Academic Costumes Through History and a Tailor Riot
A review of medieval academic dress notes the square cap or berretta as a master’s badge and hood as a capelike survival. It describes gowns in various colors and the shift of hood use, with Oxford and Cambridge examples. A later Dowton riot by tailors shows violent protest at a theater, requiring constables and life guards to restore order.
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Berretta
S Heidelbert
Oxford
Cambridge
Incorporated Societies
Dundee Advertiser
Dowton
Flght
Amerean
Cutter
Tailors in a Riot Revival Sparks Knights of the Needle
In 1769 Foote produced The Tailors a Tragedy For Warm Weather an unknown author. Dowton planned a revival for his benefit provoking an indignation meeting by the knights of the needle who vowed to oppose the performance by might and main.
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Foote
Feltham case on deer pen trespass and hay theft
Three men faced charges after sleeping in a deer pen at Busher Park Feltham England A keeper testified they pulled down about ten shillings worth of hay and the deer refused to touch it after being laid on The deer avoided the pens because of the men's overnight stay
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Feltham
England
Busher Park
Flight as a dream of the future
The Chicago Record-Herald quotes a quip about a time when everyone may fly. The speaker dreads neighbors who would rush in to borrow wings, highlighting humorous social anxieties about future tech.
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Chicago Record-Herald
Rain Intervenes With Umbrella Misunderstanding
In a humorous exchange from Spare Moments a character asks for an umbrella as rain begins. Borrowes reveals the umbrella was lent to Mr. Sweetfern last night. Mr. B. questions why this happened and if the borrower knew.
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Borrowes
Nellie
Mr. B
Liberal pastor mocks Brother Linkum at church
A country church pastor notes Brother Linkum has liberal religious views and a deacon adds Linkum is more liberal in his views than in his contributions.
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Brother Linkum
Linkum
A M Morrow Dead Leaves Four Children
A M Morrow died yesterday evening at age 85 in southwest Washington after a two year illness. Survived by wife Maud Bickford and four children Arthur Myrtie Dalton Edna and four siblings. Funeral tomorrow morning at 10 30 conducted by Rev L D Young with interment in City Cemetery.
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A. M. Morrow
Washington
Robert McGinnis Morrow
Preble County
Ohio
Mercer County
Ill
Almsworth
Elliott
Burlington
Pawnee City
Nebr
Maud Bickford
Mr. Morrow
Arthur
Myrtie
Dalton
Edna
J. A. Morrow
Ainsworth
F. E. Morrow
R. B Morrow
Uttumwa
Iowa
Maggie Morrow
Fatehgarh
Inedia
Cora Morrow
L. D. Young
Death of Conrad Laubach in West Chester
Conrad Laubach, longtime Washington county resident, died suddenly yesterday at about 11 o clock. Born in 1836 in Pennsylvania, he moved to Iowa in 1885, lived on a farm west of West Chester, and since 1902 in town. Survived by his wife and son Oscar, he was a member of United Presbyterian church. Funeral at 10 a.m. tomorrow from his residence, with ministers G W Hanna F E Morrison and J F Catlin, interment in Keota Cemetery.
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West Chester
Conrad Laubach
Washington County
Pennsylvania
Iowa
Oscar
United Presbyterian Church
G. W. Hanna
F. E. Morrison
J. F. Catlin
Keota
Washington Telephone Co direct appeal for unpaid notices
The notice urges customers to settle debts or face a new directory and summer improvements. It warns neighbors using each other’s phones should order their own, promising a six month insertion and removal if unwanted. Ed Fox, manager, signs the call to inquire promptly.
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Washington Telephone Co
Fox
Mgr
The Speaker’s Dignity in the British House of Commons
Describes the ceremonial treatment of the Speaker as he leaves the residence and processes to the chamber. Details include official salaries for the Speaker and officers, private chaplain and counsel, and the formal procession with mace, train bearer, and doorkeepers in white wigs and livery. The ceremony ends as doors close and prayers begin.
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Speaker
A. Maurice Low
Appleton’s
House of Commons
Muezzin
Aker
Where a Rainbow Touches the Earth Folklore Across Europe
The article surveys global rainbow lore noting various country beliefs. It cites Swabia gold bowls Hungary silver cups Switzerland a gold filled shoe Bosnia base metal to gold Germany Poland Russia Belgium Holland a golden key Portugal Spain silver hen Norway a golden bow and silver spoon and claims water touched by rainbows cures fits and insanity.
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Swabia
Hungary
Switzerland
Bosnia
Germany
Poland
Russia
Belgium
Holland
Portugal
Spain
Norway
The Oldest Toy A Look Through History
A primer on the oldest toys tracing dolls and toy weapons to prehistoric times. Archaeology notes include Egyptian tomb artifacts with movable dolls and marbles, Greek terra cotta dolls, toy horses, wooden carts, and Roman references to hoops and rattles.
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Louvre
Rome
Eighteen vs Twenty-Two Karat Rings Compare English Bride
A man seeking a wedding ring reveals the bride is English. A clerk notes English and French brides expect a twenty two karat ring, while the US favors eighteen karat. The anecdote comes from the New York Sun.
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New York Sun
Happenings in County Communities Reported
Miss Cora Porter and Andy Stranahan visited Westchester yesterday. Al Augustine traveled to Chicago with stock. The funeral of Mr. Conrad Laubach will be held tomorrow at 10 AM from the local residence with interment in Keota cemetery.
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Cora Porter
Andy Stranahan
al Augustine
Chicago
Conrad Laubach
Keota
Special Train to Oskaloosa for Convention Trip
A special Friday train on April 2 will run from Washington through West Chester Keota Harper Sigourney Delta Atwood Rose Air to Oskaloosa and back arriving 10:00 am and departing Oskaloosa at midnight. Round trip from Washington costs 215 with half fare for children 5 to 12. Accommodations for excursionists guaranteed.
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Washington
Oskaloosa
West Chester
Keota
Harper
Sigourney
Delta
Atwood
Rose Air
Local residents travel for business and visiting friends
J P Thomas leaves for Muscatine on business. G W Wallace heads to Pella for work. Edgar Brown visits West Chester on a brief business trip. Ralph Humble travels to Brighton to visit relatives for a day or two. John Donaldson goes to Keota for the Vincent cattle sale. Miss Jessie Arnold returns home to Crawfordsville after visiting the Mart Anderson home. Mrs Van Kirk heads to Anamosa after attending her aunt Eliza Donahey's funeral. Arbor Day planting tips from Highland Park nursery with prices and trees listed. Phone 451. W R Stryker and Sons.
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J. P. Thomas
Muscatine
G. W. Wallace
Pella
Edgar Brown
West Chester
Ralph Humble
Brighton
John Donaldson
Keota
Jessie Arnold
Mart Anderson
Crawfordsville
van Kirk
Anamosa
Iowa
Eliza Donahey
Foley’s Honey and Tar Safe Under Pure Food Law
The advertisement claims Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy is not affected by the Pure Food and Drug Law as it contains no opiates or harmful drugs. It is recommended for children and adults and sold by druggists.
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Foley
The Good Clothes Store Ad Preview
An advertisement highlights Spring Suits and new fabrics at The Good Clothes Store. It promotes choicest styles, correct cut, and best tailoring for men investing in appearance.
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STECK
H. F. Steck
Prescription Store
J.E. Lemmon
Prop
A.M. Morrow
the County News
Westchester
Highland Park Nursery
W. R. Stryker & Sons
Washington Co
R. Stuart & Sons
P. O
Klein Klothing Ko
Good Clothes Store
The
Eldorado
Marvelli
Cash Grocery
McCartney & Son
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