Vast Atlantic Whale School Trails Davenport Ship
The schooner Ella L Davenport from Charleston reports an enormous, unprecedented herd of whales near the Delaware Capes. Captain John F Dunton tallies multiple pods circling the ship for over two hours, then the whales escort the vessel for about ten miles before turning away.
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Florida
Maine
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Charleston
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Davenport
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Gold in Ocean Water Could Make World Rich
Paris reports a study by Alphonse Nergort showing about fifty milligrams of gold per ton of sea water. If distributed among 1.6 billion people, each would get about 24 million. The professor notes other minerals exist, including ten milligrams of silver per ton and sixteen grams of salt per pound of sea water.
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Paris
Alphonse Nergort
Oceanographic Institute
Oliver
Garth
America
Dr G Stanley Hall Advocates Moderate Spanking
Clark University president Dr G Stanley Hall from Worcester Mass argued in a speech that American children are not spanked enough but should not be abolished the approach. He cautioned against excessive reliance on foggy theories while emphasizing firm discipline.
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Greeley
Col
G. Stanley Hall
Clark University
Worcester
Mass
Society borrower to vanish under new regime in London
The borrower, a longtime London society figure usually a woman, will likely fade as reforms bite. She borrows cars, weekend cottages, ballroom space, and even jewels from generous friends to host debuts and entertain. Wealthy peers and families once lent mansions and social access, aiding her lavish lifestyle.
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London
Peeress Closes Dances After Hosting Borrower Scandal
An elderly peeress who never danced hosted about a dozen large balls each season at her mansion for friends with small homes. Last summer a borrower charged all bills to her, paid by the peeress, and she has since barred lending her house. Queen Mary knows of the borrower and may end her London career. Wealthy etiquette will not shield those unable to meet social obligations from entering court circles.
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Peeress
London
Sandals Catch On With London Elite Dogs
London summer footwear shifts from heavy dog boots to leather sandals suited for canine wear. Dog outfits offer leather sandals in all sizes, fashioned like baby footwear with a strap and button closure.
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London
Bees Stop Auction of Honey Hive in York County
Bees attacked a crowd at Carleyville during an auction of Mrs Harv ey Snell property. The hive residents swarmed about a hundred onlookers and the auctioneer prompting a postponement until the bees calmed.
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York
Harvey Snell
Carleyville
Bulldog With Gold Teeth Draws Indianapolis Crowd
An English bulldog named Biddy, owned by F. M. Cantwell of Peoria Michigan, sat in a car on Washington Street near Illinois and captured attention for four gold teeth including a prominent fang. A Peoria dentist did the work. more dental work is rumored.
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Todianapolis
Washington Street
Illinois
Biddy
King Kilborn
Mae Bell
F. M. Cantwell
Peoria
Indianapolis
Cantwell
Seniwall
License to Wed Rival in New Jersey
Miss Isabel Conroy faces a dilemma as two suitors Edward Billings and Arthur Dennis show her marriage licenses. She has not announced her choice, says she will consult a lawyer, and notes equal affection for both and a wish not to wed both.
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Trenton
N. J
Isabel Conroy
Edward Billings
Arthur Dennis
Conroy
Sultora
Wes
Not the Time for That at London Authors Club Dinner
Owen Seaman, editor of Punch, headlined a London Authors' club dinner with a discussion on Humor. A short tale featured a bluebottle and two Scotsmen, whisky, and a pun about whether a fly is a bird or beast. The scene cited a clash between slick wit and sacred topics over drink.
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Owen Seaman
Punch
London Authors’ Club
Sandy
Cuticura Heals Infant Eczema After Severe Case
A two month old baby suffered widespread eczema. after trying several doctors’ remedies the family used Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent. Within days the skin improved, four months old now and noted as healthy. The ad cites Mrs Joseph Kosmann of Ridgewood Heights New York as authority.
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Joseph Kossmann
St. John's ‘Place
Ridgewood Heights
N. Y
Not impregnable wit of Horace Avery in British bar
The excerpt recalls Horace Avery, K. C., famed mordant wit, noting a courtroom quip where he challenged a witness claiming to be a retired gentleman. The exchange highlights his sharp humor in cross examination as a judge-designate.
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Horace Avery
K. C
Avery
Doan's Kidney Pills Endured Testimony From Forest Grove Resident
J F Haynie of 7th St Forest Grove Oregon reports Doan's Kidney Pills cured his kidney disorder. He says weeks in bed with blood in urine and severe symptoms ceased after use and he has had no attack for over a year. Pills sold by dealers at 60 cents a box Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY quotes a George Eliot proverb.
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Doan
J. F. Haynie
7Th St
Forest Grove
Ore
Eye Salve Claim From Buffalo Ad Copy
A fragment promotes Sore Eyes remedy 100 years old and new. It cites Heer Bros. of Buffalo New York as supplier claiming universal efficacy and ancient principle per Horatio Stebbens.
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Ee Heer Bros
Buffalo
N.Y
Horatio Stebbens
Duty of Pleasure and Pleasure of Duty Quotation
A fragment quotes Silas K from Hock noting a duty of pleasure as well as a pleasure of duty, reflecting a mingled ethic of personal joy and obligation. The line emphasizes balance between enjoyment and responsibility.
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Silas K, Hock
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