Calvacanti Petition on Wool Duty Cited by British Manuscript
In a new volume from the British Historical Manuscript Commission, the Calvacanti petition Henry VIII for an extra wool duty to reward past services and support continued loyalty. They argue English prices are low but foreigners pay more, yet they seek the grant be made to others who will pass it to them. The Calvacanti reveal doubts about public belief and propose transfer to beneficiaries.
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Cecil
the of
Salisbury
British Historical Manuscript Commission
Calvacanti
Henry VIII
Westminster Gazette
Names, origins and shifts of American political parties
The London Chronicle explains how Republicans became Democrats and Federalists turned Whigs, tracing party name shifts from Jefferson era through Lincoln, noting antislavery coalitions and evolving labels in American politics.
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Jefferson
Lincoln
London Chronicle
Biblical Diction Perfect in Speech Across Bible
The passage extols perfect diction across biblical texts from Paul to shipwreck narratives and Pauline appeals to churches. It lauds Davidic psalms for faith, beauty, and eloquence, presenting the Bible as a continuous revelation of linguistic excellence.
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Paul
Rome
Plastering Without Lathes in Southern Italy
In Naples and southern Italy walls of tufa are thick and finished with stucco. Interior work uses no laths. walls are wetted before plastering and a first coat adheres to the stone. A putty coat follows and expanded metal laths seem unlikely to sell soon. cement imports to Naples reached 2,392 tons in the latest year.
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Naples
Italy
United States Feldspar Quarries Restricted to East
The feldspar quarries in the United States except California are limited to nine eastern seaboard states. Most eastern ore is potash or soda feldspar or a mix, used for pottery glass and various industrial products. Lower grade feldspar serves as binder for emery wheels and corundum wheels. Small quantities of pure potash feldspar are used in artificial teeth fabrication.
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United States
California
Seaboard
Poverty as a stimulant to action and progress
The piece argues poverty spurs initiative and self respect, prompting hard work before charity. It suggests ambitious men are sought for opportunities, and necessity can forge habits that yield efficiency and big enterprise gains, with compulsion often becoming privilege and pleasure.
Easily Explainable Ghost at the Wall
A countryman told the parish priest he saw a ghost by the church gate. The clergyman laughed and asked its shape. The man replied it looked like an ass. The priest urged him to go home and blamed his fear on his own shadow.
Isabel Baker Returns From Baltimore Visit
Miss Isabel Baker has returned from a visit to friends in Baltimore, noting a pleasant trip and catching up with acquaintances.
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Isabel Baker
Baltimore
Personal notes from Berryville dates and visitors
Berryville Virginia notes record Mrs John B Neill attending the Army and Navy game in New York and various visitors staying at local homes. Guests include Mr and Mrs ER Neidringhaus of Pittsburgh at Oakendale, Mrs Lewis Bradford returning from Ithaca, NY at Abbeyville, and Mr and Mrs Lark of New York visiting Miss Shepherd.
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Navy
New York
ER. H. Neidringhaus
Pittsburgh
Oakendale
R. P. Whiting
Lewis Bradford
Ithaca
N. Y
Abbeyville
Lark
Miss Shepherd’s
J. T. Dillard
Buena Vista
Roanoke
Sells Carload of Horses By Pound
Winchester dealer Mr. Scott Grant shipped a carload of heavy draft horses to Mr. Rice of Frostburg Maryland by express. The 26 horses averaged 1600 pounds and were sold by the pound. Grant recently sold many young horses to a Berkeley County West Virginia buyer who paid by weight.
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Scott Grant
Winchester
Rice
Frostburg
Express
Grant
Berkeley County
W. Va
California Syrup of Figs Ad Cited For Kid Health Benefit
An old illness remedy ad promotes California Syrup of Figs as a gentle bowel cleanser for feverish children and coughs. It claims prompt action on stomach, liver and bowels, with directions for all ages and warnings about counterfeits. The text shifts to 1913 credit law reforms and the formation of the Association of Commissioners of Agriculture to oversee government land loan banks under amortization plans.
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California
California Fig Syrup Company
Association of Commissioners of Agriculture
Farm Credit Act To Be Debated At Southern Congress
Norfolk Va December 4 Delegates to the Southern Commercial Congress eighth annual convention will discuss the Federal Farm Loan act passed by Congress. The act aims to aid needy farmers with government support and stems from a 1913 Nashville meeting and a Rome institute conference led by David Lubin.
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Norfolk
Southern Commercial Congress
Nashville, Tenn
David Lubin
International Institute of Agriculture
Rome
Italy
Langhorne Estate Is Put In Trust
Colonel C. D. Langhorne of Albemarle county creates a trust for his large estate totaling about 1.13 million dollars. Trustees are EB. K. Langhorne, Old Dominion Trust Company, and Leigh R. Page. The plan provides 40 000 to Genevieve Peyton Langhorne and schedules income and future division among children and issue, including Irene Gibson Nancy Astor Phylis Brooks Nora Phipps W Henry Langhorne Elisha Kean Langhorne and Perkins heirs.
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C. D. Langhorne
Ailbemarle County
EB. K. Langhorne
Buckingham County
Old Dominion Trust Company
Leigh R. Page
Richmond
Monument Avenue
Allen Avenue
Langhorne
Genevieve Peyton Langhorne
Harry Langhorne
Irene Gibson
Nancy Astor
Phylis Brooks
Nora Phipps
W. Henry Langhorne
Elisha Kean Langhorne
C. D. L. Perkins
Nancy K. Perkins
Alice M. Perkins
Elizabeth D. Perkins
Colonel Langhorne
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Ernest F. Magais
Virginia
Evening Star
Union Bank, of
Frederick
State Corporation Commission
Total
Lee R. Grim
Union Bank of Winchester
Jas. P. Reardon
Hugh S. Lupton
Hermon H. Hable
State of Virginia
Lee R. ‘Grim
Elsie M. Maphis
N. P
DR. Hess
Miller’s Drug Store
Berryville
Berryville, Va
John B. Neill
Army
J. H. Booker
Northumberland County
George
Thomas
Frank Young
Cumberland
Mirs
W. R. Gregg
Washington
Edward Wall
Bettie Rice
St. Uilda’s Hall
John Moore
University of Virginia
Congress
Duncan A. Fletcher
Florida
Langhorne Estate
Mrs. Jones
Jones
Rae
E. P. Loomis & Co
Commission ‘Merchants
Barclay Street
New York City
England
South America
Circuit Court
County of Frederick
Lesle Finley
Gertie Finley
J. W. Baker,jr
Ward & Larrick
Columbia
Rambler
Racycle
Iver Johnson
Goodyear
H. R. Willis
Maryland Fur & Junk Co
Fisher
Star Office
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