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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1904
Page
7
A Chicago antiquary notes blotting paper's long history dating to 1675 with Townsend’s treatise describing silver sand used as blotting. Sand was kept in a perforated cruet and sifting blotting material over wet ink kept ink clean, bright, and reusable without staining.
The article traces the use of standards from biblical references in Numbers to ancient armies. It notes colors tied to tribes, the Roman banner with symbols evolving to the eagle, and flags as national emblems and trophies of victory carried by soldiers in war.
A fragment from Notes and Queries and Howe of Olden Time discusses a manuscript on Gustavus Adolphus and Ferdinand III noting Hungarian cavalry spurs fixed to boot soles and red-painted manes and feet. It covers ancient Dutch drinking guilds and Tudors pants called nether stocks, plus a quip about criticism and verses.
The Peoples Warehouse announces a grand celebration sale marking a major enlargement and the largest stock of new merchandise in eastern Oregon outside Portland. A carnival of music and merchandise will accompany the event for patrons and friends.
The music program features McMinns Orchestra playing six pieces with two sessions on Saturday from 2 to 5 in the afternoon and 7 to 9 in the evening.
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