Wedded the Dead in Unusual Japanese Tragedy
The Japan Chronicle reports Ono Matsusaka and Ono O bun, lovers aged 20 and 17, committed suicide after parental disapproval. Their bodies washed ashore led villagers to urge a posthumous marriage conducted by the families, with the ceremony legally registered.
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Japan Chronicle
Tsuzuki
Shizuoka
Ono Matsusaka
Ono O-bun
Japan
Lafcadio Hearn
Louisville Courier-Journal
Harvest Festival at Lexington Methodist Church
A Lexington Methodist church harvest festival drew about four hundred attendees. The Ladies Aid served dinner for over three hundred, and a judging of vegetables fruit bread and cakes awarded premiums to Mrs. Don Brindley Mrs. Charles Stewart and Harry Gardner. An auction raised 173 for church funds with a program featuring A R Miller vocal solos and a Roy Gardner reading.
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Methodist Church
Lexington
Ladies Aid Society
Don Brindley
Charles Stewart
Harry Gard
A. R. Miller
Roy Gardner
Fer de lance and mongoose duel on Martinique island
The article describes the deadly fer de lance venom and its eight varieties on Martinique. It notes the snake’s near certain fatal sting, the risky necrosis, and heroic treatment like immediate amputation. It then recounts the mongoose as a sworn enemy, detailing a dramatic, finish-only battle between species.
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United States
Martinique
Caribbean Sea
Lancelatus
Panseur
India
New York Times
Montesquieu Quote on Liberty and Misfortune
A historical attribution notes Montesquieu remarking that liberty carries as many misfortunes as intrusion. The compact line reflects cautious views on freedom and restraint within political life.
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Montesquieu
MADDENING MONOTONY OF A SIERRA LEONE VILLAGE
A nineteenth century writer notes the dull routine of a Sierra Leone coastal village. Daily cycles: dawn departures for farms, water carry, heat resting in thatched verandas, evening quiet, and oil lamps scarce. No church or newspapers, only festival dances at Worroh Bush.
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Protectorate
Sierra Leone
Western
Africa
Worroh
Warming Gold Dishes at Castle Kilkenny
The London Mail notes Castle Kilkenny as one of the world’s oldest inhabited dwellings with a near alloy free gold plate service. It includes coronation banquet cups up to George IV and explains warm handling by hot water dipped with leather muffled tongs to prevent damage.
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Castle Kilkenny
George IV
London Mail
Colonel Dennison and the twin blessing tale
Colonel Dennison, newly proud as a father of twins, shares his joy in every moment. On a riverbank steps day he comments on a passing woman wheeling a baby carriage, joking about her single child.
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Colonel Dennison
Success Magazine
Got the Whole Story in a Home Stopping Moment
A brief exchange quotes a child joking about arriving late due to meeting a character named Jinx. The pilot line notes a supper delay and a humorous explanation about asking how someone felt and being told a story. The item captures a light domestic vignette from the Houston Post.
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Jinx
Houston Post
Long Courtship Inquiry in Boston Transcript
A short exchange from the Boston Transcript shows Maud discussing engagement with Jack and Ethel doubting any future marriage, suggesting the couple’s relationship faces uncertainty and delay.
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Jack
Ethel
Boston ‘Transcript
More Room to Live in Hills and Valleys
An inspirational message from JR Miller, DD, urging expansion of living space beyond small valley bungalows to explore the abundant potential and greater homes on the hill tops. He frames property as an inheritance waiting to be claimed, calling for bold expansion of housing.
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JR Miller
Foley’s Honey and Tar Soothe Throat Aches Since 1930s
Foley's Honey and Tar, a perennial cough remedy, has served households for over three decades without opiates. Lemiman's Pharmacy and McElhinney Drug Co. stock this throat and chest soothing preparation.
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Foley
Lemiman’s Pharmacy
McElhinney Drug Co
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Lexnengton
For Children
FOX & Dewey
the Sanitary Grocery
Selden L. Stewart
Kellar & Phillips
Studebakers
Studebaker
Mason Transfer & Storage Company
Washington, Iowa
Freak of Nature
Graham
Cig
SEN
Flo
Bie Ben
C. S. Lemmen, Jeweler
A. N. Alberson
Mason Fransfer & Storage CO
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