Panoramic Exposition Domes and Crusader Iron Cross Seen
A historical collage notes the Panama-Pacific Exposition in San Francisco 1915 with arches in the Court of the Four Seasons and Pompeian colors. It also recounts the Iron Cross order from Crusades era, detailing its evolution, insignia, and changing headquarters from Palestine to Venice and Prussia, amid contrasting modern notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Jooine
Spenser
Ny’s Iron Cross
Frederick William III
Order of the Iron Cross
Acre
Barbarossa
Hospitalers
Gandoat
Walpot von Bassenheim
Bremen
Knights Hospitalers of Our Dear Lady of
Palestine
Venice
Hermann von der Salza
Prussia
Fiesland
Frederick William
The Sorrows of Childhood in a Garden
A London Standard excerpt recounts Annie and Gertrude discussing a child's action with a dug hole in the garden. Annie explains the hole as a nuisance her mother forbids bringing indoors, revealing a fragment of domestic drama and childlike mischief.
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Annie
Gertmani
Gertrude
London Standard
Miles and rails spur local plea to legislature
Citizens note varying mile lengths across countries and urge the railroad to add trains daily. A judge quips that few locals travel, yet the appeal continues as they push for more rail service.
Fragmented Banter and Quips Across Times
A collage of humorous exchanges from a past era includes a misfired marriage proposal, a jibe about attendance at a wedding, and old timey quips about doctors and bats. The piece shifts through playful banter and wry observations attributed to early 20th century chatter.
Eyes of a Ply Give Insight Into Fly Vision
Naturalists state the common bluebottle fly has between 4 000 and 45 000 tiny eyes when viewed under a wood microscope. To the naked eye it seems to have only two eyes. The lenses are six sided and arranged like a honeycomb.
Up and Down What does it mean when the police man at the crossing holds up his band
A readable Baltimore American fragment discusses police crossing signals and interprets a marching band gesture. It notes a comparison to foot placement and prompts readers to consider signaling meanings at crossings.
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Staveton
Baltimore American
Suez Canal: From Ancient Routes to Modern Depths
The article traces Suez Canal history from early Egyptian systems to Trajan and Napoleon, noting restorations and periods of disuse. It discusses 19th century efforts, the 1869 opening, and later depth and width expansions up to Panamas plans, highlighting British control since 1875 after the khedive sold canal shares.
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Mediterranean
Suez
Seth
Secre
Orient
Pre
Bubastis
Darius
Hystaxpis
Red Sea
Nile
Trajan
Cairo
Austria-Hungary
Suez Commission
Suez Canal
Roi A Oes
Lesseps
United States
Panama
Sues
Ers
England
Wasted Opportunities and Old Newspaper Snippets
A collage of clipped quotes and anecdotes including a comment on a departed relative’s use of property, a note on Alexander Hamilton’s 1795 stoning in New York, musings on the word bald in society, a Monae Beaumont dining anecdote, and a quip about a prisoner who blames optimistic markets for his jail time.
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Elizabeth
Mr. Sage
Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
New York
John Jay
United States
England
Francis
Edward Lion
Inkerman Battle Poem and Iconic Diamond Tale
An old column recalls how a poem about the Charge of the Light Brigade supposedly influenced the Inkerman battle mood. It also traces the koh-i-noor diamond’s ancient lore from India to British crown possession after a series of sales and recuts.
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Inkerman
Welon
Torres Vedias
Adam Felton
Tiekenemay
Wolfe
Pera Ars
Light Brigade
Balva
England
Alfred Tenin
Crimea
New York Press
Tma
Delhi
Ab-ed-din
Tavernier
East India Company
Hanged For Loafing And Idle Men In 16th Century England
The passage notes 16th century English punishment for idleness with a 1531 act allowing arrest of able bodied laborers. A man shown through town in chains and bled, sent home on oath to labor, facing death on a third offense as a vagabond.
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Patece
Ana
Pateche
Hindu Gods in Indian Faith and Pantheon
The text speaks of Hindu beliefs with Brahma Vishnu and Siva as the great trinity. Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Siva the destroyer receive the most attention. Brahma is less prominent, while Vishnu is the most revered and Siva attracts significant focus.
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India
Brahma
Vishnu
Siva
Famous Rubies Across History Report
A historical note describes the largest ruby engraved with a name and a second noble ruby tied to the shah of Persia. The text references famed gemstones and mentions Petersburg and figures like Gustavus Adaline in a fractured account.
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Chardin
Oan
Peri
Gustavus Adaline
Cpl
Benes
T. Petersburg
Columbus Tombs Through the Centuries Timeline
The article traces the uncertain journey of Columbus remains from Valladolid to Seville to Santo Domingo, then to Havana. It notes 1536 relocations with pomp to Santo Domingo cathedral and 1796 transfer to Havana cathedral amid grand ceremonies.
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Columbus
Valladolid
Spain
Seville
Santo de
Havana
Halcyon Days Recalled In Fables And Local Quips
An assortment of quirky lines from papers a London Globe and Louisville Courier-Journal reference a bus ride dispute with a Harassed Parent and a village school scene with a Vicar's Wife. The text also traces the halcyon days tale to a fable linking winter solstice lore with Indian summer.
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Gene Pigeres
London
London Globe
Watson
Louisville Courier-Journal
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Order
Lippincott
Land
Germany
Denmark
Italy
Switzerland
Jim
Bismarck
Prince Bismarck
Schweninger
Philadelphia Ledger
Chicago News
Sir George Beaumont
Monae the Netor
Brock
Newberg Manufacturing & Construction Co
N. Main Street
la Yi
Newberg
Josphan
Chase & Linton
Edward Cornell
N. Main Se
J. H. Gibson
Mgt
Yambhil County Abstract Co
Mcminnville
Orzcow
Remngergood Yard
Zurowalt
Hamilton & Hornibrook
J. C. Gregory
Agt
Ore
Lye
Tenods
Duntley Pneumatic . Com
State
St. fChicago
Aes
Oregonian
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