Speakers of the Commons through the ages and royal consent
A compact survey traces the history of Speakers in the House of Commons from early figures like Peter de Montfort to Sir Thomas Unherford. It notes the tradition of seeking royal approval, conflicts over selecting a Speaker, and notable exceptions during civil wars and political upheavals, with anecdotes about parliamentary privilege and ceremonial practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House of Commons
Hogland
Rolls of Parliament
Thomas Unherford
Peter de Montfort
Edward Coke
Tio Acen Elizbeth
Richard Onslow
Edward Seymour
Navy
Efarley
Onslow
Sual
Mc Onslow
House of Lords
Commons
Charles 1
Girowely
Lelug
House of Commoeng
John Trevor
London
Iliuselold
Sing
St John ‘Trevor's
Thomaas Littleton
Paul Veley
Harbottle Grimston
Charles IV
Henry Powle
James
Prince of Orange
Cornwall
Cooge III
Crowmans
John Puckering
Elizabeth
Hatsell
Peru
Emory
John Lubbock
Sapanes Industry and Japanese Rural Life in Kumagai
The article surveys Kumagai’s bustling basket making and rice pounders, noting primitive tools, diverse labor groups, and near universal rice farming. It contrasts a plowless agriculture with laborious methods, describes loom and handicraft production, and cites Japan’s 1880 population and land ownership reforms. It adds notes on wood staining and a digressive fiction exchange about epitaphs and a tombstone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kumagal
Kumagai
Nurrow
Japan
Nachon
Uzzah
David
Liriath
Dapau
Sial Proprie‘tors
England
Europe
Growing berries and fruit for market and home use
The excerpt argues against sun exposure for berries, stressing moderated shade and well drained soil to prevent mildew and boost growth. It recommends sandy soil for raspberries and some clay for strawberries, warns against underdrained ground, and urges deeper soils for moisture and drought resilience. It urges farmers to plant fruit in small plots, plan catalogs, and order trees early for seasonal market profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perrise
Hinds
Domestic fashions and home crafts for winter wear
An array of household tips and craft instructions dominate this page. Readers are guided to make perforated chamois vests, decorate with white wadding letters, fashion tidies and cushions, and craft affordable keepsakes. Also included are simple recipes and humorous local anecdotes about editors and courtship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hesh
Reads to the Carriage Window: A City School Scene
An old Connecticut school narrative recounts a crowded car ride with a pompous elder and a sharp pupil, highlighting seat etiquette and youthful resolve. The text then shifts through various medical ads and miscellaneous notes from a late 19th century issue, including remedies, patents, and short social anecdotes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connecticut
Numtel
Remarkable Experience Of A Stalwart Engineer
A massachusetts engineer Peter Lawler recounts years of kidney pain, gravel, and bed rest, then relief after Dr. Kenumly’s Favorite Remedy. The ad touts Kennedy’s Remedy and a physician testimonial, claiming cures for kidney disorders, consumption, bronchitis, and nervous ailments, with free recipe offers.
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Strown
William E. Brown
Gardiner
Tate
Hunt
Peter Lawler
Dallon
Mass
David Kenumly
East India
Tan
Mathy
Huck Rochester N.Y
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Drestel
Dia
Hetto
Gays
Richardson
New York
Goinectient
Missouri
Sanborn
Kate Greenaway
Bristol
Mamma
Luise
Tima
Mich
Bis
Core
Weil
Elie
Abe
Shumurous
Sam
Mason
Auburn
Smith
Munt
Miny
Bnl
Winritan , Clark, Mason and Builder, & van Anden
Auburn, N
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Pierce
Wom
Worm's Dishewsaey MinscAab Association
Baffalo
N.Y
Buffalo
N. Y
Vones
Henry Watting
Roston
Bradlee
Portland J Cement
Audiarium
Jose Malales
Ber
Losa
Uell
P. Neustaedter & UO
Mercer St
Sola
ST. Bernard
Sena
Pechwal
Ely
Addihogal
Owaga
W. Ziegler
Vhiladelphia, Pa
Hox
Pniladslewia Wemely
Robert 8. Davis
Philadelphia, Pa
Texas
Arkansas
California
J. J Enat
N. Vaid
DA McNeath
Janowiz
Sampis Hook
Dse
Specimer
River
Hazeltene
Warren
Doverstad
Sddcesa Smeiucan Tea CO
Vesey St
New
Yor
Pho Fciun
Journalal Medicine
Mezsrole
Angeror
John St
Stavenger
Norway
Piesse
Joan H. Summers
Slepzey
Conn
M. Pasteur
Burmah
Paytienter
Caswell, Finzard & Coy
Pandora
Caswall, Hazard & Co
Wisconsin
The
Scientific American
Williamstreat
English Geographical Society
Wilfrid Powell
New Guinea
Lord Dery
Brauker
Paria
Boston
Lormie George
San Francisco
China
Lake Pye
Stapleton Brotherton
Lancashire
Catarra
Perce
Chicagre
Gaiteau
St Patrick's
Ielexan
Truggists
James Beecher
Sigourney
Iowa
Hospital No. 7
Louisville
New York City
Grand Union Hotel
Grand Central Depot
Sevator
Famillea Pun
Westfield
Dr. Graves
Clara
Christian World
Eng
Christ
Jis
Hale
A & Wondmiwal
JEON
Srhabes
Ike
Ite
Benin
A. Fogeler CO
S. Vourler
Hicktiania
Neryine
McLemoin
Alexander
Thlin
Clyde
Ranena
J. A. Buic
Borvor
Richmond
St Jose
Brugegist
Gritte Ity
Ala
Ip Plaster Co
Manu
Hawley
Voltaio Belt
Busern
Ngavoos
Wastin
Auvsea
Omar Cavers
Selly
Warrae & T
Wisette
Phil
Gil
Parei
Rowen
LUTZE
Kline
Uxt
Seni
P.O
Arch St
Philadelphia
J. B. Mayer
SRE
Arch’ Strent
Keyitinee Hoige
Rearing
Ayers
Baturday
Hershey House
Harv Favurg
St Clair Hoth
Pittsburgh
Alan
Kimors, Adama & Co
Williamsi
Clark
Bowie
Rama
Lind uLeMae
Biller
Broadway
Commerce
Chicago
York
Gt. Loma
Milwaukes
Obionco
Biali Artionten
Roby. Lindblom & OG
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