Hugged by a Grizzly in Alaska Tales of a bear on a boat voyage
The tale describes a close encounter with a grizzly aboard a vessel in Alaska. A mother, Mrs Cin, faces a calm but tense standoff as a bear approaches, the captain commands restraint, and the ship’s crew helps secure the animal. The bear’s release comes only after its nose is guided by the scent of belated food, and the family ends in safety with the bear returned to its confines.
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Kers
Alaska
Sitka
Cirtoll
Unity
Indies
Can
Pew
Ehmin
Wally
Aman
Innocent
Cin
Heldren
Ridge
Peto
How to Keep Youthful Through Exercise and Diet
A historic health note urges long walks in the open air plus light meals during activity, noting improved blood flow and skin strength. It stresses moderation in meat, ample water intake after age forty, and avoiding hard drinking, presenting a simple longevity plan.
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Mostar
Modern Science Battles Tuberculosis And Disease
A historical reflection on past scourges such as diphtheria scarlet fever and consumption noting modern science reduces risks through pure air and treatment. It highlights the cure potential of early intervention, surgical advances and brave effective care, urging courage faith and medical aid to recover from illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ty Qeon
Health and Happiness in Work and Well Being
The piece argues happiness grows from activity and purpose rather than chasing it. It states that health is essential to happiness and that contentment follows when people stay busy and focused, not by deliberate pursuit of joy.
Mistakes And Refusal To Accept An Apology
A fragmented reflection on denying apologies, avoiding a polite offer, and expecting generosity while accusing others of selfishness. The text hints at coping with affronts and social tension, noting how some complain for lack of contentment and success.
Rossetti Love Story Revisited In Frayed Manuscripts Grave
The tale of Danty Gabriel Rossetti and his beloved curves through youth and courtship. After her death, her wish kept the poems with her, sealed beneath pillows. Years later readers sought copies, and the unopened casket preserves a haunting image where hair entwines with withered pages as the love letters fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danty
Gabriel Rossetti
Rossetti
Salt Bearing Plant Observed by Queensland Botanist
A Brisbane Courier report details an interview with Mr J Leahy member for Bula who presented salt bearing plant specimens to Me FM Bailey Government Botanist. The blue flowered plant shows salt crystals on its leaves and grows abundantly near fresh water. Bailey identifies it as Frinkenia pauciflora with variants and notes its salt crusting even close to fresh water.
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Brisbane Courier
J. Leahy
Bula
Bullen
FM Bailey
Mr Leahy
Exclusive Canadian wedding gift for Lady Marjorie Gordon Sinclair
The Nominal Council of Women of Canada presents a unique gift to Lady Marjorie Gordon Sinclair. It comprises a gold watch chain carrying twelve Canadian stones and a bracelet featuring mixed Canadian stones from Ontario Nova Scotia Quebec and Cape Breton including jasper conglomerate agate and sodalite.
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Marjorie Gordon
Sinclar
Council of Women of Canada 1
Juaper
Hull
Quebec
Microline
Agaze Stome
Cameron
Ontario
Burgess
Bruce Mines
Templeton
Quebe
Tye Islands
Nova Scotia
Thunder Bay
Dunganton
Lake Superior
Londonderry
Cape d'Or
Nova Scot
Forbes Secret To War Descriptions Revealed
Archibald Forbes recalled as a Russo Persian war correspondent. A Berlin journalist praised his accuracy and asked for the secret. Forbes quoted a German who claimed to stage battles by sending advance descriptions to Russian commanders to trigger actions.
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Archibald Forbes
Berlin
Forbes
Tennyson's Best Compliment Recalled In London Scene
A rough stranger in Covent Garden praised Alfred Lord Tennyson, saying he would quit drinking if the poet shook his hand. The piece muses on fame, prejudice, and knowledge as a treasure, noting Britain’s global reach, goldfish origins, and reflections on weather and faith.
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Tennyson
Covent Garden
Mr. Tennyson
Just the Thing and a Night of Banter in Town
A chaotic collage of social sketches unfolds from a lively gathering. A muttered dispute is settled with a wave, a streetcar superintendent laments a tragedy, and gossipy vignettes reveal neighbors, clerks, a curate, and theatergoers trading quips. Jests about kissing, manners, and a sailor’s, a barber’s, and a captain’s tales punctuate the scene, ending with a sobering note that only a small fraction of India's population can read and write.
Remarkable Frontoids touted as universal purifier and tonic
An advertisement touts Frotoids and Froptoids as a universal aperient and blood purifier. It claims rapid relief from congestive and blood-poison symptoms, improved liver function, and stronger health. Dosed weekly at bedtime, it promises independence from ordinary aperients. Price is 1 shilling 6 pence. Chemists and vendors listed in Geelong Victoria.
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Jiresu
Medicies
W. G Hearne & Co. Ltd
Geelong
Vintoria
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Rewiat
Health and Happiness
Great Britain
Tear Mount
Tsieitaing
Europe
Mabel
Dudely
Bertha
Kate
Anid
Tommy
Pip
Tudia
FPR Ses Dees Pharmacy
IL L.gregerson
H. Francia & Co
Clean and Matheson
Hstapiisnkn
L Hans
Panerall
Victor
Oly
Bonalla
HA ‘On
Potittiatys
Agentive Alliance Fire Insurance Co
NUNN
Bev
Benalla
Royal Mail
Melbourne
Marseilles
London
Adelaide
Fremantle
Colombo
Aden
Port Said
Gibraltar
Plymouth
Bombay
Calcutta
Mars
Gary Caleen
Hearnes
W. G. Hearne & Co, Ltd
Prico Tike
N. D. Harper
Bridge-st
Henry Vallender, Draper, Nunn-St., Ben Alla
Aevaine
Henry V
Walkiender
Nunnst
Benalla Standard
Stationery Depot
Kennedy & Wilkins
Prigas
MLS
Colin
Ain
Doparrious
Seyten
Kennedy & Welkins
WOOL
NEW Zealand Loan & Mercantile Agency Company Limited
Mead
Garin
Sint Mar
Victoria
Riverina
Queensland
Cooper's
Chiat
Victersh
Pallllite Insurance Coy
Omces
Collins Gtrest West
Melbourer
Ee New Management
MR. Benj
Hine Beau Upp
Leon Ayers
Miers
Wiggle
Davinis
Hue
Broken River Hotel
Monenie Couhon
Benjamin
Reet Benalla
Allen
Newline
Atree Pramaan Ermol ST
Nth
Dalgety &S
Newmarket, Wool
Brn
Guibelle
Keon
Brenan Nehei
Glasgow
Bourkest
S. Talochino
Scculptor & Direct Eimportex
Ont
Eien Asinwouwitco Tuy Polling Cvaaule
Goluolah
Melia Vevey
Csr
Carrier Street
Myron
Bape Mendel Hertat
Aantoy
Swanston
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