Night Activity of Birds in Migration and Night Hazards
The article notes that night flight dominates migration for many species while a few migrate by day. It discusses why skies at night reduce hazards, yet observes many birds die from light-induced collisions on clear nights, with examples from New York harbor and the Washington Monument.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisiight
Tvedand
New York Harbor
Washington Monument
Qull
Popular Science
Migrato
Debilitating Deafness Cure Claimed By Patent Remedies
A fragmented 19th century ad claims Doufess cannot be cured in Iowa and markets a “Deathness Comusert Dyeatarr DN” with a $100 reward. It touts Dr Chenet & Co of Tul a and features other Americana notes on diet and business energy, including critiques of quick lunches and dyspepsia among Americans and foreign observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mill
Elr
Nlara
Trey
F.ol Chenet & CO
Tula
Drupwtety
Wat
Fiys
Philadelphiia Press
Iviel
Bari
Lee
Tess Heal
Weels Phefore
Iter
Dolatlett
Eaytis
Wales
Gemina Tiblot
Allita
Sterling Remedy Co
Chicago
New York
Ireland’s Suir Bridge Reaches 108-Year Milestone
The story notes a long movement to replace or complete a bridge over the River Suir in Ireland. It mentions Edith and Mary in light dialogue and highlights the historic effort lasting over a century to advance the bridge project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witerford
Ireland
From Coffee to Postum A Health Turnaround Story
A woman recalls quitting coffee for Postum over two weeks with no food except skim milk. She reports improved breathing, reduced heart palpitations, and relief from headaches and digestive issues. The note claims overall health improvement after switching to Postum, with mentions of a company ad and a contest prize.
Return to Health and Reunion in a Tumult of Memories
The narrator recalls a long illness and the emotional storm of recovery at home. Dr Clayton's letter confirms a loved one’s return while rival affections and mourning mix with scenes of family, departure, and the shadow of death. A rescue by Mr Delafield anchors a tense journey to the depot as healing unfolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies
Dee Chayton
Loway
Allence
Thad
Fir Tos
Yvan
Ittihad
Rosa
Howe
Cayton
Clayton
Din
Jertin
Dessie
Inez
Mk Nec
Mra
Lansing
Josate
Jamie
Suil
Che Shuck
Tve
Charley
Mayton
Sonny Bank
Toston
Wyerltten
Dowas
Charlee
Wonist
Wren
Charlie
Detifiel
Dria
Welnfield
Rosit
Qehnoll
Clutrlle
Dekelear
Delafiell
Barry
Mr. Delofiell
Mr. Delifield
Mors
Ada
Lina
Tiatbert
Dad Tagether
Bones
Richard Deliuvld
Blanchard
Nashville
Tenn
Lydia E. Pickham
Lydia FE
Pinkham
Mar
Extortion in Venice and Chicago men warned
A visitor recalls Venice extortion schemes targeting unwary foreigners in San Marco cafes. He notes trick tables that topple, causing damage and demanding settlements, with police involvement if not paid. He wonders if Chicago officers faced similar tricks and could react with force.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Venice
Pela Beto
Ue Cafe
Ben
Curious medical cure and assorted anecdotes
A scatter of overheard items describes a boy cured by Dodd's Kidney Pills after two months of illness and frightful symptoms. A London cabby misleads a traveler about the law courts. Foot care claims urge Allen's Foot Ease. A joke exchange about a phonograph and a quip on cold weather closes the column.
Italian tablet once used for men now fed to birds
The Italian tablet now used almost entirely as a food for birds was formerly something else. The text presents garbled OCR fragments but indicates a shift in use from human consumption to bird feed.
Smuggling Ring Nets Supposed Nuns and Priest on Train
A Canadian border Chinese smuggling attempt was foiled when a group posing as nuns and a priest were exposed on a Montreal to Vermont run. A U S customs officer investigated aboard the train as agents signaled and fled back into Canada. The seizure near Troy and quiet handling aim to curb inland influx. Laundries linked to smugglers are noted along the Maine Vermont border, serving as alleged storage for contraband and assisting operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Montreal
Johnsbury
Richford
Vic
Mont
Troy
Canada
Maine
Vermont
Where Papa Came In and Cure for Consumption Note
An item combines a fictional excerpt from Little Chronicle where a child explains Papa enters through the door and a testimonial from Fred Hermann of Buffalo New York dated September 24 1902 claiming Piso s Cure for Consumption cured his terrible cough.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian
Lilian
Papa
Little Chronicle
Piso
Fred Hermann
Bar Avenue
Buffalo, N.Y
Between Friends and Life’s Ironies in Eldritch Letters
In a witty exchange two figures discuss being single by choice and the fate of humorists. Miss Searleaf jokes about old manners while Miss Budinston probes the idea of choice and longevity of jokes that reappear after years.
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Edith
Mary—M'ra
Whilidulphia Bulletin
Destiny Co
Tarde Crevi
Niads
Extendian
Meadow Brook
Mary J. Holmes
Logan
Daedlefivdl
Oljeer
Rene Chirlentan
Augusta
Tia
Ron Fein
Ron
Delatiekl
Larnesshi
Delafiel
Big Tong
Mr. Delafehl
Delatiel
Xen
Bil
TMN Bankiy
Dukfield
Leanivs
Uscal
Petr
Delafield
la Maya
Friarpoint
Misa
G. L. Butler
Dodd
Butler Bays
Lord Coleridge
Brougham
Stark Grosvenor Square
Jebu
Courts of Justice
London
Old Temple Bar
Law Courts
Allen
Allen S. Olnated
Lettoy
Young Windi
Ren
Philadelphia Press
Ead Tor
Uberis
Tio
Arkansan
Fulton Uz
Lian
Wwerzme Braur
Pastine
Joe
Seltzer
University of Notre Dame
Notre Dame
Indiana
Eli Satras
Edward Aalc
Libby
D. Ridgeway Hendricks
Eres
Rhetters
Vets
Kims Alstestorn
eXeh
Brey
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