Origins of Common Phrases Traced Through History
A survey notes many familiar sayings did not originate with their supposed authors. Bible, Cervantes, Shakespeare, Chaucer, and Voltaire appear as sources for proverbs like wheels within wheels, honesty is the best policy, and better late than never, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ford
Sheridan
Mrs. Malagrop
Shakespeare
Ben Jonson
Tuaser
Fadue
Napoleon
Adam Smith
Voltaire
Teller
M. le Riche
Petre
Tsay
Besuront
Ann Pietrber
Colley
Geofrey Chaucer
Polycrater
Plataea
Mardoniza
Chaucer
Habeluis
Dryden
Outwitting the Cashier and the Safe Farce
A Somerville Journal snippet mocks a cashier fleeing with funds, noting the manager’s quip about giving his wife access to the safe and the cashier’s struggle to pay his salary. The piece hints at streetcars and boats piled up, underscoring a lively local tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minks
Gunton
Ginen
Poe
Winke
Minke
Somerville Journal
Holiday Rates on Santa Fe Route Travel Deals
Holiday rates announced for Santa Fe Route with one and one third fares to points within 500 miles. Tickets valid for December 24 25 31 and January 1 for return including January 2. City Ticket Agent.
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Na Haa al Ge
Social Notes Highlight Topeka Hospitality And Guests
In Topeka society notes, visitors Mrs Weston and Miss Mary Bailey arrive from Wales and are hosted by the Crawfords. The day features parlor receptions, garlanded rooms, and a box party. Upcoming gatherings include Mrs Fieldfield’s reception, progressive games, and multiple bridge and whist events with Topeka families and local clubs hosting guests and sharing announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topeka
Seral
Elislae Westen
Mary Balley
Wales
Mes Crawford
Weston
Misa Bailey
Sai Jax
Edwin Knowles
Mra W. Wgagitt
Mra J. E. Sim
Mr.Crawford
Geo Matthews
Monroe
Mise Auns Huhn
John Nowers
Potwin
Migs Arlie Ewart Tus
Aliselma O'Brien
Beuzenist
Calo
Sire
Sutton
Holiday Rates for Santa Route Tickets Within 260 Miles
Travel bargains listed by J. P. Rowxxy City Ticket Agent offer round trip fares valid through December 24 25 and January 1 with one and one third fare for the round trip for points up to 260 miles. Also notes broken edge collars repaired by Pearjess Steam Laundry at 112 and 114 West th.
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Santa Px
J. P. Rowxxy
Pearjess
Hanging cabinet from three boxes with clever offset layout
A guide to building a stylish wall hanging cabinet using three boxes two oblong and one square arranged at varying heights. Screwed together with molding, sanded smooth, painted, and dust-protected with brass fittings curtains and hooks for display. Ends with ideas for storage of bonnets hats and headgear.
Mince Meat Pies and Boots Care In One Page Item
A kitchen note outlines Mrs. Rover's mince meat recipe with beef suet apples citrus peels and soaked dried fruits to be mixed and jarred then covered with brandy for winter use A separate tip suggests rotating boots to ease foot pressure and extend wear plus a DIY newspaper holder design for hall display using satin felt and ribbons
Yellow and Green Fashion Debates in Tea Jacket Review
A reader critiques the yellow and green color pairing in recent garments and narrates a friend’s tea jacket in deep green with gold embroidery. The piece surveys gowns, plaids, capes, and trims, noting bold color use and evolving style, with commentary on jet embellishments and economy.
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Alaska
Sarah
Santa Fe Contract Erupts Over Devlin Relations
A circulated filing in the U S circuit court reveals a statement of contracts made by the railroad before receivership, including with C J Devlin. The new Santa Fe management may abrogate these deals, especially coal and traffic agreements, while treasurer Wilder doubts Devlin’s position is harmed. The fourty four contracts noted may grow as more are rejected. Pullman and other deals are implicated. Signed by Edward Kine Edward C Beamis and Victor Morawete.
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Hutters
Santa Pew
Santa Fe
United States Circuit Court
Jst
C. J. Devilia
C. J. Devlin
The
Wilder
Devlin
5. B. Elkiee
United States
West Virginia
Reinhart
Pullman
Edward Kine
Edward C. Beamis
Victor Morawete
Charters Filed and Military Elections Noted
The secretary of state records charters for the Bittman Mercantile Co of Wemega with Bittman family directors and the Fireman's Relief Association of Olathe with listed directors. A new colonel of the Second regiment K N G will be elected at Lawrence next week with two candidates including Gen EB Howard. Include laundry trade notices and banquet notices from local names.
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Bittman Mercantile Company
Wemega
C. W. Bittman
Louisville
M. Bittman
Leavenworth
W. C. Bittman
Wamega
Valentine Isville
Lgbi
Fireman's Relief Association of
Olathe
J. H. Cosgrove
Winkies
Mack Weil
Ke Brown, Jr
H. Eisckborn
Sitof Olath
K.N.G
Lawrence
EB. Howard
McCramm
Hughes
Japanese Girls In Costumes Charm Foreigners In Japan
An article extols Japanese maidens as the most moral people, praising their grace, modesty, and gentleness. It contrasts native dress with occidental outfits, notes limited affection in love, and describes grooming habits, smoking, and the amiable nature of Japanese women.
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Japan
Mpn
Wonde
Europe
America
Andalusia
Funeral for Barney Dison Draws Large Grace Cathedral Attendance
In Topeka area notes, Barney Dison’s funeral drew a large crowd at Grace Cathedral yesterday afternoon. Other items include a stolen medicine case from a Grantville doctor’s buggy and Bishop reports on State officials traveling to Arkansas City and Washington for pending matters.
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Barney Dison
Grace Cathedral
Dr. Smith
Grantville
North Topeka
T. S Stover
Mr. Stover
Arkansas City
Topexs
Mosday
Joseph G. Lowe
Washington
United Presbyterian Churches
Lawrence
Danaison
Nortonville
Liberty Church
Jessie Hood
Minnis Fulton
Morty
T. K Bowman
Jovexan
Oregon Rail War Rumor Sparks SP Foreclosure Claim
The Oregonian reports a heated dispute with Southern Pacific allegedly maneuvering to crush Oregon Railway & Navigation, amid claims the current war serves SP aims. A Belgian physician touts yawning as a healthy respiratory exercise aiding pharynx and Eustachian tubes, ventilation, and throat relief.
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Southern Pacific
Port Tlann
Gra
Bec
Oregonian
Southern Pacific Railway Company
Oregon Railway & Na
Saya Ther
Polish Doctor Dowl ing Called to Grace Church New York
A note on Dr George Dowling of Drookiine Mase a polyglot linguist and lecturer and a Baptist Reformed and Episcopal layman. He has faced frequent changes of belief and work but has received a call to assist as assistant rector at Grace Church New York while continuing to supply Holy Trinity pulpit in the city.
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M. D. Woldler
Geo. Rilley
Treve
Bure
Ingame
Cerbondale
van Tessel
Catroit
Smfich
S. Stanton
Misa Mattle Jones
Jean Steeeiar
Junction City
Port Riley
Der
Topeka
Pauliio
Paul Hudson
BH. Crosby
St Louis
Christuas
M. D. Thomas
St. Louis
J.B Thomas
First Baptist Church
Ladies of the Baptist Churches
Bestor G. Brown
Chionga
Edwards
Garden City
DH Wetherbee
Tamperaees
Hucktin, Mo
Santa Ke
Dodge Cay
George Thomas Dowling
Drookiine
Mase
Dowling
Grace Church
New York
Holy Trinity
Rheumatism Cure Praised By Detroit Woman
Mrs. D Holt of 246 Champlain Detroit testifies Munyon's Rheumation Cure relieved years of rheumatism swelling vanished after one bottle. She praises the treatment and notes other Munyon remedies for indigestion kidneys and general vitality priced 23 to 85 cents with free medical advice offered at 1508 Arch Street Philadelphia.
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Manyou
Munyon
Eaca
Peracanl
Ihia
Vitalizsr
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Bonve
Plessant
William Et
Tullerina
Beren
Faubourg St. Germain
Tuileries
General Notes OF Society
Efield
Ttlefield
George Crawford
Jassie Small
Marguerite Bradley
Dora Furman
Maud
Lottie Ranney
Theress Hossing
Peerlow ‘Steam Laundry
Halder
Young Ladies’ Journal
Olive Harper
MR. Devlin
Banquet Lampe, Eitchell & Marburg
Cody
Oregon
Lemithiness of
Holt
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