Zoo World in a 264 Acre Park Near New York City
Descriptive piece on a zoological park eleven miles north of New York City Hall. It houses about 3 100 animals from 980 families, ranging from a giant tortoise of 225 pounds to a pygmy mouse. Notable residents include a 22-foot regal python and a giant meat eater. The article notes animal behaviors and public appeal, with colorful captions about bears, apes, woodelinck, prickle dogs, and the insect house.
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Bee
New York City
City Hall
Presto
Zoological Park
No Longer Old At Thirty In Women's Age Attitudes
A Continental London Mail note argues against age concealment for women. It cites examples of women over thirty embracing activities once deemed inappropriate, including golf for a ninety year old, and gatherings of older women enjoying life, predicting this secrecy will fade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
London Mail
Secretary Denby recalls Samoa storm rescue tale
Secretary Edwin Denby told a Navy League dinner of the 1889 Apia hurricane that sank three American ships and three German vessels while a British ship rode out the gale. Major General John A. Lejeune, then a naval cadet, was among Vandalia rigging survivors.
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Edwin Denby
Navy
Navy League Dloner
Apia
Samoa
Denby
John A. LeJeune
Marines
Secretary of the Navy
Gen. Lejeune
The Madness of Spring Straw Hats
The piece notes the seasonal shift from a practical winter hat to a stiff straw hat in spring. It mocks the new style as unreliable, dainty, and ill suited for wind and action, contrasting it with the comfortable old cloth hat and describing the straw hat as a costly, impractical fixture that leaves a red mark.
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San Francisco
What He Goes By Do You Don Your Straw Hat
A brief quip from the Boston Transcript contrasts hats and a pocketbook as a playful morning exchange. The dialogue mocks attire and humor over seasonal dress codes.
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Catendar
Boston Transcript
Go Far Back in History Prehistoric Beasts Still With Us
A London Answers writer notes many ancient species linger in modern life. Hedgehogs shrew turtles tortoises anteaters elephants and horses are cited as living relics from ancient eras. The piece contrasts the horse’s progress with others' decline and hints at ongoing natural history.
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London
Ems
Flag linked to Peary journeys returns to ship
The pole flag Peary carried on every expedition broke into pieces and left marks at each farthest north. A diagonal fragment and a bottle containing records were placed among ice. Four other flags were left at the pole, but the remaining pole flag flew on the Roosevelt as Peary returned to Sydney, Cape Breton.
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Peary
North Pole
Earth
Delta Kappa
Liberty
Navy League
Red Cross
Roosevelt
Sydney
Cape Breton
Rare Mongol pillar rugs hung at Memorial Hall
Six Mongol pillar rugs purchased for the Pennsylvania Museum have been hung in Memorial Hall at Fairmount Park. Rugs once bound wooden pillars of temples, with lashings still visible, their dragon designs align with ancient decorative motifs noted by scholars.
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Pennsylvania Museum
Memorial Hall
Fairmount Park
Wilstudh
Huen Tsang
India
Monastery of
Nelanda
Philadelphia Record
French City in the Desert near Ishmalla Heats of Suez
Sir Ian Matecohn describes Ishmalla as a luxurious French town headquarters for the company. The French leadership oversees residences schools and shops and the lake area presents a French seaside resort atmosphere yet the surrounding desert marks the end of civilization. The Large Bitter Lake once part of the Red Sea is now part of the desert after being connected by a canal that filled in four months.
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Ian Matecohn
Suez Capal Board
Ishmalla
M. Jonnart
Bitter Lake
Red Sea
Mediterranean
Christian Science Monitor
Jesus Begins Preaching Repentance in Galilee
Biblical verse from Matthew 4 17 notes Jesus starting his ministry in Galilee preaching Repent for the kingdom of heaven is at hand. The brief scriptural claim marks the start of his public teaching and message to followers and observers.
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Jesus
Cleaning the dog 66 TUS and the marvels of soap
A talkative agent touts Cleaning the Dog 66 TUS as a universal soap that can remove grease and heal all skin diseases. Mrs Curfew ridicules it while recounting a ruined dog and a town of mishaps after Mr Curfew buys a cake, leading to chaos, property damage, and a backlash against further merchandise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trumpeter
Smith
Dippy
An Intellectual in the Glithery Family Portrait
A Birmingham Age-Herald quote contrasts Mrs Glither y as brainier than her businessman husband. It notes her tea, perfumed cigarette, and ability to discuss abstruse questions beyond housework and childrearing, highlighting her intellect in social circles.
Blocks Removed After Tradesman Confronts Road Crew
A southwest London tradesman confronted road repairers about a large heap of wood blocks left before his shop. He discreetly placed a card reading Please take one, hoping others would remove them. Passers-by acted quickly, and over half the blocks vanished before a policeman removed the card.
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London
London Express
Be Ready for Opportunity Savings Ad at Denton Bank
A bank ad touts a savings account offering 4 percent interest compounded quarterly. It emphasizes preparation for opportunities and quick access to funds, inviting readers to open an account with Tut Farmers & Merchants State Bank in Denton Maryland.
Nash Cars Emphasize Lower Prices and Quality
Nash Motors Company from Kenosha Wisconsin reaffirms commitment to high quality while stressing cost saving manufacturing economies. All Nash models both open and closed come standard with card tires as part of a price and value effort.
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Nash
Nash Organization
Nash Motors Company
Kenosha, Wisconsin
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Queen Anne, Md
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Easton, Md
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Lowe Brothers
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WM. Denny
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Dover, Delaware
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Prestoo, Md
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