Left Handed Bias in Child Training Sparks Debate
The Chicago Chronicle reports on scientists at the University of Chicago warning that forcing left handed children to use the right hand risks harming brain balance and speech development. Professor Smedley notes many mothers view left handedness as a defect and push rigid training. The piece cites studies showing left handed youth excel in games of skill compared with right handed peers.
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Proud of Their Burdens. Golf Bags on Broad Street Trails
In Philadelphia’s Broad Street station area a stream of young people carry golf bags, reflecting a habit of golf enthusiasts and a street-corner scene where would be bag carriers are politely refused. A man with three bags declines a carrier, while a streetwise youth warns others against engaging with the golf crowd.
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Philadelphia Wrecord
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Lenican & Song
Frog farming In Profitable Century Report
The United States aids frog farming as the Food Commission estimates about 4 million frogs are caught annually. The industry, including fro farms and collectors, supports a $400000 annual market with $160000 paid to consumers per year. Chicago Journal reports the trend amid growing gastronomic interest.
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United States
Food Commission
Commission
Chicago Journal
Kipling portrait stirs chatter on Canadian climate image
A Canadian debate centers on Kipling's depiction of a figure labeled Our Lady of the Snows and the implied reproach on climate. A Wilkes admirer defends him from squinting, noting restraint for a gentleman. Canadians defend their harsher weather while a London Dominion lecturer lauds their loyalty, yet New York Tribune highlights emigration to the United States as the country’s main export.
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Canada
Kipling
Wilkes
Dominion
London
Supérial Institute
United States
New York-Tribune
Rose at and Thought Out Plat for a Short Story
An Anthora Journal fragment from an author lacking a successful novel outlines routine acts at 8 am and a breakfast bell, chairs moved, knives rattled to tease neighbors, composing poems about the world, and drafting a short article on appetite as delusion. The narrator visits the post office to learn of a road wreck and a delayed check arriving after Christmas, while a clerk comments on a beautiful day.
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Anthora
Vlerk
Ancient and exotic edible insects stir appetite across cultures
The passage surveys grasshoppers quail toasts snails and crickets as delicacies in France Poitiers and overseas. It notes Socrates praising hoppers beetle parts and caterpillar larvae used in Indian and Australian foods. Natives eat larvae raw or fried with oil or flour with varied flavors and value.
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Philogopher
Socrates
Algiers
Poitiers
India
Australia
Oriental Rugs and Their Timeless Allure
A Utica Globe excerpt discusses Oriental rugs as art, noting expert dealers and high rewards for specialists. It cites the South Kensington collection rug valued at about 50,000 dollars, and explains age enhances color, blur, and atmosphere. Rugs from palaces and mosques with shoeless use resist wear.
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South Kensington Museum
England
Utica Globe
Buffalo Bill and Yellow Hand Duel In Indian Scrap
Ex congressman John Finnerty recounts a near hand to hand fight between Buffalo Bill and Cheyenne chief Yellow Hand during an Indian scrap. Both riders fired, horses fell, but Buffalo Bill's rifle struck Yellow Hand's brain, a fatal shot. Yellow Hand's bonnet remains among Buffalo Bill's trophies.
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John Finnerty
Buffalo Bil
Yellow Hand
Cody
Wade
Thistle Yellow
Buzfalo Bij
Poly
Build a Balanced Aquarium Says Dr Spencer
Dr Spencer, in charge of the Dalahood Aquarium, notes that true balance comes from integrating plants and animals. He cites a student who asks how to balance an aquarium, and warns it requires algae, protozoa, fungi, and years of experience to prevent rapid die offs.
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Spencer
Boston
Fall Inquirer
Nowork Press
Missionary Doctors Boost Madagascar Health Plan
French colonial authorities consolidate medical service in Madagascar under a single system. A medical school and hospital in Antananarivo have produced 15 native physicians. Planned expansion includes hospitals in major towns, training natives to deliver medicines and care, with focus on child health to curb high infant mortality. Pamphlets in Malagasy promote hygiene, aiming to double the population in 50 years.
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Therauelyes
Antananarivo
New York Sun
Tragedy of a Locomotive No 999 Ends Milestones
The New York Sun recalls Engine No 999 once a Chicago World’s Fair marvel and speed icon, reaching 102 mph in 1908 and powering the Empire State Express. Now used for a daily milk train, the overtrained locomotive relaxes to a “rest cure” while readers muse on what might spark a revival of its famed pace.
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New York Central Railroad
Chicago
No. 999
999
New York Sun
Mule Eats Wagon and Dies in Charlotte
Charlotte grocer Mr Harris loses a mule and most of a delivery wagon with a poplay body. The mule allegedly chewed the wagon frame, died after the feat, as local witness Cam King recalls World War stories of mules eating wood for forage, noting army mules survived similar acts.
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Charlotte
Cam King
Squire Maxwell
Observer
Sam Harris
King
Sam
Staunton
Mr. Harris
Charlotte Dally
Arab Harem Found In Mexico City Neighborhood
A Mexican girl reported to police that an Arab named Al Isham arrived with his tribe and established a harem on Callejon de la Rosa. The house housed four wives and included ceremonial acts. the girl endured beatings and sought protection. The informant claimed the organizer fled, removing tents and assets in a scene reminiscent of traditional Arab practices.
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Mexico City
al Isham
Callejon de la Rosa
Soledad Gonzales
Thase
Arabia
Auction Notice Across Forsyth Farm Sale Listing
Public auction at a farm features cattle sheep wagons harnesses and farming equipment. The notice lists numerous items including cows yearlings plows wagons and various tools with terms requiring bonds and references to bidders and representatives, dated notices and address details for participation.
Boar Pigs For Sale In Elgin Firm Adverts
Boar pigs for sale about 12 full blood Politik Chinan Dar Ouk boars listed with March and April listings. Prices and particulars available by call or address. Seaustaua Quondler Dowry firm in Elgin promoting Conte Tistu. Carrer & STArren.
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Bor
Seaustaua
Elgin
Conte Tistu
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