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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Nov 30, 1908
Page
6
The article details bamboo forest fires in Cambodia where dry bamboo rises to 100 to 150 feet and can ignite from friction or sparks. Fires move at over a mile per minute, blaze overhead, crash like artillery, and launch bamboo stalks as flaming projectiles. It also notes how such blazes deter travel and resemble battle scenes.
A ship at anchor off Boca Grande witnessed a dolphin chase a flying fish. The creature leapt over the bow and, after the fish curved downward, caught it in midair just abaft the foremast, then disappeared beneath the vessel.
A quotation from Youth's Companion reflects on patience and repeated errors. Armes condemns a friend who makes the same mistake twice while his wife agrees, noting many other errors to make. The exchange emphasizes human foibles and learning from missteps.
Maxim on revenge attributed to Sir Francis Bacon notes that pursuing vengeance keeps wounds fresh. The aphorism underscores how dwelling on payback prolongs personal harm rather than healing it.
Gathered Him In. A young couple quarrel about a proposal with two families in the parlor. The woman believes the man will propose tonight, the man reassures her then they go to tell others. The mother bears a calm reaction.
The Journal des Debats recounts Napoleon visiting the Porte Saint Martin to watch L Homme de Destin with Duroc. Disguised, he insulted the managers after stepping in paint in the box, was recognized in the lobby, and the play never returned to the stage while Eugene Chevalier faded from the role.
A Marylebone court ruled that a passenger may push aside others entering a full carriage. The judge said conductors must prevent overcrowding and may use reasonable force. If conductors fail, passengers may act to protect their space.
A Milwaukee Free Press tale recalls a Swede among western miners who always found pea dirt where gold crops out. When pressed for the secret, Ole admits he does not know how, only that he keeps on digging. The anecdote frames perseverance as key to success.
A diner at a restaurant asks the server to remove a steak after claiming he left his purse behind. The twist reveals he meant his false teeth, not a wallet, prompting a humorous exchange.
A Louisville tenant vents about clouds blocking his skyline view. The janitor asks what the trouble is and the tenant replies he wants the clouds pushed away from his windows, highlighting ongoing urban glare issues in a new skyscraper.
A St Louis Republic quotation pairs a wry line about social decorum with a jab at theatrical life. The exchange mocks families sharing histories while servants perform domestic chores with irony.
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