The Red Flower Fire and Friction Matches
Charles F. Luromis explores how civilization rests on matches and fire making while praising the humble flint and steel. He recounts historical shifts from tinder and stone to friction matches and laments modern convenience as fragile masters. He shares anecdotes of seeking tinder in Chicago and argues self reliance over dependence on manufactured devices.
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Charles F. Luromis
Chancel
Paris
Walker
Maryland
Chicago
America
Diamond Match Company
A Prayer for Time and Mortal Quest
A dated verse asks Father Time to grant each child a momentary quest and a deathless hour. The speaker pleads for a ray of April bloom and autumn calm before oblivion at winter’s end, signed Jan 1, 12 by E. O. Laughits.
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E. O. Laughits
Divided Mint Julep Debates In Southern Lore
A humorous, loquacious tale contrasts old Virginia and modern tastes in the mint julep. Stories trace its discovery to Col Abe Carter and a Kentucky colonel, then contrast tradition with a Rough Rider influenced method using fresh mint, water, sugar, ice and mellow whiskey.
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Advanced School
Virginia
Col
Abe Carter
Virginia Carters
Kentucky
Narrew Gate of Paradise
St. Peter
Telion
Arizona
Demande
Venus
Elysian Fields
Earth
Jerusalem Water Project Aims to End Drought Crisis
The New York Commercial Advertiser reports Jerusalem will lay a ten centimeter pipe from the Sealed Fountain at Solomon’s pools to improve water supply amid drought. The route follows the ancient aqueduct toward the temple area, passing Artas and Bethlehem, with about 200 meters of piping planned and a centuries-old tunnel entrance noted.
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New York
Jerusalem
Holy
Solomon's Pools
Solomon
Brelow
Artas
Bethlehem
Antour
Order of the Knights of St. John
Pat Mae Bes
Jezebel
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Indianapolis Journal
Indiana
Black Silk Sale
Regence
Luxor
Zvbo
Svoo
Jor
Atlantic
Switzerland
Gall Factory
Ecru
Batiste and Mull
Monay
Ifc
Tapani
Pettis Dry Goods Co
Pearson's Magazine
Girtie
United Emblem
Berlin
We Burke
Bliss Engnervens Possverees
Henry Watterson
MINT
Solomon'’s Pools
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