The Whale-Headed Heron Observed In Europe
Garrett P. Serviss presents a photo study of the whale headed heron, the sole captive of its kind in Europe, noting its odd bill and humorous expression. He links it to the broader family of wading birds, traces beak diversity, and surveys related species like cranes and the sacred ibis, stork lore, and regional roles in animal and human culture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Egypt
South America
Rhine
Holland
Optional Politenesses In A Gentle Modern Manners
Mrs Frank Learned outlines optional politenesses that ease social life. She cites civil acts like offering a seat in church or letting others pass in crowds, and holding an umbrella for a lady in rain. She stresses considerate actions at home and cautions against unsuitable familiarity in formal manners.
Freckles vanish with ethine double strength treatment
A pharmacy advert promises freckles disappear with ethine double strength solution. Apply nightly and morning, one ounce claimed to clear skin, darker spots fading and lighter ones gone, with money back guarantee if no results.
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Jacobs’ Pharmacy
Testimonial for Servant Leaving Last Situation
A bearer in my house for a year less eleven months is praised for diligence at the door, frugality in work, self restraint, prompt excuses, friendliness toward men, faithfulness to her Sweetheart, and honesty when all was in order.
Triple Tie Mystery Story Readers Invited to Write Ending
The Atlanta Georgian invites readers to submit the final chapters of The Triple Tie. Plot centers on Gordon Kelly, a Georgia mountain boy and baseball sensation bought by the Boston club for $60,000, whose pursuit by Mildred Deery and rival Forrest Cain ends with Kelly's mysterious disappearance and dramatic mountain intrigues.
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Atlanta Georgian
Gordon Kelly
Georgia
Atlanta
Atanta
Boston
Kelly
Forrest Cain
Mildred Deery
Mildred
Cain
Idred
Elly
Elmer
Gordon
Triple tie braces battle to crown baseball king
The 1912 pennant race ends in a three way tie among Boston Red Sox Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago White Sox after dramatic late season play. Officials name neutral Polo Grounds a venue for the tiebreaker games with Comiskey Randle and Chivington arranging the terms while fans flood trains and Broadway to support their teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Whiteox
Athletics
Philadelphia
Boston
Red Sox
Eddie Plank
White Sox
Chicago
Rex Sox
Detroit
C. M. Randle
T. M. Chivington
American Association of Baseball Clubs
Charlies A. Comiskey
Chicago White Sox
President Johnson
Fisher Building
Johnson
Hempstead
New York National League Club
Polo Grounds
New York
Comiskey
Randle
Chivington
Charlie
Lasalle Street
Back Bay
Royal Rooters
Tessie
Broad Street
Connie Mack
Brush Stadium
Giants
Suk” O'Loughlin
Bill Dinneen
Connolly
Evans
Joe Wood
Cady
Joe
Murphy
O’loughlin
Smoky Joe
Wood
Wagner
Honduras
Engle
Oldring
Yerkes
Eddie Collinge
Speaker
Baker
Harlem
Larry Garaner
Jack Coombs
Lapp
Maine
McAleer
State Street
Coombs
Eddie Collins
Hooper
Frank Baker
Harry Hooper
Grand Central Depot
Windy City
Broadway
Forty-second Street
Mackmen
Callahan
Ed Walsh
Scott
Triple tie erupts in dramatic pennant finish
The American League faces an unprecedented triple tie among Boston, Philadelphia and Chicago. President Byron Bancroft Johnson seeks quick resolution, demanding club representatives conference in Chicago to settle the playoff details so a winner can be decided without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American League
Comiskey
Johnson
Connolly
Dinneen
Evans
O'Loughlin
Boston
Philadelphia
Chicago
Byron Bancroft Johnson
United States
Grant
Advice to the Lovelorn by Beatrice Fairfax
Advice column discusses romance and propriety with a reader who questions a partner’s commitment and a 28 year old in love with a 16 year old. warns against flirty behavior and elopement. suggests waiting ages and proper conduct for wedding invitations.
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Beatrice Fairfax
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Animal Kingdom
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Frank
York
A. H. C. Mitchell
International News Service
Harry Lord
John McGraw
Bill Smith
Whiskey
Smith
Gaynor
Fitzgerald
Blankenburg
Jake Stahl
Exelento
Exelento Medicine Co
Kodaks
Eastman Films
A. K. Hawkes CO
Whitehall St
Fairfax
Righ
Miss Fairfax
F.B
Yellowstone
Union Pacific
Omaha
Kansas City
St. Louis
California
Park
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Pacific Northwest
Pocatello
Idaho
Denver
C. M. Rollings
Woodward Ridg
Birmingham
Ala
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