May Day Recalled in Nostalgic Look at Ancient Festivities
The article recalls May Day origins from ancient Rome to Druids, describes Queen of the May, the Maypole procession, and village celebrations. It notes shifts in England and America, contrasts past joy with modern economy, and laments fading springtime customs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuria
Mays
Maia
Xisrcury
Kuschind
England
Polydore Vergil
Henry VIII
Ifill
Catharine a-Maying
Tennyson
May
Greenwich
London
Strand
Somerset House
Wansted Park
Essex
Isaac Newton
America
Diverging Beliefs Ended a Gas Venture in Tragic Tale
The Cleveland Plain Dealer recounts how natural gas hopes of Paul Rainey and his divining engineer friend Charles Latimer collided. Latimer warned Rainey of the doomed venture, and the gas flow allegedly stopped the day Latimer died, blamed on the engineer’s divining rod.
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Paul Rainey
Charles Latimer
Latimer
Jamney
Rainey
Charlie
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Opposed to Iron Ships in Early Naval Debate
Washington Star reports that naval officers doubted iron ships replacing wooden vessels. Many feared noise and jarring from elevated railcars too, yet iron ships proved durable. Observers note that predicted diseases and discomfort did not materialize as iron ships persisted.
Tobacco’s hold on Thomas Carlyle and Roosevelt policing reforms
A fragmentary piece notes Thomas Carlyle as a tobacco addict and insomniac, contrasting with Theodore Roosevelt's early policing reforms. It mentions Roosevelt ordering replacement of worn uniforms for drown-rescue work and cites a long-serving riverfront groundsman who saved many lives.
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Roosevelt
Repeal pipe legend colors Carlyle’s Irish ties
In later years the subject returned to tobacco smoking, using a Dublin clay pipe called the Repeal. Sir Charles Duffy offered a supply if he qualified as Irish minded, but Carlyle never did.
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Dublin
Charles Duffy
Carlyle
Peruna praised by Congressman Botkin in letters
A collection of letters extols Peruna and Manalin, praising their cure for catarrh and stomach issues. Notable names include J. D. Botkin of Winfield Kansas and Frank Richter of Winona Minnesota, with testimonials asserting long relief after limited treatment. The letters urge others to seek Dr Hartman’s guidance.
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Hartman
Botkin
Winfield
Peruna
Manalin
Washington
J. D. Botkin
Ongressman Botkin
Kansas
Periuna
Frank Richter
Winopa, Minn
Peruna Medicine Company
Moe
Andyo
Catarr
Perona
Dr Hartman
Prester Hartingn
Columbus
Obia
Insect Destruction Tips For Winter Habits
The article notes where destructive insects overwinter such as in prostrate grass fallen leaves along osage hedges and fence corners. It advises burning these locations in late fall winter or early spring to reduce pest conditions and protect vegetation.
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Apollo
Mayrole
Thomas Gariyle
Iy Renee
Selina Tanner
Athens
Eave Vanner
Mrs. Selina Tanner
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