Boxed Sentry Plan Goes Awry in Paris Wardrobe Breakout
A lieutenant schemes to escape confinement by hiding in a donation box bound for Paris. Sentries, a colonel, and a crafty adjutant major complicate the ruse as the box travels by rail and ferry to Noisy le See, ending with a comic, costly misadventure and a public notice of damages. The tale mixes vendetta, romance, and farce amid military restraint and theatrical intrigue.
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Vicomtessé de Buala
Gelabert
Vicomtesse
Monsieur
Beatty
Schnickmatz
Poido
Louise
Paris
Bing
Los
Goliath
Wwe
Lnever
Meaux
Noisy-le-See
Schaichman
Internal Machinery Unsupported By The Stomach Claims
Dr Carl Schulatter of Vienna questions internal organ necessity by removing six feet of the small intestine from an Italian patient after a stabbing. The man gained weight then lost a few pounds eight months later and could not digest solid food yet remained in decent health. The Lancet notes a third of the intestine may be dispensed with while praising the body’s adaptability.
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Carl Schulatter
Vienna
Nettle Fiber touted for textiles and German use
The British Board of Trade Journal notes nettle fiber gains popularity in fine yarns and tissues. German factories already use it for spinning. Plans aim to grow nettles in the Cameroons and develop extensive cultivation to supply German factories.
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British Board of Trade Journal
Germany
Cameroons
Portrait of a New York Society Figure in Evening Dress
One of the Four Hundred, Barry Lehr, noted for urban distinction, is described as weary and aloof. He greets friends with his band drifting a few inches from him, speaks with fatigue, and recently wandered the Waldorf corridors in formal wear with trousers rolled high. Two affluent self-made men observed him in astonishment at his demeanor.
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Barry Lehr
New York
Waldorf
Political Owens and the Maine Screech Owl Referendum
In a street corner exchange the speaker bets on Marie Ben’s race outcome while claiming to hear screech owls above a candidate’s humble dwelling. A wager of $2 accompanies assurances that the owls carry no meaningful warning, as reported by the Atlanta Constitution.
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Owens
Marie Ben
Russia and Persia. The Shah's Dominions and Herat Threat
Detailed analysis of Russia as it expands toward Persia and Herat, the strategic importance of Herat as a gateway to India, and Britain’s precarious position. Discusses Persian loan to Russia, Russian influence over Persian army, and Russia’s railway plans. Notes Britain’s Suez route reliance and potential security implications for India.
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India
Herat
Russia
Persia
Britain
England
Afghanistan
Asia
Farah
Girishk
Kandahar
Afdinsti
Enchi
Merat
Edward
Julian
Maning
Geefoldin
Muzafar- Deen
Ahab
Zelee Sultan
Caspian ‘Sea
Tchai
Tersian Gulf
Great Britain
Nerat
United States
Transvaal
Cyrus
Darius
Artaxerxes
Sapor
Ghosroes
Caspian Sea
Teheran
Demarend
Family Tree Joke Exchange in Chicago Times Herald
A humorous exchange features Little Madge asking to trace a family tree and Little Ralph replying that his father uses a trunk strap, reflecting a playful cartoon caption style from Chicago.
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Madge
Ralph
Chicago Times-Herald
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Cupid Ina
Selabert
Matie
Marie
Popette
Corps de Ballet
Vicomtesse de Buala
Golabert
Vnicomtesse
Pod See
Mlle
Popotte
Eaux
Louis
M. Robert DE Donville
van C. Trafn
Sccouees
Schuickmatz
Mme
Bussa
M. le Baron de Gelabert
Twentyfourth
Bussara
Russia and
Seein
Azerbaija
Persian Gulf
Adelaide
Chicago
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