Astor Heiress Alice to Inherit Three Million Upon Twenty-One
The will of Tate John Jacob Astor leaves twelve year old Alice Muriel Astor three million dollars income until she turns twenty one, after which she gains the principal. The wedding of her brother Vincent Astor to Helen Huntington featured Alice as a flower girl with other Huntington dogs about the house. The piece also reflects on the umbrella’s history and a party game called Shadow Buff, and explains the term within the pale in Ireland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vincent Astor
Helen Huntingdon
Ann Alice Muriel Astor
Alice
Tate John Jacob Astor
Huntington
Diogenes and the Earthen Jar Tale
A fragmentary historical note recalls Diogenes the philosopher living in a large earthen jar used at a Cybele temple. It questions the tale’s truth but notes similar vessels as shelter for the poor after his time. The piece also mentions a jovial miller who fell through thin ice while skating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diogenes
Cybele
Millar
The Whistler at the Plow and a Soldier's Flogging Tale
Fragmented reminiscence recounts Private Alexander Somerville in the Scots Greys refusing a sabre order during a Chartist clash. He is flogged for insubordination, then leaves for a free land, remembered as the "Whistler at the Plow" amid melancholy legend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Somerville
Tannada- T
Alexander Sowerville
Great Britain and Ireland
Tie
Linglaml
Midlands
Authoritiea
Toronto News
Sailor’s Song Turns Out To Be Minstrel Star
An American minstrel tale recalls a Red Beard sailor who offered to sing for Billy Emerson in San Francisco. The encounter led to a surprise reveal as the performer was Tom Diron, returning from Australia after a disbanded company. Also noted are bridge-building risks and a note on phonetic spelling despite ancient misprints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Emerson
San Francisco
Wis
Enitu
Plang
Avid Emerson
Tom Diron
Wade
Tener
Australia
Emerson
Billy
Yod
Edward
Roy Rice
Chidgo Journal
Gold test described for brain disease diagnosis
A historical piece explains the gold test used to diagnose brain and nerve diseases. Solutions of gold salts in test tubes react with spinal fluid or brain tissue samples to indicate conditions like paresis and meningitis, with color changes guiding the diagnosis.
Being Lucid. A reflection on clarity in writing
The piece discusses what it means to be lucid in prose. It argues lucidity earns agreement from readers and cautions against misusing the term. It notes that recognizably lucid writing earns respect, while disagreement labels you differently. Life.
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Alice Muriel Astor
American Press Association
Egypt
Africa
Greece
Rome
Europe
Italy
Britain
Anne
London
Jonas Haonway
Kingdom of Ireland
Dublin
Meath
Louth
Carlow
Kilkenny
Ontr
Jaws
the Prudential
Forrest F. Dryden
D. C. Decker Laundry—Family Wash
Hillside Avenue
West Nutley Express
Hillside Ave
Baggage Express
Thomas Hayes
Passaic Ave
Nutley
N. J
LAW Union
Newark
High St
Watley
G. H. Angell
Chestnut St
Nutley, N. J
Telephone
Keyser & Corb
Franklin Avenue
Frank A. Forgerson
Timning Gas Fitting
Nutley Planing Mill CO
Chestnut Street
William R. Stirratt
Lombardy & Son Custon
Wear Nutley
F. W. Werner
Franklin Ayvye
Vreeland Ave
Albert Nrk Florist
Walnut Street
Park Avenue
F. W. Ritacco
Roma
W ‘Nutley
Harry F. Kimball Carpenter
Centre Street
Waverly
John Medcraft
Elmwood Ave
Irvington, N
Children’s Hair Cutting
Abe
Henry Hoffmeister
Park Ave
High Street
Haberle Bros
Allwood, New Jersey
Clover Leaf “Dairy
Passaic
Ee. Keyser & Fleming
Decoratora
Beech St
Opp Post Office
Centre St
Passaic Av
H. E. Brown
Stager Bros
Hugh
Nutley Market
A. Blum & Sons
Avenue Nutley
J. M. Davis
Duke of Wellington
William TV
Robert Peel
Wellington
Treasury
Home Secretary
Westminster Gazette
Market ST
Eee Ural
He Gould
Popular Mechanica Magazine
Mnno
Afr. Esecott
White
Mainalat
London Standard
Baltimore
Thomas Nichols
Brookfield Ave
Elm PL
Allan B. Stirratt
Plutarch
Pittaburgh Press
West Nutley
Mayerson
Lega
Avondale
Charles Haismann
Franklin and
Fantabgit Us
Hatton Storage
Jefferson
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