New York Advertiser notes European colonizing and philanthropy
The article surveys Germany's and France’s colonial ventures in Africa, a Jacobin view of philanthropic rhetoric, and a Boston Transcript note on Aristotle’s translation delays. It then shifts to opium imports in California, reform talk in Congress, Maine shipbuilding growth, and French employment woes. It also covers New York Central’s self checking car, a Hebrew benevolence fund gift from Baron Hirsh, and related civic matters.
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Chivalry's Lost Love Stolen By A Quiet Heart
A narrator abandons old chivalric fantasies as a plain, brave lad wins her heart. She recalls lordly dreams and a monarch ideal, then realizes his crown lies not in rank but in mind and tenderness. Elizabeth Pease, a Housewife, voices the shift from fantasies to a simple love.
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Elizabeth Pease
The Man-Eater Race And The Famed Wave Riding
A traveler recalls a year in the Samoan Islands watching and joining locals in a daring sport on surf rollers. He describes landing difficulties, launching planks on crests, riding standing, and mastering the waves with English and American companions, craving the thrill and danger.
Riding breakers and a shark near the shore
A first person account describes riding incoming rollers on a plank toward smoother water, then a 13 foot shark appears alongside the plank. The observer imagines a deadly strike, steadies himself, and is slammed onto the beach as the shark follows but does not attack. The tale reflects on nerve, danger, and the thrill of the sport as recounted in St. Nicholas.
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Philadelphia Vines
A Personal Reflection From an OWhon Evening
The orator recalls an honored guest and his rise from humble beginnings to president of a vast corporation. He notes the leader’s bald patch and a temporary to Hite notebook, while reflecting on the wages of the young orator and the high position reached.
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Corpotion
Chicago Tribune
No Riding Habit and No Empire
A historical sketch reviews fashion and politics, noting an Empress Eugenie moment after Sedan. It recounts Emile de Girardin proposing a horseback abdication scene and Thiers’ possible leadership, with fashion guidance at Chaillot Palace and concerns over proper attire for a public act.
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Unseen Fashion Notes and Goose Lore From Era Pages
A collage of mid-19th century tips on women’s hair and dress, with fashion fads from Paris and St. Louis notes. It also delves into domestic geese origins, breeds like Toulouse and Embden, their care, and benefits. Ventilation methods and practical household guidance close the miscellany.
Ancient Gloves Unearthed in Ancient Cave Discovery
Fragmentary report notes a carved long glove found in a prehistoric cave, dating to thousands of years ago. It resembles modern fashion gloves in pattern, suggesting early humans used skin gloves sewn with bone needles. Additional distant evidence of gloves exists from various eras and cultures.
The Buddhist Bible and the Dugong Description
A Popular Science Monthly excerpt discusses a Buddhist Bible’s moral code and parallels to Western ethics, noting admonitions like do not steal and do not lie. It also describes the dugong, a large marine mammal off Australia, detailing its size, appearance, breathing, diet, and mentions its flesh flavor.
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Popular Science Monthly
Postal mail handling critique from Nichols in Twine note
Nichols criticizes mail handling and twine use, noting careless gathering of cards and sloppy despatch. He contrasts with orderly Minest offices where cmt cards are neatly packaged. He cites government provision of twine and questions cost, mentioning a figure around two thousand dollars in a single year.
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atnoMee
Jao
Odd historic cookbook excerpt on soups and heads
A fragmented recipe and household hints from a late 19th or early 20th century newspaper page. It details asparagus soup with ham, chicken stock, and eggs, plus a macabre head and tongue preparation method. Additional notes cover cake icing, sponge cake moisture, and silver cleaning tips, with multiple era culinary and domestic instructions.
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New York Press
Kaleidoscope and Its Creator Sir David Brewster
Fragmentary report describes Brewster and his kaleidoscope invented in 1816. It notes the term derives from Greek meaning beautiful images and mentions the device as a pleasing toy with potential scientific applications.
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David Brewster
Scotes Welter
Mtrieat Philospler
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Scientific Scraps and Inventions Dominate Curio Page
German explorer claims South Greenland is a vast ice sheet 5000 to 6000 feet deep in valleys. Factito milk ivory process introduced. Global child mortality shown with only 1 in 1000 living to 100. Germany notes open air sleep aids pulmonary issues. Science writer warns air contagion airborne bacteria require drying. Electric shock to bees renders them immobile without harm if current is mild. Codfish milk and vegetable-water infusions reveal tiny animalcules. A chemist claims soap from corn could transform markets. Asbestos use expands for protection in workshops and mills reducing burns and improving comfort in hot metal work.
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Greenland
Nature
Enat
Fcure
The Alabama Indians in Texas Village Life and Dances
A long, rough-textured report describes the Alabama Indians living on Sand River land in Texas. It covers their origin, population about 220 with 60 warriors, leaders led by Chief John Scott and four subordinate chiefs, culture, clothing, crafts, agriculture, and strict tribal laws. It notes Rev. Curry's instruction, his death, and Mrs. Curry continuing teaching. It ends with a mention of Lady Jane Grey and the nine days' reign, tied to the phrase "nine days' wonder."
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