Tossing Coins and Chance Theory in Nature
A discussion inspired by Francis Galton in Nature questions whether three coins thrown yield all heads or all tails as an even bet. Galton's tests with coins and dice suggest uneven odds for all alike, with practical notes on digestions and the reliability of DeWitt's pills. The Northwestern line offers Cleveland excursion tickets at a discounted round trip fare during a convention period, with sale dates July 9 and 10 and return by July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Calton
Royal Society
Mr. Galton
Tie
Intricate Buck Dance of Nat ural Terpsichoreans on Slaves
A historical sketch describes the buck dance and wing dancing among plantation slaves. It details steps, performers, and the social context, noting endurance contests, barefoot style, and the energetic communal dancing that accompanied festive gatherings in the antebellum South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Chienge Herald
South
Darkies
Johny
Lita
Chickun
Fle
Solomon and His Family and the White Rat Helper
A white rat named Solomon lived in a New York artist studio noted for his wisdom and gentle behavior. When seven orphaned rats arrived after a stray cat ate the elder litter, Solomon cautiously befriended them and protected the brood. One rat showed genius and earned respect, while Solomon delighted in their plays and in guiding them around the sofa and strings on a nearby instrument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Solomon
New York
Mitch
Central Asian Deserts Nature There 36 Without Attractions
Mr W Woodville Rockhill describes in the Century his view on Tibet travel. Life in the Central Asian deserts is rough with wind and dust. Flora is scarce and only brief wildlife is seen. Travel requires will and two common trails. conditions include violet winds, alkaline dust, and harsh weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Woodville Rockhill
Tibet
Central Asian
Arctic
Mont June
Vibet
Pasha Life And Life Views In Translated Anecdotes
A fragmentary, humorous slice recounts a Pasha’s household, social absurdities, and a servant’s curiosities. It blends travel satire with musings on value, marriage, gifts, and the worth of affection, ending with quips on animal bisexuality and gender in hares as described by historic writers.
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Hank of
Ackley
Lusch, Martin & Eggert
Europe
Insurancw
J. A. Fisher
Wides
Lowa
F. W. Loosa
Main Street
Iowa
Wrabune
Washington, D.C
National Tits
United States
Nahserbors
Ita Morita Aa
Lawling
WF. C
Dad
Vy Neves
Agrisiifiveld
Gouaral
Achdren
the National Tribune
New York Ave
Washington
Frodden Lumber Co
Denlers
Wisconsin
Franklin, Butler, Nardin and Grundy Counties
GALL
Johr D, Peters
Towa
Dr. Peander
Pure Drugs Medicines
I. L. Potter
Obbooo Berg
HE. Sawyer
ARD
Kk. EE. Sawyer
City Bakery
Birchard
Louna
Ackley Marble Works
W. HL. Saucer
Wilson & Hatch
Proprietors of the
Doooke
Barnum & Fisher
Barnum & Fishe
Martin & Faust
Painais
Martie
Faust
Fewa
DeWitt
J. M. Nix
Pullman
Minneapolis
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Kansas City
St. Louis
Minnesota
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Manitoba
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Florida
Peor
Ilinois
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Ohio
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Pennsylvania
Iowa Central
McNeill
Thos. P. Barry
BRL
Managwa
Olnil Paas Agt
Marshalltown
Varli
Paris
John
His
Pasha
Marianne Northe
Beyrtt
Breil
Armel
Seciugen
Phina
Sox
Mubbita
Liles
Lyly
Knwlish Drumiatist
Thares
Topsell
Shiney
Wittert
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