Word Curiosities and Language Rhymes in Old Studies
A compact survey of English rhymes and endings notes that many words share perfect or near rhymes, including long e and ess endings, while over sixty words have no rhymes. It cites examples like puff mouth orange and silver, and discusses etymology and the history of terms like orchestra and chorus. The piece weaves in zoological vignettes and a Guardian-like reminiscence of linguistic curiosities.
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Hague
Harold M. Maskell
New York Tribune
Baboon Warfare Seen as Organized Battle in Africa
A naturalist describes baboons forming coordinated bands to attack intruders. In one notable incident, baboons rolled heavy stones from ledges to drive off a human, showcasing cooperative tactics as they fought like organized warriors.
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Africa
One and All Pronounced Husband and Wife
Elderly minister recalls a double wedding of two sisters with two brides and two grooms. Lacking a plural fix for man and wife, he blurted out a singular solution as he married them all, declaring, And now I pronounce you, one and all, husband and wife.
Mark Twains First Earnings and Odd Anecdotes
A collection of brevity and humor recounts Mark Twain recalling his first earned five dollars from a schoolyard punishment swap. It notes a Larber partnership tale about a nap game interrupted by a customer and a London Scraps quip on Shakespeare’s anachronisms.
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Larber’s
Tom
London
Gypsy Money Handoff Custom Revealed
A curious European practice uses a flying fly placed in the left hand of the hat carrier while the hat is held in the right. The carrier must return with the fly alive from the crowd funds to prove no money was taken. If the fly is missing or dead, the worker loses his share.
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Europe
The Old Violin Turns Heirloom Worth A Thousand
A Chicago businessman inherits a violin thought worthless. A violin expert confirms it is a genuine old Italian instrument and offers $1,000. The owner, valuing family ties, declines, deciding to keep the heirloom rather than sell.
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Chicago
Chicaze Inter Ocean
Mystery of Sleep Says Brain Blood Flow Rules Rest
An aged discussion notes sleep effects on body halves weight and blood flow. It claims brain blood shifts during sleep, nerves awaken with a clocklike subconscious timer, and that sleep can be induced by compressing neck arteries. It links sleep mysteries to electricity and cellular energy in the body.
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Nature
Recharging Process Mentioned in Indianapolis Star
The Indianapolis Star notes a recharging process with an observed pause described as "sleep" during the procedure. The report highlights the interim halt as part of the ongoing operation and its potential impact on timing and outcomes.
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Indianapolis Star
Nelsons Only Defeat at Santa Cruz in 1797
The article recalls Admiral Nelson’s sole direct-attack defeat at Santa Cruz in the Canary Islands on July 24, 1797. Fortified defenses, fortified mole, and absence of allied land forces halted the assault. British casualties reached 150 dead and 100 wounded. Nelson lost his right arm. Two battle flags were captured and preserved in Santa Cruz Cathedral.
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Nelson
Lts
Santa Cruz
Canary Islands
Cathedral of
Bids Wanted for Seven Wooden Bridges in Eamons County
The County Commissioners of Eamons County North Dakota invite sealed proposals for seven wooden bridges to be built with specified spans heights and wings. Bids close at 6 o clock p m August 18 1910. Proposals labeled Bid for Bridges and mailed to County Auditor Mark Linton ND.
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Department of the Interior
U.S. Land Office
Bismarck
N. 1
Laura Buck
Linton
North Dakota
North Range
Fifth Principal Meridian
Charles B. Carley
N. D
C. E. Brooks
Artie Brooks
A.M. Weller
Hartford
N.D
Eadie Weller
M. H. Jewell
Register
Odessa
Emmons
T. B. Mastel
T. Bi. Mastel
Hague
Board of Directors
T. By
Board of County Commissioners
Eamons County
Tlouse
Ie Th
Sona
Tle
Winona
Emmons County
Jakob Klaudt
J.J. Huse
Noone
County Commissioners
Eiitions County
Secland
See- Hon St
Moers
Katie Huisingh
Strasburg
P.G. Rooks
John Hank
Hull
Gerrit Hank
Veter
Nooman
Avam Paul
Moh. Jewell
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