Mistresses of the Sea and the Rise of Tyre
Tyre stood as the premier maritime power inspiring merchants and lending giants across civilizations. As Tyre waned Carthage and Italian cities took charge. Italy ruled for 700 years before Portugal and Spain reshaped sea power, followed by Holland and Great Britain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyre
Carthage
Enice
Genoa
Florence
Naples
Italy
Hanseatic League
Portugal
America
Spain
Porto
Holland
Witch Basel as Last Flower of Season Praised for Bravery
The article discusses the witch basel or witch hazel as a late flowering plant. It notes its persistence into January, ornamental beauty, and suspected medicinal properties. It also mentions wartime superstition about its use as a divining rod for water and ore deposits, likely from a name misunderstanding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nature
Mtnare
Bigelow
Witch Basel
Betwych
Wick
Old King Cole reference traced to 17th century origins
The discussion traces Old King Cole to Dr William King’s 17th century work and notes possible links to King Cole of Britain across centuries. Historians debate whether the pipe and tobacco reference place the tale after Raleigh’s European tobacco introduction or merely suggest a musical instrument.
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Cole
William King
Halliwell
Coel
Britain
Cou
Freeman
Raleigh
Europe
Superstitions About Shoes Across Ages And Cultures
A brief survey traces shoe related superstitions from ancient Rome to Anglo Saxon marriages and medieval fashion. It notes the belief that the left or right shoe must be worn first to avoid bad luck and describes customs involving shoe length and tying laces to prevent tripping.
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Augustus Caesar
Pythagoras
Found a Way Out and the Wary Wallet
A London Tatler anecdote recounts a priest who admonishes Pat for misusing money at the market. Pat admits he failed to keep change, claiming a hole in his trousers pocket forced him to spend the coins rather than lose them before reaching home.
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Pat
London Tatler
PEST SPREAD BY MOSQUITO IN BLOOD OF SICK
A historical account explains how a blood parasite travels through mosquitoes. It notes nocturnal appearance of microstructures in blood and their disappearance by morning, with transmission via mosquito bite and parasite metamorphosis inside the mosquito.
Geese From Barnacle Belief Widely Held in 16th Century
The article recounts the old belief that geese descended from barnacles. It cites Thomas du Drake and a London pamphlet of 1687 noting shells forming a bird shape, maturing, then becoming geese washed ashore near Lancashire. Piel Island near Barrow-in-Furness is identified as the Pile of Poulders.
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Uat
London
Lancashire
Piel Island
Barrow-in-Furness
Move Up by Guarding Habits and Appearance
The piece argues that progress requires keeping up with habits, dress, speech, and company. It says the average businessman must project judgment and good taste in all actions and attire, while exceptional individuals avoid sensationalism. Preparedness yields bigger pay as leadership roles arrive.
Hindu snake superstition described in temple rituals
A Hindu believer prays before a temple altar with a serpent in his robe. He allows a bite, bleeds, uses a black stone on the wound, mutters incantations, and claims the deity’s power made the venom harmless.
Planting Bulbs With A Dibble Or Planter
The article explains simple bulb planting using a dibble or bulb-planter. It suggests making a dibble from an old fork or spade handle, and cutting it to about a foot. Marking depth with a nail or chalk ensures uniform depth, and painting bands on the dibble aids accuracy.
Moldavian Nation Holds Fast to Romanian Identity
The piece traces Moldavia’s history from early domination by a Moldavian crown through 1812 Russian expansion and 1878 Bessarabia annexation. It notes Russia’s temporary gains and later loss of influence, and asserts that despite political shifts Bessarabians, the Moldavians, remain true to their Romanian language and nation.
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Apnea
Russia
Moldavia
Napoleon
Morussi
Roumania
Bessarabia
Saint Catherine the martyr of Rome and her wheel fate
The article recalls St Catherine one of the early Christian martyrs under Emperor Maximus I. She was placed in a wheel device with spikes but a lightning strike freed her and killed the executioners. Magzimus ordered her to be carried outside and beheaded. The wheel is linked to the circular window called Catharine-Wheel and to a firework of the same name. This Catherine lived in the fourth century not to be confused with St Catherine of Siena.
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Catherine
Maximus I
St. Catharine
Magzimus
St. Catharine of
Sienna
Dved
Overview of the Mexican War 1846 47 key battles and events
The Mexican war began April 25 1846 with clashes at the Rio Grande. Major actions followed including Palo Alto May 8 Monterey September 1846 Buena Vista 1847 Cerro Gordo April 17 Mexico City captured September 14 1847 and U S forces occupied it September 12 1847. The treaty ending the conflict was signed February 2 1848.
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Rio Grande
Polk
Congress
Mexico
Palo Alto
Monterey
Buena Vista
Cerro Gordo
City of Mexico
Mexfco City
Honey as a versatile substitute for agar and storage tips
The article extols honey as a superior substitute for agar and a true food. It warns against poor storage in ice chests or cold cellars and recommends keeping honey on a warm top shelf. If honey hardens, place the container in hot water to liquefy it again and notes low adulteration with easy detection.
Sentry Murphy Hurries To Complete Duty
A humorously staged scene shows Private Murphy sprinting along his guard beat and calling out to the sergeant as he races to finish his two hours. The exchange highlights the pace and banter on the guard shift.
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Murphy
Mike
Bumble Bee Gully Worker and the May of Life
A reflective piece on a bumble bee as a metaphor for a life of plenty and sudden loss. It portrays the bee as tireless, drifting among red clover during peak season, gathering nectar and pollen, while human-scale fortunes are swept away by harsh seasons. The bee remains dignified, humming a deep baritone as prosperity fades into humble survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June
Monkey Hero Stops Lawn Fire With Plank Shield
A Louisiana planter’s pet monkey named Jocko spots a grass fire after a match is thrown. He creeps toward the blaze with a plank as a shield and extinguishes it, then looks around as if weighing danger. The anecdote praises the monkey’s prudent act.
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Louisiana
Jocko
School drama misstep ends with Caesar boots reveal
The school dramatic society staged Julius Caesar with Marc Antony delivering the famed speech. As Antony mournfully pressed the face cloth over Caesar, a whisper from the crowd interrupted with a joke about the wrong end, then the audience learned Caesar’s boots were exposed in the moment.
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School Dramatic Society
Julius Caesar
Caesar
Marc Antony
Antony
Rhine Wanders as River Until It Reaches Holland
The Rhine is described as lengthy for a small river, with many forks yet few true rivers until it flows into Holland. It shifts west then north and northwest from Lake Constance, its origin linked to the Swiss mountains, and grows sluggish like a Dutch resident after entering the Netherlands.
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Rhine
Nile
Calico
Berber
Holland
Lake Constance
Too Severe Martial Law Quip Recalled by Mrs Grip
A Birmingham Age Herald excerpt features Mrs Grip and Mr Grippins debating autonomy and power. She accuses, he mildly rebutts, and the dialogue hints at a shift toward coercive authority described as martial law.
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Mrs. Grippimne
Grippins
Birmingham Age Herald
Birch Bark and the Yellow Birch Its Bark and Character
A fragmentary description from Bays Life extols the yellow birch as unique with a silver like bark rich in ribbon and stripe textures. It notes bark detail shifts on old trunks showing irregular plate like patches and overall admiration for the tree’s forest presence.
Cantena City of Canale Atton and its extensive river trade
Cantena City of Canale Atton sits on a wide river estuary forty miles above a Tiger River mouth. The water depth allows ships of 1000 tons burden and deep draft vessels outside the bar. The old and new towns lie on opposite sides with a large houseboat population and flourishing water life. Europeans live in the urban sul urba area.
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Cantena
Canale Atton
Southea Chink
Costly Gown What Is The World’s Most Expensive Dress
The New York Outlook notes the wealth of royal wardrobes and museum gowns but cites two gowns from Theophile Gaustier’s Italy that rival the famed Notre Dame robe in Toledo. One Milan cathedral robe and a Toledo piece are described as priceless treasures with pearls valued at 1.4 million dollars, underscoring the era’s opulent dress collections.
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New York
Lske
Maharajehs
India
Theophile. Gaustier
Italy
Milan
Notre Dame
Toledo
Spain
Graphic subscribes for home-news delivery
A graphic publication offers readers a subscription to home news content. The promotion highlights convenient access to local updates and daily reporting through the paper.
Notice of Mamie Nelson as Executrix in Yamhill Oregon
Mamie Nelson is appointed executrix of Hans Nelson's estate by the County Court of Yamhill County Oregon and has qualified. All creditors must present claims verified to the executrix at her Dundee area residence within six months from January 23, 1919. First publication January 23, 1919. last publication February 20, 1919.
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Mamie Nelson
Hans Nelson
Yamhill County
Oregon
Dundee
Frank W. Fenton
Executor's Notice of Final Settlement for Doehring Estate
The executor of Otto D. Doehring’s last will files a final account in McMinnville County Court. A hearing is set for March 10 1919 at 11 a.m. to obj ect the account and approve settlement. Interested parties must appear to show cause why the estate should not be settled and discharged. Clarence Butt is attorney for the estate. First issue February 6 1919. Last issue March 6 1919.
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Otto D. Doehring
McMinnville
Gottlieb Schaad
A D. Doshring
de Clarence Butt
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