Kentucky to Relive 1812 Heroes in Louisville Celebration
Louisville prepares a seven day homage starting September 29 to mark a century of peace and the War of 1812. Events center on the Thames battle reenactment in Cherokee Park and Lake Erie pageantry with 10,000 costumed students, floral parades, and grand civic ceremonies. Kentucky figures like Henry Clay and Gen. Clark are highlighted for leading the push to war and shaping victory. Railroad discounts are planned to draw regional visitors back to Kentucky towns after the celebration.
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America
Kentucky
Lake
the Thames
George Rogers Clark
Louisville
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Michigan
Henry Clay
Madison
Great Britain
Raisin
Fort Meigs
Perry
Lake Erie
Battle of the Thames
William Henry Harrison
New Orleans
Cherokee Park
Regiment Armory
Art, Religion, and Mock Birds in Mosque Tiles
A London Chronicle report discusses Islamic prohibitions on depicting living creatures in art. A traveler notes Algiers mosque tiles show birds painted as if alive, but a local responder explains the birds are dead, marked by black neck lines to comply with Koranic prohibitions.
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East
Perdition
Algiers
Mussulman
London Chronicle
Etymology of almanac traced to Saxon origins
The piece discusses the disputed origins of the term almanac. It notes Verstegan’s probable derivation from Saxon usage and describes how carved sticks marked with lunar cycles were called almonaght or almon heed, later yielding the word almanac.
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Verstegan
London
Tokyo bookseller ad boasts bold promises and humor
An advertising snippet from a Tokyo bookseller extols cheap prices, elegant books, clear print, tough paper, polite service, abundant goods, fast shipping, careful packaging, and a claim that visiting customers will cure faults and make them solid men, with more advantages unnamed.
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Tokyo
The Clergyman’s Daughter and a Betrothal Whim
A young woman browses typewriting paper in a village store and asks the merchant if he makes sedition to clergymen. He asks if she is a clergyman’s wife or daughter, and she hesitantly denies both. She then whispers she expects to become engaged to a theological student next month.
Lesson on Kindness Ends With Curious Anecdote
A country schoolmaster addresses his pupils and recalls a tale of a boy who struck his sister and faced consequences. The story notes the sister’s near-fate, her forgiveness, and a rolling pin silencing the offender from attending school for weeks. The digressive anecdote appears in Londo Tit- Bits.
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Londo
Saxo Salve Claims Severe Eczema Cure In One Tube
Local ad praises Saxo Salve as a cure for severe skin conditions including eczema and salt rheum with a testimonial from A L Morgan of Endicott New York. It claims rapid relief from itching and eruptions and offers a money back guarantee if ineffective. The ad also endorses Vinol for weak blood on a separate guarantee.
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A. L. Morgan
Endicott
N. Y
S. Lloyd
Mterling
Postmaster White Resigns Amid Efficiency Move
Winchester Kentucky Postmaster John G. White confirms resignation news from Washington. He says he was ready to resign since Wilson's inauguration but waited while charges were pending. A February 20 authorization from Senator Bradley allowed the action. The department cites efficiency, not the domestic charges, as the reason for the change. White could have served until his term ended.
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Winchester
John G. White
Washington
Wilson
Bradley
White
Vanarsdell's Offers Fresh Beans Lettuce Radishes Onions
Vanarsdell's grocer lists new fresh produce including beans lettuce radishes and onions available for shoppers. Local store announces seasonal stock and early summer harvests.
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Vanarsdell’s
Charles L Simon Florist Succeeding John Corbett
Charles L Simon succeeds John Corbett as florist with contact via phone 435 though full details are truncated in the line.
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Charles L. Simon
John Corbett
Sleeping Dining and Parlor Cars on Express Trains
Daily weekday service offered with sleeping dining and parlor cars on express trains. Consult agents for particulars.
Better Than Spanking Remedied Urinary Disorder Offer
An advertisement from C H Rowan Drug Co Chicago offers a free 56 cent package of a remedy claimed to cure bed wetting and urinary control issues in both children and adults. The mail order pitch urges readers to write for the free medicine and share with neighbors.
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C. H. Rowan Drug Co
Chicago
Mr. Sterling
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