Kit Carson and the Taos Fur Trade in the Rockies
A narrative recounts Kit Carson, Blackfoot and Arapaho interactions, the fur trade era, and Carson’s travels from Kentucky to Santa Fe. It describes his youth, trapping near Tahosa Valley, Long's Peak, and Estes Park, and notes his confrontations with Indians, his marriage, and the lasting impact of beaver ponds on the landscape now part of Rocky Mountain National Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Digkinson
Sherman Grove
Daniel Boone
United States Army
Calvin D. Comes
Alrea
Hartford
Conn
Cason
Kit
Madison County
Kenrick
Middle
West
Rvations
Cowles
Alt
Kitee
Hunter
Strepner
Rey
Shemar
Shunar
Bit
Adaline
Missouri
Eli Carson
Tahosa Valley
Rocky Mountain “National Park
Long's Peak
King of the Rockies
Kitt
Estes Park
T! Teglon
Table Delicacy and Polite Service in Early Press
In a 18th or early 19th century excerpt, a table delicacy named the prtolan ia is described as a bird served as main course. The master prefers only women waiters, arguing politeness exceeds male staff, though later relents and restores women. The piece notes British factories producing over 100,000,600 pairs of boots and shoes per year.
When Women Are Polite And Gentle In Society
Fragmentary text reflects a discussion on gender manners and household roles. The source mentions women and men in relation to politeness, gentleness, and behavior within a home or social setting, but lacks clear context or concrete events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snci
E. W. Bave
Crockeyjoy Mardi Gras Adventure Reader's Dream
Ruth falls asleep beside her father’s radio and is swept into a Crockeyjoy Mardi Gras voyage. A magical journey via rooftop launch to a glittering canal world of Crockeyjoys ends with Ruth waking back in the chair as the hotel orchestra begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Creckeyjoy
Crackertop
Crockerjoy
Crockeyjoy
Humorous Tale From British Museum Reading Room
A retired superintendent recounts a humorous incident at the British Museum reading room. A visitor with a grand claim produced worn shoes to prove a tale about Nebuchadnezzar and a wife exchange. The official redirected him to antiquities, adding a polite reminder that this is the reading room with a policeman at the end of the corridor for such business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Museum
Nebuchadnezzar
Hobo jests at World Court aid as peace hope falters
Secretary A. D. Cull of the American Peace Society spoke at a Washington banquet, belittling the World Court and likening the League of Nations to folly. A hob o named John mocked the blind asylum on the hill, asking about the windows as laughter rang through the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. D. Cull
Washington
World Court
League of Nations
Hobo
John
Heyt
Hobo Johm
Rehoboth Sunday Herald
Women in Government II Affairs Shaping Future Cabinets
A Philadelphia Inquirer note cites a Danish cabinet appointing Mme Minna Baug as minister of ecommerce. It highlights her role in the Danish women's movement and her focus on commerce and political economy as suitable for handling trade matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denmark
Mme
Minna Baug
Philadelphia
Cuticura Ad Claims Scalp Soothing and Clear Skin
A vintage advertisement promotes Cuticura Ointment for soothing itching scalp by rubbing affected spots, then advises using Cuticura Soap daily with hot water. The copy promises clear skin and soft hands as everyday toilet preparations.
Portable oxygen tent aids patient recovery, doctors report
Two New York doctors Alvin L. Barach of Presbyterian Hospital and GALT Binger of the Rockefeller Institute have invented a portable oxygen tent. The device suspends over the bed on an iron frame and delivers oxygen from a tank through rubber tubing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alvin L. Barach
Presbyterian Hospital
Galt, Binger
Rockefeller Institute
Sinyvs Popular Science Monthly
Prolific English writer Burgin tops living authors list
An English publication declares G. B. Burgin the most prolific living writer, with nearly a hundred books. After Punch reviewed his new work by counting his output, Burgin sent a postcard saying if reviewed that way again they would receive the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Burgin
Burgin
Oil boycott in Macedonia and Thrace slows kerosene use
Population rises in Macedonia and Thrace but a kerosene price strike by two buyers reduces demand. Officials expect total oil consumption to fall below earlier levels despite population growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macedonia
Thrace
Allen Stopf Moment Sparks Fiery Exchange Card
In a terse exchange, Allen Stopf challenges a partner as Michel replies with disbelief and a kiss. The dialogue hints at a tense relationship amid broader reflections on human ignorance shortening life.
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Kit Carson
Crockeyjoy Adventures
Allen
Michel
Northwestern Yeast Co
Ashland Ave
Chicago
tykensMatorn
Mona Motor Oils & Greases
Feller
U.S
United States Rubber Company
Garmett
Fifth Avenue Career Company
Allentown
W. N.Y
Sioux City
Fletcher
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