Knight of the Cream Jug and a Boarding House Romance
In a city boarding house, Peter Slade and Miss Brunel grow close over dinners. He, a frequent breaker of china, confesses love and asks for a chance to win her. She reveals a reserved life in books, hinting at deeper stories while a quiet attraction blossoms between them.
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Miss Brunel
Mr. Slade
Slade
Wan
Peter Slade
Peter
City Library
Brooklyn Bridge
Peters
Miss Bravel
China
Teter
Peraps
Scott
Veter
Miss Brune
Sir Peter
Gentry’s Woes and a Satirical Reply
The fragmented tale shows Gentry newly married and distressed by his wife Flo’s happiness. A passerby overhears Gentry’s private thoughts as he contemplates marital strain and public gossip, while a harsh comment from Phillips suggests a cynical cure for trouble.
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Gentry
Flo
Pluailipsen
Fire Damp in Mines and Historical Use
The article traces the term fire damp andalter damp from mining disasters, noting their Old English sense of noxious vapor. It cites Caxton 1480, Bacon and other writers, and explains damp shifted from visible vapors to moisture while preserving the verb sense in damping down furnaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Caxton
Henger
Gretcheth
Peple
Bacon
Music as Medicine Pulse affects by tempo, study notes
A Philadelphia Inquirer excerpt describes tracing finger pulses on the artery and arm bone to feel the doctor’s touch, then singing a sequence of tunes My Country Tis of Thee and Yankee Doodle to observe how heart rate changes with tempo, noting rhythm synchronized with the pulse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphes Inquirer
Nebraska Workusin Notes On Modern Rites And Benefits
The Nebraska Workusin outlines that the A C U W offers protection at safe costs and loyal members will see benefits from their devotion. It notes the order paid 886 538 dollars to Jan 1 and argues increased membership lowers costs while the Degree of Honor grows, per New York jurisdiction reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebraska
Nebraska Workusin
Order of United Workmen
Grand Recorder of
New York
Unclear OCR Fragment Reports Local Society Growth
A garbled OCR note describes a regional society or charter in June with new certificates and an order for membership. It mentions an estimated total of about one thousand members in a jurisdiction, with insurance and monetary figures cited, though many terms are distorted.
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OSC
UN Coud
Huis Garry Insurance
Amouletins
Toigh Benedit
Lowa
Nebraska Eastern Star membership and California chapter event
The Order of the Eastern Star in Nebraska reports a membership of 9 000. The San Diego chapter dedicates its May first meeting to entertaining members' children with a program and refreshments. The Iowa Eastern Star home will be remodeled at a cost of 11 000.
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Order of the Eastern Star
Nebraska
Eastern Star
San Diego
Cal
Iowa
Knights and Ladies of Honor membership figures
The Knights and Ladies of Honor report 15 600 members in New York and a net Indiana gain over the last year. The Pennsylvania jurisdiction shows 7 000 members in good standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights and Ladies of Honor
New York
Ladies of the Maceneses Fund Disbursements and Certificates
The Ladies of the Maccnhees distributed nearly 300000 to beneficiaries and, in the first four months of the year, organized four new hives. They issued 120 new certificates and wrote 4978500 in protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Maccnhees
Ladies of the Macenhees
Protected Home Circle Seeks City Wide 1000 Increase
The order reports progress with satisfactory updates from nearly all jurisdictions. Eighteen circles in St. Louis work toward raising the total by 1,000, expected to begin soon.
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City of
St. Louis
Odd Fellows Lodge Notes Membership And Revival Efforts
Progressive Lodge Cataraqui No. 10 issues a circular to members explaining the order, costs, and benefits, urging revival and increased membership. It warns dropped members lose burial and honors. Missouri has about 6,000 Odd Fellows and 16,000 Sisters of Rebekah. Virginia's Magic City encampment Roanoke is noted. Grand Master Appleby of Delaware visited Magnolia Lodge in Brooklyn and chaired his son Harry P. Appleby’s initiation. South Dakota practice funds assembly degrees.
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Progressive Lodge
Missouri
Rebekah
Virginia
Magic City
Roanoke
Odd Fellows
Trelaware
James T. Appleby
Magnolia Lodge
Brooklyn
Harry PD. Appleby
South Dakota
Oda Pellows
Knights of Pythias Massachusetts Elects New Grand Chancellor
The Knights of Pythias in Massachusetts elect Windier J. Ramsdell of Lynn as grand chancellor last April. Ramsdell, a former Lynn mayor, has long served the order and promotes its growth in the Bay State. The organization reports about ten thousand members with proceeds and dues supporting its activities.
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Massachusetts
Pythian
Windier J. Hramsdell
Order
Bay State
Ramsdel
Lynn
Pythian Grand Lodge
Lie
Knights of Pythias of
Mas
Fraternal Fault Finders and Tribal Announcements
A fragmentary notice discusses fault finding within a fraternal group and warns against disruptions during degree work. It mentions the Manzanita tribe of California with thirty seven great sons and events in East St. Louis and St. Paul involving adoptions and a 20 000 fathom wine win reference.
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Buckeye Trail
Pennsylvania
Manzanita
California
East St. Louis
Oderoln
St. Paul
Fraternal Orders Report Strong Activity Across Nations
The Peodauptiters of the supreme court and Order of Poresters set four year terms while the Order of Malta posts a very active year. Grand officers report steady programs to protect mothers widows and children. Fraternalism grows rapidly and claims about $200,000 collected daily, reducing pauperism and crime.
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Supreme Court
Order of Poresters
Order of Malta
Elephants in War and Circus Across Ancient Times
The article traces elephants in ancient warfare and entertainment from Rome to biblical references. It notes Roman and Carthaginian uses, Hannibal’s campaigns with elephants, Alexander the Great’s bridge crossings, and a Roman circus feat of a trained elephant walking a tightrope contrasted with modern circuses.
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Lysias
Syria
Trs B.C
Anuanabas
Hitnnibal
Zinia
Recond
Dontis and the Boyhood Lessons From Youth's Companion
A fragmented excerpt from a periodical text discusses childhood behavior, manners, and moral instruction. It mentions Dontis, an Inventor figure, and a series of rules for boys and girls including respect for parents and servants, restraint, and polite conduct. The piece references a conundrum and a tale about Ned and color preference.
Women and Men Miserable From Kidney and Bladder Trouble
An advertisement explains kidney and bladder disease affect men and women, causing mental distress and loss of vigor. It promotes Swamp-Root by Dr. Kilmer as a universal remedy with sample bottles available and a pamphlet detailing testimonials.
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Townes
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Jinehamitoy, Noy
Kilmer
N.Y. Gu
Special Reduced Prices For 15 Days
Special reduced prices offered on gas stoves hot plates ovens washing machines and related hardware items. Including steel ranges heating stoves washing machines woven blankets plush robes and various household goods advertised at sharp discounts. Shoppers urged to act quickly as sale lasts fifteen days with wide selection and low prices.
Homeseekers consider cheaper multiport routes to the South
Travel notes discuss lower rates for round trips via St Louis and Cairo toward southern ports. Mentions potential routes through Cincinnati and Louisville with fares around seven pounds, highlighting cost comparisons for travelers heading south.
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St. Luks
Cairo
Ape Colon
Giortore
L.aebacster
Pov
Cinconati
Louis, Me
Favorite Remedy Credited By Rondout Man
Fortunata Father and 3on Team member Mr C E Bartholomew says Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy saved his life during Bright's disease. He reports his son with a fever sore on the leg also recovered after using the remedy. Bottles priced at 1.006 dollars? 500. Visit The Snd pendent office for job printing.
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C. E. Bartholomew
Kalkasha
Sieh
David Kennedy
Rondout
N.Y
Bright
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Grand Recorder
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Peninsulair
Monroe
Cyrus
Clorida
Royal Arch
Facksonsille
Knights OF Pythias
Sachusetts
Thales
Bors
Jeor Youngs
Boston
Shakespeare
A iii
Bagas Basie
Tad
Board of Education
Schasis
Te Secon
Ned
Youth
Chichester
Particudars
Patttsnerg
Duef's
Ars Elena Tenter
Ita HN
Rte
Berne
O& Tal
St. Lows
Massillor Hardware CO
S. Erie St
Hotel Sailer
Sheritt
Conto
Stark County
Daley M. Elofste
Cowl of Common
Ohio
Massillon
Bio
N. Waehter Bt
Frank McKinney
Sherim
Fortunata
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