Turcos in Venezuela a lively Oriental trading clan thrives in Caracas
A vivid portrait of Turcos or Moros in Venezuela describes how Arab, Moorish, and Turkish traders settle in Caracas, run cash-based shops, save large sums, and live apart from Venezuelans. It notes their origins from North Africa and Asia Minor, family-style housing, and the curious blend of Moorish piety with bold entrepreneurial street selling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
Africa
Asia Minor
Caracas
New York Times
Abus Amad
Ben Sid
Chalula
Benatar
Tangier
Damascus
Seb
Turgos
Caracus
Forcos
Frm
South America
Io Venezucla
Turcos
Mount Lebanon
Mediterranean
Mecca
Fez
Algiers
Abu This
Mohammed
New York
Chinatown
Heart Must Ever be Right and Spirits in a Vial
A compact reflective note on maintaining a strong spirit and virtue. It warns that without close watchful care the heart weakens as a vial of spirit evaporates, stressing constant diligence to preserve life and power. A paired aphorism by Bogatakys signals moral self-discipline.
Sees Pickwick as Johnson in a comparative sketch
A fragmented critique contrasts Mr Pickwick with Samuel Johnson, noting resemblances in character and manner. The writer debates whether Dickens copied Johnson for Pickwick or drew the character from Roswellian ideals, while citing Dickensian diction and a Johnsonian sternness in scenes of skating and decorum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Thompson
Fowerster
Samel Tabason
Roswell
Weiter
Dickens
Tyrant
Tt Ds
Wiel
Dolasel
Mail Ant Empire
Jahmson
Pickwiol
Johnson
Little Known of St Mark Saint Mark evangelist origin and martyrdom
The article outlines St Mark's supposed birth from devout parents and kinship as the apostles Peter's sister's son. It notes his conversion by St Peter, travels with him, founding of the church in Aquileia, possible authorship of the gospel, and martyrdom on April 25. It mentions his symbol as the lion and legends about his birth and resurrection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark
Evangelist
Levi
St. Peter
John
Marl
Raruulas
S. Teter
Aquileia
Mark
St. John the Baptist
No Novelty. Townsman Questions Busy Boe Store Keeper
A Sandy Meh Ark shopper outside Toninville questions the Busy Boe store owner about actions and early misdeeds. Witnesses describe a night scene and tensions rise as a stern response is sought, with casual remarks on the store's management and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sandy Meh Ark
Toninville
Nia
Kansas City Star
Muscular Music and the Strauss Controversy
The Denver Philharmonic Society secretary Hallet Booth praises a shift away from Strauss style as listeners finally hear music with real force. A professor jokes that adopting Strauss would require many re builds, while the remark highlights debates over modern versus classic conducting in the orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hielard Strauss
Hallet Booth
Denver Philharmonic Society
Strauss
Business Women Federating Convention in St Louis
The national convention of business women of America will meet in St Louis on May 14. A key topic is forming a federation of business women with a practical committee of business and professional leaders guiding the effort. The meeting is positioned to unite women across all sectors, led by executive secretary Lena Mileson Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Business Women of America
St Louis
Tilly
Keen Hissinee
Profesional Weien
Ee Pie Teseniiur
Meemul
Avenuy
New York
Eli Lena Mivlesin Phillips
The
Forlernifun
No Escape Armistice Terms Talk in Birmingham
A Birmingham Age Herald excerpt shows a tense exchange about arranging an armistice and settling indemnity. Mr Jagsby is mentioned as unable to get home, with threats to ensure his appearance in the next hour. The dialogue hints at a confrontation and travel to Holland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dagsby
Jagsby
Holland
Birmingham Age Herald
Luck and Chance of Life in a London War Memoir
Fragmentary reminiscence from a London wartime piece describing the terror of air raids and personal losses. An eye witness recalls a chaplain, a survivor, and a nurse tending a Moslem Korai while quoting a fatalistic verse about fate written in the Book of Decrees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernser
Iain
London
Luck of Eden Hall poem myth retold by German poet Unland
A fragment recounts Johann Ludwig Unland adapting the poem Luck of Eden Hall into English verse with Longfellow credited for translation. It mentions a drinking goblet tied to a tale of drunken revelry, a glass still existing, and debates over its origin from Spain or St Cuthbert’s well as folklore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eden Hall
Johann
Ludwig Unland
Longfellow
Tor
Belend
Spain
St. Cuthbert’s Well
Twas Ever Thus Mr Smith Visits Neighbors Parlor
Mr Smith hears music at a neighbor's house and visits the parlor where the daughter plays piano and the son sings. They sing Mother and Father joins chorus. Mrs Jones, working in the kitchen, is said to be well and will join after chores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Smith
Mrs. Jones
Mr. Jones
Theory and Practice in Child Rearing Debate
The presiding elder urges gentle guidance and explanations to shape children. Gap Johnson dismisses the method as impractical, claiming physical discipline is the only effective route, likening it to forcing a turtle to move with a feather. Kansas City Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Johnson
Gap Johnson
Rampus Ridge
Kansas City Star
Delmer Skips Walk With Mule Neighbor Matie
A legible portion shows Delmer delaying a daily walk to school with his mule neighbor Matie due to repeated waits for her bale. The fragment hints at misread phrases and unclear events, but centers on the boy choosing not to accompany Matie to school one morning, reflecting routine friction between two neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delmer
Matie
Vin
Schol
Andrew's Exit Sparks Sudden Classroom Fuss
In a puzzled moment a student named Andrew rushes to a seat while others react with excitement. His mother questions him about the interruption as he explains someone was trying to get in but could not. The scene unfolds with surprised chatter among classmates and observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne
Andrew
Shorts Attempt to Hinder Cotton Exports to Europe Mills
A garbled 1920s ag note argues against export limits on U S cotton. It claims the American Cotton Association seeks to restrain shipments to European mills, stating English price and exchange dynamics pressure idle mills and that a bull market in spot cotton may emerge as farmers hold crops awaiting better terms. The piece critiques currency values and shipping economics while forecasting a pivotal Montgomery meeting and ongoing farmer caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drg Atnurican Cotton Association
J. Skorrane Waunanurker
Amaelean Cotton Assorition
Wanaye
Wantinalaker
Ile Milla
Europe
England
Federal Reserve
Bill Aims Big Pee Dee Bridge Near Mars Bluff Ferry
Marion Florence Dillon Horry and Charleston lawmakers push a bill to authorize counties to build a $400,000 bridge over the Big Pee Dee river near Mars Bluff Ferry. Funding splits place $50,000 from Marion Florence and Charleston each and $25,000 from Dillon and Horry. federal aid covers half. The measure follows years of talks and local meetings with no final action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Florence
Dillon
Horry
Charleston
Big Pee Dee River
Mars Blatt Ferry
Mars Bluff Ferry
From Yorkville Enquirer to Cold Weather Pump Rolls
In the Yorkville Enquirer a note compares modern car heat use to horse-drawn comfort, asking why a radiator with a WATE blanket is common on stalled cars whereas horses are not covered similarly. The piece highlights shifting transport norms in wintry conditions.
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Yorkville Enquirer
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Luck of Eden Hall
Montgomery
Sorkeille Enquirer
Big Pee Dee
Wilmington
Hancock
Farquhar
Williams Corn Mills
H. P. Farquhar Cornish
H. P. Frick
Frick
H. P. Muncie
H. P
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