Emeralds and Jewels Through History and Design
A prose piece surveys emerald lore from ancient Inca worship to European royalty. It explores famous stones, legendary lovers of emeralds, and the craft of setting them in ornate pieces while noting color, tone, and the artistry that preserves their magic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esmerelda
Cortez
Montezuma
Rome
Peru
Tate
Ireland
Adrian
Henry I
Kandy
Ceylon
Turkey
Taj Mahal
Nero
Caligula
Isabel
Josephine
Isabella
Europe
Marie Josepha
Otho
Elizabeth
Comedie Francaise
Polyeman
America
Jowel
Jewel Butchers World 1
Preservation of London Roman wall fragment Revealed
The Society of Antiquaries has secured preservation of a fine 60 by 20 foot curved bastion fragment of London s great fourth or fifth century Roman wall near Newgate Street beside a General Post Office annex. The Kentish rag and Roman bricks show clear red tile bands. the wall lies partly underground and will be sealed in a cave for public viewing via stairs and artificial lighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Society of Antiquaries
New York Sun
Newgate Street
General Post Office
Burgh Castle
Pevensey
Richborough
Pole Faker Of Long Ago
A tale recalls James Knox de Bolduc, a monk, claiming a 1465 polar voyage. The pole description features a central black rock 23 miles in circumference, four surrounding islands and canals, and perilous seas where ships are lost without favorable winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Knox de Bolduc
Paria
Army and Navy
Bolduc
Civil and Military Gazette
Lahore
India
Teutsche Acta Firuditorium
Simple But Powerful Rheumatism Cure Reported
A historic brief touts a home remedy for rheumatism and a lame back. The method mixes syrup of sarsaparilla and Toris compound with whiskey, dosing a tablespoon before meals and at bedtime. Claims include relief by the first day and availability from druggists or wholesalers.
Lustige Woche Divorced Woman Request
A reader requests a special order to alter a line about a divorced woman. The note asks to remove references to Pa and Mamma and replace with only Mamma in the phrase. The request reflects a personal preference for wording.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pafa
Mamma
Doctor Claims Cuticura Remedies Cure Scalp Disease
A personal testimonial from Miss Jessie F. Buchanan of Hamilton Georgia describes scalp disease lasting months, hair loss, and quick recovery after using Cuticura Remedies. The note also cites Barnum’s Circus endorsement and includes miscellaneous anecdotes and opinions from period publications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie F. Buchanan
F. D
Hamilton, Ga
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Meath
Pearl
Featessea
Tere Waret Cor Everald
Vay
Pole Faker
Barnum
P. T. Barnum
Clrensmas
Peasley
Widder Brown
Amerika
Crimsonbeak
Philadelphia Ledger
Aurora
Borealis
Yale Record
Wilson
Sloan
Sloan's Uintzoents
San Diego
California
Cast
Panamaia
Wonderful Harbor
Bricen
Mosey Bal
MPA San Oes Eeler
Dania
Cascarets
Fey
Mauch Chauk
Hay
Janey
R. Bowes
Mall of Mtere
Philo Way Spec. Co
Jardiniere
E. W. Sanders & & CO
Arthur Avenue
Eee N. Y
Cincinnati
Eieperis
Sheila Cate Tesca
Toree
New York City
N.Y
Grand Rapids
Mick
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