History of the Tomato in Early Global Trade
A concise review of the tomato’s journey from its early introduction, noting its spread after the Santo Domingo revolution when French families settled in Philadelphia bringing the pomme d amour, its 1590 English arrival, initial suspicion, and its evolving reputation as Lycopersicum. The piece highlights its deceptive beauty and eventual universal use.
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Santo Domingo
Philadelphia
South America
England
Bible Society Mohawk translation venture and Nelson leader
The first foreign effort of the British Bible Society aimed to translate part of the New Testament into Mohawk by a chief named Tyonenbowkarawen who later became Nelson and joined Britain’s side in the War of 1812. Also promotes Allen's Foot-Ease powder, advertised to ease foot issues and fit shoes, 25 cents with free sample by Allen.
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Work of
Bible Society
Britsh Bible Society
Tyonenbowkarawen
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N.Y
Lydia Pinkham Remedy Endorsed By Young Women
Letters quoted praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for reviving weak students. Alma Pratt and others recount improved health, weight gain, and renewed vitality after using the tonic, urging its use for female ailments amid school pressures.
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Alma Pratt
Lydia E. Pinkham
Marriage of Convenience Ends in Shared Fate for Two Squires
Two elderly English brothers Seaman of Ivybridge, aged 72, chose a hotel manager in Okehampton as a wife after a long friendship. They agreed to marry, and the winner moved to the hotel. All three lived together and cared for both brothers in illness. the wife later inherited their money.
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Seaman
Ivybridge
Okehampton
Mether
Origin of the polka and fall irrigation meeting in Paso
Origin of the polka traced from Bohemian peasant origins to London and New York while a fall event in Paso Texas promises interest for Inter-Mountain residents. The program includes a Mexican bull fight and speakers from American and foreign irrigation authorities. For details contact C F Warren Salt Lake City.
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Bihekostelets
Joseph Neruda
Elbokontelets
Prague
Paria
London
New York
Atlantic
Paso
Texas
C. F. Warren
Dooly Block
Salt Lake City
Utah
Old Time Sport Revived By Falconry In Scotland
A field sports writer recalls falconry revived in Scotland by Sir Henry Bethune. A falconer uses a trained dog to locate partridges, then a hawk rises, circles, and strikes the quarry. If unsuccessful, a lure bird is used and the hawk is guided to feed before recovering the bird.
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Scotland
Henry Bethune
Admiral Walker Silences Questioning Cadet in Corridor
In Washington a brusque recruit sought Admiral John G. Walker in a Corcoran Building corridor. The admiral, calm and informal, invited him in and identified himself, then the young man, overwhelmed, left without apology.
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Canal Commission
Admiral Walker
Corcoran
Washington
Walker
John G. Walker
Jack
New York News
Sunday schools widen trade training across Germany
In Germany the Sunday schools extend beyond religious teaching to practical craft instruction. Masons, tailors, ironmongers, bookbinders and other tradespeople, including barbers and blacksmiths, attend Sunday sessions to study advanced techniques while not on weekly work.
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England
America
Germany
Bye Bye Forever More A Silent Farewell
A fragmented poem-like scene centers on a couple’s whispered farewell. One woman’s sob and a closing door mark the moment of parting, with lingering thoughts of reunion and brittle pride amid emotional tension.
A Good Excuse from Lippincott’s Magazine Story
A writer recounts a comic tale where a cook, an old darkey, tells Miss Annie that she plans to marry that night. Maria asks for a present, noting her husband is alive and she is not divorced, while Miss Annie hesitates, advising it would be bigamy. The cook remarks she doesn’t care, since her husband has been bigoted before.
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Lippincott’s
Darky
Annie
Maria
Gift from a Convict Inspires Missouri Governor Cane
Governor Dockery of Missouri carries a plain walking cane inlaid with tortoise shell bearing the inscription a gift from a convict whom I pardoned The man had served seventeen years and promised to behave himself and keep his word the governor said in response to a question The gesture reflects a personal pledge and pardon story from the era.
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Gov. Dockery
Missouri
Mr. Dockery
Dean's Kidney Pills Ad Claims Backed By Spokane Testimony
A vintage ad touts Dean's Kidney Pills as quick relief for kidney pain and sleeplessness. It features L. C. Lovell of Spokane, listing ten years of kidney trouble and how the product restored kidney secretions and eased back pain. The ad offers a free trial by mail and notes the price as 50 cents per box.
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Dean
Inne
L. C. Lovell
North First St
Spokane
Wash
Mr. Lovell
United States
Foster- Milburn Co
Buffalo
Untamed Ad Panels and Old Time Remedies
An assortment of vintage notices touts Mother Gray’s Sweet Powders for Children with claims of curing constipation feverishness teething disorders and worm elimination. It also markets Italian macaroni industry data and assorted testimonials, while promoting patent medicines and cure-all elixirs with vague origins and endorsements.
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Mother Gray
New York
A.s.olms
War Declarations, Charities and A Hungry Man Note
A Berlin paper notes that among 120 wars from 1700 to 1870, 110 began without formal declarations. A charity leader advised, Do not give money direct ly. instead ensure needs are met so conscience is appeased. A hungry man near the crowd did not join the reaction.
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Berlin
New York World
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