Fat hotel guest and other brief items from Virginia
A crowded hotel scene in Virginia tells of a very fat guest forced to spend the night on a wire cot with no blankets or mattress. The clerk asks how he slept and the guest jokes he slept fine but looked like a waffle when rising. The column also notes a Bangor banker speech and a quip about young George Brown. Fingerprint tricks thwart criminals as New York burglars steal from ten stores before escaping.
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Virginia
Hale
Inva Y. M. CG. A
Bangor
George Brown
Lfe
New York
Easter Pilgrims Move Through Holy Land in Joyful Procession
A travel piece follows pilgrims from Jaffa to Jerusalem during Easter observances. They tour Haifa Joplin Bethlehem Bethel Jericho and the Dead Sea area visiting the Church of the Nativity Rachel's tomb and the Holy Sepulcher. The Holy Fire ritual and processions at Calvary and the Via Dolorosa are described with reverence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fromn
Avery
Bouring
Mahomet
Jaffa
Holy
Mecca
Haifa
Christ
Halfa
Simon the Tanner
Samaria
Bethel
Jerusalem
Jericho
Dead Sea
Olivet
Bethany
Church of ‘the Holy Sepulcher
Bethlehem
Jesus
Rachel
Palestine
Llory
Calvary
Pigrim
David
Sorrows
Pontius Pilate
Via Delarosa
Jehosaphat
Palm Garden
Traced to Goddess Freya and Good Friday Origins
The article explains how Good Friday got its name and links it to the Norse goddess Freya. It also notes varied names in other languages and folk beliefs such as eggs extinguishing fires, bread protecting against rats, and infants born on the day curing fevers, with a caution from West Country lore about washing clothes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freya
France
Italy
London Times
Easter's Manifestation
The piece contrasts uncomprehending views of spring with enlightened perception. It suggests Easter reveals a spiritual truth beyond physical renewal, felt within individuals though faint and uncertain, tied to the Great Event the day honors.
Faith and Easter Hope Amid War Headlines
The New York Sun reports that wartime death deepens belief in life after death and makes Easter more meaningful. Soldiers, chaplains, and nurses testify that sacrifice is not the end, and faith in a future life consoles those who mourn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
New York Sun
Humility Praised in Saint Bernard's Writings
A St Bernard quote notes that humility is easy when brought low but rare and great when praised, highlighting the virtue of steadfast humility in all circumstances. The reflection contrasts public praise with inner virtue and moral character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Bernard
How Milady Is to Dress Hair in Modern Fashion
The piece argues hair style is essential to total dress, detailing shifts from bob to long hair and new techniques. It notes Paris trends for bob shaping, the use of switches and knots, and how coiffures must harmonize with evolving gowns and outdoor wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milady
The New Lace Caps And Aprons For Spring
The article notes rising interest in lace caps caps and aprons in retail shops. It highlights spring trends including Val enciennes edgework frills tucks ribbons and new chambray morning frocks with attached collars. It mentions display emphasis on saucy cap styles bold aprons and serge dress trims with openwork braiding and eyelets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valenciennes
Skirts Shown In Large Checks And Blanket Materials
Attractive separate skirts appear in heavy blanket fabrics with bold checks. Color combos favor brown and tan or gray, making these styles highly popular in the display.
Cave Spring School and Historic Cave Spring Site
The piece recalls the Cave Spring on the border near Cunham boulevard and Charlotte street, a school taught by Mr. Piper around 1840. Pupils remembered include Washington TH, Joseph Britth Ohtell, and William Mullkey, per Mrs. Nellie M. Harris and the Missouri Historical Society.
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Cave Spring
Elvills
Cunhanm Boulevard
Charlotte Street
Nellie M. Harris
Piper
Why Take Laxatives. Nujol Offers Natural Relief
An old advertisement argues laxatives harm long term health and promotes Nujol as a natural lubricant for constipation. It claims Nujol is not a medicine or laxative, is pure water, cannot gripe, and is used in leading hospitals. Consumers are urged to obtain a bottle from their druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fashion ‘Authority
New York Times
Stray Bite of Wisdom Portrait In A Mannered Verse
The fragment references a just soul guided by God’s will, noting the speaker’s path as mendicant traveler or prince and labeling the profession as justice in line with George Band.
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George Band
Diamond Dyes Offer Easy Home Dyeing For Fabrics
A vintage advertisement touts Diamond Dyes as simple directions for dyeing or tinting worn clothing and home textiles. It claims rich color for coats, skirts, curtains, and many fabrics, noting no color runs or fades and urging readers to tell their druggist fabric type.
Coat dealer letter lands Chicago man in custody
A Chicago man was arrested after writing a letter to his coat dealer. The odd note raised questions about loyalty and intent as authorities investigated the message.
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Chicago
Pretty And Inexpensive Desserts For Leftover Fruit
Dessert ideas using eggless and creamless whipped fruit blends invite efficient use of preserved berries and stone fruit. A compact ad style note mentions simple tea cup molds and a thrift approach to dessert making.
Health restoring proof from a suffering woman in Nebraska
A Lincoln woman shares that Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription eased lifelong suffering and saved her from surgery. She used the tonic during menopause and again later, reporting renewed health. She cites sending for a trial package to Buffalo New York.
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Lincoln
Nebr
Dr. Pierce
Mia
Martha Strayer
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Putnam
Canada
Virgin Far MS
Western Canada
Canada Colonization Association
Winnipeg
United States
St. Paul
J. Broughton
W. Adams
Nicago
J.M. Maclachlan
Jefferson Ave
E. Detroit
Pen Bens
Aerrelmark
Broughton
Itaclaghlan
Welt
Delrone Michit
Department of Immigration
Baltway Bates
Cade
Sttve
Gray
Cedron
Gethsemane
Via Dolorosa
Church of the Assumption
Blanche Antisdel
McClure
Haly
ALON
Wit Ores
Tak&k
Colton
Plymouth Rock
Mrs
Green Mountain
Guild
Drugelata
Guid CO
Rupert, VT
Vow Gralm
Gurman
Madison
Chiango
Sendow Funk Fam
Instructive
Morty Varietion Farm
Farmery
Cloonligten
Fio.b
Flint, Mich
Chevrolet
F. O. B. Flint
Michiga Superior
Chevrolet Motor Co
Detroit, Mich
General Motors Corporation
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