Ginger Out Of Horse A Seaman At Cairo Parade
A 1802 account from Youth's Companion describes English naval officers visiting Cairo. John Burman Carden recalls mounting an Arab horse that reared with each 21 gun salute, prompting him to plunge into a nearby water feature to keep afloat and survive the ceremony. The episode amused locals and spectators at the palace gate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Burman Carden
Macedonia
United States
Cairo
Grand Hinshaw
Egypt
Haying Gote
Howe Popham
Captain Collier
Bir Flowe
Palace
Body's Resistance to Heat in Wet and Dry Conditions
The article explains how dry air allows higher heat tolerance than moist air, noting tea at about 140 degrees and water tolerances near 120 to 112 degrees. It cites extreme heats in Central America and the Persian Gulf, a Himalayan explorer recording 141 degrees at 20 000 feet, and Uleyden and Chantreym enduring up to 212 degrees in a controlled area to reach the boiling point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
Himalayas
Des. Uleyden
Chantreym
Dockyard of Solid Rock at Cockatoo Island
The New South Wales government Mockyard on Cockatoo Island in Sydney harbor is hewn from solid rock. The island hosted a historic convict prison and its present offices occupy old prison buildings with stone walls and barred cells. Convict labor carved the rock to create docks and slips, leveling two thirds of 38 acres to about 14 feet above high tide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Cockatoo Island
Sydney Harbor
Australia
First Sik Hat Sparks Riot in London Strand Riot
On June 15, 1797 John Hetherington wore a silk hat from his Strand haberdashery and triggered a mob. He was arrested for inciting to riot and bound over to keep the peace for 2509 dollars. The crowd reacted with panic as bystanders, including a Cordwainer’s son, suffered injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hetherington
London
Thomas
How Words Reveal History From Language To Dictionary
A study shows words like investment and prehistoric emerged late. It notes Dr Johnson's dictionary lacks certain terms in the late eighteenth century. The piece argues language mirrors economic and historical development and the idea of world history grew only in the mid nineteenth century.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Johnson
Farm changes and local movements in Ebbe area
News notes from Ebbe include changes in farms and residents Soren Jensen selling 80 acres to E J Laufenberg of Iowa county for 10000 dollars, Jonn and Anton Ebben moving to Appleton, Tony Jensen taking a Soo fireman post in Stevens Point, and the Andrew Kohl farm transferring to Marshfield firm Co Blodgett. Iris Nelson heads to Gettysburg S D, Miss Edna Nelson attending Wood Co Normal with parents visiting, and Measles impact noted at Lincoln No 6 School with 48 enrolled and 3 attendance loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Peterson
Andrew Kohl
Soren Jensen
E. J. Laufenberg
Iowa County
Wis
Jensens
Lincoln
Juliet Alsander
Lydia Lodendorfer
Andrew Badendorfer
Margaret Ehbe
Inor Eube
Gordon Etbe
Ethel Nelson
Isadora Nelson
Gordon Morrison
Sarah Jacobson
Ella Ennallat
Addie Rasmussen
Esther Davis
Edwin Enpallat
Kenneth van Epps
Annie Landwehr
Sweet and savory dinner habits through Tudor and medieval fare
The piece notes how forefathers favored sweet accompaniments with meat, citing Sir Walter Besant on Tudor teeth blackened by diet. It mentions Boney wag pouring sugar into beer, poultry sauces, and the medieval palate demanding sweetness, with examples from England and Germany such as jelly with mutton and stewed pears with chicken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir Walter Besant
Germany
Easily Explained by Cartoon Snippet About Nupon and Cutup
A humor strip notes tension between Nupon and Cutup as each accuses the other of being a bore. The gag suggests Nupon recently became a father to a first-born, while Cutup underwent a surgical operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nupop
Cutup
Garrett
Nupon
Love That Banishes Solitude Fragment
Fragmentary lines speak of love that banishes solitude but reveal confusion and fragmented thoughts. The text contrasts loneliness with crowds, suggesting a conflict between affection and social distraction, ending with an incomplete sense of meaning. No clear events or identities emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bagn
Home Remedy for Burns and Scalds in 19th Century Text
Advice prescribes glycerine and flour for burns and scalds, applying a thick layer over the affected area and securing with a bandage. The method claims to rapidly ease irritation and hasten recovery.
Richfield Notes On People and Local Scenes
Gail Gadson is home again J Ross Porter is on the sick list Wm Micheals raised his silo Monday Walter Miner works at the foundry in Marshfield Mrs Mary Hillar returned Friday from New London Geo Kohl improves his house with a fresh coat of paint Loyd Noble moved to his own place in Cameron John Jenkins drove home Holstein heifers and is building a fine herd Silos filled by Wm Gessert J M Hontston Geo Knapton Frank Belton M Tuttle Fritz Lee from Granton visited Wm Burhopp and bought Marshfield Star boar Thomas Ewer returns to paternal name for extended visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Gadson
J. Ross Porter
Micheals
Walter Miner
Marshfield
Mary Hillar
New London
Geo. Kohl
Loyd Noble
Belton Place
Cameron
Anna Fredrickson
Grand Rapi
Albert Scheider
Westhern
John Jenkins
John
Wm. Gessert
J. M. Hontston
Geo. Knapton
Frank Belton
M. Tuttle
Fritz Lee
Granton
Wm. Burhopp
Poland
Thomas Ewer
Local Social Notes From Auburndale and Nearby
Mr and Mrs Conrad Krings returned home from Oshkosh Saturday. Miss Caroline Haasl of Stevens Point visited her parents. Miss Thressa Platterer of Stratford clerks in the R Connor store. Miss Alma Berdan spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Valerie Fisher returned home after weeks with relatives. Edward Feit left for California to study telegraphy. Edward Schmidt of Millsboro spent Sunday with his parents. Miss Eulalia Markee and Lenora Johnson attended a teachers institute in Grand Rapids. Ward Sawyer resigned as assistant postmaster and departed for Stevens Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Haasl
Stevens Point
Alma Berdan
Mrs
Jos. Berdan, Sr
Valerie Fisher
Edward Feit
Califax
Edward Schmidt
Millsdore
Geo. Schmidt
Eulalia Markee
Lenora Johnson
Grand Rapids
Ward Sawyer
Mr. Sawyer
Arpin News Notes and Local Tragedy Report
Mr McChesney works corn fields with a new corncutter and binder near the Academy after frosts on the 22nd and 23rd. Mr and Mrs Robison visit their son a mile north of Arpin. William Palmer gains, Carrie Trammer near Madison sanitarium rises from the brink of death and improves. Arnold Winkelsied dies. the scene closes with Liberty and a noble name. Montgomery
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McChesney
Academy
Mrs. Robison
Arnold Winkelsied
Montgomery
Town of Rock Community Notes and Local Meetings
Town of Rock social items include Arena Petterson visiting Eau Claire and residents Adelaide Wikens and Leah Lagat returning from Training School at the Rapids. Local Union picnic and chicken shoot at Town Hall. R N A meeting on Oct 1 with full attendance expected. Presbyterian Ladies Aid to meet Oct 15 at the Manse with Rev Lothian inviting all. Services Sunday at 10 AM Sunday School and 11 AM preaching. chorus practice Thursday 7:30 PM at the Muers home. Mrs Joe Florence recovering from illness. Dr Loves is in Lindsey with a possible serious horse accident involving Dunk Cattnach Corner and Dr Milbee attending.
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Adelaide Wikens
Leah Lagat
the Rapids
Williams
Flace
Presbyterian Ladies Aid
Oet
Lothian and Wife
S.S
Joe Florence
Squaw Creek Gossip Highlights Local Visits and Illness
Arthur Mews is reported sick in Squaw Creek while silos are filled around town. Miss Lillian Mews visits her parents Mr and Mrs William Mews. Several local youths attended Sunday’s dance at Klonike. George Roehrburn and Miss Katie Grettinger visited Joe Roggenbauer’s place Sunday.
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Arthur Mews
Lillian Mews
William Mews
Klonike
George Roehrburn
Katie Grettinger
Joe Roggenbauer
Castoria Ad Phrase Marks a Century of Trust
An old advertisement line proclaims Castoria bears the signatura of Chas. H. Fletcher and notes it has served for over thirty years with The Kind You Have Always Bought, signaling a long trusted remedy for families.
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Castoria
Chas. H.fletcher
Local visitors and social notes from area towns
Town of Eau Plaine, Mr. and Mrs. A. Krauter, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Lau and Mrs. W. Boucher were Marshfield callers last week. Mr. Joe Nowiak was a Stratford caller Thursday. Joe Seebruck and sister Agnes of Babcock attended the Schwaba and Knoll wedding Wednesday. Tony and Leo Loss drove to Stratford Thursday. Mrs. Ed. Grawlinski died at her home Wednesday about two o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Krauter
Wm. Lau
W. Boucher
Marshfield
Joe Nowiak
Stratford
Joe Seebruck
Agnes of Babcock
Schwaba and Knoll
Tony and
Leo Loss
Ed. Grawlinski
Joe Schwaba
John Kupil
Tony
Lea Schwava
Joe Seebrock
Jurtrude
Joyce Piontek
Leokadya Knoll
Agnes Seebruck
Funeral Held For Foster Of Stratford Parishioners Attend In Marshfield
The funeral for Foster of Stratford was conducted by Foster at the Polish Catholic church Saturday forenoon with Marshfield attendees. A wedding followed as Miss Nettie Knoll wed Mr Joseph Schwaba at the Polish Catholic church, Father Miller officiating. the bride wore white messaline and carried a wreath.
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Foster of
Stratford
Nettie Knoll
Joseph Sehwaba
Father Miller
Castle
Knoll-Ganwaba Nuptials End Pleasantly With Reception
The wedding union of Miss Knoll daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Knoll and Mr Ga nunawa son of Mrs Joba genwaba was celebrated with ferns and asters in bouquets attended by Levkadya as maid of honor and ushers Joan Kanli Leo Schwaba Joseph Seebruck. The groom Antone served as best man with attendants. A reception followed at the bride’s parents home and dancing continued into the early hours as the couple prepared to start life in Milwaukee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Levkadya
Gerrudé
Joseph Knoll
2Proomi
Jobagenwaba
Milwaukee
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Sailor
Ebbe
Will Voss
Gilbert Nelsons
J. A. van Epps
Little Son
Fremont
Ebbe Local Union AS. of E
Iris Nelson
Gettysburg
S. D
Kliner
Manitowoc
Jonn
Anton Ebben
Here
Appleton
Richfield
Auburndale
Conrad Krings
Oskosh
Thressa Platterer
R. Connor
Arpin
William Palmer
Carrie ‘Trammer
Madison Sanitarion
Town OF Rock
Arena Petterson
Eau Claire
Mrs. Crandal
Squaw Creek
Eau Plaine
Hart, Schaffner & Marx
Local Market Report
Spark Cereal Company
Kestel Bros
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