Believed in Ghosts by the Famous Ornithologist
The Washington Post recounts Dr. Elliott Coues, renowned ornithologist and American Academy member, describing his alleged posthumous ghost visit and a ghostly encounter in his room. He explains the ghost chill, apparitions, and notes that specters are harmless yet mysterious. A second piece notes Golconda’s hot spring pond harboring carp, resistant to fishing yet palatable when shot.
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Elliott Coues
American Academy of Sciences
Golconda
What He Thought of It Maurice Barrymore Retort
An English stranger at the Hoffman House in New York derided American spelling. He claimed Americans cannot spell Honour and labour. Barrymore replied that honor and labor would never enter into the question.
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Maurice Barrymore
Hoffman House
New York
Barry
When a Man Reveals Fear of Failure in Love
An Atchison Globe passage notes the first symptom of a man wanting to break up is telling the girl he fears he cannot make her as happy as she deserves.
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Angs
Atchison Globe
Napoleon on St Helena escape fears and jailer cautions
The diary extract shows Napoleon arguing that escape is nearly impossible but continues to pressure for looser confinement. He claims a death sentence would end European power concerns and condemns the weekly restrictions as needlessly harsh while predicting public criticism of the governor in England.
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Dr. O'Meara
St. Helena
Napoleon
Elba
England
Bigger Than Lodby The Privileges That Shield Certain British Figures
A London Tit-Bits piece lists groups immune from arrest in Britain such as royalty, royal servants, MPs, peers, ambassadors, soldiers on duty, sailors, priests, and even clergy during services. It notes exemptions extend to family members and staff, with arrests only possible under warrants or for specific offenses, and outlines Sunday immunity and other quirks of civil or criminal pursuit.
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St. Paul
Chicago
Washington
Westminster
England
Royal Household
Bobby
House of Commons
London
Ocean Driftwood Fuels Fire With Brilliant Colored Flames
New England coast residents use seawater impregnated driftwood for open fireplaces. The wood burns with vivid colors due to copper and ocean salts. A New Bedford dealer allegedly ships hundreds of barrels yearly to customers nationwide and overseas. Attempts to imitate the wood fail. long submersion in seawater is needed. King Alfred quote adds noble ideal.
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New England
New Bedford
Europe
New York Tribune
World’s oldest university claim centers on Fl Aybar
The University of Fl Aybar in Cairo is described as the oldest in the world with records dating back 1,000 years.
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The
University of
Fl Aybar
Cairo
A Feminine Failing Defining a Woman's Perception
A Baltimore News item recounts a man’s claim that many women cannot tell their right from left, citing a colored woman excluded from court testimony and observing theater patrons who confuse directions. He suggests a general feminine failing and notes an intelligent woman needing to act as if writing with both hands.
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Baltimore News
Sage on buying and talking with sales staff
Russell Sage notes a practice of speaking with salesmen before purchasing. He recalls buying a suit for 14 dollars that came from a big manufacturer on commission and was priced below cost. Later, he used the knowledge to block a loan for the manufacturer, which then failed, illustrating the risks of inside knowledge.
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Russell Sage
Saturday Evening Post
Montana Sapphires and Their Untapped Value
The Brooklyn Eagle notes Montana sapphires rival Orient stones in beauty and brilliancy. Though light colored, they show dichroism under varying light and can appear in green, yellow, purple, or white hues.
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Montana
Orient
Brooklyn Eagle
Passions Weaken, Habits Strengthen with Age Quote
A concise aphorism by W. E. A. Leckey notes that emotional urges fade while routines gain power as people grow older. The reflection highlights enduring discipline over changing desires.
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W. E. A. Leckey
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Specters
Washington Post
I Ib
R Ib
Express
Ladies’ Watch Chain
Lion Copper
Woolson Spice Coo
Toledo
Ohio
Century Cook Book
American Beauty
Lodby
Great Britain
King Alfred the Great
Warter
Harter
Eek
Harsh Mig, CO
Wabash, Ind
U.S.A
A. W. A. Warwick
Savings Bank
W. A. Warwick
M. S. Dougherty
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