Bathing habits and barber trade in historic Europe
A historical overview traces drinking and washing practices from the Dark Ages to the 1600s, detailing how barbers often doubled as surgeons, the shift to separate hair care from medical practice, and the rise and decline of public and private baths in France and England alongside royal commentary on cleanliness and etiquette. The piece notes Paris public baths, royal disdain for thorough cleanliness, and the eventual abandonment of bathing among various social classes.
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France
Europe
Louis Siifirst
Louis XIV
Ro Marks
Paris
Gaul
Ecrers
Charles V
Mienis
Louis XI
Elizabeth
Henryv
Mary
D’aubigny
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Senator steamboat pioneer linked to Pacific voyage and discoveries
Feature traces Captain Samuel G. Morton and the Senator built by George Collier in Willmersburg launched in 1847. It sailed via Magellan Straits due to gold fever, carrying passengers and coal limits, then navigated Sacramento River becoming first steamboat there. Morton later led Corvella voyage to visit Armazon River and Rio Janeiro profits funded by cargo.
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Samuel G. Morton
Atlantic Highlands
Pacffc
George Collier
Will Mersburg
Inchea
Capua Morwa
Capa Horn
Straits of Magellan
Cralg
Sacramento
Morton
Corvella
Armazom River
Rio Janeiro
Naturalisation records and odd clippings from era press
A collage of old notices and anecdotes includes a Philadelphia case of naturalization declarations dated February 14 1457 in Omaha Nebraska Territory and a mix of humor and social notes from period newspapers. The items feature family gossip, prayer phrases, and quips about church and society with scattered names and places.
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Mirnabeth
Mare H. Cryer
Philadelphia
United States
Cryer
Mm Cryer
Omaha
Nebraska
Louis Rapublia
Fashion notes and foreign language tips in one issue
A mixed page features fashion details on lightweight wool outfits with velvet trims and double skirts plus commentary on Eton jackets and mountaintop butterfly comparisons. It also shares a method for foreign language study urging gradual vocab build through repetition and reading Undine by Fouque for structured learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eton
Durling
Fouque
Boston Herald
Idealized sewing notions and fashions from Judie Chellet
A period look at sewing tools and decorative accessories. The piece notes silver mounted selveora with embossed bows, lampelindes with chrysanthemum motifs, coin purses with gold initials, sterling silver monograms, an umbrella strap with a monogram, and white corduroy and lace trims. It highlights the meticulous craft and luxury items favored by fashionable hobbyists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isard Akin
Kid
Aiiver
Jopto Const
Browning and Browning's Wife in Poetic Idealism
A Victorian-tinged reminiscence recalls the deep bond between Robert Browning and his wife Elizabeth Barrett Browning. The narrator’s Italy journey intersects with a humorous hotel phonograph anecdote, where a public insult is revealed and condemned, ending with apologies and a moral about respectful speech.
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Robert Browning
Hitrn
Italy
Wyade
Curious Eye Perception Of Red Color In Many People
The article notes that about twenty people show a color blindness affecting red perception. In normal eyes retina edges lack red sensitivity, while many with the trait may see dark green and yellow as red. Tests reveal this bleaching effect, reminding readers how common color-vision quirks are.
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Thia
Butterflies and Bees Return in Early Kugllahi Spring
In the stray observations from Kugllahi spring, butterflies retreat to high cold zones while bees and bumblebees awaken with the first crocuses. The text notes bees remain active as temperatures hover near freezing, beginning their busy season among early flowers.
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Bell
Child in distress resists reform and longs for safety
A battered six year old, dirty and wary, left home and wandered alleys for weeks. He ignores advice, speaks with a blunt maxim about preferring life as a girl where he fears fewer kicks, as reported by the Detroit Free Press.
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Lawaal
Internal Revenue System
Atlanta Constitution
Detroit Free Press
Rice and meal customs in Chinese culture cited
A Temple quotation notes that in Chinese life the portioning of rice mirrors Western bread baking with an early and late rice schedule. The line Have you eaten rice! reflects a common Chinese greeting.
Gold Medal Awards Across Firms and Individuals
A fragmented list of names and entities reports numerous gold medals awarded to firms and individuals including Taylr-Judge G9 Atherton Co Duryeu Lawrence State Co and John McCrindle tou M W O’Boyle Clark Komai P M and J Piun Mou Hrand Ickelson J Waverly M W Jaam Charles Gardner A Adams Geedig piceton and others. The OCR reads many garbled phrases but centers on widespread medal recognition across companies cities and individuals.
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Taylr—Judge & G9
Atherton & Co
Duryeu—Lawrence State Co
John McCrindle
M. W. O'Boyle
K's Green
Fran & Parker
Clark
M. Young
J. Piun & Mou
Hrand Ickelson
J. Waverly
M. W
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Hall County
Georga
Georgia
Orth
South Carolina
The
Pacific
Uleghief
Paradise Lowt
Waukenald
Wysterion
Arkapsan
Antmiaia
Tartareas
Har Stephusband
Hob
bin Uamen
Gertrude
Col
Louisville
Moon
Acreas
New York Weekly
South Sea Island
Blandhy
New York
Tkmas Mereny
Mra Springina
the Blazer
Therallern
Popular Science Monthly
Judie Chellet
Baby Catriagh Hoon
Gthores Board
Mim
Mao
Pric
Sud
Viecaller
Lewieton
Mahamed
Lewiston
Ike
Dane
Levwiston Journal
Agt
Southern Exp. Co
Ee. Aati
Matheus
Joseph
Chestnut Street
Phila
Madea
Alneeen
Alice
Chicago
Matthews Wros
Druggiate
Scranton
Moose Powder CO
Scranton, PA
Bede
le Slin & Rand Powder Co
Repanmo Chemical Co
Wideha
Wideha C, T Kak
Ba Nealnes
Bere Federal
Bive
China
Tribune, News
the Flour Awards
Curiaco
Washburn
Crosby On
Byale Agents
Fcranten
P. PB
Privo
Washington
Tima
Market Street
Geldyphant
James Jordin
Shaier & Ktar
Derayac Liters & Co
Bbuporaimtiva Aron
Wapson & Co
Carbondale
B. & Clark
Oman
I. M. Foster & Co
M. H. Lavelle
Louis B. Smith
Capouse Avenue
Iron and Steel
Norway
Bandersol
Jersop
Svokes
Wiley & Russell and
Wells Bros
Bittenbender & Co
Mercereau & Connell
Lackawanna
the Bichards Lumber CO
Dupont
Wapwallopen Mills
Laroe County
Wile Hwensmington
Delaware
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming
Wyoming Ave
Third National Bank Building
Tos
Mt, Pleasant
Wyoming Avenue
Third National Bank
Pda
Boone
Mina
Ai Sa
WM. T. Smith
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