Dream Journey with a Camel and a Pyramids Vision
A narrator awakens from a dream on a camel to find a corpse beside him. In Cairo, he meets three tourists including Prof Leon Lejeune and Mile. Almab Carcinetj, a woman who resembles his dream figure and who longs for freedom from restrictive marriage. The woman speaks of soul, memory, and being torn between two identities as they tour Egypt and discuss art and fate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renee
Abdallah
Theophile Lucan
Cairo
The
Pyramids
Great Pyramid
Egypt
Leon Lejeune
Mile
Almab Carcinetj
Heaven
Milo
Carcinotos
Pyramid
Almah
Ava
Wandering souls and Pharaonic prophecies in Cairo
In a Cairo studio the narrator notes Almah's tale of fate and love against Egyptian modern life. A portrait commission reveals jealousy, social duty, and a superstition of wandering souls tied to a coffin and eyes that reflect inner truth. The speaker debates life, happiness, and inevitability as events unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharaoh
Cairo
Milo
Carcinet
Almah
France
Ara
Prisoned Hearts and a Portrait's Haunting Tale
A narrator recounts a tangled tale of fate, love, and imprisonment, where a mysterious portrait, a studio, and a revelation link two lives. The story culminates in a dramatic revelation as Elma Darleigh returns to life and their fateful bond deepens amid perilous destinies.
Proctor Knott Describes A Kentucky Politician In Racy Remark
An old Capitol employee recalls a 10 to 12 year old episode involving Proctor Knott of Kentucky. He describes Knott admiring a tall blonde woman with a distinctive mane as she passed through the corridor amid ongoing horse race chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Capitol
Proctor Knott
Kentucky
Congress
Knott
The Crypt of St Pauls Cathedral Pageant Remains
Description of a mournful procession at St Pauls Cathedral revealing Wellington Nelson Picton and Collingwood monuments. Wellington coffin is a plain block of stone. Nelson’s sarcophagus sits beneath the dome with a brick marble interior containing the coffin made from a captured French ship timber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Cathedral
Wellington
Nelson
Thomas Picton
Admiral Collingwood
Aboukir
Duke of Cllington
Guna
Iron Duke
History of Our Tabby and Ancient Egyptian Cats
The article traces respect for certain cats in antiquity, noting Egyptian reverence for Bast and cat-headed deities. It discusses Bast’s evolving portrayal from a goddess with Nenesa features to a cat likeness during the twelfth dynasty, and cites Demotic papyri and Nubian cat remains as evidence. It mentions Kushan habitats and the distinct sacred cat remains at Bubastis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lenormant
Nenesa
Kush
Ethiopia
Beni Hassan
Usertesens
Revillout
Khufi
M. Naville
Bubuastis
Egypt
Mormon Young Ladies Organize in Zion Society
The unappropriated girl saints at Salt Lake establish the Young Ladies Mutual Improvement Association of Zion. They publish a monthly magazine named the Young Woman's Journal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Salt Lake
Young Ladies’ Mutual Improvement Association of Zion
Young Woman's Ournal
Ivory Soap Rivalry Highlighted in Silky White Soaps
The passage contrasts several white soaps with Ivory Soap, noting they strive to match its cleanliness but fall short in quality and market perception. It frames Ivory as the benchmark in the era of soap purity and brand dominance.
Dr W H Copeland Returns to Practice in City
Dr W H Copeland of Copeland and Blair 66 Sixth Avenue returns from a six week eastern absence due to ill health and business matters. He resumes charge of his large practice and plans to make the city his permanent home. His skillful treatment has built one of the city's largest practices and earned him a strong regional reputation across Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio. He has done notable good for many patients in his line of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Copeland
Drs
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Pittsburg
InterestingTalk With Lawrenceville Gentleman About Cure
Mr Holt, connected with the stock establishment of Charles Hume bert on Market street, praises Doctors Copeland and Blair. He endured two years of catarrhal trouble with nasal blockage, headaches, ear fullness, and throat pain, and reports rapid relief after treatment, claiming renewed energy and normal health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fares
Holt
Charles Humbert
Arket Street
Seemmans
Dra
Copsiand Blair
Pittsburg Ordinances on Licenses and Street Grades 1860
A fragmented 1860 city record shows ordinances from Pittsburg detailing license fees for various vehicles and penalties for late payments, plus street grade establishment for Moore and adjacent streets, with formal approvals by city officials and clerks. The text lists fees for one horse and multi horse vehicles, penalties, and notes on returning old license plates, followed by street grade measurements and official attestations.
Patient from Hickman Pa Recounts Recovery After Dr Copeland & Blair
The statement from William Barnes of Hickman Pa describes five years of worsening illness with head and nose symptoms, chest pains, cough, weakness, and loss of taste and smell. After traveling to England and spending money, he credits Drs Copeland & Blair for rapid improvement, regaining smell and taste, relieved chest pain, restored sleep, energy, and overall health, and offers to speak with others about his case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drappeiens & Blair
Wiliam Barnes
Hickman
Pittsbug, Chartiers and Youghingheny
Pittsburg
England
Dra. Copeland & Blair
Sam
Drs. Copeland & Bish
Pittsburg Ordinance Lets Public Works Pick Sidewalk Material
City ordinance grants the Chief of Public Works power to choose materials and methods for sidewalks and curbing when owners fail to comply after notice. Plans and specifications must be prepared for interested parties before work proceeds. Enacted January 27 1890 and recorded February 7 1800.
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Hief
Department of Public Rka
Pittsburg
Ctty
Department of Public Works
Sant Ot the
Ees of
H. P. Ford
Select Council
Geo. Sheppard
G. L. Holliday
Common Council
Geo. Booth
WM. Allin
W. H. McLeary
A. D
Gee Ay the O
Home Treatment Claims Ease Catarrhal Ailments in Pennsylvania Cases
Reports from Hulton and Meadville detail patients under Drs Copeland and Blair using home treatment for chronic catarrh. Statements claim relief from nasal congestion headaches chest pains night sweats and fatigue with patients describing themselves as “like a different being” after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Phillips
Hulton
Allegheny County
Misa Lottie J. Forker
Arch Street
Meadville
Dra, Copeland & Blair
Prarie
Tr. M. C. Wilson
Ordinance Establishing Baum Street Grade in Pittsburg
The ordinance sets the grade of the south curb on Baum Street from South Highland Avenue westward to the first angle in Baum Street bearing an elevation of 210.25 feet at the start and descending at 6 feet per 100 feet to an elevation of 5.50 feet over 174 feet, approved by the city officials in February. The record notes the ordinance book and dates in 180.
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Momighfadmatt
Buitir
Mithpield Street
Aes
Picisbur
Carta
F. Denniston
Ieee
Sore Street
Hedford Avenue
Addry
City of
Sei
Moore
Bedford Avenue
Ridge Street
A. D
J. P. Ford
Geo. Sheppard
G. L Holliday
Common Council
Geo
Enterprise Street
Frankspen Avenue
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pittsburg
Enterprise Atreet
Frankstown Avenue
Semary
HH. P. Ford
Select Council
Geo. Shepp
G. L. Holliday
GEO, Booth
Baum Street
South Hiagh Avenue
South Highland Avenue
South Highland Avenues
Jan Saceer
L. Holliday
Geo. Hooth
WM. Allin
Mayr
McKee Place
Fifth Avenue
Frazier Street
Fourteenth Ward
Fitch Avenue
Forbes Avenue
Cart
Lousa Street
Corth
Louisa Street
P.T
Carbine
Bates Street
Zalema Street
Ward Street
P. C
Wilmot Street
Wilmot
Stree
Cta
Marks
Marka
Meteor Alley
Mifflin Street
A. Li
H. P. Ford
Beleet Council
Tao
Booth
Connail
Sean
Cleary
Mae
Cobden
Cobden Street
Sterling Street
Borg Street
Cobden Streets
Eleanor Street
Berg
Berg Street
Cohen Street
G. Se Polliday
A Hy WM. McCallin
E McCleary
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Earth
Gil
Oats
Gras
Theophile Lucon
Theophile
Portieres
Elma
Emma
Boston Herald
Tral Pacific
aCat
San Francisco
Springfield
Montana
Eeasions
Ft. Wayne
Ban Angelo
Tex
Buckley
Camba Statation
O. Aquale
Clarkson
Post Office Department
Bishop Dubg
Missouri
Kansas
Jolliver
Kankakes
Ill
John Hoffman
Teutonic
White Star Line
Groff
General Land Office
Arizona
Surveyor General
Petersburg
Moon
Gaa
Surkyville
Miles Wast
New York Tribune
ST. Paul
Pall Mall Gazette
Cate
MR. Frank Holt
MR. Holt
Lawrenceville
Frank Hol
Smallman Street
Sixth Ave
Tod
Drs. Copeland & Blair
Gixthare
Pittaburg
Nesehere
Connell Thie Sr
Select Connell
Geo. L. Holliday
Clark Ec
Sti
Mayor's Ee
Eud K
Guanana
Dutmore Fo
H. P. Dilworth
George She
Graham Scott
Anakabe
Sudbossion
Bo and
Hus
Wade
Secuenatt Geo
Ne Ford
Cas
Sheppard
Fontan
Cromlone Danner Medicine Company
Yell
Rus
Federal
Allegheny City
Liebig Company
Justus von Liebig
Linnig
McMunn
Jones
DEA
Finzer
Alana
MO. Finzer & Bros
Louisville, EY
Medical
Whittier
Penn Avenue
Pitsburg
Sasen Senet
Cerenandal Bus Society
Whittler
E. C. West
oSee
Emil G. Stucky
Peon Ave
Seventeenth Street
Penn Ave
Twenty-fourth Street
Aid
Wyllie Ave
Fulton Street
Jelt
Chichester
RED Cross Diamond
Manon So
Trasa
Jerisea
Stecet
P. c. Fowler
Moodus
Connach
Josepe Fleming & Son
Exe Marches S
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