Puritan Pleasures and Punishments in Early New England
The article surveys Puritan life in seventeenth century New England noting their mix of piety and worldly pleasures. It recalls beer drinking easing abstinence, tavern limits, public punishments, and strict social controls while highlighting tolerance and law enforcement shaped by daily needs and communal norms.
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Yiel Rowedge
George Washington
Helles
Punter Hill
Vidley Verge
New England
Mrnidford
England
Ope
Higginson
Salem
Diritins
Legion
Boston
Cotton Mather
Jnn
Sternis
Volk
Repubie
Europe
Ornel
Harper's Weekly
The Tropical Ant Man and Human Household Intruders
A vivid sketch of the disruptive ant species called the tropical ant man. It describes their underground nests, smoke attacks on homes, raids on other insects, and the havoc they cause when invading human dwellings. Includes observations of human reactions and a vignette about superstition in Philadelphia.
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Uyageret Prissagia
Isa Naranter
Trule
Bnut
Assnstant
Bany
Vietnam
Philadelphia
Filiz Broadway
Thirteen Club
Ruiders
Vita Tathlea
Phil Nilelphiia Press
Washburn Crosby Flour Wins First Class Award at World Fair
The World's Fair judges award Washburn Crosby Co. flour from Washburn Flour Mills Minneapolis a first class patent flour designation. The report cites strong purity and suitability for family and bakers use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omeago
Washburn, Crosby Co
Washburn
Minneapolis
Gold Medal Brands and Names Across Towns in Historic Market List
A dense OCR list records numerous Gold Medal Brand entries linked to various shops and firms in multiple towns. Names include Joph Al Mejia, Green Ridge, Washburn Street, Atherton, J.T. Medale, and many more, alongside partnerships like Honesdale T N Foster & Co and Lawrence store Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecrunton
Pricey
Windlington
Dinnmore
F. P Price
Dunore i
Manley
Brian Hyde Park
Cargon & Daria
Washburn St
Joph AL Mejia
Main Avenue
Green Ridge
L.spencer Goll
J.T. Medale
Providence
Jennper & Chappell
Nyu
Thylor—Judge & Co
Atherton & Co
Dhrytéa— Lawrence Store Co
Julia McCrindl
W O'Heyly
Clark's
Green—Prace & Porker
P. M. Youn
Dalton& Bo Poin & Bon
Nicholeton
EL Harding
Waverly
Bilas & Son
Partaryville
Charlen Gardner
Tropbotton M. AM. Finnd& Son
Tobyhanna
Tobyhauns & Leigh Lumber Co
A. Adams
Moscow
Galee & Clements
Lake Ariel
James A. Bortole
Forest City
L. Moran & Co
Emperor William and the pope remark referenced in 19th century commentary
A London era column mocks Emperor William of Germany for a misstatement to the pope during a Rome visit. The piece contrasts William with other rulers famed for tact and notes his self-view as God’s agent over a vast empire, highlighting his blunt wit and theological pretensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fraticia Joseph
Victoria
Christina
Spain
Halind
Leopold
Belgium
William
Rome
Bint
Pontil
Gorntit
Doston Therald
A Historic Elephant and the Sun Marked Tribute of Alexander
A tale recalls Alexander the Great conquering Porys and freeing a mighty elephant he captured. He placed a metal band around its feet bearing a dedication to the sun. Three hundred fifty years later the elephant was found with the inscription of Alexander Intuct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander the Great
Porys
India
Alexander Intuct
New York News
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Man
Sainke
Gray
Adres Gray Medicine CO
Biultalo S.Y
Feoon
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TRE
William Lissenberger
Opposite Baptist Church
Penn Avenue
Holda
Atlantic Refining
Nil Dewler
William Mason
Coal Exchange
Wyoming Age
Pine Hrooi
N.Y. Tribune
the Flour Awards
N. A. Hulbert
Giy Music Store
Wyoming
Avp
Surantos
Steinway & Son
Decker Brothers
Kranich & Back
Stultz & Bauer
Foote & Shear Co
Lackawanna Ave
Lutrer Keller
King's Windsor Cement
West Lackawanna Ave
Quarries and Works
Portland, Pa
U.S
MT. Pleasant
WM. T. Smith
Dr. Peal
Pond Modena Co
Cleveland
Holt
John TL Phelps
Pharmacia
Wyoming Avenue
Bpricve
Beranton
I'm
Perris
Ralane
Columbia Manufacturing CO
Butaw Street
Baltimore
Iain Power
Lohwond
Paliemter
Gan
Mall
Addrew Serve Seed CO
Masunto
Scranton
H.C. Sanderson
Washington
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Mott
Molt'h Chemical CO
Ohio
J. M. Harmis
Dragaist
Meun Avene
Alaska
Gulf of Mexico
America
Geo. R. Cromwell
G. R. Cromwell
the Capitol
the Common
Hoxton
Mouse Square
Auditorium Hotel
Chicago
Long Sault Rapids
St. Lawrence River
Temple Square
Salt Lake City
Mountain House
Cresson Springs
Niagara
City of Victoria
B.C
Sitka
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