Coat of Christ Wore at Calvary Shown in Treves Shrine
Montreal Family Herald notes the Treves cathedral houses a relic claimed to be Jesus Christ’s crucifixion garment. Tradition traces its recovery to Empress Helena in the fourth century, with periodic public exhibitions dating back to 1106 and 1512, drawing millions of pilgrims though others dispute a single genuine relic among many claimed holy coats.
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Treves
Khenish Prugsia
Jesus
Helena
Holy Land
Leo X
Calvary
Montreal Family Herald
Cork and paraffin restore metal and hearth tiles
Rub rust from metal with a cork dipped in paraffin. A paraffin moistened cork removes marks from hearth tiles.
Poverty as a Blessing in Disguise for Youth
The saying contrasts how poverty is seen as a blessing to young people while it harms older individuals. It discusses shifting perspectives on wealth, opportunity, and life stage impacts.
Quebec Tree Planting Contract Awarded For Highway Plan
Quebec department awards Pollette nursery a contract to plant 10 000 trees on the Montreal Quebec highway. Half to be planted this spring and half next fall. An additional 2 000 trees will be planted by lands and forest department for roads, totaling 200 000 plants for western province scenery upgrades.
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Quebec
Montreal-Quebec
Pollette
Provincial
Department of Highways and Roads
Lands and Forest Department
Roads Department
Cuticura Ad Claims Skin Benefits
An advertisement touts Cuticura Ointment for facial care with nightly application and a five minute wash using Cuticura Soap. It promises improvements for poor complexions dandruff itching and rough hands.
Boy Scout Saves Brother From Ice on Kalamazoo Pond
Fourteen-year-old Carl Johnson braved icy water to rescue his seven-year-old brother after he sank into a pond near Kalamazoo Michigan. He held the child and pulled him to safety then returned home to recover. An honor medal application was filed with the national court of honor by the local council.
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Kalamazoo
Mich
Carl Johnson
National Court of Honor
New Primrose Shines At Kew Gardens In London
A Himalayan Primula rosea is exhibited at Kew Gardens in the Rock garden at the dripping well. The plant bears rich carmine pink blossoms and is praised for its beauty and adaptability. It thrives in most soils, best in rich loam with a touch of peat, and suits waterside as well as other sites.
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Kew Gardens
London
Himalayas
Rock Garden
Creed of Uncle Joe Sparks Conversational Remark
E. S. quotes Uncle Joe’s creed from a scrapbook saying the Almighty organized humanity as a big corporation, issued all capital stock, maintains it at par value, and he will not part with his holdings. The Boston Transcript note frames the remark as a humorous aside in a letter about Mr. Cannon.
Land Area and Population of Japan Compared
The article states Japan has a land area of 147055 square miles about one twenty fourth of the United States and a population near 60000000 about one half that of the United States. It provides comparative figures to U S metrics for context.
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Japan
United States
Satire on Polly Honeycomb and 18th Century Reading
The text notes the popularity of novel reading in mid-18th century England and says intellectuals regarded it with alarm. It mentions a farce titled Polly Honeycomb attributed to Garrick that satirizes this trend.
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England
Polly Honeycomb
Garrick
The Cup of Happiness Leaks Before Running Over
A proverb-like note observes that joy often falters early, with promises of happiness evaporating before full abundance. The line suggests caution and humility in expectations.
Health ages post 31 and the Postum pitch
An old advertisement warns that health declines after 40 and cautions against caffeine while promoting Postum as a coffee alternative. It urges readers to start a thirty day trial, promising a free one week supply with directions by Carrie Blanchard and a coupon for Instant Postum or Postum Cereal.
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Carrie Blanchard
PoarouCenza.Co.,Inc
Battle Creek
Monticello and Jeffersons Mountaintop Legacy
The article reflects on Thomas Jefferson founder of the University of Virginia and author of the Declaration, detailing Monticello’s construction from 1770 to 1802, the grounds and slave labor, and Jefferson's epitaph and childhood spot on Little Mountain where he and Dabney Carr shared moments and a lifelong bond.
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Thomas Jefferson
Pathfinder Magazine
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Shadwell
Albemarte
Little Mountain
Charlottesville
Virginia
University of Virginia
Continental Congress
France
Washington
John Adams
United States
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Carter's Mountain
Dabney
Rem
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Empire
Mississippi
Congress
Jefferson and Dabney Carr and the Monticello Compact
A Virginia tale chronicles Dabney Carr’s leadership for liberty and his death before the Revolution. Jefferson and Carr were childhood friends who pledged mutual burial under the Monticello oak. The piece also notes Jefferson’s epitaph and revisionist views of his greatest achievements amid statecraft and expansion.
Liberty and the Flag as Symbol of American Ideals
A reflection on the American flag’s meaning and the liberty it represents grounded in history from English roots to the Declaration of Independence. It notes sacrifices for national unity democracy and equality of opportunity and mentions Revolutionary War cannon production and early gun foundries in Massachusetts Connecticut and Rhode Island.
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Europe
Indianapolis News
Massachusetts
Bridgewater
Hugh Grr
Springfeld
Hope Furnace
Seltuate
Rhode Island
Connecticut Council
Salisbury
Independence Day Weddings in Early New England Customs
The diary of Rev. Saunel Deane records July 4 1770 as the first marriage ceremony in Portland Maine soon after his ordination. The text notes the bride Mary Prescott and John Physle as contracting parties and that a wedding sermon followed the next Sunday. The article describes the bridal choice of texts and the practice lasting for years, including Parson Smith and Abbie Smith wedding sermon for John Adams.
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Saunel Deane
Portland
John Physle
Mary Prescott
Hla
Mking
Mary
New England
Abbie Smith
Parson Smith
John Adams
Johun Eamne
Drimiset
United States
Tax Levies Through American History
The article traces how a wide range of items and professions faced federal taxes from early carriage levies to later duties on snuffs sugar and retail goods. It notes 1813 liquor and foreign merchandise, 1815 iron candles bats umbrellas and shoes, Civil War coal paint cement marine engines and screws, plus architects civil engineers contractors and professionals like lawyers physicians and dentists becoming subjects before the war’s end.
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Collector of
Internal Revenue
Swarm of Bees Covers Lighthouse Lens Off New Haven
A storm winds bees ashore near New Haven Connecticut and swarms cover the lens area of the South West lighthouse beacon in Long Island sound. Eyewitness reports a dense swarm obscuring the guiding light for mariners.
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New Haven
Conn
Long Island Sound
Important to All Women Readers of This Paper
Thousands of women suffer kidney or bladder trouble without realizing it. Poor kidney health can trigger back pain headaches loss of ambition nervous irritable and despondent feelings. Dr Kilmer Swamp Root is advertised as restoring kidney health and a sample bottle is offered by mail with ten cents.
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Kilmer
Liege Cock Crowing Contests Draw Local Flair
Liege becomes the hub for a niche sport with Belgian artisans rivaling roosters. Special birds are bred for crowing contests and placed in nearby cages to foster rivalry. A marker records each bird’s crow count as no match lasts an hour.
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Liege
Worry and Strength for Action from Grit Editorial
This excerpt argues men worry most when interests are involved and least when others are. It notes worry achieves little and urges a clear head and bodily strength to act as needed, reflecting practical advice from the publication.
Ladders Installed in Flume to Aid Stranded Deer
Workers at a western hydroelectric plant installed ladders in the plant flume to help deer that fell into the water. The improvised rescue setup aims to recover the animals safely and prevent further casualties in the canal system.
The Most Difficult Thing Is Knowing Yourself
A concise reflection on self understanding as the hardest personal task. The note emphasizes inner clarity over external judgments and suggests self-awareness as a lifelong pursuit.
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