The Four-Leaf Clover Folklore and Witchcraft Beliefs
A fragmented piece discusses the four-leaved clover’s rarity and magical associations. It recounts legends linking the plant to the Trinity, ancient Druids, and warding off misfortune. The text also mentions signs of luck for travelers and various superstitions tied to St. Patrick’s Eve and protective rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patwck
B. Fridedech
St. Louis
Broek
Tee
Bewaning
America
Wits
Pole Tier Firenciers
Managing Horses Tricks Through Kindness and Patience
A column argues that slow to break horses showy tricks stem from bad handling and abuse. It recommends calm, steady training, avoiding violence, and using thoughtful restraint to curb refusals. Overcoming stubborn habits may require patience and consistent gentle correction. The piece ends with a fictional exchange from the Chicago Tribune.
Cruel Torture Practices in 17th Century Trials
Materials describe medieval torture in the Bastile and Notre Dame era with a executioner using an iron boot and wedges to inflict agony during interrogations. The report outlines repeated blows, thirst for truth, and the brutal procedures applied to Gilles Thivot and Davot, including water torture and prolonged questioning leading to death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Balfour
Burley
Duke of Lauderdale
Balfour
Machriae
Gilles Thivot
Church of Notre Dame
Place de Greve
Duvot
Miter
Swater
Davot
Bean
Morel
Sam Gilles Davot
Hion
D. Bingham
Curiosities of Coal and Its Wide Range of Byproducts
A historical exploration of pit coal shows its vast array of derived goods beyond gas and coke. The article notes coal's early known uses, rapid 19th century discoveries, and the emergence of hundreds of colorants, perfumes, and other products. It highlights public ignorance exploited by suppliers and sketches the evolving science behind coal chemistry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sret
Ancient Coal Byproducts And Their Expanding Uses
A San Francisco Chronicle passage notes that wartime discovery expands coal derivatives into medicines perfumes dyes and industrials. It lists hypnone salicylate napthalene phenol antipyrine benzine and saphthaline as insecticides fuels and chemicals, plus ammoniacal salts saccharine tannin pyrogallic acid and hydroquinone for photography. It warns coal beds may feed posterity and replace many natural sources with stored vegetable and plant matter from ancient worlds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Uey
San Francisco Chronicle
SEA-FARING WOMEN OF WESTERN COASTS STEADFAST AT SEA
A portrayal from Woman's World extols West of Ireland seafaring women for their skill at steering and navigating between Aran and the mainland. It highlights Nellie Dose as a daring pilot’s daughter, two sisters guiding boats from Aran, rugged coastal life, subsistence hovels, turf fuel, and limited market access hindering prosperous fishing beyond a strong but constrained industry.
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Womun
Aikin
San Francisco
West Temland
Araw
Grace Darling
Ieland
Aran
Owey
Nellie Dose
John Nancy
Sind
Atlantic
Donegal
Arunmore
Tory
Don't Fight the Team with Stubborn Horses
A sai ling note on horse temperaments explains that gentle horses can become unruly under poor handling. Calm, steady guidance prevents fret and conflict, while abrupt cues provoke stress for both horse and handler, emphasizing patience and consistency in management. Sacral Steckamana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steckanaa
A Model K Kitchen Unfolds Small-Scale Ingenuity
A compact kitchen built for a small household showcases clever, economical design. Features include a rear pantry, rear porch access, and a porch garden, with a breezy exterior, wood finish, white porcelain laundry tub, and a folding table near the range. The ceiling walls and doors use yellow pine, with careful joints and washable casings. A hidden lever lifts shelves from the floor for storage, then lowers again. rising when needed and dropping away after use. Built by an artist prioritizing economy and convenience over grandeur, the kitchen forms the centerpiece of a home centered on the mistress’s needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mons
Mail
Ba Press
New York Fashions Skirix Dress Materials and Millinery
Fashion notices describe fall styles in skirts bodices and jackets with open collars and matching coats in velvet wool and silk blends. Plaids and solid grounds mix with hairlines of color for autumn wear. riding habits and tailor made suits reflect masculine details, while hats range soft velvety felts in white and color. A distractingly crude aside interrupts the piece with a regional dialect scene and a workers’ wage complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skirix
Harry Apramn
Charles X
Frumpish eviction ends with coffin display and riots
A chaotic eviction in Willers Street leads to barricades and a waking coffin as Franky Dontia resists eviction. Police remove him through a window after a tense standoff, amid jeers and a cheering crowd. The episode ends with the coffin carried away and the street scene dispersed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrion
Gashelon
Casinns
Dhol Hye
Nual
Frank Io
Witowtad
Willers Street
Kyte
Dweyor
Heen
Togetain
Neotia
Baltitt
Penine
William Atrest
Ae Wuestly
Franky
Pessensus
Tle Cofin
Dews
Balliste
Prom
Jts
Terra
Mais
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Dailye” Laghe
Ieisen
eHiran
Werman
Ronman
Deval
Merton
Ishoumye
Seus
S. F. Souieimer
van Jeteiniursamet
Isis
Mr. Donesby
Donesby
Chicago Tribune
Bastile
New York
Therali
W. 8. Corbett, Prewieat
Wichita Wholesale Grocer Company
Corner First and
Water St
Wichita, Kan
Wichita City Roller Mills
Imperial
Tavly HO
ASEK
Oliver & Imboden CO
Nha
Citizens Bank
Kansas
Coenternees
Stewart Ma
Nari
United States
Kansas Loan and Investment. CO
N.fp
Nieprenasper
Pees
Wow. Lacey
Tras
A.W. Obroek
Joc Kraan
Sey
Capital
Wichita National Bank
Wichita
Smithson & Coo
East
Douglas Ave
Mithson
Chicago Lumber CO
Cor
Lawrence Ave
Chicago Yards
35Th and
Iron Sts
Chicago
W. A. Smith
Geo. L. Pratt
Geo. D. Cross
Davidson & Case
Macraenorsy
John Davidson
Sedgwick County
First Arkansas Valley Bank
W. C. Woodman & Son
Ottest Bank
Arkansas Valey
Oliver Bros
Lumber Dealers
Wichita, Kansan
J P.allen
Drugstore
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