The Cocoanut Palm Its Uses and World Spread Through Time
The cocoanut palm yields a vast range of products from food to oil and rope. Its origins are debated with Asia favored by De Candolle, while American occurrences precede European voyages. In the Americas it now grows from Mexico to Brazil and into the West Indies, with growing plantings in Florida and broader trade potential tied to the Panama Canal.
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Tropics
Tennant
de Candolle
Sumatra
Java
Pacific
Central America
Ceylon
Africa
Brazil
Venezuela
West
de Martius
Guiana
Dampier
Vancouver
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Cocos Island
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Ecnador
Seeman
Panama
Oviedo
Darien
Colombia
Ecuador
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Nicaragua
Honduras
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Guayaquil
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Jamaica
Trinidad
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San Francisco
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Orient
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Gulf of Panama
Asiatic Islands
Asiatic
Blume
Philippines
Europe
Indian
China
Bay of Panama
Coiba
Coibita
Mearen
Montuosa
Ladrones
Chiriagul
Punta Burica
Golfo Dulce
Columbus
Paraguas
United States
India
Panama Canal
Trop Daml
Johnson and Boswell Irony in Early Literary Gossip
A deputation from the Literary guild asks Dr. Samuel Johnson to speak on a date. Johnson jokes about a speech with Boswell as press agent, noting two weeks before his “glad Tags” are ready. Boswell softly quashes the plan, saying Johnson’s time is full for a fortnight.
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Literary Guild
Samuel Johnson
Boswell
Jim
Dr. Johnson
A Life Subscription ends in June with a vow
A man sits hesitant on a sofa as a radiant young woman urges him to act. He finally obeys by proposing lifelong commitment, and in June she agrees to marry him for life.
Then We're All Guilty Divorce Plea Cited
Homer Davenport seeks a divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. He argues his wife mistreated him, with a quip noting his weight and a laugh at one of his cartoons as possible cause. The exchange highlights a strained marriage.
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Homer Davenport
Copper Mines Mystery Portrait Swap
A playful exchange notes an artist wanting to paint a portrait of The Copper Mines figure. The Countryman responds with a pun about being “done in copper” as a joke about their previous work in copper plating.
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Douge
Matrimony Tale of the Near Sighted Man
A fragmented item notes a tale about marriage and misers, with a near sighted man confessing his bias against giving to beggars yet being drawn to a new story. A boss quotes losing spectacles and the impulse to collect funds for a new pair.
Useless Talk in Barber Shop Exchange
A humorous exchange from the Yonkers Statesman features a barber and a customer debating unsatisfactory business. The man jokes about jailing men in a deaf and dumb asylum while discussing work. A separate moment shows a cashier refusing a check due to an overdrawn account, prompting a wife’s ironic reaction.
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Yonkera
The Part She Won't Like
A terse dialogue hints at social judgment and dual gossip about a man with a medal and his personal restraint. The speaker suggests she views him as heroic for not posing, while contrasting his reluctance to propose with public admiration.
Why They Change and The Hair Parting Joke
A verse on global trouble and changeable men. Ashley notes hair trends fade with age, Seymour asks why. Ashley quips most men lack hair to part, sparking a light exchange about vanity and persistence.
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Ashley
Seymour
The Retort Unpleasant Poem excerpt
A fragment from a verse piece features Mrs Doyle and others debating schools and aging. A poet complains to Father Time about turning back time and recites stanzas, while Time stubbornly refuses and the poet endures.
Morning Reflections on Waking and Gratitude
A brief exchange contrasts two lines about waking in the morning. One speaker congratulates themselves on living to see another day, while the other admits yawning and wishing for another hour of sleep. The dialogue highlights differing attitudes toward morning routines.
Was a Terror Debutante Dance Reveals Troubles
A chaotic scene unfolds as a debutante and a conceited figure clash in a tense social moment. The exchange hints at danger and social scrutiny, with sharp dialogue about dancing and status shaping the night.
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Meggendorter
Harmless Amusement Ends With Farmer Whiftletrees Tale
In a brief, rustic exchange, Farmer Whiftletrees recalls buying a gold brick for $2 that serves as humorous entertainment for summer boarders, highlighting a lighthearted anecdote about clever purchases and amusement.
A Sad Canine and a Witty Exchange in Public Life
A humorous dialogue contrasts a sad woman leading an unhappy life with a scene of a dog on a string. The Preacher notes there is room at the top while the Deacon adds the elevator is not always running, delivering a wry social quip.
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Giles
Miles
Russian Dancer Faces Threat of Removal
A cryptic note warns that the Russian dancer may lose status or face removal, expressing strong doubts about her continued engagement and implying severe consequences without clear justification. No concrete details or context are provided.
Hotel conduct plan debated in Seymour-Is Register dialogue
A quoted exchange questions whether the Seymour-Is Register hotel operates under the American or the ura pedy plan. One participant asserts the establishment resembles the African plan based on staff appearance, specifically cooks and waiters.
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Seymour
Register
Ashley
Beating Washday Sparks Civic Toga in Suburbs
Mrs Urban declares spring the most delightful season in the suburbs as neighbors tidy homes and reveal their togas and carpets during washday, showcasing a communal sense of cleanliness and neighborhood pride.
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Urban
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