Commodus Emperorship Ends In Turbulent Downfall
A historical account outlines Commodus son of Marcus Aurelius seizing the throne and surrounding himself with corrupt favorites. Conspiracies against him fail, leading to executions, purges of the senate, and abuse of power. Perennis and Cleander rise and fall amid famine, riot, and royal intrigue. Commodus dies after a plot involving poison and murder by his lovers and slaves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perennis
Cleander
Commodus
Rome
Oleander
Marcia
Narcissus
Auction in the Forum as Rome Bids for a New Emperor
In a dramatic scene the Praetorian Guard faces a wage crisis and an auction for Rome and the known world. Two ambitious senators bid for power, with Senator Marcus Julianus winning for 1.5 billion, and a new emperor taking residence on the Capitoline Hill that night.
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Rome
Forum
Praetorian
Castor
Pollux
Marcus Julianus
Capitoline Hill
Lemon Yellow For Men Who Care This Year
A Hartford Courant opinion piece urges men to resist lemon yellow fashion, warning of a national trend toward lemon yellow shirts and Bermuda shorts for Fathers Day and birthdays. It mocks the idea but urges independence and practical prep. A separate tip advises removing chewing gum from fabrics with ice and carbon tetrachloride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powers-That-Be
Cau Cus
Hartford “Courant
Moone's Emerald Oil Promises Relief for Skin Ailments
An old time advertisement touts Moone's Emerald Oil as a clean stainless antiseptic popular across Canada. It claims fast relief for itching scalp toes and feet, with penetrating formula that aids long standing skin troubles. Sold by druggists nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Moone
Woman with shabby look cashed check with traffic cop present
A bank teller aided a woman who had no account and brought the on duty officer to identify her. The officer admitted arrest for shoplifting three years earlier. Rust stains on garments can be treated with salt lemon juice and sun exposure.
Prep School Offers Individual Attention to Matriculation
A Montreal boarding program emphasizes small class size, home-like atmosphere, personal guidance, testing, and admissions inquiries at 4240 Girouard. Also listed are real estate ads for Beaver Valley farms in Ontario and a Calgary saddle maker catalogue offer.
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Girouard
Montreal
Beaver Valley
Georgian Bay Area
Garfield. Case
Clarksburg
Ontario
Gordon Stoutt Ltd
Realtors
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Marcus Aurelius
Marcus
Hungary
Laoterus
Praetorian Guard
Tarrutenius Paternus
Lucilla
Quintianus
Senate
Capri
Mand
Betty Chan
Saskatoon
Royal Scots Greys
Edinburgh
Scotland
Boug Sanders
Miami Beach
J. E. Frowde Seagram
Sanders
Don Finsterwald
Bedford Heights
Ohio
Beaconsfield
Muree Ssates
St. Lawrence
BABY
Bray
Ames InCross
Bray Hatchery
John N
Hamilton
Thompson
A. O. Smith
Beltsville
Tweddle Chick Hatcheries Ltd
Fergus Ontario
McCormick and Massey-Harris
Bedell
Simcoe
Concord P.C
Riley and McCormick Ltd
Calgary
Alberta
Pioneer Saddle Makers of the
West
Dixon
Ae Drug Store
Elgin Ottaw
POST
St. Clair Avenue
Toronto
G. Howl
Glencairn Avenue
Marvel
America
Bloor St. W
King St
Rideau St
Ottawa
Fetherstonhaugh & Company
University Ave
The
Ramsay Co
Bank St
Medico Agency
Toronto Ont
Denmark
Fergus Landrace Swine Farm
Fergus
Royal Canadian “Mounties
Irene Canada
Gene Autry
Annie Oakley
C.N.E
Coldstream Guards
England
WM. A. Harris
Hiram &. McCallum Generals
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