Velayathan’s Narrow Escape Amid Family, Faith Conflict
In a July incident, Velayathan fled from his enraged father after a confrontation at the missionary’s compound. The father attacked, threats were made, and the son narrowly escaped through a wall opening. The magistrate dismissed the father’s accusation as trustworthy witnesses contradicted his claim. The next day the family sought forgiveness as the father burned his idols. Parish Visitor.
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Velas
Velayathan
Fjar
Velayuthan
Higson
Moon and nails reveal health and nerves in diagnosis
The article explains nail base moons signal health while white spots indicate nervous impairment. It warns against vaseline cures, notes that nail shape reflects disease risk from long, corrugated, or bluish nails to circulation, throat issues, heart disease, or nervous disorders. It adds personality links to short nailed women and ends with a note on literary critics.
Mussalman Faith as a Personal Code of Conduct
A London Spectator excerpt contrasts Muslim creed with other cultural norms, depicting a Mussalman as guided by his religious principles in matters of alcohol, veiling, insurances, and social duties. It argues his creed is his operative law, shaping actions even against convenience or other moral opinions.
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Mussalman
Aerophile umbrella kite floats higher and sails harder
An inverted wondrous umbrella kite called an aerophile is described with a wormlike frame reminiscent of a camel, designed to fly higher and strike harder than any ordinary kite, and fold for portability.
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Afoniad
Ingenious Cloth Covered Kite With Ribbon Tail Story
The article describes a strong kite with a cloth covering and a tail of 10 to 13 foot ribbons with pockets for ballast. It notes easy raising, a central ring knot, and wind strength that could lift a rider. It also includes whimsical notes on timekeeping methods in China and Pacific islands, a Belgium Santa legend, an English fairy tale verse, and Mrs. Nansen's carrier pigeon returning after a long voyage.
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China
Pacific Islands
Joey Conch Shell
Joey
Siater Sue
Chicago
Belgium
Santa Claus
Pony
Ena F. Mosby
St. Nicholas
Break-in at Daub's House Inspires Quick Fortune
Friend recounts a home burglary where a few watches and silver were stolen along with a painting torn from its frame. The amused artist reacts that the loss could be fortunate, noting the robber took the frame and the artwork vanished. Such curiosities prompt a wry, matter-of-fact response from the pair.
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Jupiter
Four Leaf Clover And Odd Phrases In Newspapers
A collage of antiquated phrases and jokes appears, including the lineups of vendors and tradesmen, notes on a four leaf clover’s luck, and brief quips about manners and private funerals. It mentions a unique weapon in Jacksonville and a long voyage between New York and Sierra Leone.
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New York
Sierra Leone
Keefa
Jacksonville
Missouri
Armed Missouri group recruits concealed double-barrel weapons
The Florida Times Union reports a Missouri based group equipped with concealed double-barrel firearms, loaded from Paris. The description notes cocked hammers, two triggers, and stocks hiding the weapons, with reports that several members possess these devices for use.
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Missouri
Paris
Florida
Christmas Menu by Quotations and Mistletoe Kiss Scene
An 1890s fancy suggestion frames holiday menus as quotation riddles on two holly leaf cards placed at each plate. A New York Herald note merges with a mistletoe moment as a woman, under a gas jet, is kissed, then pained by the kiss and the man’s apology.
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Idole
Judge Parry
Aly
Nansen
Mrs. Nansen
Waata
Health Beer
Parmily Beer
Gettelman Brewing Company
Waterloo
O. H. Simmerling
Milwaukee, Wis
Gettelman’s
Waterloo, IA
Bridge St
Iowa
Gettelman
Middle-West
Watt
England
Ireland
America
Clara
Maude
Taggart
Skinner
Dctroit News
New York Herald
Heinz & Carstens
Aonley
Beach S Bazaar
Tess
Arbuckle’s
Bazar
Selle. Sawyer
Mesatecnnnrrecedae
Ackley
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