Old-Time County Fair Narratives and Elkanah Watson
The piece recalls American county fairs as a distinct festival, tracing their rise from Dutch kermesses to agricultural societies led by figures like Elkanah Watson. It notes modernization through motor vehicles, electricity, and centralized fairs, and highlights Watson’s efforts to popularize farming exhibitions and include clergy and women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmo Scott Watson
America
North America
Jonesville
Elkanah Watson
Ty Ee
Polka Dot Tunic Frock Pattern Ad from Barbara Bell
Fashion pattern ad touts a blue polka dot tunic frock with wide shoulders and puffed sleeves. Describes belt waist, versatile necklines, and color options. Barbara Bell Pattern No. 1927-B offered in sizes 12 through 20 with yardage details and 15 cent pattern book order from The Sewing Circle in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Bell
Sewing Circle Pattern Dept
W. Adams St
Chicago
Bell Syndicate
WNU
Definition of a fair hit under Rule 37 in baseball
The text defines a fair hit as a legally batted ball that lands on fair ground between bases or on fair ground as it travels to the outfield, or first touches fair territory beyond first or third base, or contacts an umpire or player while on fair ground. a fair fly is judged by ball and foul line position, not the fielder’s ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New Amsterdam
Kieft
Kermess
Edmund Andres
Washington and
Jefferson
Pennsylvania
Maine
Massachusetts
South Carolina
Washington
Congress
Columbian Agricultural Society
Georgetown
William Franklin Last Royal Governor of New Jersey
William Franklin, born 1731 and died 1613, was the last royal governor of New Jersey. Appointed in 1762, he became a Tory in the Revolution and was imprisoned for part of the war. After independence, he moved to England and spent the rest of his life. Benjamin Franklin’s only other child was a daughter, Sarah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Franklin
William
New Jersey
England
Sarah
Mechanical Detective Meldwesen of Berlin Archive
The Meldwesen is a mechanical detective in the Kriminal Archiv of Berlin. It holds a catalogue of millions of cards recording the detailed history of every man, woman and child in the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meldwesen
Berlin
Kriminal Archiv
Venetian Life and the start of Howells career
Williard Dean Howells, after four years as Venetian consul, met a Boston publisher aboard a liner. He mentioned an amare script on Venetian life, which the publisher half-jokingly offered to publish. The manuscript was immediately turned over and published in 1866 as Venetian Life, marking the rise of Howells' successful literary career.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Wood
Whipman
Venice
Williard Dean Howells
Boston
Howells
Goethe Quote Echoes on Encouragement and Censure
A compact quotation suggests encouragement does much while correction carries weight. It notes the sun follows a shower, implying renewal after discipline. The insight mirrors Goethe's wit on motivation and resilience in daily life.
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Goethe
Adversity and Strength From Proverbs Wisdom
A maxim from Proverbs reminds readers that fainting in hardship weakens strength. It emphasizes resilience and steadfastness as keys to enduring trials.
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Archaes
Albany
Pittsfield
Berkshire
Pittsfield Sun
Agricultural Society
Watson
Social Register
United States
Yorkha
Eleanah Watson
A. B. Frost
Franklin
Book of Proverbs
Snow White Petroleum Jelay
Pitciola
Lgee
E. Brown
Martin's Farm
Joe E. Brown
General Foods
Naz
Bese Tractor
Tika Lakes
Rey
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