Solomon's Quarries Investigation Reveals Masonry Ties
Washington reports State Department inquiry into Jerusalem's Solomon's quarries led by American consul Thomas R Wallace. Findings describe the ancient chamber of brotherly covenant where early Masons met, the quarry's white stone, a discovered pottery lamp, and artifacts like gavels and paper weights carved from the quarry stone prized by Masons.
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Washington
Department of State
Thomas R Wallace
Jerusalem
Holy City
State Department
R’asons
Rolla Floyd
Royal Solomon Mother Lodge
Solomon’s
Josephus
Wallace
Page
Solomon
Englishmen Are Shorter Says British Anthropometrical Chief
London reports John Gray, secretary of the British association anthropometrical committee, notes English city dwellers decline in stature while aristocracy improves. He cites Scotsmen tallest in Europe, Egyptians unchanged for a millennium, and Yorkshire Lancashire town dwellers now a shorter, different type.
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London
John Gray
Anthropometrical Committee
The
British Association
Gray
England
Europe
Mr. Gray
Valley of the Nile
Yorkshire
Lancashire
Bibles Decide Heirs Claim in Clarinda Asylum Case
A court awarded Mrs. Martha Wilson a share of her uncles James and John Francis estates after two family Bibles proved her kinship. Attorney Warren D. Isenberg seeks 2500 dollars in fees as Public Administrator Harry Troll governs Wilson's funds for asylum support and future heirs, including three Washington-based children.
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St. Louis
Warren D. Isenberg
Martha Wilson
Clarinda
James
John Francis
Circuit
McQuillan
Francis Brothers
Broadway
Aston Avenue
Isabella Frances Dark
Dark
John
Lillie
Srl R. Hicks
St. Louis County
Marie Rutherford
Hot Springs
Ark
Edith Handley
Racine
Wis
Isenberg
Francis
England
Elizabeth Gibbs
Episcopal Orphans’ Home
Martha
Elijah M. Davis
Quincy
Isabel
William Gibbs
Ohio River
Davis
Des Moines
Martha Gibbs
Wilson
Elizabeth
Iown
State of
Washington
Picture in Egg A Puzzle at Hanover Cranberry Bog
William Stevenson of Joseph J White’s cranberry bogs near Hanover discovers a picture of a young beautiful woman inside an ordinary egg. He seeks an explanation as scientists remain baffled by the mysterious find. The report notes the unusual phenomenon and quotes local observers.
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Mount Holly
N. J
William Stevenson
Joseph J.white
Hanover
Frye Nestor of Congress A Maine Senator at 38 Years
Washington report profiles Senator William Pitt Frye of Maine as the longest continuously serving member of Congress, noting his start in the House 38 years ago and his role as chair of the Commerce Committee for nearly a quarter century. He pioneered the continuous contract concept in 1876 and advocates large inland waterway and harbor spending to lower transportation costs and boost tonnage.
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Franklin MacVeagh
George B. Cortelyou
Treasury
Taft
Chicago
Mr. MacVeagh
Pennsylvania
Yale
Democratic Party
Washington
William Pitt Frye
Congress
Maine
House
J’rge
Eugene Hale
Hale
Frye
Senator Frye
Committee On Commerce
United States
New Sultan of Morocco Makes Public Appearance
London reports Mulai Hafid the Moroccan sultan, known for restraint on modern devices, allowed a reporter and sat for a photograph. He maintains one wife, has three daughters and a son, and is noted for intelligence and education. He writes Arabic poetry to be published soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morocco
Abd-El-Aziz
Mulai Hafid
Retired Lancashire Sergeant Credited as Britain’s Largest Constable
A Lancashire police sergeant has retired weighing 357 pounds with a 63 inch chest and 58 inch waist, claimed as the biggest constable in Great Britain. The description highlights his imposing size and service as a notable local figure.
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Peace Guardian
Lancashire
England
Great Britain
Cap for the Knee Knitting Pattern for Elderly Comfort
The article provides full directions for knitting a knee cap using one skein scarlet vest wool and two gray skeins. It details needle size, stitch counts, casting on 96 stitches, ribbing, color changes, and end finishes. The pattern aims to improve comfort for elderly wearers with a shaped knee cover.
Buttonhole Repair Tips For Childrens Clothing
The article advises cutting long skirt and underclothing bands to turn back an inch and thread four layers for sturdy buttonholes. Face holes with double fabric, sew buttons with underlay, and overcast to prevent strain. Use tape under stretched holes and rework worn holes through sweater and ribbon.
Hat Strings Back In Favor Stir Fashion Ambition
Hat strings regain popularity as a feminine detail, predicted to influence fashion beyond city streets. The strings suit scoop model hats with bent-down brims, often tied loosely at the front or side, or fastened at the back and draping over the shoulder. Velvet or satin ribbons are commonly used.
Baby’s empire frock for infants debuts in new season
A baby frock features a tiny yoke with square cut, head-logging ribbon, full gathered skirt, lace inserts, and puff sleeves with narrow lace frills. Described as a sweet, entirely new design. Price is 4.75 dollars. a similar, slightly inferior version costs 2.79 dollars.
Made Effective Lamp Shade On Empire Wire Frame
A decorative lamp shade built on an empire wire frame 12 inches deep uses light corded silk in dull pink laid in flat vertical plaits. Panels are formed with vertical half inch gold braid and top and bottom finished with matching gold braid, with enduring coal oil lamp suitability when paired with a deep asbestos or isinglass collar. A noted example features canary yellow silk foundation with bronze gold galloon panels.
Rice Molds Dessert With Cranberry Sauce
Instructions describe a dessert mold from boiled milk water and salt with sugar rice folded in, cooked twenty minutes, poured into small cups, cooled and unmolded. It suggests serving with cranberry sauce or other tart sauces.
Tailored Waists in Sheer Lawn with Embroidered Design
Describes tailored waist garments cut from sheer lawn fabric with an embroidered design that can be worked in light or dark blue or pink mercerized cottons.
Princess jumper style dress described in blue madrass
A pale blue madras fabric at 15 cents a yard was fashioned into a chic princess jumper with short sleeves. It was worn with a dotted swiss guimpe featuring long sleeves and over-sleeves trimmed in white. The jumper opened at the center, strapped across, and outlined with white piping and white buttons.
Anaemia Linked to Hair Loss and Treatments
Reading notes that falling hair often stems from anaemia due to poor blood nutrition. A doctor advised course of iron and a vitamin or remedy may restore dull, lifeless hair.
Dotted Swiss Lingerie Featured in Delicate Sets
Dainty lingerie combinations use dotted Swiss fabric and striped dimity with cross bars. Lace trim and ribbon adornments highlight a feminine range suited for refined wear.
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Shiba Park
Tokyo
Japan
Masonic Order
Secretary OF the Treasury
Moffett Studio
Frye Nestor
William P. Frye
Sultan OF
Mulal Hafid
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