Missionary Survives Desert Knife Ordeal Through Lantern Show
Rev. James C. Hanks recounts he was trapped by Aneza tribesmen in a desert camp. He defused execution by displaying a stereopticon lantern and projecting New York images, including the Metropolitan tower, to delay sun worshippers until dawn.
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Mr. Hanks
James C. Hanks
Atlantic
Minneapolis
New York
Broadway
Twenty-third Street
Metropolitan Tower
Hank
New York City
East River
Miss Liberty
Bedloe’s Island
Coney Island
Asami
Bad Handwriting Tales From Famous Names
A collection of anecdotes on poor handwriting and its effects from figures like Sheridan Lord Curzon Lord Goschen and Professor Blackie. The tales span forged letters misread envelopes and undecipherable scripts illustrating how handwriting shaped fortunes and misfortunes.
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Sheridan
Drury Lane
Baron Bramwell
Lord Curzon
Lord Goschen
Goschen
Arthur Elliot
Blackie
Scotsman
Inverary
Amber as a Medicine Through the Ages
Ancient practice valued amber as medicine and amulet. In Europe it was prescribed in France Germany and Italy. Callistratus named chryselektron amber for cures of ague deafness and dim sight. Perera notes amber declined in use by 1853.
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France
Germany
Italy
Paris
Callistratus
Perera
Materia Medica
Provoking quotes on wealth and happiness from a quirky exchange
A humorous fragment features a speaker longing for Rockefeller's money and another questioning if money brings happiness. The dialogue pivots to a dachshund as king and an absurd class of sovereignty, highlighting irony and wordplay.
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Dachshund
Blood and sacrifice as path to blessing and atonement
A sermon argues that noble deeds require sacrifice and blood, linking atonement to Christ's suffering in Gethsemane and Calvary. It praises endurance, warns against algebraic faith, and honors industrious, honest example set by citizens like Samuel Smiles for national well being.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Gethsemane
Calvary
Calix
W. Robertson Nicoll
Von
Samuel Smiles
Moths Inside the Plano Scent Mixture Instructions
A historical note instructs mixing seven parts benzoline to one part turpentine with a few drops of lavender oil. Use a scent spray or small syringe to apply inside the instrument, adding one drop of lavender per ounce for effectiveness.
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Plano
When peeling vegetables remove stains with lemon peel
A kitchen tip advises rubbing hands with lemon peel to lift stains before washing. The method emphasizes a simple, natural approach to clean hands after handling vegetables. Practical guidance for home cooks on stain removal using common fruit peels.
Japanese Courtesy on Tokyo Street Cars
A Tokyo city electric bureau asked street car patrons how to urge them to move forward. Of 2719 suggestions six are printed including mid car directions and playful lines. Officials disapproved of some but plan to train conductors to use suitable phrases.
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Japan
City Electric Bureau
Tokyo
Independent
Stoppage at Source. What does the doctor say
Dialogue quotes a doctor and Casey about a fever. Casey reports the patient is elated as the fever nears its initial level when treatment began. The snippet conveys a medical progress note in a conversational tone.
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Casey
Puck
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Sayscradel
Oui YI
Amber
Rockefeller
Ovis
Rence, Marelip
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