Black Magic in Old France and the Affaire des Poisons
A compact survey of La Voisin and Madame de Montespan amid the French poison affair. La Voisin rose wealthy through philters and witchcraft, aiding de Montespan in plots against Louis XIV. The court scandal led to Louis XIV’s closure of the court. La Voisin was executed, Montespan escaped via influence, and later neared sainthood. Montespan born 1641 died 1707
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Old
France
Marquis de Sade
Catherine Monvoisin
la Voisin
de Montespan
Montespan
Louis XIV
Louis
Madame de Montespan
Use for Locusts Found in Oil and Soap Making
London Answers notes that locusts, long kept in tropical regions, can yield oil usable for soap. The piece contrasts this with other pests like prickly pear, which can supply power alcohol, and cautions that a use does not solve pest problems if production costs or market demand are unfavorable.
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Australia
London
Evolution of Mankind and Nature’s Selection
A London Tit-Bits quote explains that nature discarded failed primitive men as mankind evolved. It argues modern humans arose by selecting the most capable stock and using brains, while downgrading Neanderthals and other early hominins as useless branches.
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London
Old Cloth Decoration and Transfer Printed Calico
With transfer printed or penciled china from Battersea Worcester and Liverpool, copper plates decorated cotton cloth for adverts. Benjamin Franklin noted in 1758 he sent fifty yards of copper plate printed cotton and seven yards of chair cotton printed in the same manner for bed and window curtains.
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Batterseas
Worcester
Liverpool
Benjamin Franklin
Toed Longevity and Hibernate Habits of Toads
Toads hibernate in winter and endure food and water deprivation longer than many animals. This extends their lifespan with some known to reach 30 years. Some claim burrowing toads live for centuries, but such tales lack proof. stories of buried toads in solid clay or rock are typically untrue.
Hejira and its meaning in Moslem calendar origin
The term hejira marks Mohammeds 622 A D flight from Mecca and the start of the Moslem era. It is used figuratively for any great exodus and is pronounced hejira with emphasis on either the first or second syllable.
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Mohammed
Mecca
Local visitors mingle in Moulton from Flatonia and Hallettsville
Mrs. George Hamon of Flatonia paid a visit to Moulton on Saturday. Mrs. Augusta W Janszen and daughters Misse Pauline Leno and Gladys of Hallettsville were in Moulton on Monday.
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George Hamon
Flatonia
Moulton
Augusta W, Janszen
Misse, Pauline, Lenore
Gladys
Hallettsville
Moulton Monday
Zions Lutheran Church Sets Sunday Services November 27 1932
The note announces Sunday School and Bible Class at 9 30 AM with Christmas materials to be handed out next Sunday. English service follows at 10 30 AM and a pew church year begins, described as a year of particular grace, led by Pastor A H Falkenberg with a welcoming note.
Guenther and Gallia Visitors Highlight Moulton Set
Dr and Mrs J C Guenther of LaGrange spent Monday in Moulton while Edwin V Gallia of Moravia visited Tuesday and gave The Eagle a cheerful and profitable call.
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J. C. Guenther
LaGrange
Moulton
Edwin V. Gallia
Moravia
Michigan Food at the Fair Shows State's Canned Goods might at Chicago
Michigan plans a strong exhibit at the Century of Progress Exposition in Chicago next June. The display will feature canned fruits and vegetables, with cherry huts to sell sherry products, plus pictures and models of orchards and canning factories. Michigan emphasizes its celery, grapes, peaches, and other produce as major contributors to national supplies. The exhibit aims to reflect renewed faith in postwar normalcy and progress.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
State of Michigan
Michigan
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Eagle
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