Pere Lachaise A Vast Paris Cemetery Of Romance And Robbers
Pere Lachaise in Paris is described as the largest cemetery, famed for Abelard and Heloise, Balzac and other notables, but also noted for its romance and frequent thefts. A keeper recounts burglars, from connoisseurs to bronze theft rings, pearl wreath thieves, and widows visiting with gifts, along with lovers and letter boxes scattered through the grounds.
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Good Coffee Secrets For Proper Brewing
A historical note advises using a immaculate clean coffeepot with fresh boiling water and good coffee. It recommends paying more for better coffee and using less. The pot should be washed and soaked after meals and kept free of discoloration with weekly baking soda in cold water until boiling.
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Ten Cent
The Use of Perfumes and Violet Fragrance
A chemist-prescribed violet scent guide urges refined women to wear a gentle, pervasive odor. It recommends violet as the sole fragrance across perfume, sachets, flannels, tooth wash, and bath items, with modest use and in-closet sachets for a lasting, subtle atmosphere.
Health and Beauty Remedies For Common Ailments
Tight clothes and indigestion cause red noses. A hot bath at night aids restful sleep. A pinch of salt before meals helps digestion. A raw eye swallowed can detach a fishbone. High heeled boots may cause spinal issues. Bed linen must be dry before sleep. Fresh air helps a headache. Heavy blankets can cause morning fatigue. Damp salt rubbed on chilblains is effective. Do not eat meals in the sick room. A raw onion before bed can soothe nerves and aid sleep.
Importing wives eyed as St Petersburg faces shortage
The male population in St Petersburg outnumbers women by 124000, prompting plans to import brides from provinces. Matrimonial agencies profit from this shortage, as social events show a heavy male dominance and rising jealousies, with affairs and pistols amid the field of honor.
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St. Petersburg
Empire
Dogs of Portugal Protect Grapes With Tied Sticks
In Portugal dogs guard vineyards and chase fruit, with sticks tied to their necks to deter intruders. The practice aims to keep the animals from entering grape yards in pursuit of the fruit.
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Portugal
Deepest Gas Well Reaches 4680 Feet in Pittsburgh
The deepest well in the country is a gas well drilled in Pittsburgh. It reached 4680 feet before operations halted due to the drilling cable breaking from its own weight.
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Pittsburg
Growth Rates of Fingernails by Finger
Observations show nails on different fingers grow at unequal speeds. The middle finger nail grows the fastest while the thumb nail grows the slowest, indicating varying growth rates among digits.
Plantain described as banana relative with distinct stem and fruit
The plantain Musa paradisiaca is a tree but not a banana. It lacks purple stem spots and bears a larger more angular fruit than the banana.
Revolution and Strife Ended European Presence in Haiti
In the Reuters era account, Haiti, under French influence, became a volatile scene where mixed populations clashed, leading to the expulsion of Europeans and the victory of Black insurgents, securing independence amid violent conflict.
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Haiti
All men of Genius Said to Have Clear Bright Eyes
A remark on the eye as a sign of mental ability notes eyes that are clear slow moving and bright as an indicator of intellect, with emphasis on the perception of intelligence rather than color without broader context.
Sulphur If Kept Handy May Extinguish Chimney Fire
Sulphur thrown into a stove furnace or fireplace will instantly extinguish the fire in a chimney or flue. A small bag of sulphur kept in a handy place and used as directed could save property and perhaps life.
Siamese Football Rules With Wicker Ball
The Siamese play football using a wicker ball and may touch it only with knees head and shoulders. The aim is to keep the ball in the air as long as possible with the first to let it hit the ground losing a point.
Snakes as Necklaces in Sarowa Dances
Native girls in Sarowa wind harmless snakes around their necks and arms as decorative ornaments for dances in certain districts. The practice showcases local customs and the widespread presence of snakes in the area.
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Saroa
The Ruby Hat Changes Color Then Reverts
A ruby hat switches to green when worn but soon returns to its original color, according to the tale.
Burials In Japan Custom of Burial After Death
The article notes there are no undertakers in Japan and explains burial customs where relatives place the deceased in a coffin and bury them before mourning begins.
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Japan
Hair Flower Customs Distinguish Married and Single Women
In Colombia the method of wearing flowers signals marital status with senoras placing blooms on the right side and senoritas on the left, according to local tradition among women of the United States of Colombia.
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United States
Colombia
South America
Spiders Thread Weighs More Than Grains Of Salt
Four miles of an ordinary spider's thread would weigh over a grain of salt, scientists report. The finding highlights the remarkable tensile strength and lightness of spider silk as a natural material.
Potatoes vary in value by cooking method
Potatoes value changes with preparation. Roasted tubers offer best eating quality. Peasants pair potatoes with milk, which supplies elements the potatoes lack, and this practice is reasonable.
London's Lord Mayor and the sovereign sanction
The Lord Mayor of London cannot take office without the sovereign's approval. The veto has not been used since the Stuart era, indicating a historic restraint on succession to the post.
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London
Portugal Emerges as a Fief in 1094 Controversy
In 1094 the name Portugal first appears in annals. Alfonso VI of Castile grants Portugal as a fief to Count Henry of Burgundy who aided against the Moorish threat.
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Portugal
Alfonso VI
Castile
Henry of Burgundy
Patrons Urged to Update Delivery With Office
Patrons who do not receive their paper regularly are asked to modify their delivery information with this office. The notice requests timely updates to ensure uninterrupted service and accurate delivery.
First Pianos in America and Early Planos Era
Odd promotional page lists early piano imports by John Jacob Astor in 1784, then notes attempts to build planos in the U.S. The text names Misses Bertha Moses Florence Moses Grace Houser and educators, with medical remedies and lectures on a wide range of topics.
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America
London
John Jacob Astor
Planos
Mary Ilsesser
Bertha
Florence Moses
Cora Fackler
Selima Rutter
Humphreys
Atie Albright
Wuhan
Gona
Evangelist Ahrens Contemplates Sterling Revival Move
Sterling's prominent businessman Evangelist Ahrens recalls a career shift from merchandising to religious work urged by Billy Sunday. He describes past church involvement, Moody Institute training, and a pledge to pursue a genuine local revival while weighing a Nebraska farm and future evangelist work. Local option debates and Sterling’s wet status frame his decision.
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Revival debates linger amid Williams and Sterling fallout
City residents discuss the Williams revival after sensational developments. Some fear the loss will deprive the country of another eloquent evangelist of the Billy Sunday mold, while others doubt Williams can fill that void.
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Sterling
Billy Sunday
Barrett asserts Latin America interest in Taft’s policy course
John Barrett, director of the bureau of American republics, announced at Hot Springs that Central and South American republics express broad interest in Taft’s plans. He said the message will go to Washington to assure the president elect that he will continue and expand Roosevelt-Root efforts to foster closer friendly and commercial ties in the region.
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Hot Springs
John Barrett
Bureau of American Republics
Taft Cottage
Central
Taft
Washington
Barrett
A Stubborn Cinderella At Grand Opera House
A Chicago audience enjoys A Stubborn Cinderella from Adams Waugh and Howard. The campus romance follows a young college man and an English noblewoman as they pursue love defying guardians. George Marion directs with lavish costumes and sets shaping a celebrated production in Chicago tonight.
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Chicago
Madam Grundy
George Marion
Princess Amusement Company
Adam
Grand Opera House
Devil Furore Grows Beyond Merry Widow Craze
The Devil furore sweeps the nation exceeding the Merry Widow craze. Henry W. Savage holds the English presentation rights and may announce progress soon. The Devil will be staged next Monday November 30 at the Grand with the original Eastern company.
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Franz Molnar
Henry W. Savage
Seven Years of Proof for King's New Discovery
W V Henry of Panama Mo touts seven years of proof that Dr King's New Discovery cures coughs colds and throat chest and lung diseases. The world has thirty eight years of proof it treats coughs la grippe asthma hay fever bronchitis hemorrhage of the lungs and early consumption. It prevents pneumonia with timely use. Sold at Jos Emmert's drug store 50c and 1.00 Trial bottle free.
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W. V. Henry
Panama
Jos. Emmert’s
Palace meat market accounts settle with cashier note
All persons having accounts with the Palace meat market up to Nov. 165, please call and settle with cashier. G. G. McCarry. M1-0d1w.
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Palace
G. G. McCarry
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