Legends of sacred trees and birds in Calvary lore
The text recounts myths linking trees and birds to the crucifixion story. It traces the aspen, willow, and other trees said to be cross wood or connected to Pilate and Judas, and recounts legends of Mary’s Tears, rosemary blossoms on Fridays, and a talking passion flower. It ends with a tale of Pilate’s lake and a ghostly guardian spirit appeased by a single year's freedom.
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Gethsemane
Plover
Buvick
Stryk
Mary
Calvary
Christ
Adam
Moses
David
Solomon
Temple
Sheba
Abijah
Rehoboam
Bethesda
Tree of Mercy
Judas
Pontius Pilate
Rome
Jerusalem
Tola
Offenge
Aubeide
Tiber
Gaul
Rhone
Lake
Geneva
Alps
Pilate
Hindu Temple in Java Unearthed by Raffies
A description of Borobudur built in the eighth century by Hindus, discovered during British rule in Java. The temple rises over 100 feet on a hill, with ten acres of stone terraces, four stairways, a central cupola, and many Buddha images in carved galleries. The monument’s vast bas-reliefs surpass Egyptian pyramids in scale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stamford Raffies
Java
Pyramids
Egypt
Ivory nuts known as corozo and fagua from palms
Ivory nuts or corozo fagua come from palm species and need over a decade to mature. Used for buttons counters electrical parts and inlay work. Major buyers include France England Germany United States Italy Russia and Spain with Cartagena Colombia exporting thousands of tons in 1907 to Europe and the U S including Bolivar Magdalena Atlantico and Cauca regions.
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France
Spain
Columbia
England
Germany
United States
Italy
Russia
Cartagena
Bolivar
Magdalena
Atlantico
Atlantic
Cauca
Pacific
Two Boys Trade Barbs Then Becomes Friends
A London Post excerpt contrasts a universal street scene of two strangers who clash briefly and become friends. The piece shifts to a study of women’s work and infant mortality, noting eight industrial towns with 43 percent working mothers had infant mortality of 182 per 1000, while eight towns with three percent had 150 per 1000, suggesting factors beyond wages or conditions influence outcomes.
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London Post
Dutiful Son and a Fatherly Exchange of Smokes
A brief humorous print scene shows a son accused of smoking cigars by a wary father. The son explains he overheard the mother warning the father is harming himself, insisting he smokes to save him. The excerpt ends with a quote on aspirations as enduring wealth and joy.
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R. L. Stevenson
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children Ad
Old promotional note proclaims Mother Gray the nurse at a New York Children’s Home cures constipation feverishness teething disorders and stomach troubles with powder after 30 000 testimonials. Mentions sample free and Allen Olmsted Le Roy New York druggists sell for 2 cents.
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Mother Gray
New York
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
N. Y
From Washington to Field Hands in Kansas City Journal
A brief Kansas City Journal snippet features a man recounting his role in the era of General Washington, stating he was a field hand rather than a body servant, indicating a personal glimpse into revolutionary period labor.
Speaking of Spooks, what did the ghost say to you
In the dialogue a speaker asks Rastus about a ghost’s message and Rastus answers he never learned dead languages, implying no hidden meaning or translation.
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Rasmus
Rastus
Murine Eye Remedy Brings Soothing Ease for Irritated Eyes
A tested eye remedy from experienced physicians claims to soothe ache from redness and watering. It adheres to the Pure Food and Drugs Law and promises gentle relief without stinging, encouraging readers to try Murine for eye comfort.
Engagment Broken Up In Court Case For Particular People
A fragment from a period page notes a decision or dispute involving an engagement broken off and taken to court. It mentions advice on health products and remedies, commercial extracts, and ad style lines. Names such as Souders and Blobbs appear in short, garbled ad-like phrases.
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Blobbs
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gster
Passion Flower
Wood of the Cross
Market Reports
Pat
Nature
Allen’s ‘Owder
California Fic Syrup Co
Carters
Aj.tower Co
Boston
USA
Dodds
Guarat
Mfg
Seattle
Dr.d.jayne
Satapa Alax
Eee TS G. OO
Denkieee
Aage Spohn Medical CO
Chemists
Goshen
Indiana
Putnam
Daleey
Miborte
Western Canada
Sora Mealoe
Canada
H. M. Williams
Paxton Toilet CO
Mass
Thy-Men-Tole Co
Osbara
Cleveland
Idaho
Snake River Country
E.L. Loman, G. P. A
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