Jamaica Story of Life and Columbus at Port Antonio
A historical travel sketch describes rural Jamaica's easy living and scant work, detailing homes, clothing, and a carefree day rhythm. It also retells Columbus's 1503 landfall near Annotte Bay, Jamaica, his mutiny episode, Mendez’s rescue effort, and Columbus’s departure after 32 months on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Antonio
Titchfield Hotel
Myrtlebank
Kingston
Annotte Bay
Columbus
Port Maria
North Side
Caribbean
Santiago de Palos
New World
Spain
Gayman Islands
Las Tortugas
Jamaica
Dry Harbor
St Anps Bay
Puerto Santa Gloria
Diego Mendez
Haiti
Mendez
The Adorable Liar and the Apple Man
Rita in a Carno backbindery office notices John Benson lie to an aging apple vendor about his age. Rita defends the lie as gallant, and the pair marry within two months. John later runs a bookbinding business with Rita’s help, while the elderly apple seller remains a daily fixture, inspiring Benson’s reputation as an adorable liar.
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Jiusband
Rita Langded
Rita
Duraven
Carno
John Benson
Benson
Sam Carpo
Carpo
Carpe
John
Penson
Pyeh Eine
Atention
Vonng
Sin
Dalfiy
Jubu Benson
Standards of Beauty Around the World
A trimmed synopsis notes diverse beauty ideals across regions. Morocco values fattened beauty with cereals and dates, New Ireland favors plumpness for loveliness, while Near East and China prize modesty and slender figures. Japanese and Chinese practices include hair care, baths, and formal coifs, with hair history expressed in styles. Henna and hair dyes mark regional ornamentation, and historical mentions attribute beauty rituals to eras from Nero to old societies.
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Morocco
New Ireland
South Seas
Near East
China
Japan
Tle Eskimo Indy
Nero
Neal
Norwegian King Olav I Trygveson’s Reign and Fall
Olav I Trygveson ruled Norway from 969 to 1000 after exile and battles with Otho II’s empire. He led raids on France and the British Isles and in 995 embraced Christianity as he became king. Defeated by Swedish and Danish fleets, he fought on his long ship the Long Snake, then leaped overboard and vanished. His people later revered him as a returning hero.
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Olav I Trygsvesson
Norway
Otho Hl
France
British Isles
Olav
Wasted Regrets and Past Unhappiness
A London Tit-Bits excerpt muses on regret as a waste of time and the lure of dwelling on past misfortunes. The piece argues against living again in sorrow, urging readers to leave past unhappiness in the limbo of history and move forward.
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London
Dahlia Gardening History Reveals Mexican Origins
The dahlia was first found in Mexico in 1615 in the Sierra wilderness. Spanish botanists Cervantes and Cavanilles recognized its beauty. Seeds reached Madrid's royal gardens in 1789 via Abbe Cavanilles, with the first plants blooming in 1790 and named after Swedish botanist Dr. Andrew Dahl.
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Mexico
Sierras
Cervantes
Cavanilles
Royal Gardens
Madrid
Abbe Cavanilles
Andrew Dahl
Grammatical guidance on pronoun order in connected names
An authority on correct English explains pronoun order when two or more personal pronouns are joined by and. In singular use the second person precedes the first and third, and the third precedes the first. In plural use the first precedes the second and third, and the second precedes the third.
Home Design With Exterior and Interior Arrangements
Noted home expert William A. Radford offers free advice on practical building. The illustrated 28 by 24 foot house features wide dormers, a central colonial entry, built in sunroom, six large rooms plus sun parlor, and three upstairs baths. It emphasizes economical design, spacious interiors, and strong exterior curb appeal.
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W. A. Radford
William A. Radford
William A Radford
South Dearborn Street
Chicaso
Ill
Modern Tiled Bath as Symbol of Luxury in Homes
The article extols the modern tiled bath as a symbol of luxury and durability, noting its American origin, permanence, and healthful appeal. It argues tile baths suit varied color schemes, replace white hospital-like looks, and add value during remodeling or new construction with lasting appeal.
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Nero
Wall Paper Variety Elevates Home Decor
A broad range of wall paper designs offers easy enhancement to home interiors. Patterns imitate marble chintz linen velvet ribbon tile and wood, with printing so refined that copies rival originals. Aimed at expressing personal taste, these papers create distinct rooms and striking schemes.
Mirrors and Pictures Vie for Wall Space in Homes
Mirrors and pictures compete for walls in living rooms with a focus on a frameless venetian-panel mirror between the second and third windows of typical apartments. A brass candle sconce above or below may balance the display with added sparkle.
Modern Fixtures Elevate Small Home Comfort
The small house earns prominence as a comfortable, efficiently designed dwelling. Heating and refrigeration, electrical systems, plumbing, and built in features mark a shift toward practical, affordable modern living, placing the compact home in a distinctive position in contemporary life.
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National Geographic Society
Washington, D. C
Bouse
Trop
Panama
Panama Canal
Coton
Canal Zone
Qoe
Harbor Head
Admiral Vernon
Lawrence Washington
Potomac
Mount Vernon
Albion
Yallahs
Morant Bay
Gordon
John Brown
St Thomas
Bath
Manchioneai
Scott’s
Tom Cringle
John Crow Mountains
Blue Hole
Porras
Francisco
Santago
Diego
Juan Sanchez
Ledesma
Barba
Ovanda
Escobar
Adelantado
Bartolome
Chiristopher Columbus
Home
Pep
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