Died in neglect Louis VII and the Temple of Paris
Report describes the death of Louis VII the unfortunate dauphin in the Temple of Paris from abuse and neglect. Four public safety committee members and over twenty temple officials identified and certified the body, which was buried privately at St. Marguerite Cemetery with traces of the grave obliterated. Women of Carthage story notes heroic rope-making by Carthaginian women led by their queen to aid in siege.
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Louis VII
France
Dauphin
Paris
Committee of Public Safety
St. Marguerite
Carthage
Edward and Notes Spark Hopes of Shappiness
In a brief exchange the woman laments reading Edward notes raise hopes toward shappiness. He responds moodily that his notes only ever raised hope. The dialogue centers on their fragile emotional exchange and the elusive promise of happiness.
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Edward
Fortune’s omen spurs a mock marriage joke
A quip about marriage and divorce follows a fortune telling line. The text notes that capital letters did not become common until around 1430, reflecting a playful snippet from an old column.
Farewell for a Rural Railway Girl in Suffolk
In Suffolk it is common to see a girl begin service from a country platform with her whole family present. There are tears and many kisses as maternal advice and flowers are given. The traveller often ends at the next station, five to ten miles away, with travel beyond London thought to be the world’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suffolk
London
Eastern Counties Magazine
The Tale of a Pawnshop Coat for a Sister
A boy of about nine visits a Philadelphia pawnshop on a bitter day. He offers a dollar and a quarter to redeem his sister Maggie’s coat, pawning his own coat for interest. He says Maggie must work and needs the coat to stay warm, despite the cold.
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Philadelphia Telegraph
The Bawbee Baby Queen and the Scotch Halfpenny
The term bawbee for the Scotch halfpenny traces to Mary Queen of Scots portraited as a baby. Her infant face appeared on coins at her 1543 coronation, explaining why the small coin was called the baby or bawbee.
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Mary
Scotland
Pearson
Eyes and Scorpions Show Contrast in Vision and Motion
The piece notes that spiders have keen eyesight while scorpions rely on vibrations to detect prey. It describes experiments with tuning forks provoking scorpion agitation and stabbing behavior as it coils. The text also recounts a courtroom anecdote about a lawyer accepting a low fee and a judge’s reaction.
Desquamation and skin health linked to bathing habits
Health notes describe how skin renews its outer layer through desquamation and how frequent bathing helps keep pores open and the epidermis clear. Separate items mention copper in green parmesan cheese and a cat dogs fear reflex in kittens.
Sleeping In Japan and the compass of the dead
The article notes that in Japan the dead are buried with others in the north and that many private houses and hotels display a compass diagram on the ceiling to guide guests. It highlights cultural practices related to sleeping arrangements and directions.
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Japan
Immense Establishment Cited By Puck
In Order of Importance a witty remark lists an immense household. The speaker notes a masterful staff including a coachman, footmen, grooms, a stable boy, a housekeeper, cook, undercook, kitchen maid, upstairs and downstairs maids, a governess, husband and child.
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Puck
Gratitude and its dangers noted in reflective editorial
A reflective line from the Atchison Globe extols gratitude as a noble bloom and warns that ingratitude is a poisonous weed. The piece contrasts fleeting praise with lasting harm and ends with a quip about an Irishman who shuts his eyes when viewing a lady's faults.
Territorial Democratic Convention Heads to Tucson September 3 1902
Territorial Democratic Central Committee calls a convention in Tucson on September 3 1902 to select a Delegate to Congress a Territorial Central Committee and conduct business. Includes county delegate apportionment based on 1900 votes for Marcus A Smith and proxy rules with primary election guidance for county officers.
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Territorial Democratic Central Committee
Frescott
Ariz
Tucson
Congress
Democratic Central
Marcus A. Smith
RIO Crise
Cosugisreie
Rosana le
Jaretara
Cacaeres Eco
Cavsian
Weticod
Bss
Salle
Hesawenae
Mohave
Nevaio
Paragaohs
Arizona
Territorial
Democratic Central Committee
E. E. Ellinwood
Frank P. Trott
Pima County
Pima
Wducron
Gelobalos
Ciaciivitsie
Ccs
Nis
Racotewiere
GUS Ale
Suscaliong Bioss
Afayaine
Atest Gilwer
Rosemont
County Central Committee
O'Keefe
Aliest
C. O. Rouse
Dr King’s New Discovery Cures Lung and Throat Ailments
J H Johnston of Broughton Georgia recalls years of bronchitis and relief after using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption. He notes his wife’s asthma improved too and they praise the remedy as best for throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles are free and guaranteed bottles cost 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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J. H. Johnston
Broughton
Georgia
Harness and Wagons Sale Ahead of Move to Congress Street
Owing to preparations for relocation to Congress street, F J Villaescusa announces a stock reduction sale on harness saddles buggies and wagons at greatly reduced prices through September 1. 110 S Meyer Street.
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Congress Street
F. J. Villaescusa
S. Meyer Street
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