Wells and Empire: Recurring Clash of Rome and Persia
The excerpt traces a long arc from late Roman imperial strength through Parthian and Sassanid Persia to the era of Heraclius and Chosroes II. It highlights the shifting power between Constantinople and Ctesiphon, the struggles across Mesopotamia, and key episodes such as the capture of the Cross, Nineveh, and the eventual tentative peace. The piece also covers cultural notes and a science snippet on perfume cultivation and a local 4th of July social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thia
Constantinople
Nineveh
Persia
Euphrates Tigria
Alexander
Mesopotamia
Carrhae
Crassus
Hast
Korman
Armenia
Syria
Trajan
Rave
India
Zoroaster
Ardashir I
Ardastur I
Constantine the Great
Ardaahir
Saper
Ardashir
Antioch
Valterian
Asia Minor
Odonathus
Desert
Palmyra
Odenathus
Zenobia
Aurelian
Zenoma
Rome
Agia Minor
Chosroes I
Justinian
Chosroen
Greece
Chesroes I
Chatedon
Antinca
Damascus
Jerusalem
Jesus
Chosroes II
Heraclius
Waemillen Company
McClure Newnpaper Svaulate
The Slayer of Souls synopsis in 1923 tale
Letetia Denovan, raised rough, flees with fear after her father Donovon warns of police. He pressures her to testify against Dent Gorman in a murder case tied to a powerfully corrupt circle. She resists, contemplates fate, and is urged to escape to San Francisco with a plan to vanish and start anew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Letetia Denovan
Letetia
Denton Gorman India Lon Angeles
Ben
Donovan
Leretia
The
Careys
Dan Donovan
Creed Leatetia
Dent Gorman
Tom Gaylord
Nor
Donoian
Sebel Gorman
Tommy Gaylord
Gormin
Letitian
Gaylord
Gorman
Agatn Donovan
Lestetia
Tronovan
Letitia
Appea
Countey
Grand
Twenty Ninth Street
Twenty Ninth
San Francisco
Stella
Elizabeth Dejeana
Hints on Fashions by Mary O Connor Newell
Mary O Connor Newell outlines outdoor fashion trends for sun protection and parasols. She notes varied parasol styles including cretonne prints, Japanese shapes, seagreen taffeta and painted handles, and observes prints adding sophistication to white or pastel costumes.
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Mary O'Connor
Newell
Mary O'Connor Newell
Cretonne
No 4
Vogue Ie
No 5
Candied Sour Cherries from Daily Cook Book by Jane Eddington
A vintage recipe for candied sour cherries detailing washing and pitting, sugar ratio of one pound sugar to three pounds fruit, cooking to syrup, stewing cherries, drying on plates, and finishing in sugar. It notes using the syrup to glaze cherries and storing in a glass jar, with a nod to Mistress Mary Randolph’s Virginia Housewife as source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Eddington
Mary Randolph
Mary
Travelers Aid to Sell Guide Book for Union Station Fund
Travelers Aid plans a guide book on the history and Washington business directory to fund and enlarge its work at Union Station. The society acts as a barrier for unaccompanied travelers and meets incoming trains to protect vulnerable youths, runaways, and lone older travelers. Its board includes Catholics Protestants and Jews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Travelers Aid Sealet
Washington
Travelers’ Aid
Catheles
Greek Decoration Given to Red Cross
The American Red Cross received the Grand Cross of the Savior from King George in Athens as thanks for relief work aiding nearly 600000 refugees from Asia Minor. The ceremony in the Acropolis was attended by the king, government ministers, prominent citizens, and troops, with Mary Haggell receiving the notification and the decoration to be conferred in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Acropolis
Athens
Red Cross
Asia Minor
Greece
Mary Haggell
Washington
John Barton Payne
Ernest P Bicknell
Relief Commission
King George
Haskell
How to Keep Well by Dr Evans in cholera era health week
A 1920s health column discusses Foothow China cholera, a wide health week with 247 public meetings drawing 110000 attendees, and a parade to teach safe water and cooked food. It critiques Chinese health methods, promotes education through universities and public outreach, and notes coffee debate and boxing era aging.
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DR. W. A. Evans
Bally
Foothaw
China
Swatow
Amoy
W W
Peter
Foochow
The Pretty Upper Lip
Advice on graceful reception etiquette for women at large functions. Brief sincere greetings, steady equilibrium, and poised bows recommended to avoid drawn out conversations. Observations share tips on handshakes, line movement, and avoiding awkward postures during introductions.
Health Drive Opens July 4 Nationwide Campaign
The National Health Council representing leading health organizations launches a year long health examination drive starting July 4. Every person is urged to get a thorough physical and mental exam by a reputable physician or agency on their birthday.
Postal staff serenaded by former members in theater concert
Former postal workers, dismissed from service, serenaded by musicians led by Harry Stoddard at the Thy Theater. The program featured latest tunes and included Florence Bras singing several songs at Keith's this week.
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Post Servece
Oor
Harry Stoddard
Fiorence Bras Algo
Keiths
Watch Presented to Janitor Before School Closed
A gold watch was given to janitor Henry EB Wettygant as a testimonial for his twelve years of service at Abbot School. The presentation occurred just before the school closed for summer, with teachers and former staff in attendance.
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Schoose
Tt Abbot School
Henry EB Wetggant
Welty
Band Concert by UK Soldiers Home Band at 5 30
The UK Soldiers Home band conducted by Zimmermann will perform this evening at the bandstand starting 5 30. The program includes March Segaimore Overture Semuram and numbers from musical comedy and popular tunes such as Red Moon and The Star Spangled Banner.
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John T de “Zimmermann
Segaimore
Goldmas
Bonsini
Jensen
Beenes
Meyer
Walt
Korlander
Faztoh
Ambiguous Transit Fare Data Appears in OCR Snippet
A fragmented OCR line lists various monetary figures including 1025 9.50 6.7 and 1.50 with references to SLTB and AAE. The snippet suggests fare or price values but lacks clear context, entities, or actions to describe a definite event or notice.
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H. G. Wells
Ahat
Caesar Talajar
Henedict
Tor
Hoftu
Stantine
Ellen Roman
Bor Ming
Gan Inu
Weewil
Stintin the
Tomtel
Ion Thongh Heraclus
Constantine Ray Olar Hiavens
Merriel
Italy
Schoals
True
Rennes
Academie Deg Sciences
Pans Ty
Scientific American
Church of the Assumption
Congress Heights
Oppenheimers Shop
Unicue
E Street
Mme. Vassileff
Katrinka
By Fontaine Fox
Slayer OF Souls
Elizabeth Dejeans
Travelers Aid
Red
John L Sullivan
Sullivan
Corbett
Fitzsimmons
Lit
Wallace
SF Srw
Provence
Agareek
Republic
W. WB. Woses & Sons
Rattania
CREX
United States
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