Rude Telegraphy News From South Africa Drum Language
The article explains native drum communication in Africa as a rapid, telegraphlike news system. It recounts how drums convey major events across Congo near Stanley Falls and shares two Peter de Deken stories about miscommunications and swift delivery to distant stations.
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South Africa
Africa
Congo
Stanley Falls
Peter de Deken
Inspector Five
Basoko
Five
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Artful Stockbroker the spectacled bulldog of Dayton Court
A London Sketch writer recalls a charming three year old bulldog named Artful Stockbroker owned by Mrs J Leggatt of Church House Southall. With spectacles and a pipe he avoids fights, preferring to guard his prized possessions while others threaten in the show ring. Brindle, two on November 27, sired by Stockton ex Merit Only, bred by Mrs Benham, the dog lives up to his artful nickname.
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London
Dayton Court Hotel
J. Leggatt
Church House
Southall
Bats Use Tail Pouch to Trap Insects in Flight
A Zoologist article describes bats using a curved tail carried downward to form a pouch that traps insects. By spreading wings slightly and moving the feet forward to enlarge the pouch, the bat thrusts the head under the body to seize prey. The same tail bend is observed when the bat is in flight assisting capture. Education is the apprenticeship of life. Willmot.
The Meadow Mouse in a Naturalist Lesson
A naturalist observes a large meadow mouse emerge from a log and play on grass. The creature trims wheat stalks with precise forepaws, husks grain, then eats it while seated upright, mimicking a boy with an apple.
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Allen
Where the Swallows Go
The passage describes swallow migration to Central America and southern Mexico for winter, with early northern appearance in the southern states by February and rare reach to New England before May. Robins winter in southern states and northern Mexico, form flocks in gulf states, suffer heavy hunting losses, and migrate north to Ohio enclaves where they linger in sheltered spots. swallows show strong site fidelity.
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Central America
Mexico
New England
Gulf States
Ohio
This Boy Was Impartial at Dinner Grace Dilemma
A Baptist and a Methodist minister share a meal when a hostess worries about choosing who says grace. Their son swiftly greets the moment with a counting rhyme and designates the Baptist as “it.” The reverend gentleman takes it in good humor, ending the moment.
He Dealt in His Dream Sermon Ends In Sleep
A Detroit Free Press excerpt recounts a preacher ending a long sermon with a call to Deacon White to lead in prayer. The deacon, asleep, awakens only after a third appeal, confirming he misheard the request and quietly murmuring that he merely dealt.
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Deacon White
Troit Free Press
Iron and stomach health in old time tonics
A terse advisory praising iron as national wealth and promoting Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a remedy for stomach troubles. It claims benefits for digestion, appetite, constipation, dyspepsia, biliousness, liver and kidney issues.
Clergyman invites parishioners to house at home event near London
A clergyman inviting parishioners to an upcoming local living event sent out invitation cards. A district visitor reports one householder puzzled by four large corner letters, asking if they signify Rain J soon and victuals provided, prompting the reader to explain.
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London
Chicago Chronicle
Hall's Catarrh Cure advertised claim of universal cure
The advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only positive cure for catarrh a constitutional disease. It describes internal action on blood and mucous surfaces claims to cure all stages, and offers 100 dollars for any failure. It mentions testimonials and lists the Toledo address and 75 cent price.
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Hall
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Sunday school tale ends with cheeky retort
A Yonkers Statesman excerpt recalls a Sunday school class where a teacher warns that good deeds grant eternal bliss while bad behavior leads to everlasting torment. A young pupil quips in reply that they will go to an end of everlasting blister, highlighting childlike wit.
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Yonkers
Free Sample of Allen's Foot-Ease Ad
Advertisement offers a free sample of Allen's Foot-Ease powder from Allen S. Olmsted in Leroy New York. Claims cure for chilblains sweating damp swollen aching feet and makes new or tight shoes easy to wear. Sold by all druggists and shoe stores for 25 cents.
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Allen
Allen S. Olmsted
Leroy
N. Y
Pacific Express Promises Comfort to California Travelers
The Pacific Express runs daily from Chicago at 10 30 P M to California with dining cars smoking and library cars and a barber onboard. Through sleepers and first class service offered with personally conducted excursions on Thursdays. Tickets sold via Chicago & North Western and pamphlet info available from W B Kniskern 22 Fifth Ave Chicago Ill.
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Francisco
Wide Open Miss Skreecher Makes Tongue in Jest
In a Troy Times exchange, Miss Skreecher notes Dr. Brown’s keen interest in her singing last night. Miss Peppery jokes that his attention came from his “specialty” of studying tonsils, implying a humorous misread moment.
Low Rate Excursions Promote Western Travel
The Missouri Pacific Railway and Mountain Route announce a series of excursions to the West and Southwest with tickets available on March 6 and 20, April 3 and 17 at very low rates. Free maps time cards and illustrated pamphlets about the states are mailed on application to H C Townsend G P T A St Louis.
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Missouri Pacific Railway
H. C. Townsend
St. Louis
Canada
Department of Interior
Ottawa
BF. Pedley
Supt. of Immigration
D. L. Caven
Columbus
Ohio
I’. Lolmes
the Bates
Indianapolis
Ind
Artificial sunlight lights up economies in new Acetylene era
The article explains carbide based Acetylene lighting, its simple gas generation from carbide and water, and how automatic generators deliver gas to one or multiple burners. It highlights safety concerns, growing adoption in homes and buildings, cost around four dollars per pack, and compares favorably to gas and electric lighting. It notes reliability depends on engineering, with many safe producers and some unsafe models, and envisions wide use across cities and industries.
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Ordige Family
Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound Endorsed
A Tennessee woman praises Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for improving her health during and after pregnancy. She reports relief from backache bowels and fatigue and credits the tonic with helping her carry to term and deliver a healthy baby girl.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Maryee
Tenn
Mammoth Smyth Company Catalog Brings Wholesale to Home
The illustration shows the Smyth Company building in Chicago. For 30 years the house sold merchandise direct to consumers at wholesale prices nationwide. Their illustrated catalog now exceeds 1000 pages with color photos of curtains, carpets, wallpapers, and more. The plan cuts costs by bypassing jobbers and travelers, delivering a wholesale store to the home. The enterprise prides itself on fair dealing and industry, handling large freight loads to secure low costs. References include Chicago banks and express firms. Some remarks from the Atchison Globe note skeptical readers and vanity in some people.
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John M. Smyth Company
Chicago
United States
Exress Company
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Washington
Piso
Frank Mobbs
York
Wash- Democrat
Lydia E
Atchison Globe
Atchison Mobe
MELBA
Elmore Ati
Fai
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M. Smyth
W. Madison
Wwe
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la Crosse
Wis
FAY Manilla Roofing CO
Camden, N. 2
H. H. Green
F. C. Atkins & CO
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Lumbago
St. Jacobs Oil
Geo. W. BowLgs
Baird, Mass
Sterling Remedy Company
Montreal
Pacific Coast
T. A. Grady
California Tourist Service
Atchison, Sopeka & Santa Fe Railway
Adams Street
City Garden
Earl'st
le Crosse
Salzer
Salter
John A. Salzer
Buckeye Acetylene CO
Canby Bldg
Dayton
New England Bik
Cleveland
N. High Street
Iron Mountain
Saneees
Jpany
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