New Pilgrim Treasures From Mayflower Relics Unearthed
John Dickinson Sherman recounts Pilgrim artifacts and documents linked to the Mayflower voyage. He notes autograph discoveries in Leyden and London, Bradford histories, Robinson signatures, and the journey of the Mayflower Compact into American custody at the Massachusetts State House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bradford
Plimoth
Mourt
Pradford
Edward Winslow
England
Governor Bradford
London
Massachusetts
Jones
Christopher Jones
Thomas Jones
Plymouth
Dorothy May
Resolved White
Peregrine White
Cape Cod Harbor
Winslow
Isaac Winslow
Pilgrim Society
America
Holland
John Robinson
Pilgrims
Leyden
Eckhof
Scrooby
Amsterdam
Robinson
William Brewster
H. M. Dexter
British Museum
John Dove
Sir Edwin Sandys
Charles Deane
Cambridge
London Graphic
Thomas Brewer
William Jepson
Brewer
Jepson
Pilgrim Fathers
Spee
Isaac
New England
Ploolj
Rendel Harris
Ryland
Manchester
Willian Bradford
Breestraat
Jan Jacobsz. van Tethrode
Willem Cornelisz
Wet
Buryman
Rijinsburch
George Frisbie Hoar
United States
Roger Sherman
Wiliam Bradford
Fulham Palace
Hoar
Dr. Temple
Antiquarian and Historical Societies
Temple
Canterbury
State House of
Water power and heat in the Simplon tunnel
The Simplon tunnel beneath the Alps is described as the world’s greatest tunnel. Water flowing from multiple veins at the southern end reached 15 000 gallons a minute and supplied power to compress air for drills and to refrigerate the tunnel. Heat in deep sections reached about 140 degrees Fahrenheit without artificial cooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simplon
Alps
Christian Science Monitor
Semiramis Fleet Carried by Camels Across Ancient Indus
Whitehall Gazette notes Semiramis of Assyria in 1965 B C commanded 3000 ships that defeated 4000 at the Indus mouth. The ships were transported on camel backs from Syria to the Indus banks, illustrating early seeds of civilization and industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Semiramis
Assyria
B. C
Staurobates
Indus
Syria
Henley Regatta
Great Britain
Whitehall Gazette
Paul Before Agrippa and His Roman Appeal to Caesar
A Bible lesson summary describes Paul facing Festus and Agrippa in Caesarea. It notes Paul’s legal appeal to Caesar as a strategic move when justice seemed unlikely, and outlines his defense, conversion, and commission to Gentiles.
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Christ
Paul
Jesus
Agrippa
Caesar
Festus
Jerusalem
Caesarea
Rome
IE Paul
Bernice
Yner Cues
Arguent
Jesus Christ
Damascus
Satan
God
California Fig Syrup Advertisement Claims Quick Constipation Relief
A vintage advertisement touts California Fig Syrup as a fruity remedy to cleanse the bowels in hours. It targets mothers with sick children, promising a well, playful outcome and urging asking a druggist for genuine product with age appropriate directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
God Is Love Phrase Counts as Philosophical Note
A brief, reflective quotation asserts that the phrase God is Love may guide doubters toward resolution, suggesting divine purpose and mercy. The comment frames faith as a universal answer to uncertainty, inviting contemplation of celestial intention.
The Heritage of Peace Motto Quote
A brief religious quotation from John 14 27 and 18 27 emphasizes peace and comfort, urging calm hearts and trust in divine assurance. The verse contrasts worldly worry with the peace Christ offers, inviting believers to rest in spiritual solace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Diamond Dyes Promise Easy Color For All Fabrics
An advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple for home use and safe for all fabrics from wool to linen. It claims dyes are guaranteed not to spot, fade, streak, or run and guides buyers to tell the cruggist the material type for best results.
Trolley Conductor Misplaces Fare In Warm Day
In a humorous moment a husband admits the trolley car conductor did not collect his fare and he spent the money on buttermilk. The scene is recounted with Mrs. Toddlebury pressing the truth and the couple exchanging a light exchange. An advertisement touts Red Cross Ball Blue for linen care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy
New York Sun
Miss Robertson Faces Group Half Tonight’s Fray
Miss Alice Robertson confronted a panel of male lawmakers including Rep Towner of Iowa in a House session. She declared she is not the only old woman in the house as she reacted to the conduct of part of the chamber. The crowd offered varying interpretations of exactly whom she meant.
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Alice Robertson
Congress
Towner
Iowa
Alice
Miss Ahee
So passes earthly glory joked cemetery tale
A countryman finds a grave marker bearing Sic transit gloria mundi. The sexton, nearby, explains the phrase as a joke about a patient who died on a Monday morning.
Diplomacy Joke from London Opinion
A London Opinion quip defines a diplomat as a man who arrives home late and climbs into bed backward so his wife thinks he is just getting up. The wry line reflects social satire on diplomatic manners.
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London
Keep Your Troubles to Yourself
Uncle Eben warns against sharing troubles as friends grow tired and patience wears thin. The saying urges self reliance and discretion in venting personal woes.
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Eben
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Buhler
Gong
Soule Satarr
Ean
Zaregime
Tthkik
CRS
Myles Stendisky
Peowsey
Sai
P. B. Fitzwater
D. D
Moody Bible Institute of Chicago
Western Newspaper Union
the King
God Is
Doan
Indiana
Dora Bradford
W. Second St
Mt. Vernon
Ind
Foster-Milburn CO
Buffalo, N
Sos
W. F. Young, Inc
Temple St
Springfield
Mass
Sexton
Inky
Sapolio
Red Cross
Steel Spring Piston Ring. Co
Metro. Ave
Brooklyn
N. Y
Indianapolis
Martin & Martin, Mfrs
Chicago
STERN
Canada
Mapa
British Columbia
Johnstone
Dent. of Immigration and Crionization
Dominion of Canada
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