Leap Year Customs and Love Charms From Old Times
A whimsical survey traces leap year traditions from ancient Rome to Merrie England. It notes St Bridget and St Patrick legends, social frolics in New England and Ireland, and curious charms for women to woo or wives to win. It cites figures like Rossini and Will Somers and includes playful proverbs about proposals, moon signs, and wedding luck.
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Neerts Guliorias
Duff
St. Brige
St. Patrick
St. Bridget
Guatom Helling
Toire
Lough
Ame
Promen
Rick
St .Teated
Ti¢Haes Glais
France
Will Somoys
Henry VIII
New England
Rossini
Compostrt
Ireland
Merrie England
London
Sosegines
Caesar
Olga Petrova
Inez Millholland Boissevain
New York City
Robin Redbreast
Aoman
Tao
Harry
Stridget
Wales
Mpon
Walpurgis
Piksty
Pix
Love and loyalty superstitions from a ragged tale
A quirky household superstition warns that cutting a rag and tying it to a chair leg binds a partner for life. Another charm involves leaving a love letter in seven or thirteen sheets to guarantee faithfulness, with warnings about a suitor’s indecisiveness.
Horrors Girls Feet Grow Larger in London Fashion
A London manufacturer reports dramatic growth in women’s shoe sizes over the past fifty years. He notes a shift from No 3 shoes in the mid nineteenth century to sizes around 5 to 7 today.
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London
Jeneth
Rusty nails danger warns of blood poisoning cure
Clark County farmer Deas McElistp recalls stepping on a rusty nail and using Houstonia Liniment to ease pain and heal quickly. Advert sees Houstonia as safe for open cuts sores or burns and promotes prices and Dr Jones Co branding.
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Deas McElistp
Clark Co. Obio
Dr. Jones
Dr. J. ©. Jones
Fragmentary quote on women's feet and shoe fashion trends
A disjointed excerpt discusses women's feet growing from frequent walking and sports, claiming public taste favors longer graceful feet. It cites a shoe maker noting slender feet are desirable and observes a shift toward longer, more fashionable footwear in the West End, with women buying shoes longer than their feet.
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Steck
West End
Death from Wood Alcohol Reported in Elizabeth New Jersey
Elizabeth New Jersey December 25 one death from wood alcohol was reported today.
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Hlizabeth
N. J
London Fashion Sees Bustle Return In Modern Form
London reports a revived bustle trend in 1916 garments with concealed plastic bands shaping backs into small, feminine silhouettes. Designers stress it is chic and not overly exaggerated, with frocks and skirts redesigned to emphasize the rear while maintaining dainty lines.
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Yeussatides Diessane
Dguf Gordon
Lucite
Kew
Ter Lon
Sicile
Kenton Man Killed In Tram Collision Near LaRue
Henderson of Kenton was killed when a Big Four tram struck a buggy ridden by Ba wan near LaRue. David Bus, Kirk and son Jon were riding with Henderson and escaped with slight injuries.
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Kentonr
Henderson
Kenton
Ba Wan
LaRue
David Bus
Kirk
Jon
How Any Girl Can Have Pretty Eyes
An advertisement claims Lavoptik eye wash brightens eyes in a week and keeps them healthy and sparkly. It markets a free sample and suggests a quick transformation, urging women to try the product through J. & Ebert Drug.
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J. & Ebert Drugwist
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Ome Particu
Leap Year
Ring of
Columbus
London Shoe Manufacturer
TABOR
And
Elyria
Cleveland
Lorain
the Tabor Ice Cream Co
You
Maine
Summerg Medical CO
South Bend
Ima
Tim
C W. Phillips
Broad St
Lucile
Ebert
Quality Pharmacy
Elyriaenum
Marietta
Parkersburg
W. VA
Silvertone Coats
Black
Brown
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