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Newspaper
Anniston Evening Star
Location
Anniston, Alabama, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1901
Page
7
Advice from the New York Sun on prudent horticultural design. Emphasizes choosing plants that fit available space, using vines, shrubs, and trees to create structure while avoiding crowded evergreens and disruptive rockeries. Says lawns remain the view’s base and decorations should be restrained and properly placed.
The article explains how long whiskers on lions and domestic cats connect to skin glands and nerves, acting as tactile organs. They extend beside the body and help detect obstacles, mute movement through foliage, and aid stealth in approaching prey.
A Butte Montana resident recalls a near catastrophe in a frontier dining room. A waiter with a revolver and bowie knife threatened patrons while a new arrival narrowly escaped by leaping from a window. The tale centers on a high weekly board and a perilous breakfast scene involving a half breed Mexican shopkeeper.
A Boston Journal piece critiques the harsh reception of apologies. It argues many respond with ridicule or disdain, ignoring the sufferings the apologizer endures to admit fault. It decries the cruel, sarcastic air that often follows sincere contrition.
A chilling tale centers on the Black Lady of Darmstadt’s castle who heralds the deaths of royal families. A grenadier officer vows to halt the phantom, prompting a midnight showdown that ends with his death and a self-inflicted wound on his gun. Grand Duke Louis I soon dies mysteriously in the ducal palace.
The naval officer title at custom houses traces to James II era when as lord high admiral he placed naval officers at American ports to audit and countersign permits. The office dates back to colonial days and endures as an auditor role approving all permits issued by collectors.
A methodical guide explains drying parsley, removing leaves from stems, and mincing with a sharp knife held safely on a board. By holding fingers at angles and slicing in tight strokes the parsley is minced evenly, saving minutes and yielding perfect results for the busy housewife.
A visitor mistakes a group of chess enthusiasts for lunatics at a downtown convention. An attending guide reveals the crowd is made up of leading members of the city chess congress, not dangerous intruders, highlighting a surprising sight in Detroit.
The article notes color is a poor sole indicator for stones. It cites examples: red stones not always rubies, white stones not always diamonds, and mentions yellow sapphires, green diamonds, blue spinels. It advises using multiple tests and weighing all results to avoid misidentification.
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