Columbus Statue Swapped for Brass Gambrinus Figure
A brass founder told a broker for a Central American city he could not afford a Columbus statue. He instead altered a Gambrinus statue by removing the beer keg and adding an anchor, globe, and the name Cristoforo Colombo. The altered statue was shipped and venerated in the Central American city.
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Central America
Christopher Columbus
Deyote
Pees
Gambrinus
Columbus
Cristoforo Colombo
New York Times
English Spy Remarkably Freed Over Umbrella Loss
During WWI era tension, a British man arrested in France as a suspected spy faced drumhead court martial and a death sentence. On way to execution he insisted on retrieving an item, claiming he left his umbrella behind. The reply, You are about to be shot, halted the proceeding and the man was released.
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France
Germany
Berlin
Drumhead
The Trading Rat of the Rocky Mountains
Miners report a curious trading rat that enters camps houses and mines and steals items only to leave a token in exchange. The creature reportedly carries away spoons knives and forks while always leaving a chip stick or stone in place, a habit that gives rise to the name trading rat.
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Rocky Mountains
Dorothy Swears At Cow In Farmyard Tale
In a rural scene Dorothy, daughter of a busy farmer, helps herd cattle near a cornfield. She returns home flushed and confesses she swore at an old cow, calling her an old brute, prompting a mother's caution.
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Dorothy
Embarrassed Man Seeks New Excuse For Absence At Home
A Washington Star item features Mr Meekton lamenting that his wife suspects more is happening when he is away from home. He jokes about offering fresh explanations beyond being detained by work to avoid repetitive tales.
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Mr. Meekton
Washington Star
Early American Midshipmen and their Hardy Dress in 1800s Navy
The piece recounts life for young midshipmen after the Revolution, noting harsh discipline and rough training. It highlights Thomas Macdonough’s entry in 1800 with a 19 dollar monthly pay and a daily ration worth 28 cents, later reduced to 20 cents. It describes dress uniforms issued under Secretary Robert Smith from 1801 to 1809.
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Naval Service of
United States
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David Porter
Midehimman Macdonough
Lake Champlain
Begi
Sonia Autter
Congress
Macdonough
Navy Department
Robert Smith
the Navy
Charcoal valued for preservation and health
The National Magazine extols charcoal for preservation and cleanliness. It keeps ham, water, milk odors, and butter fresh for longer, freshens cellars and cisterns, acts as a dentifrice, and aids digestion when ingested.
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National Magazine
Editor Ignores Reader Question on Winter Ornament Plants
A city man asked a horticultural paper editor for suitable plants to add to dried grasses for winter ornaments. The editor recommended Acroclinium A album Gomrena globosa and Groseum glob carnea. The reader angrily ordered the paper discontinued, arguing the editor’s reply justified no support.
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London Standard
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