Esau the chimpanzee trained to near human grace in Africa
The St Louis Republic reports Captain De Lancier and trainer Mr Bann showcasing Esau a chimpanzee raised in Congo jungles who imitates human manners. Esau sits at table uses knife and fork dresses in clothes and admires mirrors while learning to walk and talk with a remarkable capacity for imitation and affection.
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Garner
Africa
Captain de Lancier
Nau
Kdau
Congo
Laywinian Thory
Mr. Visau
We Lyneier
Central Africa
Haan
Captain de Lancer
Mr. Bann
Mr. Henu
Mann
Esa
Bayer
Myall
Ie Han
Mr. Kru
Mean
Esiu
Wong
Evan
Kaan
Mr. Haun
Hein
Exau
Tle
Bis
Scientinto
Mr. Enau
Too Long a Journey to Chicago
An elderly man from Limerick joins a journey to Chicago with excitement for meeting his son Tommy. After a delay in Philadelphia he discovers the train must continue to Chicago and refuses to reboard, choosing to stay behind while the others depart. The scene ends with the man headed to the waiting room, awaiting a longer voyage.
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Fersey City
Chicago
Limerick
Tommy
Atmeriey
Mitropolis
New Jersey
Mjoyo
God
Hia Son
Broad Street
Philadelphia
Timerick
Hoe
Laxative Brom-Quinine Tab Jota Advertised Cure
An old advertisement touts Laxative Brom-Quinine tablets claiming a one day cure for colds with a money back guarantee if it fails. The note mentions Ki W Grove’s signature on each box and a price of 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
Summer Heat on the Prairies
A historical noted piece describes prairie heat in the Southern Kansas and nearby states. It covers sun and wind effects on people and livestock, farmer challenges during July and August harvest, and coping methods like shade, wind, and night work. It cites economic worries, crop prospects, and eventual relief with rains and harvest outcomes. It includes a testimonial about Chamberlain's remedy from Deming Indiana.
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Witiira
Kay
Praiie
Prairie
New York
Kansas
Boundading
Nebraska
Prairie States
Grasa
Jean
Sumner
New York Evening Post
Habits of Bees Observed by Maeterlinck Essayist
An enthusiastic summary of Maeterlinck the poet observer describing bee foraging. The text notes bees collect honey from a window sill and return to the hive to store it, with some bees sharing their finds and others guarding their wealth. It highlights the division of bee temperaments, with cooperative bees aiding others and selfish bees withholding information. A marked Italian bee leads companions to gather more honey, showing communal sharing in the hive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maeterlinck
Ling
Eure
Porto Rico
New York
United States
Hesse
Germany
Bashelors
Prussia
Arizona
Uaé
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets Adclaims Cure in One Day
An advertorial item touts Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic and Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with slogans No Cure No Pay and No Ours No Pay. It mocks women’s stockings and promotes Chamberlain’s Stomach and River Tablets as pleasant, effective remedies. Ore-Gray & Co. sells the products with 25 cent price for the tablets.
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Grove
Chamberlain
Ore-Gray & Co
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Wofford College
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J. A. Gamewell
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R. Anderson
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