Nile Turning to Blood Explained with Natural Algae
A Washington Star summary argues the Exodus plague could reflect a natural red Nile caused by algae and inflamed by divine power. It cites Ehrenberg on colour, mentions Osborn and Geikie, and notes historical red Nile events and fetid waters.
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Nile
Moses
Egypt
Osborn
Osburn
Arabian Hills
Red Nile
Ehrenberg
Bay of the Red Sea
Elbe
Geikie
Sillman
South America
Washington Star
Modern college men praised for athletic vigor
The Kansas City Star notes a shift from antebellum students who were mentally strong but physically weak to today's college population, which emphasizes athletics. It contrasts hollow-cheeked, rounded-shouldered forebears with today's robust, muscular youth described as going in strong for sports.
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Jonathan
Kansas City Star
A Window Seat How to Build a Cushioned Storage Box
Instructions describe building a convenient window seat that doubles as storage. Use a stock box fitted to a space, add a hinged cover, back board, hair or excelsior padding, denim coverings, and optional tufting with denim buttons. Color ideas include blue denim with white buttons for a cool look.
Veil Wearing Tips Misused Tightness and Trends
The article warns women against tight veils that wrinkle the face and flatten the nose, urging mid-edge gathers for proper fit. It notes fashion shifts toward loose crescent veils with lace borders and chin exposure, driven by afternoon teas, and mentions a blue chenille dot and Russian net over white tulle as new novelties.
The Pocket Problem in Women's Gowns and Belts
The article notes improved pocketing in gowns this season with full back plaits and side folds. Belts feature small attached purses of varying sizes from coin to bill and card pouches. A netted cord pouch for bicyclists is described as a new, lightweight belt accessory not copyrighted.
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New York Times
Delft effects inspire Delft rooms with blue white decor
A New York letter describes rooms using Delft ware with Dutch landscapes on furniture and bric a brac. Friezes of Delft plates and a fringe of blue and white teacups around walls are noted. A reader proposes hanging Delft teabells in place of teacups, but weight may cause vibration concerns.
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Delft
New York Letter
Teach Children to Swim in Schools for Safety
The piece advocates teaching swimming to all children as a safety measure and duty of parents. It urges making practical swimming knowledge part of public education and notes swimming is compulsory in many foreign schools. The tone calls for broader adoption in regular curricula.
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Boston Transcript
Miss Willard Plans American Tour From England
Miss Willard rests at the Beach hotel in Littlehampton England after arduous labors for annual meetings. She will sail for America October 6 and attend two or three state conventions before the national gathering in St Louis in November.
Paris Fashion Edict Lets Skirts Be Lighter Than Ever
The latest style directive from Paris prescribes lighter skirts and tight sleeves with a small fullness at the upper arm near the shoulder. As autumn advances, that fullness is expected to vanish and hats will be trimmed accordingly.
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Paris
Bucket Rescue Becomes Oakland Girl’s Daring Feat
Miss Sadie Meyerfriend of Oakland led a climb up Major’s rock with friends from San Francisco. After failing to descend and facing a dangerous fall, a large bucket was used to lower her to safety, turning the incident into a celebrated rescue recounted in the San Francisco Examiner.
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Sadie Meyerfriend
Sadie
Miss Meyerfriend
Oakland
San Francisco
Hoorour
Skaggs’ Springs
Major's Rock
San Francisco Examiner
White Mountains Tour Pleasures and Scenic Highpoints
The White Mountains in New Hampshire offer fall foliage and grand scenery. Highlights include Mt. Washington sunrise or storm, the Notch trip, Old Man of the Mountain, Franconia Flume cascade, and Merrimack valley or seashore routes via Wells River and Lake Winnipesaukee to Portsmouth. A book “Among the Mountains” by Boston and Maine railroad is available for 2 cents.
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White Mountain
Boston and Mainé Railroad
New Hampshire
Mt. Washington
Franconia Flume
White Mountains
Merrimack Valley
Merrimack River
Wells River
Lake Winnepesaukee
Portsmouth
General Passenger Department
Boston and Maine Railroad
Boston
Merchants Report Busy Summer Boost From Advertising
Advertisers claim a lively season with no dull months as merchants credit heavy campaigns for brisk customer flow. A merchant testified that aggressive ads yielded a full store while rivals lagged, validating Brains' push against the traditional dull season.
Sterling Republicans to Hear Speakers September 12
George J. Burns of Ayer George W. Weymouth and W P Hall of Fitchburg accepted invitations to address Sterling Republicans on Saturday September 12 All congressional aspirants were invited to speak Mr Hall known in Sterling is included in the speakers list The Fitchburg Sentinel notes Weymouth equals Colonel Clarke in speaking and debating ability.
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George J. Burns
Ayer
George W. Weymouth
W. P. Hall
Fitchburg
Sterling
Hall
Miller
Colonel Clarke
Mr. Weymouth
Waltham Tribune
Weymouth
Fitchburg Sentinel
Planets in September Shine As Evening And Morning Stars
The text notes Venus Saturn Mars Mercury and Uranus as evening stars in September while Jupiter and Neptune appear as morning stars. The moon reaches full on the 21st near the autumnal equinox, termed the harvest moon, with its rise times staying bright for several evenings only about 20 minutes later than prior nights. The autumnal equinox is on September 22.
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Venus
Saturn
Mars
Mercury
Uranus
Jupiter
Neptune
Sin
Ingenious English contrivance cooks with newspaper
A clever device uses tightly twisted newspaper pieces in a receptacle to heat water and cook a chop in ten minutes. A kettle and a gun with a stand sit above, and the whole setup folds flat for storage.
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England
West Virginia Gusher Makes 7000 Barrels Daily Near Smithville
The South Penn Oil company struck a gusher one mile from Smithville West Virginia producing about 7000 barrels a day. The well is the largest ever struck in West Virginia and could be worth over $10000 daily in revenue.
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South Penn Oil Company
Smithville
W. Va
West Virginia
Cincinnati Commercial Gazette
Stopper Tip: Vaseline Treated Cork Resists Acids
A reader advises preserving bottle contents by treating a cork with vaseline to create an acid resistant stopper. The coated cork becomes impervious to acids, matching the performance of a glass stopper.
Not Applicable Observation from Strand Magazine Quote
A fragment from Strand Magazine shows a character addressing Norah about returning home. The dialogue highlights a boastful claim to secrecy and a humorous note on fashion with a remark about a new hat described as the finest seen.
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Norah
Strand Magazine
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