfeited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of Leavenworth
Evans Street
Cascade Street
Orchard Street
Leavenworth
Public Foreclosure Tax Lien Suit in Leavenworth No. 323
Public notice issued by Leavenworth City Clerk for bids on Benton Street and Evans Street sidewalk improvements under Ordinance No. 198. Bid bond six percent required. bids due by 5 PM Tuesday June 14, 1921. Also asserts Great Northern Lumber Co. as holder of delinquency certificate in Chelan County with defendants including Tillie Birdsdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City of
Leavenworth
Benton Street
Railroad Avenue
Evyans Street
Evans Street
Great Northern Railway Company
She
Washington
ER. G. Gowing
State OF Washington
Tillie Birdsdale
Great Northern Lumber Company
Che
Delinquent Taxes Foreclosure Notice in Chelan County
State of Washington files for foreclosure on real property taxed 1913 92 100 dollars plus penalties interest and costs. Property described as tax No 2 part of northwest quarter of southeast quarter of section 6 Township 26 North Range 17 E W M. Date of first publication April 29 1921. Sumner and Lebeck attorneys Plough Building Wenatchee Washington. (6t Apr 29 Jun 3)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
Range 17
Superior Court
State of
Washington
Sumner & Lebeck
IP. O
Plough
Wenatchee
County of Chelan
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Rubber Shoes
Ireland
Faraway County
Clare
Gossoon
Eileen McDonagh
Colleen
America
Eileen
Lueck
Pluck
Terence O'Neill
Trish Rose
Erin's
Terence
Old
Killaloe
Acashla
County of
Chelan
Ing
Merri
Choice Meats and Poultry Telephone
Leavenworth, WN
A. D
E. G. Gowing
STEL_ WHEAT
Rey Oyeke
Ovuality
SV Burston
Triangle
Seattle
Ave
Pine St
Louis Lucas
W. E. Herriman
Front St
Myrtle Snyder
Barclay Hotel
L. J. Nelson
Nelson & Howe Law
Elliott
J. T. Lindley
J. W. Elliott
Bert Williams
Leavenworth, Wh
G. W. Hoxley
A. Lessing
Leavenworth Hospital
W. W. Elmer, M. D
Leavenworth, Wash
C. A. Laws
Leavenworth Undertaking Co
Town & Hennessy
L. H. Brockway
Ash Street
Sam R. Sumner
Columbia Valley Bank Bldg
Burt J. Williams
Chelan Co
N. M. Sorenson
Blue Wenatchee
John E. P
Orter
Columbia Valley Bank
E. J. Widbey
Nat’l Bank
H. Baer
M. D
Commercial Bank
Teen Eee
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