Haunted House Ghosts and a Secret In Nancy Black's Tale
A lonely narrator recalls a stormy night and the ghostly visitation of Nancy Black who reveals a hidden family crime. Following Nancy's plea the narrator discovers a planked chest with a box of money and jewels beneath Nancy's house and resolves to bury her sister and give the fortune to the poor, turning the old house into a refuge for destitute women.
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Nancy Mack
Cailing
Nancy Black
Linscon
Nancy Dlack
Nancy Binck
Lily Day
Pobbiasich
Mami Wales
Bette Data
Nancy
Sarah
Neecy Clack
Lucy
Gir
Abe
Leor
Jamey
Born Diplomat and Moral Dilemmas in Domestic Chat
Fragmented dialogue hints at a couple discussing a baby’s resemblance and a new hat, weaving themes of family happiness and social expectations. The text references naming the child, christening, and a moral unity tied to daily routines and benevolence, with stray musings on location and character.
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Batala
Lila Veranda
Care of the feet for health and beauty
An early 20th century guide urges regular foot care to prevent wrinkles and discomfort. It emphasizes proportion, proper footwear, pedicure, daily foot massage, and light exercises, with tips on bathing, oils, powders, changing shoes, and remedies for cold feet to maintain youthful, elegant feet.
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Tne
Mementoes That Amaze Us Controversy Over Horns And Relics
A lengthy survey notes the appeal of rare mementoes from horns to Napoleon’s shirt and a cake of relics. It cites prices paid for dog collars from Waterloo winners, Lincoln’s gloves, and a Bacon portico medallion, alongside curious anecdotes of souvenir obsession and the Mayoress of Grimstow’s wardrobe stunt.
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Olenner
Napoleon
Earl of Ashburnham
Charley T
Abbotsford
Walter Scott
Pullerton
Sir Francis Bacon
Hertfordshire
President Lincoln
Haire
Recipes from a Historic Kitchen With Preserves and Bakes
A collection of old fashioned home remedies and dishes including Potato Blueult a doughy potato cake recipe, Mulberry Syrup and jelly, Pickled onions and peppers with spice mix, Whalberry Syrup, mhuparb Jelly, French Toast using leftovers, and Poor Man's Cake blend. Contains measurements, steps, and preservation tips.
Prince of Wales South Africa Tour Planned
Details of the Prince of Wales visit have been settled with departure aboard the Repulse on March 28 from England. The route includes Sierra Leone Gold Coast Nigeria Cape Town Bloemfontein Pretoria Johannesburg Bechuanaland Beza Balawayo and Kimberley with June to July stays and a possible Freemasons event in Ireland in autumn.
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Prince of Wales
South Africa
England
Sierra Leone
Gold Coast
Nigeria
Cape Town
Cape
Pree State
Sir A. Bailey
Colesberg
Bloemfontein
Natal
Transvaal
Pretoria
Health Notes On Milk Panacea And Mild Home Cures
The column urges hot milk as a cure for facial blemishes and promotes simple tooth powders using chalk soda and carbonates. It extols barefoot childhood for stronger feet and warns warts should be treated with damp vinegar or caustic methods. It offers cautious dyspepsia tips from T Lauder Brunton and cautions against harsh acid cures on corns or skin.
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T. Lauder Brunton
The Pride of London St Pauls Crumbling Under Weight
A historical view explains why St Pauls Cathedral has stood for centuries despite Thames tides and street traffic. The piece describes three domes including the inner dome and a brick cone supporting the lantern and cross. It notes the total weight on piers around 40 000 tons and the 35 year construction of Sir Christopher Wren’s masterpiece costing one million pounds.
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St Paul's Cathedral
St Paul's
London
St. Paul's
Wight
Christopher Wren
Return to Youth Dream Revisited by Medical Research Council
The Medical Research Council reports no conclusive proof that tuberculosis or age related weakness can be cured by gland extracts. It notes historic interest in monkey gland theory and rejuvenation methods, while highlighting a cautious view on future outcomes and ongoing experiments, including olive oil exposure studies.
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Medical Research Council
London
Reading
Herr Strinachs
Herr Eugen Strinsch
Vienna University
Serge Voronoff
College of France
Statnaman
The Forbidden Fruit Myths and the Eye’s Apple
A historical note traces claims that the Eden fruit was an apple and that the Eye’s Apple variety popularized the idea. It cites Jewish, horticultural, and Mohammedan interpretations, then describes a Ceylon tree Kadaris whose orange fruit inspired Eden associations and the belief in the Garden of Eden’s allure.
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Palestine
Ceylon
Garden of Eden
Language Master Carl J Aravis Dies in Tacoma
Professor Carl J Aravis renowned for mastering 33 languages from Eskimo to Hattentots and many training tongues, died peacefully in Tacoma Washington. He served 12 years as secretary to American ambassadors to Japan and spoke Japanese and Chinese as well as native experts.
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Professo Carl J Aravis
Tacoma
Washington
Sapan
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