Echoes and anecdotes from old world and new
A collage of curiosities and reminiscences including a west side resident’s view on repartee with his wife, political banter about money, and vivid notes on famous echoes. It also recalls a 1818 dinner with John Adams hosted by Henry Bradshaw Fearson featuring a plain two-story house with a small staff.
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West Side
Providence Journal
John Adams
Henry Bradshaw Fearson
Joan Adams
United States
Boston
Fine Old Statesman
Tearson
Ancient Irish Funeral Custom in Forth Barony
In Forth barony County Wexford Irish peasants with whitewashed cottages observe a funeral rite using two woollen crosses. One cross is placed at a hawthorn bush en route to the cemetery and the other is set at the head of the grave after interment. The practice dates from ancient times marked by a roadside pile of crosses.
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Barony of Forth
County Wexford
Ireland
Vitor
Ancient papyrus details alloys, gilding, and metal tests
The text describes recipes from an ancient papyrus for making and testing precious metals, including gold and silver inks and methods to gild or silver items. It notes methods to falsify metals by diptosis or doubling, often undetectable by skilled workers, and discusses electrum as a natural gold–silver alloy once regarded as a sacred metal tied to Jupiter.
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Yricka
Origins and notes on alchemy and moles in agriculture
The text discusses alchemy linking gold and silver to common ores and mentions Leyden papyrus varieties. It then shifts to field notes on moles: their habits, how to locate and kill them, and the impact on lawns and gardens. Moles have few enemies, feed on worms, and, despite root damage, can benefit by consuming insect pests.
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Enghind Homestead
Advertising wisdom from past and present voices
Historic quotes on advertising emphasize time, repetition, and consistent messaging. From bookmakers to retailers, the core advice is to keep signs and ads visible to build recognition and drive sales over time. The piece underscores enduring value in steady, repeated public notices.
Wouldn't Commit Forgery in Irish Town Election
The incident centers on Patrick Murphy who faced a mayor during an appointment process for a local police force in an Irish town. Murphy’s mischief escalates as he copies his name in bold, prompting banter about forgery and a mock call for other names amid the examiner’s nerves.
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Patrick Murehy
Murphy
Patrick Murphy
Pat
London
Combination auction sale at Titorika on Saturday March 25 1905
A mixed auction at Titorika lists racing stallions mares and horse property to be sold to highest bidders. Items include the racing stallion The Burlington Route bred from Puritan Lisa, imported to England in 1901, and horses and gear owned by PB H Humme Co P.O. Kruger C. W. Plumb G Bruns Milo El well among others. Bidding ends after describing terms cash for under 5 and time-based on larger sums with consignors listed and contact points.
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Titorika
Burlington
Ith
Dan
Puritan Lisa
England
Richard Croker
PB. H, Humme & Co
Eastern Racing Tim
New Orleans
Chicago
Washington
D. C
Long Island
New York City
Trial’ Lad
Tapsburg
Candleblack
Stadion
P.O. Kruger
Bickskin
Wo. Grover
G. Bruns
Kregir
Surrey
Louiber
Milo Elwell
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Menai Straits
Wales
Shinonetta
Milan
Castle Comber
Woodstock
London Glade
Lee
Wolfe
G. B. Wolfe
Titonka
Iowa
Leyden
Rees
Heletw Reanlca
Baltimore Americar
Suicomdigs
eWohn Weinmalker
M. J. Corey
Natlong
Retail Hardware Dealers’ Association
Iowa Homestead
the Homemaker Magazine
Towa
Cowles & Ingham
Titouka Topic
Citonka Drag Line
BRUNS
Schram & Westlake
Penson
Lady May
Elgin
Rhodes
Town
State Center
Jeff
Fork Dodge
C. W. Plumb
Crisperem
Tda M. All Yourselt
Algona
Cd. W. Plumb
P.O. Kregar
Torre Atthce
Newsoy
P.O Kueean
W. T. Hart
United
de Haag
Merriam CO
Mass
Cnet Scientific American
Daregay
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