When All the World is Young Lad Poem Fragment
A fragmentary verse about youth and aging contrasts early joys with later weariness. It evokes youthful ardor and gallant pursuits then shifts to a frail return home as time wears on. The language echoes traditional ballad cadence and imagery of nature, chivalry, and changing fortunes.
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Deacon Goodly
Johnny Jones
Deacon
Bobby
Harold
Ethel
Tantem
George
Harvard
HIS UNCLE CHOOSES A BRIDE FOR A NEPHEW
In a tale of wealth, social pressure, and romance, Harry Mortimer defies his uncle’s order by marrying Miriam Langton, a poor governess, after an elaborate setup. Uncle Jasper’s scheme backfires when Miriam’s charm wins him over as the couple’s blessing and a lavish wedding gift flow.
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Mr. Marthaer
Harry
Mr. Mortimer
Harry Mortimer
Jasper
Miriam Langton
Muirry
Bin
Mortimer
Uncle
Harey
Miriam Hyes
Hampton's
Arabella Burr
Liverpool
Browns
Arabella
Jinige
Miriam
Minha
Hardy
Warry
Miss Burr
Mrs. Grown
Larry
Tarry
Andre
Tea as an Active Poison Warns Rabbits and Humans
A New York Journal report claims tea contains thein, a dangerous substance, with experiments suggesting lethal doses for small animals and impairment of human work capacity. It notes heavy yearly tea consumption in the United States, social reliance on tea, and warns of its effects on digestion and fatigue.
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England
United States
J. H. Kellogg
Lehmann
New York Journal
Miriam and Harry Mortimer wed in family comedy
In a Chicago Times Herald note the couple, Miriam and Harry Mortimer, are depicted in a lighthearted ceremony. Uncle Jasper frets over obedience as Miriam questions ownership, while the family jokes about living together and happiness binding them all.
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Miriam
Willie
Harry
Harry Mortimer
Jasper
Onders
Chicago Times Herald
A New Kind of Fly Music to a Spider
A curious experiment records a spider reacting to the sound of a tuning fork. The spider moves along its web to the source of the buzzing, then returns in alarm, finally dancing with pleasure as the fork’s tone proves musical to the creature.
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Gentteman
Les
Science and Industry News Highlights From A Royal Institute Meeting
A survey of recent tech advances covers a Damascus to Mecca railway to aid pilgrims, wasp diets including insects, English slate hygiene, Persian irrigation, rice farming with flooded prairies in Louisiana, and American machinery replacing foreign labor. Also notes Britain's Viper torpedo boat’s 35.5 knot speed, balloon tech using gold-beater skin, and hydrogen inflation gear for airships.
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Louisiana
Department of Agriculture
Royal Institution
London
Remarkable Luck Saved Bell's English Patent Rights
The text notes Bell narrowly avoided losing English patent rights for the telephone. Lord Kelvin visited with an early model whose bent spring prevented operation. Kelvin did not press the spring, causing a failed demonstration and potential legal risk for Bell. The incident, reported by the New York Sun, could have altered patent trials and costs.
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Bell
Lord Kelwin
Scotland
Ocean
England
Bell Company
New York Sun
A Mother's Faith in Leeds Sermon Echoes
During a Chicago visit Dr. Robert Collyer recalled his mother hearing him preach 35 years ago at Leeds. She told him with pride and faith, though she might not have understood the sermon, that she believes in him.
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Chicago
Robert Collyer
Leeds
Argonant
European marriageable princesses outnumber princes
A German newspaper reports that Europe currently has 71 marriageable princesses and 47 marriageable princes, highlighting a gender and dynastic balance observed across the continent.
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Europe
Ways of keeping cool in the summer parlor
The New York Tribune advises summer room makeovers to increase comfort. Pack away carpets and rugs for cleaning, swap floor coverings for matting, add cotton covers to upholstery, and use light denim or muslin draperies. Replace winter pictures with cool New England scenes, declutter cushions, and install a home electric fan. Avoid mosquito netting over pictures and relocate fragile wall art.
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Sardiniere
New York ‘Tribune
A Persian Book Store in Sig Bazaar
A window into a Persian book stall where a bookseller sits in a dark mantle and high lambskin hat amid shelves and floor heaps. The stock centers on biographies, Korans, school books, poets, and historians, with rare manuscripts tucked away for sale or barter.
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Sig
The
North American Review
Discoverer of Johannesburg and Persia’s ice comedy
The London Chronicle credits Sir Hercules Robinson with discovering Johannesburg's gold potential during his South African visit after a seven year Australian governorship. It notes Persian capital skating at Teheran during Christmas, with Nasr-ed-Din amused by English ministers skating. It ends by referencing American locomotive works in 1896.
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Johannesburg
London Chronicle
Hercules Robinson
Lord
Persia
Teheran
Shah
Nasr-ed-Din
The Poor Man's Friend in a Household Economics Cook Book
A humorous excerpt presents a recipe titled The Poor Man's Friend from a household economics cook book. It mocks frugality with a suggestive list of ingredients such as Irish stew, butter, thyme, celery, and odd additions, then hints at serving in a golden dish with lotus garnish while noting it appeared in Fred J. Eaton's Truth publication.
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Fred J. Eaton
Humorous exchanges at a bustling wedding party
A string of comedy snippets and quips from a social scene includes jokey banter about gifts at a wedding, a critic calling the world funny, and editors agreeing, with lines about duellists, politeness, and cooking class diplomas. The mix features teachers, deacons, spouses, and a playful exchange about money and manners.
Where King Arthur Was Slain in Camelford Text
The Westminster Gazette notes a link between King Arthur legends and the near destruction of Camelford in Cornwall. It cites antiquaries and poets about Arthur’s death on the Camel near Camelford, with Carew asserting the 525 battle between Arthur and Mordred ending in Arthur’s death.
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Arthur
Camelford
Westminster Gazette
Tintagel
Leland
Menry VII
Cyinden
Cambula
Camel
Mordred
Nave
Marianus
Carew
Sing Arthur
Sephew Mordred
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