Flesh of bear and camel in Paris and Germany
In Germany bear meat is highly valued with smoked tongues hams and sausages in demand and pricey. Since the siege of 1870 71 Parisians have sought camel flesh after zoo animal consumption and some import it from Algeria.
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Iceland May Grow Forests If Conservation Continues
Professor Prytz of Copenhagen reports Iceland is not as barren of trees as once thought. He notes the country’s cold climate yet suggests Iceland could recover substantial forests with careful stewardship to prevent further deforestation.
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Simple Glass Wound Care Instructions
Simple remedy for glass wounds advises full wound cleaning with antiseptic, squeezing antiseptic into the wound, and removing any glass fragments. After clearing, wet a compress in the solution and bind with a dry bandage. For a simple cut, wet a compress in antiseptic solution and apply firmly.
Rescue by Fishing Rod at Lifford Reservoir
A Birmingham caretaker at Stirchley Institute witnessed Annie Curtis, a domestic servant, fall into Lifford reservoir while fishing. Unable to swim, he cast his line to her, hooked her clothing, and pulled her ashore safely.
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London School Inspectors Enforce Cleanliness Rule
Women inspectors visit public schools in London to assess pupil cleanliness. Children deemed unclean are sent home. Reportedly some pupils smear themselves with mud before school hoping an inspector will visit.
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Bent Trees Marking Pottawattamie Trail at Highland Park
Old bent trees at Highland Park UL remain as markers of the Pottawattamie trail. Some say they aligned toward Lake Michigan, others that they point to the mound where the council fire once burned.
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Wit and wisdom from old advice on marriage
An assortment of old time quips about women and marriage. Jokes touch on tongue and work, matrimony, letter writing, appearances, reforming husbands, gossip, engagement clashes, and inverting traditional roles. Reflects period humor and social attitudes.
Where You Find the Woman in a Town’s Spirit
A compact reflection on civic virtue, noting that clean streets, decent churches, upright men, quality literature, and healthy charities all point to the influence and presence of women in a town’s social fabric. The saying links moral progress to women’s care and leadership.
Kilt Promoted as Ideal Boys Costume in Lecture
J Caullie and F R OG lectured on personal and domestic hygiene and argued that the healthy attire for boys is the kilt. They claimed in the Scottish highlands kilts produce strong, dependable men.
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Big Comb of Honey Kept in East London Museum
A nature-study museum in a former mortuary at St George in the East, London, houses a large honeycomb weighing twenty pounds. The honey is gathered largely from dockside sugar cargoes by a colony of about 7,000 bees.
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Fireman Pushes Man From Tracks on Jersey Central Loco
Buffalo Express reports a fireman on a Jersey Central locomotive climbed onto the pilot and knocked a trespasser off the railroad track as the engine approached. The paper calls for stern suppression of trespassing on railroad tracks.
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Women In Tobacco Factories In France Employed
The French government runs state tobacco factories employing 17 148 workers. Of these, 15 700 are women. The workforce includes 714 directors foremen and overseers.
London Queen Clarifies Bridal Status After Six Weeks
The London Queen rules that a bride becomes a wife six weeks after the wedding, determining when she ceases to be a bride. This decision settles a long standing question about marital status in the bridal period and defines the transition from bride to wife.
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London
Indian Never Forgives Aim of a Grudging Spirit
A stark saying on enduring enmity notes that the Indian never forgives nor makes up after falling out. It asserts a lifelong hatred that remains even when enemies cross paths, shaping a cultural code of perpetual resentments.
London Amusement Places Have Fifty Three Theaters
London venues are well cared for with fifty three theaters and forty three music halls providing abundant recreation options for residents and visitors.
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London
Tondenerg
Modern Education Teaches Cooking and Thrifty Shopping
Birmingham school authorities educate children in practical skills, teaching cooking and economical shopping to prepare students for daily life and responsible budgeting.
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Birmingham
Eng
Growth of Hair and Nails Over Seven Years
A quirky old claim asserts that every seven years the average man grows a beard 25 feet long, hair 60 feet long, and nails 3 feet long, reflecting exaggerated growth rates rather than factual biology.
Qualls Scarcity Triggers Prohibitions in France and Germany
Qualls have become so scarce that both France and Germany have outright banned their killing. The move reflects urgent conservation concerns and regulatory tightening across European nations.
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France
Germany
Rats Rapid Breeding Under Favorable Conditions
A report notes that rats bred from 4 pair under favorable conditions could yield about 1,000 after three years, illustrating exponential population growth in controlled environments.
Few Women Ventriloquists Public Entertainers Struggle
Among women who enter public entertainment, only a small number find success as ventriloquists. The article notes limited opportunities and the rarity of lasting fame in this niche.
Love Wondrous Tonle There ip po women
A fragmented line hints at themes of love and dogs, with damaged wording suggesting historical notes on relationships or companionship. The readable portion mentions women and dogs in a poetic or caption-like fragment, lacking clear events, dates, or organizations.
Relinquishments Offer Near Markets in Midwest Lands
Homestead relinquishments advertise 160 acres and more in North and South Dakota, Minnesota, and Wisconsin with no debts, seven years no taxes, and deeds after 14 months for a small per acre fee. Listings describe lakefronts, timber, cabins, and proximity to railroads, towns, and schools, urging buyers to start farms and avoid rent.
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