Trumpeter Bird as Snake Exterminator and Companion
In Guiana the trumpeter bird is a tireless reptile eater and flock protector. He roams swamps devouring snakes and other creatures, yet can be tamed and kept with poultry on plantations. His trumpet-like calls alarm reptiles and rally his flock, while other regional birds like the secretary bird and kamichi also prey on serpents. The trumpeter stands tall, proud, and musical, a valued guardian of farms and forests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guiana
Africa
South America
Don'ts for College Girls Fashion Advice from Leslie's
The article advises freshmen to avoid elaborate outfits and flashy hats. It recommends a plain tailored suit with a matching tailored hat and neat shoes to convey quiet good taste. It warns against elaborate chiffon or net waists and fussy neckwear, noting dorm rooms suit practicality and dust protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecollege
Leslie
Severe Caste in China and the path to mandarins
The piece explains China's long standing four-class system with Scholars at the top and a path for clever youths from any class to reach government service. It notes families starving to fund rigorous study to pass final exams and become officials, or mandarins, rewarding their kin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian
Cience
Monitor
Youthful Mendicants In Broadway Soda Plea
A New York Tribune note recounts two barefoot, dirty boys stopping a passerby in upper Broadway. One mutters a penny plea claiming they are “makin’ up for a soda.” The woman smiles, and the boys get their soda.
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New York Tribune
Crowds at London Horticultural Show Draw 180000
Thousands attended London's horticultural show as organizers reported about 180000 visitors over the event. Exhibits highlighted new plants and floral displays attracting families and enthusiasts.
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London
Sight
Rose Pink Boudoir Jacket and Elegant Hatpin Trends
In fashion notes the Rose Pink Boudoir Jacket features shell pink silk with rose trim and lace, paired with a net lace cap. Hatpins of varied hues are advised to match hat colors, with ebony, ivory, crystal and gemstone heads for black, white, or vivid millinery tones including amethyst, turquoise, ruby, emerald, and lapis lazuli.
Deing It Right Dialog Excerpt
A humorous exchange features a suitor advising thrift while a gown purchase threatens debt. The witty line escalates the amount to a gentlemanly debt of a hundred dollars, reflecting playful banter and social mores.
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Flegende Blatter
The White Woman's Burden Opinion Take
A Galveston News editorial contrasts male worries with the burden of carrying a chamois skin and a small satchel as a metaphor for gender roles. The piece frames the issue with a pointed, period voice about women's expectations and responsibilities.
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Galveston
Coins of Henry the Second Lie in Amberley Road
Workmen in Amberley road found numerous Long Cross pennies from Henry II era. Coroner impaneled a jury. expert testified the coins are ancient and concealed with unknown depositor. Jury verdict declares king's treasure trove and seizes the coins.
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Southgate
England
Amberley Road
Henry I
T Pe
MAKE DOUBLE PHOTO FRAME
A guide for crafting a double photo frame using stout cardboard as a base. It describes cutting two circular openings for portraits, attaching swans down or fleecy material to form the front, and covering with pale pink silk for decorative floral designs, secured by stretching.
Floral framed photographs hung with silk embroidery
A craft item description explains a floral design embroidered in greens, framed by a rigid border, secured at the back with adhesive. Brass rings at the top allow wall hanging, and photographs are mounted behind glass with paper backing.
Rodogune Brings $1200 at New York Auction Sale
Professional book dealers dominate the Robert Hoe library auction with prices rising to new highs. The top sale price was $1200 paid by James F. Drake for Pierre Corneille's tragedy Rodogune printed in the Pompadour apartment at Versailles in 1760.
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New York
Robert Hoe
James F. Drake
Pierre Corneille
Rodo Gune
Mme. de Pompadour
Versailles
Best Medicine for Colds and Coughs Advise
Druggist C Lower of Marion Ohio praises J Kings New Discovery as the best throat and lung medicine. He cites curing a severe bronchial cold when other remedies failed and urges keeping a bottle for family use. Sold by Irvin and Willard, priced 50c and 1.00 with guarantee.
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C. Lower
Marion
Ohio
J King
Dr. King
Irvin & Willard
Noted Sayings and Names in Historic Expressions
A compact list curiously pairs well known phrases with attributed figures and sources such as Polyphemus Delilah Circe Noah William Pens Krupp Cincinnatus and the Boston Transcript. The items hint at cultural origins and era settings rather than a single event.
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Scion
Polyphemus
Circe
Noah
William Pens
Krupp
Hamay
Kepier
New Shoe Trends Highlight West Coast Styles in Oxford Designs
The Boot and Shoe Recorder notes demand for straight lace and button Oxfords with six and seven button variants in the west. Lace boots feature trimmed tops, blind and raw eyelets, and bail effects, while flats and Cuban heels grow in popularity.
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Oxfords
West
Fabrica
Wonderful Skin Salve touted as universal remedy
J T Sossaman of News Cornelius North Carolina says a box of Bocklen Arnica Salve helped his serious skin ailment after other remedies failed. The ad promotes the salve as soothing healing for burns bruises boils and all skin diseases. Only 250. Recommended Irvin and Willard.
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Bocklen
J. T. Sossaman
News
Cornelius, N. C
Irvin & Willard
Adv
Novel wraps for spring wear dominate fashion notes
The Dry Goods Economist notes new spring wraps in worsted and silk brocades with draped coats and kimono sleeves. Many three quarter to seven eighths length wraps feature bold seams, capes, and sleeve-less designs, including chiffon options and Balkan border prints.
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Charmeuse
Crape Meteor
Faille
Dry Goods
Sleeve fashion details in 19th century house gowns
The excerpt describes decorative sleeves on afternoon house frocks. It notes elbow design with a second sleeve of net extending to the wrist, finished with matching cuff material. Sleeves sometimes combine velvet satin or silk with brocade, arranged to appear as one piece, with two materials on the upper arm and elbow cut of patterned fabric.
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