Fra Angelico first to depict angels as gentler sex in art
A historical note on Fra Angelico as a pioneer of depicting female angels in art, contrasted with male archangels. It lists named archangels Michael Gabriel Raphael Uriel Chamuel and Zadkiel and notes their roles and symbolic meanings in celestial order and biblical stories.
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Fra Angelico
Angelico
Indy
Arpong
Michael
Gabriel
Raphael
Uriel
Jophiel
Chamuel
Zadkiel
T Co
Satan
Legiona
Heaven
Gabrial
Guardian Angels
Tephiel
Adam
Eye
Eden
Jacob
T Wan Zadkiel
Abraham
Isaac
Persia's Legacy Among Ancient Cultures
A Detroit News excerpt reflects on Persia as a leading ancient culture shaping Europe s destiny. It notes Zerdushet and persepolis as symbols, contrasts southern clan stability with migratory northern tribes, and links grandeur to enduring truths across civilizations.
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Persia
Zerdushet
Mount Alberd
Nits
Persepolis
Heyptian
Thebes
India
Detroit’ News
Legend of the Lotus and its mythic ties to Osiris
The Lotus links to ancient Egyptian religion with Osiris devotion. A nymph named Lotus, heartbroken over Hercules, is said to have become a flower. Hermes or Flytas and Hylas sailed to an island where a spring appeared among pool blossoms. Lotus emerged as a nymph, lured Flytas to the pool, and he drowned.
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Osiris
Hercules
Hebe
Hylas
Flytas
Lotug
Down East Expressions and Local Phrases
The Boston Globe notes colorful Down East sayings used by a South county farmer to describe fatigue and labor. Expressions include "most dead beat" "pushed" and "spell" to signal relief by others, with vivid imagery for perspiration and anger such as "sweats like a butcher" and "mad as a hatter."
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South County
Tod
Dad Fetchet
Boston Globe
A Fair Trade Offer For A Second-Hand Car
A salesman extols a car while noting it may need minor work. The prospect counters with a deal to buy the small needed item and have the car included, citing a prior experience with a used machine.
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Cartogny
Resourcefulness of the Navy in Cherbourg Christmas
A vivid reminiscence recounts a jovial Christmas in Cherbourg where sailors ignored a French tree ritual by swiftly sweeping the tree into the hall and onto boats. The piece praises their resource and initiative as a grand example for the navy. It also profiles Jacob Jones and Jiggy, detailing his naval career from the United States to Barbury piracy, Wasp, Dolphin, and the Mediterranean, ending as commandant of the Philadelphia naval asylum.
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North Atlantic
Cherbourg
Lafayette
Quay
Lock
Jacob Jones
Paul
U. S
Jiggy
Navy
Smyrna
Delaware
Jake
Elgi
United States
Philadelphia
Tripoli
Tiggy
Dolphin
Frolio
Tigery
Poictiers
Bermuda
Mediterranean
Brandywine
Wimington
Titonka Telephone Co Shares Meet Set for March 19 1921
Notice to shareholders announces Titonka Telephone Co annual meeting in Titonka hall on March 19 at 1 p m for election of five directors and other business as lawfully comes before the meeting. Secretary J A Newville signs the notice.
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Titonka Telephone Co
Titonka
Mre
J. €. Newville
City Mayor Warns on Gun Catches After Shootings
The notice warns that any boys caught in city Mmita shootings will be arrested and have their guns taken away. The order is issued by Mayor H. A. French and emphasizes enforcement.
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Mmita
Guna
H. A
Notice of Drainage District No 1 Letting in Kossuth County
The Kossuth County Board of Supervisors will let the construction of drainage ditches for Sub Drainage District No 1 of Winnebago-Kossuth Joint Drainage District Nos 8 11 at Algona on April 4 1921 at 2 PM. Bids require fixed per station prices and section totals with a 10 percent bid guarantee. The project must start within 30 days of award and finish by July 1 1922 with work per district plans and engineer specifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago-Kossuth
Board of Supervisors
Kossuth County
Iowa
Court House
Algona
Folwest
Kossuth
Towa
Bid Bond Rules For Drainage District Contract
A 1921 Algona Iowa notice outlines bid deposits for Sub Drainage District No. 1 bids. It states that if the awardee fails to sign the contract and furnish bonds within ten days, their deposit becomes forfeited to the district. It notes refunds to certain bidders within 24 hours of demand and upon bond execution. Dated March 11 1921.
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Kossuth
Winnebago-Kossuth
Seit
Ananocesatul
Qounty
Board of Supersvisors
Algona
Iowa
A. D
Earl J. Peterson
County Aiditar
Real Estate and Funeral Services in Titonka Iowa
Wanted ad style notice listing licensed embalmer services and real estate offerings in Titonka Iowa. Mentions farm cooperative society Wesley grain seeds flour feed coal drain tile and operator contacts Wm Spangler manager and M I Clapsaddle with phone numbers and day night response.
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THE
Farmers' Qo-Operative Society OF
Wesley
Walott
Wm. Spangler
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