Friday and Saturday Superstitions of London Bank Tellers
A London bank teller finds relief when his till balances on Fridays as shortages cluster on that day. Saturdays bring flood of deposits and payments while open counters aid detection. swift coin handling and weight checks define the teller’s accuracy, with experts counting hundreds of sovereigns per minute and weighing coins to detect underweight or fraudulent coins.
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London
England
Bank of England
English and Scottish Bank Tellers Examined by The Bank of England
The piece compares English Scottish and American tellers noting handling of notes and coins, the practice of issuing clean notes by the Bank of England, and the disciplined London banking culture. It describes teller skills, memory for balances, vigilance, and the management pressures in a London bank.
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England
Leason
Scotland
London
Edinburgh
Bank of England
Jones
Mr. Jones
N.Y. Tribune
Quotes and witticisms from various papers
A collage of quips and sayings from The Times Shenstone Somerville Journal and others. Bits on talkers doubt, happiness, secrecy, and a humor piece about two men in a streetcar with warped legs and a sly nod to newspaper affidavits.
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Whitehall
Shenstone
Arkansaw Traveler
Somerville Journal
Pomeroy
Washington
Picayune
Sullivan
New York
Texas Siftings
An Englishman Who Became a German Cavalry Officer
An Englishman recounts meeting General Von Wright at Metz and learning of a ten-day reconnaissance run by nine or ten staff officers. Wright, a renowned cavalry leader, describes how he planned and supervised the entire exercise himself, emphasizing the value of direct instruction by senior generals to improve professional study among officers.
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Metz
von Wright
von Moltke
Chalons
Prince Charles
von Whire
They Are All Ladies Tid-Bits Style Chat
A compact excerpt shows a social exchange about women: Mrs Gemieel asks after her daughter Katie who works as a saleslady at Plush & Silk, Mamie as a forelady in a tomato canning plant, Lulu in Hartford as a waiting-lady for a wealthy employer, Lena having a position as nurse for Judge K. The women discuss living arrangements and roles, with a note that one now cooks at Mrs Blank’s boarding house.
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Hartford
Lena
Prophesies on American Expansion From Lord Sheffield
A note on Lord Sheffield’s 1783 view that America was a vast wilderness with limited commercial potential. The piece traces territorial gains from 1803 through 1867, showing U S growth from 827,844 to 3,603,884 square miles and urging national duties amid expanding resources.
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Lord Shefild
Lord Sheffield
London
Sheffield
England
American
Atlantic Seaboard
Alleghany Mountains
Philadelphia
Allehennes
Prairies
Rockies
Pacific Coast
Mississippi
Europe
United States
Louisiana
Pacific Ocean
Florida
Texas
Alaska
Republic
No. Herald
Combative Hermit Crabs Show Clever Shell Tactics
In Longmans Magazine a crustacean study describes hermit crabs as quarrelsome when shells are scarce. The creature fights for possession, often ejecting rivals, then uses remarkable dexterity to swap to a larger shell. The behavior, seen as humorous and strategic, highlights their risky home changes.
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Longman's Magazine
Presence of Christ Eases Loneliness in Death
A religious reflection likens faith to a journey where a awaited reunion ends in joy. It contrasts earthly reunion with the Christ event of meeting believers at death’s doorstep. The piece portrays Jesus as the bridegroom who brings believers to a prepared home, removing loneliness through His presence.
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Jesus
A School for Scandal at a Social Gathering
A social gathering on Austin Avenue drew neighbors including Mrs. Peer and several local friends discussing a matter of public interest in a lively, worded exchange.
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Austin
Tea Tasting Pros and Cons in London Trade
A New York Mail and Express feature describes the rise of professional tea tasters in America and explains tastings methods. It notes teas from India Japan and China, the price range per picul, and how nosing and tasting assess aroma and flavor. The piece warns of tea tannin poison and highlights the demanding nature of the profession.
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London
Brown, Jones & Smith
America
Suez Canal
New York
Japan
Greens
Imperial
Gunpowder
Young Hyson
Hyson
Twankys
China
Formosa
N. Y. Mail and Express
The Three Causes Threatening Urban Extinction of Hospitality
The essay cites three threats to city hospitality: travel expansion, occupation pressures, and rising living costs. It argues hotels and apartments reduce host duties while increasing strain on hosts, noting the burden of unreturned letters and unwritten duties as guests arrive from distant places, with manners of life pressing on both hosts and guests.
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America
Florida
Norway
New York
Grand Central Station
Dakota
Telegraph Poles and Barn Fires Featured In Oddities Mix
A collage of brief items: a child asks where dad lives and jokes about a telegraph pole incident. a counterfeit $100 bill circulates before ending in a bank drawer. a tramp confrontation ends in a jail stay. Short notes on the Oregon Alpine Club, gopher grain finds, a vast Brooklyn store setup, a breaking glass tumbler incident, a Renfrew clerk accident, a redhaired woman's street snub, a Telemann-like teeth gag, a Halls Valley note on public telescope access with guides.
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Tombstone
Arizona
Avan
Tom O’brien
Oregon Alpine Club
Portland
Northwest
Saskatchewan
Herald
Balgonie
James Wilson
United States
Brooklyn
Fulton Street
New York
Trust Building
Ben Flowers
Harrisburg
John Stewart
Renfrew
Ont
Seventh
Main Streets
Louisville
Albany
Halls Valley
San Jose
Cal
Mercury
Lick Observatory
Floyd
Praise and Flattery in a Sensible Discourse
A reflective essay contrasts measured praise with excessive flattery. It explores motives behind praise whether benevolent or deceptive, noting reserved temperaments and deliberate aims shape judgments. The piece distinguishes sincere praise from manipulative flattery and discusses social motives.
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