Origins and history of the fan from Japan to Europe
The article traces the fan from Japan where folding designs emerged to China and Europe, noting royal association, ornamentation, and uses. It covers spread via Portugal and Italy, Paris as a center, 17th–18th century fan-language, and decline after the French Revolution with later electric fans evolving from the Indian punkah.
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Japan
China
Europe
Paris
England
Richard II
Italy
France
Catherine de Medici
Spain
Madrid
Addison
Spectator
Brief defense for the maligned opal
A writer argues against superstition surrounding opals, recounting historical opinions. He cites Ruskin and Pliny praising opals, notes royal misfortunes linked to a Spanish royal ring, then shows ancient Roman praise and eye stone lore, urging acquittal of the opal from evil associations.
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Pliny
Spain
Alfonso XII
Stercedes
Infanta
Christina
Virgin of
Nonius
Mark Antony
Groves Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Promotes Malaria Fight
An old ad claims Drive Out Malaria with Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic, noting the formula lists Quinine. The text emphasizes a bottled tonic remedy with a tasteless form and a price mention of 60 cents, reflecting vintage medical advertising.
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GROVE
Logan the dog joins Altoona trolley crew
A nameless stray in Altoona, after months of following trolley cars, is adopted by Altoona and Logan Valley traction workers who name him Logan. He now rides the express car, sleeps at the powerhouse, and has a yard to bury his bones, with a fund raised to clothe him.
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Altoona
Logan Valley Traction
Logan
Logan Valley
Navy Gun Crews Helm Crucial Role On Merchant Ships
Historians will note the naval gun crews aboard American merchantmen as key to Allied aims in the war. Highly trained marksmen, chosen for speed and accuracy, face constant peril as U boats stalk convoys, needing rapid, precise action within minutes to counter torpedo attacks.
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America
United States
Ner
Navy Department
New Disease Microbe Reported by French Scientists
French investigators Chantamesse Natruchet and Grimberg report a new microorganism named Mycobacillus synovialis causing obscure articular rheumatism with fever heart trouble and brain disturbance. Dr Pierre Delbert presents a fracture technique favoring motion over immobility to speed recovery and hospital stays, especially in war. An electro magnet device by Mr Cotton assists removal of lodged projectiles with improved targeting.
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Chantamesse
Natruchet
Grimberg
French Academy of Sciences
Pierre Delbert
Paris
Delbert
M. Cotton
Syrup of squills and the plant known as ecilla
The old remedy syrup of squills is traced to a plant named ecilla. Various squills are valued as ornamentals and favorites across climates. They thrive in temperate Americas regions, adapting to many soils and conditions.
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Americas
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Basil Hall
Guayaquil
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Watteau
Lancret
San Antonio
Irene Weston
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Henri Quatre
Oxford
Mary Jones
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Voile & Taffeta
Georgette
Ted Georgette Crepe
Palm Beach
Russia
Army
U. S
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