Dangers in School Hygiene and a Russian Curved Ruler
The article warns that neglecting schoolroom hygiene risks children’s health despite good home care. It urges improved lighting from the left, better ventilation, and proper desk design to reduce eye strain and breathing difficulties while noting a curved ruler invented by Prince Andreas Gagarin of St. Petersburg for precise curve drawing and measurement in design work.
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Prince Andreas Gagarin
St. Petersburg
Russia
How to prevent tarnish on silverware with varnish coating
The article explains silver tarnish from sulfur in the air and recommends applying a thin collodion varnish solution to coat the surface. After drying, a transparent gloss remains and warm water removes the varnish. Tarnish can be removed by rubbing with a soft cloth dampened with a dilute potassium cyanide solution, then rinsing.
A Simple Crossing Device For Wire Fences
A diagram shows a convenient double step ladder arrangement to cross wire fences safely and repeatedly. The railing uses gas pipe sunk into the ground for stability, enabling easy passage at remote locations without damage to the fence or risk to users.
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Toola
Vast arid lands Offer Irrigation Based Relief
The arid region west of the Mississippi contains about 600 million acres, far larger than Europe. With irrigation, this land could support up to 50 million people and absorb growth at 5 to 6 million per decade, delaying crowding of the nation. Preparations are needed to house a population around 125 million.
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United States
Europe
Mississippi
The Smallest Watch Captures World Attention in Geneva
A new world’s smallest watch was crafted in Geneva using specially made tools. It contains 100 separate parts and weighs one thirtieth of an ounce. The hands measure one eleventh and one twentieth of an inch, respectively, and the watch is valued at 1250 dollars.
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Geneva
Improvement in Glass-Browning and Bronze Powders
Scientific notes describe a Dresden method using compressed air to blow unusually large concave glass vessels such as bath tubs and kettles. It notes Dutch metal powder from Furth Bavaria used for gilt bronze effects in wallpapers frames and fresco painting, with seven tints from golden yellow to copper red.
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Dresden
Furth
Bavaria
Belt sets with velvet straps and turquoise bars gain charm
A novelty belt arrangement uses velvet or satin straps and bars studded with turquoise or amethyst. The trend notes that more young men might imitate George Washington if more rich widows funded such accessories.
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George Washington
Advice for Anor Mr Astor Cannot Be A Peer Of England
The Pittsburg Times notes that Mr Astor cannot become a peer due to laws barring naturalized subjects from peerage. It criticizes his efforts to shed his fur and peltry ancestry, suggesting he has earned only disappointment and that a wise son accepts his own pedigree.
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Astor
England
Pittsburg
Duke of Alva Dies in New York City
The duke of Alva who died in New York City last week held twenty five titles including four dukedoms sixteen marquisates and five countships. Though a grandee of high rank his influence in Spanish affairs was not as commanding as that of other grandees and he was not unusually wealthy.
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Duke of
Alva
New York City
Walter Baker Cocoa Seals Gold Medals at Pan American Expo
Walter Baker & Co. packages bear the chocolate girl trademark and Dorchester Mass. origin. Housekeepers are urged to check purchases for substitutions. The firm earned three gold medals at the Pan-American Exposition.
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Walter Baker & Co
Dorchester
Mass
Oldest Trade Secrets in Historic Crafts
The two oldest secret trades known are the making of Chinese vermilion and the technique of inlaying steel with gold and silver, a practice tied to Damascus and still taught by Syrian smiths and their apprentices.
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Damascus
Tobacco Retailing Privilege in France Promoted by Government Change
The article argues that owning and operating a retail tobacco and cigar shop in France is a valued privilege. It notes that every ministry change tends to expand the government’s appointive power, increasing the number of retail tobacconists.
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Prince
France
The British Lead Global Beer Consumption Rise
The British are the largest beer drinkers globally with consumption rising. In 1900 the total beer absorbed reached 1,298,766,000 gallons, about 206,000,000 cubic feet, akin to a reservoir 2000 feet by 1000 feet by 104 feet.
Home Made trade mark joke echoes in New York Press
A witty New York Press quips that the phrase Home Made should be retired except when about a marriageable young woman. It notes celibates seek such a girl but rarely find her, remarking many such “homemade” women exist yet are hard to spot.
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New York Press
Topeka Fashion Twist Hints at Rising Costs
A quirky Atchison Globe item notes Topeka girls favor three drop skirts and speculates the fashion may be costly. The brief quips that such styles could shock men and hint at broader expense pressures without clarifying meaning.
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Topeka
Atchison Globe
Nationality of Our Presidenta
President Roosevelt is the second President of Dutch ancestry Van Buren being the first. Of our other chief executives, fourteen have English stock, five from Scotch-Irish, three from Scotch and one Jefferson from Welsh.
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Roosevelt
van Buren
Jefferson
Madrid to Erect Eight Statues
Madrid magistrates approve 260000 pesetas for eight statues of Lope de Vega Murillo Moratin Ventura Rodriguez Goya Ar QuelLes Quevedo and Salamanca to be erected following a recent meeting.
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Madrid
Lope de Vega
Murillo
Moratin
Ventura-Rodriguez
Goya
Ar- Quelles
Quevedo
Salamanca
Black rats protected on Greenlees estate in Montgomery
The British black rat once nearly wiped out by the brown Norwegian rat is now carefully protected and preserved on the Greenlees estate in Montgomery.
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Greenlees
Montgomery
Question of Faith and Brass Band Neighbors
London preacher Mr Spurgeon mused on if a man can be a Christian and belong to a brass band. He said yes but noted it would be a difficult matter for his next door neighbor to be a Christian.
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Spurgeon
London
Stead to Edit Daily News With Massingham as Assistant
In London it is understood W. T. Stead will become editor of the Daily News with H. W. Massingham as his assistant Massingham formerly edited the Daily Chronicle Both are opponents of the war party.
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London
W. T. Stead
The
Daily News
H. W. Massingham
Daily Chronicle
McCreary Declares Senate Candidacy From Kentucky
James B. McCreary, former Kentucky governor nicknamed Oily Jeems among mountaineers, entered the race to succeed W. J. Deboe in the United States Senate according to the Indianapolis News.
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James B. McCreary
W. J. Deboe
Kentucky
United States Senate
State
Indianapolis News
Mean talk labeled as a gendered habit commentary
A reflective line asserts that the average woman cultivates mean speech as a deeply practiced habit. It frames unkind talk as a discouraged trait and notes social expectations around female behavior. This brief opinion style reflects dated views on gender norms.
When Tommy Goes to School by Emma Endicott Marean
A childhood verse from Emma Endicott Marean about the morning routine as Tommy heads to school. Family members cooperate with preparations, coordinating coats, sandwiches, rubbers, and goodbyes while keeping a light, humorous tone.
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Katie
Momma
Naebody
Tommy
Emma Endicott Marean
York's pet rooster tamer amazes village children
In York Pennsylvania three year old Iva Long, daughter of Rev J A Long, trains Plymouth Rock and Minorca roosters to perform tricks. Sam the Plymouth Rock wakes her each morning and a Minorca pulls a tiny cart while a Buff Rock jumps a garden seesaw. Chickens flock to her at feeding time as she cares for her feathered “sisters.”
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York
Baby Iva
J. A. Long
German Baptist Church
Sam
Minorca
Iva
Mr. Long
It and Run Outfit All Have Been Fed
A fragment from a New York press clipping notes feeding of outfits and equipment, with unclear subjects. The readable portion hints at provisioning and readiness but lacks complete names or events to confirm precise actions or individuals.
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New York
The Traveler's Game of Alliterative Answers
A classroom party game where a leader prompts players to answer in A words. Each child states a destination and a purpose starting with A, creating humorous pairs like Annapolis attend academy and Boston baked beans, with many cities and odd tasks.
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Annapolis
Boston
Chicago
Damascus
Edward
Florida
Gotconda
Havana
India
Jerusalem
Jewe
Kentucky
Liverpool
Montana
Netherlands
Oklahoma
Philadelphia
Quebec
Russia
Senegambia
Turkey
Utah
Vienna
Washington
Yazoo
Zanzibar
Boys at Sea Drudgery Highlighted by Frank T. Bullen
The piece cites Frank T. Bullen on boy sailors trapped in small sailing vessels amid mud banks and neglect. It notes grim conditions, outdated traditions, and scarce able seamen, with only rare skippers who mentor boys and improve lives.
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Frank T. Bullen
Make a Peanut Owl Craft
Instructions describe crafting a paper eyed owl from a peanut using tissue wings, silver or white paper eyes, and a twig body. Attach ink feather marks and eye pins to create a lifelike small owl sculpture suitable as a simple children's project.
Empress Dowager of China Named Yehonala
George Lyne, allied observer in China, discusses Yehonala as the Empress Dowager and calls her the most marvelous woman in the world and the Chinese people the most remarkable nation.
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China
Yehonala
George Lyne
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