Sculptured Figures for New York Custom House Draw National Statues
New York March 10 report on the sculptural plan for the Bowling Green Custom House. Danial G C Prene will carve four seated figures representing Europe Asia Africa and the western hemisphere. Other nations and cities by artists Albert Javsurs Johannes Gelert F W Rucksuhl and Augustus Lukeman will contribute statues symbolizing Germany Denmark England and more.
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Sunday Post
New York
Bowling Green
Cass Gilbert
Leita
Danial
Asia
Afmet
Europa
Asa Afric
Asie
Europe
Amfrica
Secont
Andrew O’connor
United States
Karl Bitter
Albert Javsurs
Germaint
Jus Staline
Germany
Elen
Kiel
Johannes Gelert
Denmark
Warnorbuiiers
F W Ruckscuhl
Phoencia
FY EB
IL Well
Greece
Rome
Charles Grafh Vrance
England
Augustus Lukeman
Goa
EL Mel Tende
Venice
Spain
New York's Custom House Apostle Set Sold in London
A set of apostles from New York's Custom House was sold in London for 3450 dollars. The sale involved a historic artifact collection linked to maritime and colonial trade history, illustrating transatlantic collecting interest in mid 19th century pieces.
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London
Fortune for a Spoon Date Origin Back to Soup
A set of ancient apostle spoons tied to christenings sold for 24300 dollars. The pieces were once carved from horn and wood, giving them their name and characteristic variations through time.
Old Spoons Tell a Rich Tale of Silver and History
The article traces the long history of spoons from wooden scoops to metal forms, noting biblical use and famous pieces like the Pudsey Spoon of 1445. It highlights Apostle spoons, hall marks, and evolving designs, detailing notable sets and prices while outlining how patterns like the iddle head and King’s pattern influenced modern flatware.
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Pudsey
Henry VI
Ralph Pudsey
Ralph
Hexam
Goldsmiths’ Company
England
Geraniums In Winter Easily Grown at Home
A humorousexchange over winter geraniums reveals that florists rarely stock them, while a Baltimore aunt demonstrates that proper summer pruning can yield winter blooms. The piece contrasts store scarcity with home cultivation methods and explains why professional florists seldom handle geraniums for winter sales.
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Baltimore
Horses Hate Camels and Other Animal Antipathies
A Philadelphia Bulletin piece discusses animal dislikes in a circus setting, noting horses fear camels and camels tolerate crowds. The text riffs on why dogs fear big cats, camels’ impact on equines, and odd animal reactions, then shifts to a tonic ad for De King’s New Life Pills claiming cure for stomach and liver issues.
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Philadelphia Bulletin
Su Lversiston
de King
Noon Hour New Thought Clubs In New York
A report details two New York noonday groups devoted to New Thought ideas. Members concentrate during lunch to access spiritual insight, with clubs hosting palmists, astrologers, and psychics, plus a “mental engineer” guiding attendees through aura and soul exercises.
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New Thought
New York
New Thought Cult
Busines
Byers
Congregational Church
Biandly
Coney Island Dizzy
Horseless jaunting car for Mrs Taylor in Manhattan
The New York Fresh notes Mrs Howard Taylor plans a horseless jaunting car as the season’s most unusual auto. Ordered from a major firm, it mimics an Irish jaunting car with rearward seats, though a front driver may be added to face forward. Designed for short park cruises, the device aims to blend novelty with practicality in early use.
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Taylor
New York
Manhattan
Howard Taylor
Real Life in Hawaii Far from Dream Like Picture
Special Honolulu dispatch recounts Hawaii's dramatic events including a train robbery for a love interest, a case of poison discovery at Makaweli plantation, arrests of Japanese laborers, a skull demonstration in open court, a clash with wild harbor cattle, a rescue of a Hawaiian girl after hours in shark-rough water, and political intrigue in the legislature with a revivalist confession.
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Washington Post
Honolulu
Hawaii
Hironaki
Yamanaka
Houwlulu
B D Baldwin
Makaweli
Kauai
Walter
Morrison
San Francisco
Baldwin
Dr O P Emerson
M Jones
Wallett
Bas
Revenue
Bear
Ahina
Hilo
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