Monreale Cathedral Described in Romanesque and Byzantine Splendor
A vivid tour of Monreale Cathedral near Palermo highlights its gold ground Byzantine mosaics, black and white marble interlaced arches, and bronze doors with Scriptural motifs. The article notes the blend of Latin, Roman, Greek, and Byzantine influences, the towering dome, and the notable fresco of Christ above the high altar.
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Montene
Muir
Monreale
Santi Mariana
Palermo
Azare
Monte Pategrino
Pisa
Monréale
Christ
Ave Marin
Artificial Eyes Made For Birds And Animals
The New York Sun notes a vast trade in artificial eyes for birds and animals used in mounting specimens and in manufacturing. Eyes imitate nature and cover many species from hummingbirds to alligators, sold in pairs mainly to taxidermists furriers and manufacturers with peak sales in fall and winter.
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Furtiers
New York Sun
Novelty Emblems and Silverware Highlight Market Gems
The item notes secret recess matchboxes designed for photos and coin sigrets mimicking bird of paradise feathers. It also mentions silver salad forks and spoons with cut glass handles and Copentiege ware cabinet ornaments inspired by Greek mythology.
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Copentiege
Local Notices and Advertisements from Kent Area
Reports rental offers for a five room dwelling on River Street at eight to ten dollars per month and other local ads including fencing supplies, mountain pine products, general notices to tenants, and safety reminders. Includes health and agricultural reminders and cautions about dangerous activity on nearby ranches and fields.
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Kent
Postottice
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B. M. Shipbar
Grand Central Hotel
Reno, Nevada
Mike
Yable
Whitney House
T. B. Whitney, Prop'r
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Truckee
Drayinc
Andy Russell
Wadsworth
Nevada
Short, Proprietor
Wadsworth, Nevada
Fine Brands Wines
HA !D
Hin
Ant Yune
E. P. Butler
Opere
FuNo
Tun
San Francisco
Wadsworth Dispatch
Stors
the Dispatch
Ladies’ Journals
Dispatch Office
Monreale Cathedral
Getite
Aeblire
Tate
Sellon Butse
C. Wallstuh
Reno
Hunter
al Banter
Phare
Haan
Tadiew
Ik Toenre
Huntera
Hamilton
Fe, Ottrenowar
Railroad Saloon
Duror
On Good Lodging Department
Boron & Sam
Sta
Opes Day and Noowr
B. Klucny
Prop
Scientific American Agency For
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Munn & CO
E, Olinghouse
Verdi
Wasnog County
OD. Lonkey
Piedipent
Z. F. Condon
Masadenasp
O. Lowkny
J. F. Cannon
C. C0. Pownixa
East Lake
Onbenk
Verdi Milt CO
Vienpr
Nevana
J.G. Axling
Groon
Anasteen
W. T. Golding
Practical Boot and Shoe Maker
Warness
Neutoger
Dispatch
J. M. Macormack
C.D. Horman
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