Tumbler Tales of Accidents and Fearless Feats from the Ring
A New York Post reminiscence recounts tumblers’ risky stunts and near disasters. It recalls a factory of escapes and falls, a flooded caboose incident where two performers were trapped, and a fatal fall of Luke Stark during an elephant act, with brutal backstage humor and sorrow behind the paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toro
Luke Blark
Luke
Kansage City
Luke Stark
New York Post
Reporters and Orators on News Reporting Errors
The piece argues reporters err yet improve with revision, praising vigilant reporting. It cites Mark Twain and notes speakers owe accuracy to those who report them, suggesting prints should mirror delivery to curb claims of inaccuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Twain
Chicago
Chronicle
A Trying Patient and Doc Lane’s Flimsy Remedies
In a distant community seven miles from Practitioner Martin Lane, the self styled doctor boasts he treats by sense not school. When patients disagree with his methods he withdraws, claiming to cure gradually then quits to protect his reputation. The piece also touts Sheep's Magic Ointment for piles with dramatic claims and cheap jars offered by dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Lane
Doc Lane
Eben Jenkins
Inquirer
Asprin
The Extraordinary Career of Anne Benney and Mary Reed
The article recounts the gender defiance of pirates Anne Bonney and Mary Read, detailing their disguises as men, early life hints of concealment, and shared exploits with buccaneer crews. It notes their capture, alleged piracy, and eventual reprieve amid public fascination with two women living as men in the Caribbean era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Benney
Mary Reed
Rome
Anne Boupey
Mary Read
Caribbean
Anne Bouney
Anne
Rackham
France
Mary
West Indies
Anne Bonney
Refrigerator Sale With Bargain Prices and Guarantee
A large shipment forces room reductions with many boxes sacrificed to move stock. Buyers are urged to attend tomorrow for bargains on refrigerators including Alaska and Hudson White Enamel models. The seller guarantees satisfaction or money back, promising a sizable assortment and a fair proposition for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provire
Ats
Mixed Modern Notes on Camels Mosques and Royal Finances
Fragmented excerpts discuss camel saddle design dating back to 2000 B C and nomadic use, misperceptions about mosque shoe etiquette, Quranic openness to visitors, and Queen Alexandra's checks handled by Lord de Grey with special accounts for charitable causes. The piece links diverse colonial era curiosities in a single column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algeria
Ambrose
Queen Alexandra
Lord le Grey
Lord Howe
Mr. Trouille
Charlotte Knollys
Hermafeaty
Lord de Grey
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Market Street
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Newark
N. J
New York Herald
Pologiat
London Standard
India
Pena
Nemorrow
Sife
Summer Portieres
Chambrey
Madras
Fc Swiss
ETON
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Morrow
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Panama
Girix
Milan
Levy’s
Broad Street
Milenbeth
Elizabeth
Iroas Cem
Potica
Tu Corporation
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Thompson
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Jase
Eliasbeth
Ritsabatn
Kre
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Uewwarek
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