Hedge Clipping Sparks Love Between Neighbors
Alice Terry and Fred Harlow clash over a hedge on their adjoining properties. Fred, tasked by his uncle to trim the privet, clashes with Alice who cherishes privacy and a tall hedge. The dispute softens as they converse, leading to friendship, tea dates, and ultimately an engagement born from golf talk and accidental meetings by the hedge.
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Alice Terry
Alice
Terrys
Lakeside
Fred Harlow
Fred
England
Terry
Mr. Terry
Camphor Harvest in Formosa and Japan Report
An American consular officer describes Formosa camphor production. A felled camphor tree yields chips pared with a adze. Chips heated in a retort release camphor vapor into a bamboo cooling box where crystals form before scraping and renewal of chips.
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Formosa
Japan
Mountain Flying in the Himalayas Observation Idea
The New York Herald considers aerial observation in the Himalayas noting six peaks above 27 000 feet and that an aviator at 23 000 to 24 000 feet could cross if high peaks are avoided. It suggests 19 000 feet suffices in some gorges while mountain sickness from oxygen deficiency is the main obstacle.
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Himalayas
New York Herald
North Pacific Whale Steaks Hit Markets Anew
The report from Vice Consul Newcomb Victoria notes canned North Pacific whale steaks are in high demand and being shipped largely to England. The British Columbia pack has shipped out, and the whaling season opens with excellent prospects this year as whales are plentiful and early.
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Department of Commerce
Newcomb
Victoria
British Columbia
England
Grandpa Stilt Winner and the First Baby
In a family gathering the first baby is praised as a perfect blend of relatives. Each relative notes the baby's features resemble their own, from mouths to noses, while Grandpa jokes that the baby’s toothlessness and baldness prove his claim.
Crown of Great Importance in Russian Regalia
A discussion of Russia s royal regalia highlights the crown of Monomach as the most notable piece. The article notes its significance in czarist coronations and the belief among peasants that possession by a Romanov would signal the next ruler, including the risk of exiled pretenders seeking it.
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Russia
W. T. Marx
London
Puerts
Asmodeus in Jewish demonology and literature
The demon Asmodeus is described as a malevolent spirit with a legendary X-ray eye. He is linked to tales in Tobias and Solomon, including causing seven bridal deaths, burning a fish heart to drive him away, and aiding Shamir. He appears in Le Sage’s tale as the Limping Devil released from a bottle, giving a scholar the power to see through roofs and walls.
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Asmodeus
Tobias
Detroit News
Sara
Raquel
Edna
Raphael
Egypt
Suara
Solomon
Shamir
le Sage
Fear and Money Shape Human Motives in Thoughtful Reflection
The quote argues fear outmatches hatred as a motivator, especially when tied to protecting wealth. It reflects on fear's ingenuity in guiding actions and decisions beyond mere anger, urging contemplation of fear's economic and moral influence.
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Bayle St. John
Art and Bunk Reinterpreting a Classic Quip
A playful note argues the famous quote is misread and suggests the intended meaning flips to celebrate bunk as art. The piece riffs on the idea that art and bunk are intertwined in perception and culture.
Time and Leisure Quote by Mme Roland
A concise reflection on time and leisure attributed to Mme Roland notes that time is always filled by those who use it while those who desire time end up doing nothing. The maxim ties time management to purposeful action and self discipline.
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Dier
Mme
Roland
Window Boxes and Whitewash Benefits
If you whitewash the inside of wooden window boxes before planting you will prevent insects and preserve the wood. Whitewashing helps protect the interior from moisture and decay while keeping soil contained.
Cavan Welsh Singers Bring Welsh Music to Chautauqua
The Cavan Welsh Singers, led by Cavan Jones of Holyhead, Wales, visit for a unique Chautauqua program. Welsh language pieces with traditional costumes and the “All Through the Night” etc are featured alongside humorous and secular numbers. A Spanish Gypsy costumes segment and popular operatic selections are included for a lively, balanced program.
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Cavan
Eisteddfod of Wales
University of the People
Cavan Welsh
Cavan Jones
Holyhead
Wales
Harlech
Danger in Chewing Grass Threat to Athletes
A medical alert notes that chewing grass can expose athletes to a parasite causing a disease called actinomycosis. The chronic fungal infection can affect jaw neck and soft tissues, previously known as wooden tongue or big jaw. It questions the harmlessness of grass chewing during games and emphasizes early treatment.
Repairing China with Carriage Var Nish
Applying a thin carriage varnish with a camel hair brush to the edge of broken china will neatly join parts. When dry the fracture becomes hardly perceptible and the restored china will withstand fire and water.
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China
Wise Old Guy Quips On Ideas And Pants
A Richmond Times Dispatch quip features the Wise Old Guy declaring a controversial stance on whipping children, followed by a friend's agreement. The dialogue pivots to humor about changing opinions after wearing long pants, reflecting a local voice and period tone.
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Richmond Times-Dispatch
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