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Newspaper
Boston Weekly Globe
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1891
Page
2
An excerpt from Stocktons Cosmic Bean portrays Prince Atto riding a griffin in Kobol land. The beast treks and lifts, tossing Atto amid wild maneuvers as crowds cheer the perilous performance and the tale shifts to supporting characters and a ceremonial plant gift.
In Koboland a griffin act and a spelling bee unfold as Prince Atto and Queen Millice vie for admiration. Millice shines in spelling while Atto seeks redemption after a risky griffin stunt. A grand finale reveals a union of Chamian and Millice, ending with a plan to destroy a costly cosmic bean and restore balance in Tanobar and Astyria.
A curious aquarium exhibit captivates a visitor as fish perform in a tank. A tiny drummer fish and a bell wake signal begin a procession of aquatic performers. Two koi-like fighters clash in a moss harness while a young guide narrates an old ship tale from Calcutta and harbor legends.
A staged duel with a model ship on a tank prompted by guests to show light and techinique as a colorful fish with purple eye spots and a long beak-like mouth fired water balls at targets and flies. The performance ended with the fish being summoned again for a final volley.
A circus finned act featured two somber fishes each carrying a crab on moss bands. Crabs clung to the backs as horses trotted and one rider was thrown. A jumping fish then chased a fly to win a prize, followed by a miniature see-saw with two fish balancing. The show ended with audience applause.
A writer explains easy ways to train fish using bait and gentle handling. He notes perch and carp responding to bells, hand feeding, and even lifting prey from a hand while keeping them calm. The piece emphasizes that animal tricks stem from habit and curiosity.
Rodolfo, a Navajo boy in New Mexico, discovers a gold pay-streak while panning amole soap and mining near his family's jacal. After starting with a small find, he builds a rocker and drills deeper, uncovering a buried pot-hole that saves him from a cave-in and leads to a fortune from the bedrock gravel. The tale ends with Rodolfo and his mother surviving tragedy and prospering from the hidden gold.
A brief note on a traveling show featuring trained fishes along with trained fleas dogs birds and a traveling troupe of jugglers and fakirs in India and the East. The writer hints at the wonders but declines to describe the fish act further.
The referendum origins trace to Swiss communes where Landsgemeinde assemblies allow citizens to debate laws and vote directly. Also, cantons historically sent delegates to a diet with referendum on cantonal matters. Switzerland preserves people’s checks on cantonal councils and the federal assembly.
The article extols timeless human beauty from Greek sculpture, urging study of male and female proportions. It contrasts heroic ideals with contemporary dress, noting high shoulders and narrow waists distort the line. Emphasis is on long armpit to ankle curves and memorizing graceful contours.
A dense ad invites subscribing to The Weekly Globe with bundled magazines or weekly stories at reduced prices. It states postage paid, minimum one year terms, and limits one magazine per address with space for preferred issue start date. Local mailing details are incomplete.
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