Legends of National Emblems and Their Symbols
The article traces plant symbols tied to national legends. It cites the shamrock for Ireland tied to Patrick, a thistle for Scotland linked to a Danish invasion, a leek associated with St David and Wales, the rose linked to England, and the lily linked to France from Tolbiac. It notes historical origins and adoption by nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick
Rieodarom Foss
England
Cave Cres
Edward FV
Joan
Fravor
Tolblac
Belgium adventure and wartime diary by Miss Burleigh
The piece recounts Miss Terthas Tiennet Durleigh Burleigh, daughter of war correspondent Ben net Burleigh, joining Belgian front reporting. She describes Belgian mine dangers, German movements, and perilous journeys from Ostend to Dunkirk, then England, including encounters with patrols and a German military hospital situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monseur
Ihoti
Ieee
Mina
Vonslene
Viele
Anthony
Wakeman
Marie
Jor
Lin
Ubiy
Mina de Rochefort
Lea
Geline
Flere
Anthony Aterpone
Mario
Ben
Wakeling
Tie Pethieba
Hichardeon
Taney
Roetetory
Rome
Cooper
Bern
Mr Wakeman
Mr Wekeman
Bere
Johnson
Janello
Mr. Cooper
Bennet Burleigh
Belgium
Ghent
Drinagis
Danae
Lanvelo
Ae & Torres
Louvain
Moldiers
Spa
Thiann
Pool
Polot
Mone
Son
Monchod
Ostend
Grim moral fragments urge toil and restraint amid old proverbs
The text presents a mosaic of aged maxims and cryptic phrases about labor fear of death, dawn vigilance, and prudent conduct. It compares dangers of idle living with persistent effort, citing animals and biblical imagery to warn against folly and betrayals.
Close Up On Marching Discipline In Fours
The article discusses marching formation discipline, stressing the need to maintain prescribed distances in four man files. Slack marching lengthens columns, increases fatigue, and delays operations, undermining battlefield discipline and effectiveness.
Life of Sir Hiram Maxim in His Early Years
A biographical sketch of Sir Hiram Maxim’s youth, detailing his varied trades from carriage maker to worker in a London shop, his early self made experiments, and the beginnings of his inventive path leading to the gun mechanism that impressed Li Hung Chang, with anecdotes of a mischievous prank using perfume and a barber shop trap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiram Maxim
Deel
Perhays
Ncvle
Londen
Eo Methalem
Oittam
Terrhead
Phil Oon
Miram Mixinn
Dave
Fife
Tim
Meric
Binopele
Levi Stevens
Wonders of Scent Craft From Coal-Tar and Potent Muck
Fragmented text discusses artificial scents, coal tar compounds, and perfumery. It cites a World War era framing with references to perfume oils from lemon-grass and geranium, counterfeit oils, and chemical duplication. The piece blends dialogue and speculative notes on warfare, politics, and daily life with garbled quotations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Abelven
Tuvk
Aala
Joan
Mareluf
Ufelel
Milking Machine Use and Cattle Care
The article discusses milking machine adoption for dairy farms, emphasizing careful operation, vigilant supervision, and proper udder checks to prevent problems. It warns against rushing the process, suggests hand milking for new heifers, and highlights the need to adjust practices to avoid degraded milk quality and herd issues. It also touches selecting and mating for breeding, urging deliberate, breed-focused choices over flashy color traits to avoid mongrelization.
Why We Keep to the Right in Traffic History
The piece notes conflicting traffic customs between Europe and other regions, tracing how horsemen kept to the right to shield themselves from adversaries. It compares right hand driving with left, mentioning Europe adopting right side with automobiles, shaping driver positions and safety considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ebay
Klompybl
Aemarsredd
Heer
Piomfour
Ieee
Coma Marie
Byrn
Dan Molin
Sie Howe
Mont
Mirek
Tor Wren
Mademalandie
Wakeman
Marie
Anthony
Moaniaur
Mademoiselle
Merle
Hare
Cooper
Ate
Lex
Waleman
Weil
Nail Richardeoo
Tim
Arden
Cooper Anthony
Mi Treasonk
Fem Wren
Finte & Roel
Howe
Hob Jackson
Tucker
Hiochefort
Anthot
Aarah
Jean
Missy de Hechefort
Maxie
Vic—Misa de Roche Sturt
Janet
Mr. Wakeman
Viola
Fet An Hie Jong Lege
Europe
Carl Iy
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Marbee
Saki
Wikeman
Bony
Jetuaie
Mark Dodiroaien
Gery
UIUC
Han
CU Baer
China
Magerdy
Ianeed
Wade
Abe
Elerpally
Patty
Putin
Arik
Willy
Tome
Wekeman
Wits
Vooln de Rochefort
Prehide
Chiare
Richard Cooper
Lew
Belgaim
Mise Bartha Bennet Burleigh
Gervian
God
Selther
Theo Oon
Mamata
Tula
Deme
Bom
Ap Wong
Witte
Walters
Jatar
Phaald
Kitchen Committee
Bioure of Common
Kaiser
Comet Easea
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