The Peculiar Religion of the Negro Natives and Obeah
A historical Jamaican perspective describes Obeah and Vaudoux as West African rooted practices. It recounts snake-staff power, human sacrifice in Haiti and the French West Indies, and social dangers in Jamaica and British West Indies. The piece cites cases of murder attempts and officials involved, noting police limits and temple sites in Port au Prince.
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Ders
Walter Beth
Brnnies
Brinjes
West Indies
Jamaica
West Indian
Haiti
Mamaloi
Tippolite
Geffrard
Cora
Port Su Prince
Wai
Jamsies
British West Indian Islands
Dars
Ked
Bibdie
Dean Swan
Romeo
Juliet
British West Indies
Haid
London Globe
The Shoe Rasp in Past Shoe Stores
A New York Sun excerpt recalls the shoe rasp once common in stores. It sat on a counter, with a steel rod for rasping the inside of pegged shoes to knock out protruding pegs. Pegged shoes were costly, sewn by hand, and reserved for finer wear. Fathers guided purchases, insisting pegs be removed before wrapping the shoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sun
Tale of a Bust Among Monti and Alferi Monuments
The article recounts a sculptural saga in which Vittorio Alfieri’s bust was replaced by a Monti likeness, then altered to resemble Alfieri again. The marble memorial endured through time, its features reshaped by fire and tools, illustrating how monuments can distort or betray historic truth.
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Tigdio
Sarsanio Picea
Vincenzo Monti
Vittorio Alferi
Montis
Alferi
Alfieri
Peesandro
Pincio Fiewers
Bellink
Berri
Vincenzo Menti
Nineteen County Peanut Belt Drives Massive Virginia Output
Nineteen counties in southeastern Virginia and northeastern North Carolina form the world’s premier peanut region. The belt, within 150 miles of Norfolk, yields about 12 million bushels annually, with Suffolk Norfolk Petersburg and Smithfield serving as major shipping centers. Peanuts are planted in late May, cultivated lightly, and harvested in October. After digging, vines are left to cure, then transported to factories where dirt is removed and nuts polished. Prices range from 3 to 5 cents a pound for top grades and 1 to 4 cents for lower grades, with processed nuts sent to jobbers and vendors nationwide.
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Suffolk
Nansemond County
Virginia
North Carolina
Nansemond
Norfolk
Isle of Wight
Southampton
Sussex
Greenville
Prince George
Pasquotank
Perquimeus
Gates
Hertford
Chowan
Northampton
Mallins
Edgecombe
Martin
Pitt
Bertie
Washington
Petersburg
Smithfield
Tennessee
California
Virginia-North Carolina
North Poles
Empress Emucerie's Play Attracts Court Folly At Whiting
The passage describes a past time when Empress Eugenie and others at obscure watering places amused themselves with a card game involving a jewel placed on a saucer under a teacup. A gentleman on the opposite side must catch the utensil without displacing the gem, winning it for the lady. The emperor’s participation heightened excitement and drew crowds with ceremonial relish.
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Emucerie
Eugenie
Fortunate ridicule over medals mocks general’s pomp
A witty exchange from Tit-Bits jokes about a general’s growing discomfort and the need to fit all his medals. The quip suggests vanity and the social theater around military honors.
The Peerage Curiosities and Nobility Laws
The article outlines how parliament can deprive a peer of his title on public policy grounds, noting Bedford’s deprivation in 1483 and the rarity of such acts. It covers peerage degrees, succession, and marriage rules, including effects on wives and widows, plus a few lesser facts about summons to Parliament and bankruptcy eligibility.
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Curling
Great Britain
Edward Ia
Ugorge Neville
Duke of Bedford
Bedford
Perruve
Edward III
Henry VT
Baroness Kirlett-Coutts
William Ashmead Bartlett
Burdett-Coutts
St. Louis Post-Dispatch
Arithmetical Puzzles From 1785 London Book
An old London arithmetic problem recounts a girl with geese and numbers. A, B and C play hazard for 191 guineas. they claim A, B, and C’s shares with relations among their sums. A garden scene has ten fair maids who respond to a riddle about doubling and counting beyond ten.
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London
Hazard
The Hellenic Epicures and Ancient Gourmet Traditions
Enormous feasts at Persian and Asiatic courts contrasted with a famed but restrained Greek culinary culture. Ancient texts by Archestratus and Atheneus hint at lavish banquets, while some sects pursued frugal living. Cooks specialized in making vegetables imitate meat, and extravagance met with moral critique.
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Ueesarn
Mor
Fuxu
Athens
Archestratus
Welsh judge debates Welsh identity in old London Tit Bits excerpt
An old London Tit Bits snippet recalls a Welsh circuit leader Ishurs and a judge's banter on Welshness. The dialogue hints at regional authority, public figures, and money made from Welshmen, framed as a courtly exchange with dry humor.
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Ishurs
Dars
South Wales
Weil
Tord
London
County Correspondence From Woodsborg News
Local notes record visits and calls across Frederick area. Emmitt Elobelberger becomes painter for Mebri Moberiy. families from Frederick and Walkersville are mentioned with several weekend visits.
Local Notices and Social Reminders Across Towns
Mrs Giorgs Walter visits Eagle West Virginia with her son Harry Walter. Mrs Walter Saunders of Sohenso tady New York visits Mrs J B Spocseller. Miss Rosale Muzseller ill with typhoid hopes to be out soon. Moravian church to be served by Rayv Sobasffer December 15. Mr and Mrs Barry Groshon visit with Hamerick family near Catootin Farm. Ladies’ Aid Society meets at Mrs F A Colhower's, plans January 4 meeting at Mrs Morrison's. Miss Ida May Collisiawer, formerly of this place, spending weeks at home Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Rossell Hookansmith of Bridgeport visit sister Mrs Wo Sk. Sammera and sister Bilis of near Frederick visit uncle Mr John Jay. Advertisement notes cautious trade-building advice and Christmas ad humor from Detroit Free Press.
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Giorgs Walter
Harry Walfa
Eagle’s
West Virginis
Walter Saunders
Sohensotady
New York
J.B. Spocseller
Rosale Muzseller
Rayv. Sobasffer
Thurmont
Moravian Church
Barry Groshon Spenk
Hamerick
Bear Catootin Farnaos
Ald Boolaty
F. A. Coli- Hower
Wao. Morrison
Ida May Collisiawer
Bilsimore
Rossell Hookansmith
Bridgeport
Bonday
Wo Sk
Hubers Sammera
Bils
Frederick
John Jay
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Irik
Juan
Baptist
Cath
the Peerage
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Ormeraus Lof
Woodsborg
Emmitt Elobelberger Haa
Mebri Moberiy
Arnold Witmer
Alton
Charles Miller
G. P. Zimmerman
Jast Waak
Miex
Mary Cramer
Walkersville
Ay Harrick
Harry and
Grace Dorons
Graczham
Hig Slater
Marshall Winlebreast
Brooa Fogle
Taneytown
John T. Figle
W.A Robarts
Araby
Harry F. Beard
Hagimore
M. A. Baker
Boma Eling
R EB G& Serrict
Baltimore
Libertytown
Berths Warger
Methodist Protartacs
Wople
Ourident
Christ
Mra
J. F. Wooder
Methodist Episcopal Church
Leroy E Batts
Methodist Protestant’ Church
Methodist Protestant’ Church Next Sunday At 1089 m, By the Pastor, Bav
J. F. Wooden
Fannia Sparrow
Mies Eile Sparrow
Hagerstown
Weendesday
Harvey H. Sparrow
Joseph Fox
G. W. Harbaugh
Annie Havner
Irs Eaton
Mary I. Eaton
Georga Sparrier
Lora
AG. W. Spurrier
Li. E Spurrier
Miseea Martha
Rane Wilson
Neliie Paddicord
Bertha Sperrier
Maggia Bargee
Oors
Netsie
Pearl Spurrier
Riis Wagner
Lola
Edne Netkirk
Emma
Dora Bail
Monroyle
Margaret Cronenberg
Tramayie
Ancle Dsy
Bemptown
Ada Skiggs
Mt. Airy
Messra
Edward Spurrier
Norman Wilson
Carl Moxley
Charley Snd Maurles Gestrel
Howard Barges
George Bohell
Garry Wagner
Edward Hood
Webster Spurrier
of Place No. 4
George Neikirk
James Baker
Monrovia
Holger Smith
Willie Roberta
Stanley Gilbert
Ms. Atry
Howard
William Moxley
Gernoy Molillniz
Long Corner
Jostn Day
Time Nichonon
Mamstille
Nawton Wolfe
Lashem
Prioey George's
Sra
George Wolfe
Eshel Kiddie
Urbane
Mary Molewrorth
Anita White
Grace Gole
Wilata Watkins
Wentaro
Marylacd Ockegs
Sanny-«ddo
B. W. Molesworth
Perfection
Japan
Standard of, Company Incorporated
Sohseffer
Ble Eis. Fare
Baltimors
Thare
Ag Petal
Detroit Free Reas
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