The Cocoanut Palm In Ceylon Life Law And Land
The cocoanut palm plays a central role in Ceylon society shaping daily life and law. Palm wealth defines estates with wills commonly dividing trees among families, and disputes even arose over fractions of groves in property cases. Engineers faced ownership issues when building railways due to fractional palm rights.
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Ceylon
Military Execution Described as Deterrent of War
A Civil War era anecdote recounts the solemnity of a military execution for a defector. The condemned man faces death with calm dignity, while spectators are moved by ritual, music, and the perceived necessity to deter treason. Also notes inventive spud snuffbox history and tobacco hygiene observations.
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California
Virginia
Washington Post
Munich Medical Weekly
J. Bamberger
Bamberger
Miserable Creatures and Oddities in 19th Century Snatches
A collection of humorous antiquated quips from newspapers. The gage contrasts two miserable marriage types while a speaker boasts ambidexterity and a comic patient doctor exchange highlights a sneeze gag. Authors referenced include Philadelphia Press Chicago News and Zwerson.
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Philadelphia Press
Joyce-Pruit Co. Announces Deep In-Store Clearance Sale
Everything in the Joyce-Pruit House is offered at fixed, deep discounts across dry goods, menswear, carpets, ladies wear, millinery, shoes, and furnishings. The store promises substantial savings on top brands and urges early shopping before a forthcoming itemized sale list.
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House of Joyce-Pruit Co
Joyce-Pruit
Stein-Bloch
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