Observations From a Street Walk On Character
A group on a corner discusses how a person's walk reveals dominant traits. Heavy hip lift signals obstinacy, sunk heels suggest laziness, mincing gait marks gossip, hesitating steps imply indecision, kneecentric stride hints at piety, a cross street walk reveals appetite for feeding, upright head signals intellect, gliding steps mark treachery, solid-footed tread indicates stubbornness, quick decisive steps show rude energy, and reluctant steps protest marriage. The speaker cautions that walking reveals a dominant trait rather than a complete character.
Priest and Mountaineer Abbe Gorret Dies at 73
Abbe Gorret famed for Sierra Italian Alps climbs and the Matterhorn ascent from the Italian side died in Angsta at age seventy three. He taught alpinism to Italy’s king and knew King Umberto well, earning the nickname the Mountain Bear.
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Abbe Gorret
Angsta
Italy
Thiumbert
Abpe Gorra
Tyndall
Radium Price Cut After Major Vienna Extraction
The Imperial Academy of Sciences of Vienna has extracted three grammes of radium from ten tons of uranium and pitchblende, a significant yield from Bohemian mines. Extraction cost about $10,000, while the three grammes are valued at far above previous products, with estimates up to $3,000,000 per ounce.
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Imperial Academy of Sciences of Vienna
Bohemia
Poisoned whiskers in tiger curry warning
A famous Indian big game hunter recalls that after skinning a tiger it is essential to guard its whiskers as locals are said to cut and grind them into curry to harm enemies. The fine bristles act as an irritant poison with potentially serious effects.
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India
Different Viewpoints On Marriage And Fate
The Old Maid reflects on love and engagement with marriage seen as a cruel fate. The Old Bachelor admits past love and engagement but views marriage as the worst, preserved by a kind fate.
Real Artist Delights in Hamlet Performance
A country youth recounts watching Bigstar in Hamlet calling him great and noting he did not get scared or forget his lines during the show. The city cousin asks for impressions, and the youth shares praise of the performance.
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Bigstar
Cause for Divorce Reveals Sudden Bridge Dispute
A humorous social note about the Jacksons marriage highlights a quarrel over a card game. The wife discovers her husband’s poor bridge play after only three weeks together, prompting speculation about the state of their union.
Vivisection Debate Spurs New York City Lab Tour
Health Commissioner Darlington defends vivisection as beneficial and humane in city labs. Reporter and photographer visit a Willard Parker area Research Laboratory where Dr. W H Park explains guinea pig use, tetanus antitoxin production, and experimental sera. He cites laws, vaccination impact, and ongoing studies on rabies, tuberculosis from milk, glanders, and scarlet fever, noting eighteen bacteriologists and staff.
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Darlington
East Sixteenth Street
Willard Parker Hospital
W. H. Park
Diet Kitchen Associa
New York
United States
Jas Oratory
New Arrival at the Suburban Tavern Roof Collapse
Part of the roof of the old brewery in the city fell in a white ash and hurt three men. First lounger to second heard the crash and alerted others. The incident prompted emergency response and medical checks for the injured.
Masquerade Night Mix Up Ends In Unmasked Rivalry
Bartley and Ingram attend a New Year masquerade. Bartley’s police costume leads to a street scuffle and arrest by a Chicago officer. Hartley vouches for him. Bartley reappears at midnight to confront Ingram, who ends with a bruised ego as May Stanhope beams.
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Bartley
May
Tom Ingram
Ingram
Haluf Brice
United States Naval
May Stanhope
Chicago
Dick Hartley
Hartley
Shmuel Bartley
Diphtheria Antitoxin Work and Lab Practices Described
A historical account outlines the aims of vivisection work in service of human health, emphasizing diphtheria antitoxin production and its impact on New York cases and deaths. It notes animal use, testing requirements, and the free mailing treatment with a charge for certain services.
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United States
United
New York
Health Department
Painter Answers With Brains In Studio Banter
A noted artist replies to a visitor asking what colors are mixed with. The painter says with brains, prompting the visitor to quip about miniatures. The exchange reflects witty deadpan humor from Pearson's Weekly.
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Pearson's Weekly
Craze for Notoriety Prompts Public Attention
A reflective verse urges pursuit of fame through effort, warning that visibility comes with risk. It frames becoming a public figure as a self-driven trial, mentioning the lure of attention and the costs of exposure.
Pardonable Enterprise Quips on Fire Audience
A quoted exchange remarks on Nero and Rome burning as a witty commentary. One line notes the attraction of a dramatic spectacle and the audience appeal of watching a big fire. The exchange uses historical figures to probe public fascination with calamity.
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Nero
Rome
A Slap and a Fresh Complexion Quip
Miss Vane denies knowing the man who praises her complexion while Miss Cutting suspects he may sell it as an agent. The exchange reveals social nerves and humorous intrigue in Philadelphia society.
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Miss Vane
Miss Cutting
Philadelphia Press
Two Men Reflect on Luck and Hard Work
A pessimist notes they never had luck while an optimist claims success came from hard work and advertising, illustrating contrasting views on fortune and effort.
Health of Fish Eaters
W. S. Mitchell of Corpus Christi urges eating more fish over beef and pork for better health. He notes coast residents rarely suffer indigestion from seafood and blames poor cooking of fish in the region for limited good meals.
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W. S. Mitchell
Corpus Christi
Tex
Duncan
Baltimore American
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New York City
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Daily Story Pub. Co
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Diddle
Cat
Miss Gooddie
Mr. Boxley
Miss Bright
Cinder
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