Curious Preservation Theory Behind Trumbull Paintings
A nineteenth century claim details Colonel John Trumbull using a wax and oil mixture to preserve four Trumbull canvases in the Capitol Rotunda. The method, inspired by Egyptian mummies and King Edward I’s waxed linen wrapping, saved the paintings from mildew and decay while installing ventilation and spring doors to ensure ongoing air circulation.
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Edward I
England
John Trumbull
Capitol
Congress
Rotunda
Trumbull
Colonel Trumbull
France
Egypt
Antiquarian Society of England
Westminster Abbey
Yosemite Shower Bath Gamble Ends in Rescue
After a week of scenic travel to view Yosemite valleys we followed a climber attempting a seven hundred foot Bridal Veil like shower. A sudden wind shift whipped spray and water as the daring man slid down the talus. He was knocked senseless and wounded but survived, crying to go back to New England.
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Yosemite Valley
New England
Natural History Facts From Birds To Insects
Ostriches live to about sixty years and the mandarin duck is noted for beauty among aquatic birds. The cod is voracious and a eel has two hearts beating at different rates. A ladybird travels vast distances while a sloth moves slowly. The raven appears worldwide and a flying dragon glides without true wings. The house fly and honey bee produce musical notes with wing beats per second.
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East Indies
Stones from Sky Fall Across Time and Continents
A 1796 London exhibit shows a fifty six pound stone claimed to be from the sky. Reports of a Yorkshire fall the previous December meet skepticism until Sir Joseph Banks notes similarities with a Siena stone. Years later a Benares fall prompts chemical tests proving identical composition, easing disbelief.
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London
Yorkshire
Joseph Banks
Royal Society
Siena
Italy
Benares
Hindustan
Stale Bread and a Sharp Remark Sparked Gossip
A Detroit Free Press brief recalls a Swedish maid learning language and daily lessons from a young wife. When the maid uses bread terms, the wife notes a frank remark about her elderly husband being “more stale” than she is, provoking a sly reaction and social gossip.
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Detroit Free Press
Quiet Irish tavern brawl warned by policemen
A Chicago Post report describes police arriving as quarrelers in an Irish bar clash engage loudly. A belligerent man claims nothing is happening while predicting a fight within a minute if officers move away.
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Chicago Post
Moody and Cooley Drama Sparks in Philadelphia Press
The exchange between Moody and Miss Cooley ends with a warning of blood if refused. Miss Cooley insists self preservation as the primary instinct, stating she could not live with him and choosing independence.
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Moody
Miss Cooley
Philadelpha Press
Modern Beauty Through Ages From Rome to Now
A Washington Star article contrasts ancient Roman beauty rites with contemporary methods stressing hygiene as youth’s watchword. It details slave classes in Rome administering baths, sponges, face hair removal, eyebrow and lip coloring, and scented unguents, ending with a gold mirror and luxury reflections.
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Poppa
Agrippina
Rome
Brutus
Cato
Utica
Washington Star
Proverb Play on Eggs and Baskets in Carnegie Note
The text contrasts two proverbs about eggs and baskets from Carnegie's Empire of Business. It argues one basket approach is safer and simpler, while carrying multiple baskets risks breaking eggs and stumbling.
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Carnegie
Quotations and Replies From Newspapers
A collage of brief quotes from The New York Times and Boston Post including remarks about Hewitt Gruet and a jilted Boston girl. The excerpts present playful banter on relationships and a light joke about milk and water curing a cold.
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Hewitt—Gruet
Boston
Jewett
Hewittt
New York Times
Tucson Ad Valorem Tax Ordinance 161 Adopted 1902
City of Tucson levies an annual ad valorem tax of 100 cents per 100 dollars on all taxable property for 1902. Funds allocated include General Fund 80 cents, Territorial Bond and Interest 5 cents, Sinking Fund 5 cents, Health Sewerage and Drainage 10 cents. Taxes due ten days after publication, delinquent after December third Monday.
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Tucson
Arizona
Pima County
City General Fund
Territorial
City of
Territory of
N.E. Hawee
C. F. Scoumacher
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Promises Healthy Skin
Advert says the salve prevents eruptions blotches and sores and cures eczema salt rheum sore lips chapped hands and chilblains. It is described as infallible for piles and sold for 25 cents at druggists.
Massoletti Files Tucson Liquor License Petition
Frank Massoletti has prepared a petition to the mayor and common council of Tucson for opening a retail liquor store and saloon at 38 Gay alley. Conditions in ordinance No 158 are claimed to be complied.
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Frank Massoletti
City of
Tucson
Gay Alley
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Natural History
Belles OF
Old Rome
Boston Post
America
Matilija
Ventura County, California
Santa Inez
Ventura County
Matildja
Ventura County, Cal
Nordhoff
United Typewriter and Supplies Co
W. Second St
Los Angeles, Cal
Pease Novelty Co
Court Street
Brownsberger
Home School of
Graham
7Th Street
Los Angeles
Cal
Fi Brownsberger
HOTEL _ ITURBIDE
Josephine
Sacha Poh
Locke
Coronado Beach
Karl Lamb
S.S. S
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
Columbus
Alex Rossi
Stone Avenue
Congress St
Yuma
The
W. i. Shorey, Prop
O. C. Parker
Abizona
Central Park Floral Company
S. Spring Street
Union Market
Yuma County
Yuma Title Abstract Company
Arena Farm Land
G. A. Doe
E. G. Woodard
DOE & Woodard
P.O
Telephone
Spencer
R. F. White
Prop
Sunny
Je ‘Rie
Cen
West Third Street
Hill
Broadway
California
Alls Ranch
W. W. Allis
EH. W. Grove
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