Labor Day origins and fashion in gloves across eras
A collage of historical notes traces Labor Day’s rise from 1840s carpenters to a nationwide observance, then shifts to glove history from ancient times through medieval Europe to Tudor royalty. It covers gloves’ materials, ornamentation, and notable examples in royal tombs and college collections, along with a short sketch on wearers and the Shah of Persia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ins
Egypt
Xenophon
Homer
Laertes
England
Henry II
Richard I
John
Edward I
New College
Oxford
Bonifaci VIII
Mary Tudor
P. J. McGuire
United Brotherhood of Carpenters
Central Labor Union of New York
Central Labor Union
Labor
Mies
American Federalavor
Expuror
Lave
Carpeuter
Pigeons avoid turtleambush drink tank at Agra prison
A long excerpt describes how pigeons at the Central prison in Agra drink from a tank with lurking turtles. Birds avoid edge areas, fly to the tank from height, drink quickly, and move on to another part of the tank until their thirst is satisfied, guided by the superintendent’s explanation of the turtles’ ambush. The note closes with reflections on laughter and human resilience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ross
Siy Taber
Chicago Herald
Ab Agra
Theoore Parker
East
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
de Talleyrand
Denon
Asvanta
Bonsparte
Egypt
Talleyrand
Mme. de Talleyrand
Priday
Underground Water And The Future Of Australia
An extract from Macmillan's Magazine notes that deep underground rivers in arid Australia could support larger populations. Water at 1,000 to 2,000 feet deep may feed inexhaustible supplies via porous soil, aiding squatter prospects with regular rainfall, tanks, and creeks. The piece also references a tale of a coroner and a morbid dinner party prank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hull
Evers
Evere
Francisco
Australia
Australian
England
Macmillan
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dail
Akbar
Carmer
Persia
Shahens Hah
Rothschild
Colums
Muffect
New York Weekly
Wrark
Beows
Amelia
Kintet
Allwlike 11
Hoe
New York Sun
Leigh
Lancashire
London
Truk
Macon
Bata Qoser
Chicago
Oliver Bros
Wichita, Kansas
RT. Beax, Provident
Missouri
Railway
Kansas City
St. Mt
Ark
Springs
En Jeana
Florida
St Louis
Pueblo
Denver
Colorado
Pullman
H.C. Townsend
Fourth National Bank
Ist
Arkansas
Valera
W. C G. Woodman & Son
Arkansas ‘Valley
Ato
Ita
J. , Davison, Cas
Ween
Wichita
West Side National Bank
Pat
Meck Island
Sorrow Bac
SIA
Davidson & Case
John Davidson
Sedgwick County
Ping
Deas
Sabvetue
Guthrie and
Cuiabeme Uy
Toalan
J. P. Allen
Douglas Avenue
Amit
Wicatta Eacta
Kansas
Addreag
F.C, Fowlee
Moodus
Conn
Levy
Wichita National Bank
KOMN
Awoliver Mwlevy
Td Walton
Stuttlesf Neders Lander
Owricceer
Ghatas
Eastern and Foreign Exchange
U.S
Scott's
Scott
Gearon
Nealing
Paines Chaims
Bes Guara
Beecham Beecham
Kansas Loan and Investment
N. FP. Nixpextanpes
Pres. Eee
A. W. OuvEn
J. G Fturax
Capital
Chicago Lumber Co
COR
1St ST
Lawrence Ave
35Th
W. A. Smith
Geo. L. Pratt
Geo. D. Cross
Wichita City Roller Mills
Imperial
Oliver & Imboden - CO
L. C. Jackson
Hacker & Jackson
Davidson
Alrem
Millit
Cashier
Citizens Bank
State of
Vibe
United States
S Davidson, Pra
Davidson Investment
Ce Department
Murdooe
Rkansas National Bank
Wellwas Pumaren
State National Bank
Wichita, Kan
SSS Sce
F. S. Dennis
Bcavenger
Waos Ave
Smithson & CO
Rata Angie Aumerions Lane
Everest
Douglas Ave
Smithson
Globe Iron Works
A. Flagg
Bey
Wil
Iroe
FONDA
Wichita Eagle
Pate
Bink, Ficheeo Bank Bk Mh
RP. Murdock
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