Rural Carrier Examination Notice at Monticello Indiana
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination to be held in Monticello Indiana on July 14 1923 to fill rural carrier posts in Chalmers and nearby routes. Salaries range from 1860 to 2600 dollars per year depending on route length, with extra pay per mile beyond 24 miles. Separate exams for motor and wagon routes no longer exist. Applications available from local offices or the Civil Service Commission in Washington.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Monticello
Ind
Chalmers
U. S
Washington
Healing Wounds of Plants Splinting for Garden Repair
A New York Post report explains grafting a splint to a broken branch. An expert straightens the bend and applies two wooden splints bound around the limb with cotton wool to exclude air. Proper timely care allows continued growth and a healed wound.
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St. Nicholas
New York Post
Grave of Mary Magdalene in Provence Saint Maximin Chapel
The Provence District in southern France claims Mary Magdalene is buried in Saint Maximin chapel near Toulon and Marseilles. A local guide leads small groups to a crypt where a gold banded skull is kept and a curl from the saint’s hair is shown in a golden shrine. The guardian recounts a legend of Mary Magdalene and Lazarus fleeing persecution, with a shipwreck near Marseilles.
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Provence
France
Mary Magdalene
Saint Maximin
Toulon
Marseilles
Detroit News
Valentine Mary Magdeline
Lazarus
Lucky Tiger Hair Remedy Claims Rapid Stop to Hair Loss
Minneapolis man J. M. Lyle testifies that Lucky Tiger Hair Remedy halted rapid hair loss in days and restored scalp health. The ad promotes guaranteed satisfaction and urges readers to ask their druggist, noting job printing by the Herald.
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J. M. Lyle
Minneapolis
Minn
Washington as American City in a Global Capital
An Excerpt describes Washington D C during the territorial era with Governors Cook and Shepherd. It notes President Grant appointing Shepherd, the fall of the territorial government, the rise of three presidentially appointed commissioners, and a diverse population with 34 embassies and foreign legations alongside a predominantly American workforce.
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District of Columbia
Cook
Shepherd
Grant
Congress
House
Senate
Washington
North
South
Love Story of Elaine and Lancelot Immortalized
Elaine the lily maid of Astolat loves Sir Lancelot who remains devoted to Guinevere. Heartbroken, she dies and her body is placed on a barge with a lily and love letter. The tale ends at King Arthur's palace where her tomb bears the narrative of unrequited passion. Derived from Thomas Malory and told in Tennyson's blank verse Idylls of the King.
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Elaine
Astolat
Sir Lancelot
Guinevere
Arthur’s
Palace Wharf
Sir Thomas Malorr
Prince Arthur
Tennyson
Early Views on the United States by Benjamin Davies
In 1813 Benjamin Davies critiqued the United States noting a lack of urban diplomacy in Philadelphia and other capitals. He warned of wealth-hungry adventurers, land speculation, banks, insurance offices and lotteries, and called for legislative action to curb numerous inns taverns and dram shops. He also observed widespread schools yet weak domestic regulation of children and youth.
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United States
Benjamin Davies
Philadelphia
Red Coral Trade Across Ages and Continents
The article traces red coral trade from ancient China to the Mediterranean, noting Y aung Pai's poem, Han dynasty mentions, a later Chinese traveler report, its entry into Chinese materia medica, Reinach on Celtic trade, and Roman disruption. It mentions coral finds in Britain and Ireland and exchanges with India for frankincense, myrrh, and gems.
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Far East
Y’ung Pai
China
Mediterranean Sea
Ireland
India
Evolution of neckwear Through the Ages
The necktie began as a neck warmer for cold weather. The ruff preceded today’s knot, followed by Brussels lace neckcloths. Long ends were tucked in waistcoats, then broad silk ribbons and a double-wrapped cravat. The modern scarf appeared about forty years ago.
Interference Tubes Suppress Whistles In Phonographs
An inventor proposes U shaped metal interference tubes placed in the main tube between reproducer and tone arm to soften high tone whistles with little volume loss. By routing sound waves through bypaths the device reduces unwanted tones while preserving overall loudness.
Rarity of Calamander Wood Highlighted
The passage notes calamander as the rarest precious wood from Ceylon, valued for its veined grain and beauty when polished. Once abundant, only a few specimens remain and are safeguarded by the government.
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Ceylon
Ancient Egyptian Embalming Practices and Beliefs
The article explains early Egyptian embalming started upon a death of a notable person. The brain and viscera were removed with stone tools, organs stored in jars in a tomb cache. Bodies were natron cured for 70 days, wrapped in flax with gum, placed in triple coffins, and envisioned as a wandering soul for 10 000 years. Early methods stemmed from sun-dried preservation and simple offerings.
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Egypt
Long Disused Yet Not Dead Our Hidden Body Artifacts
A reflective essay describes ancient features still present in humans such as a vestigial eyelid fold and ear shield muscles. It notes bird and reptile eyelids and ear protections once used in harsh environments, pointing out that some people can still move their ears.
Lake of Fire Eyed as Lava Rises in Hawaii Crater
In May 1988 the lava lake at Halemaumau rose within 40 feet of the crater rim as earthquakes opened vents. The surface sank at about a foot per hour, collapsing the lake into a smoking chasm 1000 feet deep and nearly 2000 feet wide. Makapuh and Napao craters reactivated briefly before drying again.
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Halemauman
Hawaii National Park
Makapuh
Napao
No Spouts
An eight year old Frances resists being suspected of disclosure after a secret teaching. A visit to Aunt Grace includes a young guest who remarks on secrets with the saying little pitchers have big ears. Frances answers that it does not hurt if they have no spouts.
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Frances
Aunt Grace
The Brides Bacon Joke in Detroit News
A humorous Detroit News quip about a bride complaining her first breakfast in a new home failed due to too much lard in the bacon. A businesswoman replies with a tale about a friend who misinterpreted a doctor’s instruction to eat breakfast, needing to rise earlier or fry bacon the night before.
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Detroit News
Youthful sentiment echoes in Lowell remark
The passage notes elderly people feeling never fully grown up, calling it the malady of youth. It cites James Russell Lowell, who, while passing an institution labeled For Incurable Children, remarked that he belonged there, illustrating a self deprecating, humorous view on aging.
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James Russell Lowell
Boston Transcript
Scotland Yard Origins and New Location
Scotland Yard once stood at the southeast corner of Charing Cross as a palace for Scottish kings during Henry II’s era. The modern headquarters is now located on the Thames Embankment.
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Scotland Yard
London
Charing Cross
Metropolitan Police Force
New Scotland Yard
Thames Embankment
Free sample offer for Kvanite Floor enamel
Old wood floors linoleum porch furniture and more qualify for a free sample can of Kvanite Floor enamel. One coat covers and provides a high gloss washproof finish that wears longer than paint or varnish. Includes half pint sample brush and coupon from Monticello Drug Co.
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Monticello Drug Co
Borey Knock At The Studio A Humorous Tale Of Mr Herford
An associate recounts a comic incident at Oliver Herford's studio. A door knock interrupts a quiet moment, revealing a bore named Blank. Herford explains he uses special knocks for intimate friends to permit entry only when he wishes to be undisturbed.
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Oliver Herford
Edward Simmons
Mr. Simmons
Mr. Herford
Poe
Jess
Blank
Holy City to Many Sects in JeruSalem’s Slope and Stone
A Harper's Magazine excerpt surveys Jerusalem’s diverse sacred sites high on its hills. The narrator describes brick and stone monasteries churches mosques mosques and ancient religious significance spanning Jewish Muslim and Christian faiths.
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Holy City
Jerusalem
Solomon
Omar
Harper’s Magazine
Wakeful Worshipers Keeper in Early New England Tale
A historical vignette describes a tithing man in early New England tasked with waking worshipers. Allen Bridges allegedly used a staff with a thorn and a fox tail to prod sleepers, provoking a dramatic reaction from Mr Tomlins who struck the tool and cursed a woodchuck in a humorous journal entry.
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New England
Allen Bridges
Mr. Tomlins
Notice of Administration in White County Indiana
The Clerk of the Circuit Court of White County Indiana appoints Robert W Lawrie as administrator of the estate of Robert A Lawrie late of White County deceased The estate is considered solvent The administrator is named with date 1923 and identified as Robe rt W Lawrie
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Circuit Court
White County
Indiana
Robert A. Lawrie
Robert W. Lawrie
Mack & Co Bottling Works trademark notice Indiana
Mack & Co Bottling Works of Monon Indiana has registered a trademark and device on bottles under Indiana law and filed with the White Circuit Court and the Secretary of State. All persons are forbidden to use the bottles for their own use as indicated by the act of May 31 1917 and related statutes.
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Mack & Co
Bottling Works
Monon
Ind
White Circuit Court
Indiana
White County
Secretary of State
General Assembly
State of
Bond Issue Notice for White County Road Project
White County Indiana issues bonds exceeding five thousand dollars for the John E Cover road in Cass Township. Bonds totaling sixteen thousand nine hundred dollars at five percent. taxpaying residents may appeal to the State Board of Tax Commissioners within twenty nine days from June 5 1923. Dated June 6 1923. Flor Vinson Auditor White County Indiana.
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White County
Indiana
John E. Cover
Cass Township
Anlv
State Board of Tax Commissioners
State Board
Board of Commissioners of
Flor. Vinson
H&rg
Monticello Seeks Bids for Water Works Bond Issue
Monticello Indiana invites sealed bids June 25 for twenty five 1000 bonds dated June 1 1923 at 5 percent interest payable annually. Bonds fund water works electrification main extensions and improvements. Bidder may bid any number of bonds with delivery on par value including accrued interest. Bond details and bidding requirements listed by City Clerk James Y Stephenson.
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Monticello
Indiana
White County
Public Service Commission
State of
State Board of
James Y. Stephenson
City of
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