Two Worlds of Memory and Love in a Long Life
A widow recalls a childhood romance with Edward Lane, its evolution into a true love, and the loss that followed. After tragedy, she remarries abroad and later returns to an American home, living two entwined existences: one present with her husband and children, the other rooted in a past love that endures as a spiritual parallel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Lane
Edward
Tmes
Sch
Chiltiood
Tina
Husbald
Europe
India
Hite
Dirhatd
America
Io Tincerne
Ioss
Jen
Lina Myecret
Holland and the Sea: dikes and Destiny in Holland
A reflective piece recalling how Holland was won from the sea through vast dikes and engineering feats. The essay contrasts mythic tales of a boy plugging a dike with modern awe at monumental barriers and the land’s transformation into fertile, prosperous countryside. It also shares a whimsical Indianapolis memory about crossing the Delaware and a child’s playful misinterpretation of the story, linking national history to local life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
The
Hague
Philip I
Washington Monument
Helland
Wa Sen
Delaware
Willian Ff
Wikhie
Muneole
Tod
Bobby
Trelaware
Washington
Indianapoli
White
Delaware County
The Regimental Dog and Odd Tidbits from History
A collage of humorous and historical notes references the regimental dog of Missouri’s Second Regiment, a Great Dane named Matrose, and quaint quips about real estate titles and fingerprint identifications. Includes a Scots Yard detective claim and odd animal lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Clark
Missouri
Indy
Christian Science Monitor
Christmas of The Fathers festival origins debated
The article notes ancient writers attribute the festival of the Saviour’s birth to Telephorus in Antoninus Pius’ reign, but its origin is uncertain. Dec 25 was not widely observed in Chrysostom’s time, with western churches sometimes celebrating in May, April, or January. It argues Dec 25 cannot be the nativity due to Judea’s rainy season and shepherds’ nighttime watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephorus
Antoninnus Pius
Oubistorian
Chrysostom
Chuirch
Judea
Plaina
New International Encyelopedia
The Holly and Christmas in the Southern Landscape
A fragmentary piece discusses holly in the Potomac region, noting vandalism and the need for law to protect trees, contrasts evergreen scenery with winter flora, and blends a Christmas message about sight and labor with varied reflections on holiday life and a child’s view of Santa.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tom
Barry
Weill
Harry Kian
Louie Post
Amer
Settie
Sue Gwillome
Wylews Han
Hawaii
Lite
Billy
Indianapolis News
Columbus
New York
Gosport
Bt. Paul
Minnesota
Mr. Plubdub
Philadelphia Trust Companies
Scotland Yard
District of Columbia
Maryland
Potomec Hill
Massachusetts
Polonia
Secions
Bevin
Bethleben
Artiely
Hitler
Vays & FO
Heronulog
Poet
Star Telegram
Verstang
Jume
Christ Child
Tim
Bob
Anne
Kodaks
KODAK
Charles R. Murphy
Nickle
B. Hough
Alma State Savings Bank
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