Babylonian ruin unearthed by German archaeologists at Babylon
German excavations in Babylon reveal the Tower of Babel ruins and the Ishtar gate, with foundations over 200 feet square. Artifacts include a colossal granite statue, graves of middle class, and tablets shedding light on 4000 years of Babylonian writing, trade, and daily life.
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Babylon
America
Love
Robert Koldawey
Oscar Routher
Germany
Habelonen Stoon
Tongie
Koldewny
Noutiche Orlentgesellschaft
Berlin
Cate
Koldewey
Kabel
Hilal
Hsagila
Ghit
Tower of Babel
Daniel
Ishtar
Nebo
Mardul
Marduk
Nebuchadnezzar
Mesopotamia
Tower of
Habel
Central America
Cholula
Alao
Inbora
Babylonia
Bisya
Sargon L
Christ
B. C
Dungl
Param Sim
Nebuchadnezgar
Western Asia
Greece
Rome
Vanced
Hanemurabh
Noah
Tinapistiin
Atrehasis
Gilgames
Erech
Ure
Atanna
Tanat
Sargon
Agade
Diffeutt
Megne
Elam
Syria
Card Game Commentary with Noted Hands
A narrative recounts a hand played with the dummy presenting strong cards. The opponent praises hearts and diamonds while the player reveals sequences in hearts spades and clubs with a polite interjection.
War Judge Speculation and Legal Tactics Mentioned
A commentator muses on using legal tools in wartime strategy. The text references injunctions and venue changes as potential measures, with phrases attributed to a secretary figure. The piece reflects treaty era legalistic rhetoric in a broader conflict context.
Means of Identification and Odd Translations
Fragmentary exchange describes a man taking a laundry ticket to a “friendly China man” for translation after hesitation. A bizarre line asks what it may reveal, followed by a caricature of a “little man” with ears sticking out and a wart on the nose.
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China
Eid
Delicious Cake and Sauce Recipes From a Historic Table
A collection of old fashioned sauces and puddings detailing caramel sauce with Madeira, English Sweet Sauce, Sabayon Madeira, Yellow Pudding Sauce, and Diplomatic Sauce. The instructions describe boiling, mixing, and finishing steps, with notes on timing, temperatures, and flavorings.
Pan Cotto A Frugal Italian Bread Dish
A careful Italian housewife uses stale bread to make pan cotto a frequent dish. She cooks celery parsley and funghi in butter, browns vegetables, adds tomatoes or tomato sauce and broth, then folds in bread slices with water or soup. A beaten egg and grated Parmesan finish the pap like mixture.
Devil's Food Cake Recipe From A Damp Page
Two step cake method uses chocolate sugar milk eggs butter and flour. The instruction mixes include melted chocolate with sugar and milk then yolk, cooled, plus a butter sour milk mixture with soda and vanilla. Combine layers with white boiled frosting after baking.
Baked Stuffed Apples From A Vintage Recipe
Baked stuffed apples prepared with a light sugar filling. Core and fill the apples, bake in a water lemon glaze, baste often, then finish with apple jelly juice poured over and a sprinkle of chopped nuts before serving with cream.
Hanging Pictures Guide for Plaster Walls
When hanging pictures on plastered walls, dip the wall into cold water before driving in to secure the wall. This method helps the wall stay secure and hold considerable weight without loosening.
Enamel Puna Washing Guidance
Do not use woda to remove stains on enamel pans. Apply walt with a soft cloth and rinse the pan afterward with warm water.
The Lure of the West in Canadian Expansion
An advertisement essay argues the West draws British, European and American settlers by vast immigration, offering opportunity across prairie provinces and British Columbia. It praises homesteading, forestry, agriculture, education, and a lasting home environment over fleeting wealth, envisioning towns shaded by trees and song.
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West
Prairie
Praire
Ontario
Lakes
Vancouver Island
Canada
United States
British Isles
Europe
British Columbia
Pacific
Plaina
Success by prompt action says Thomas W Lawson
At a recent dinner Thomas W Lawson discussed success and warned the wavering man to avoid hesitation. He recalled a boyhood friend Grimes who stalled on a problem and faced ruin, illustrating his point with a tale of a dirty white waistcoat and indecision.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Ntagnee
Sid Lawson
Grimes
Ready Thrift
Kirby Stone laments poor business and orders plainer dresses. Mrs Stone asks about a good cook who is getting married next week, explaining their household plans and impending changes.
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Kirby Stone
Memory Improved After Quitting Coffee
A Kansas woman reports lasting stomach and heart troubles improved after quitting coffee and using Postum. She says heart beats regular, nerves steadier, and memory better, noting Postum tastes like coffee. The ad promotes Postum in Regular and Instant forms with brewing tips and a brochure.
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Sam
Trowbie
Kansas
Postum Co
Cretk
Mich
Wallville
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Babel
Bryuy
BI Guder
Western
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