Fires in Bamboo Forests Sweeping Cambodia Lands
A historical account describes bamboo forests in Cambodia catching fire with speeds rivaling prairie blazes. Friction can ignite dry bamboo, with flames racing along canes and feeding from dense fuel. The blasts burst joints like cannon, bamboo stalks leaping as torches carried by the wind. The report cautions travelers and notes the terrain and hazards posed by bamboo thickets and flooded banks.
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Cambodia
Washington Post
Bridger’s Return to Scouting in Missouri Tale
The aging scout Jim Bridger yearns to retire eastward to Missouri but returns after discovering railroads and ranches sprouting near his former home. He recalls the air and cuisine of the east as unlike the plains. Captain Russell notes Bridger’s revival of the scouting life and Bridger explains the contrast between old plains life and new developments.
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Jim Bridger
Plains
Missouri
Russell
Bridger
Old
Cap
Cap’n
The First Cookbook in Roman History
A fragment notes that Romans hold the honor of producing the first European cookbook. The passage reflects on ancient culinary traditions and the early shaping of European gastronomy.
Which Foot Walks Faster
The article explains a simple, demonstrable fact about walking. When walking briskly in a clear pavement center, you veer to one side within fifty yards due to one foot moving faster or a longer stride. An experiment with two sticks eight feet apart shows how hard it is to walk straight blindfolded.
Egotism as virtue in personal progress and society
The piece argues that egotism is not a sin but a virtue essential to real progress. It acknowledges unpleasantries for others and the possessor, yet contends that self love and the desire for others’ admiration help sustain social bonds and drive great enterprises that culminate in personal profit.
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Les Me's
Mournful dirgetike tune heard in Mobile quarter
A woman in Mobile’s negro quarter heard an old woman chant a mournful tune. The elder replied that the song is sorrowful but that by singing it and minding her own business she hopes to reach heathen souls.
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Mobile
Ala
Yossum
I Have Been Engaged To Dozens Of Girls
A young man boasts of engagements to many girls and insists he has never married any of them, while a lady questions his luck in love. The exchange highlights a humorous twist on romance and commitment.
An Order Not Obeyed Exasperated Irish Sergeant
An Irish sergeant drills recruits and orders them to halt and come forward to inspect themselves. The scene highlights a tense moment as the squad confronts a stubborn stoppage and the sergeant’s insistence on discipline. The anecdote centers on a brisk, characterful drill session.
Theater Wings and Airship Interest Prompt Purchase
A fragment notes a person who loves airships and flying machines buys a theater. A question arises about the motive while a theater wings and files phrase appears, suggesting a setting where stage and aviation imagery intersect.
Garden Pest Aphis Invades Roses In Spring
All who grow plants know the green fly aphis is a serious pest now attacking rose trees and other garden specimens, spreading rapidly and harming growth. Neighborhood gardeners report widespread damage and seek remedies.
Dolphin and flying fish spectacle near Boca Grande
A ship at anchor off Boca Grande witnessed a dolphin chase a flying fish that splashed toward the vessel. The flying fish rose over the bow near the foremast while the dolphin surfaced on the opposite side and caught the fish in midair as it curved toward the water.
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Boca Grande
Punta Gorda
Missing Opportunities in a Quip from Youth's Companion
A terse exchange between Armes and his wife reflects on patience and repeated mistakes. The quotation frames a humorous contrast about enduring faults and the abundance of errors in people. This compact aside echoes a broader sentiment about human fallibility.
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Armes
He that studieth revenge keepeth his own wounds green
A compact aphorism noting that dwelling on revenge prolongs personal harm rather than healing it. The saying cautions against bitterness, suggesting that focus on retaliation deepens one’s suffering and wounds.
Advertisement for Atlas offer at Scott and Bowne
A newspaper ad entices readers to mail the advertisement and the paver name along with the sender’s address and four cents to Scott & Bowne at 409 Pearl Street New York. The offer promises 3 Complete Handy Atlas of the World.
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Scott & Bowne
Pearl Street
New York
Brandenburg N Court Paces Judge Today on Larceny Charge
Branden bu Brandenburg, author and journalist, faces a second degree larceny charge over a disputed Cleveland letter tied to the recent presidential campaign. The letter claimed to present former President Cleveland’s views and attacked William Jennings Bryan. The publication claimed it was bought from Brandenburg with Cleveland estate assurances later withdrawn by executor Hastings. Brandenburg was arrested in Dayton, waived extradition, and brought to New York. The charge mirrors obtaining money under false pretenses.
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New York
Broughton Brandenburg
Cleveland
William Jennings Bryan
Brandenburg
Mr. Cleveland
Hastings
Dayton
Shot Saves Two Lives in Great Falls Tragedy
In Great Falls Montana on November 30 a man named B Williams and a second cowboy possibly saved the lives of Mrs. George B London and himself by taking part in a faster rifle action. London, claiming he would marry, appeared with a Winchester. WH Hams grabbed a rifle and Williams fell dead before he could fire.
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Great Falls
Mont
B. Williams
George B. London
London
Williams
Hams
Roosevelt Girls Rivalry At Army Navy Football Game
In Philadelphia on November 30 the president's daughters backed their teams as West Pointers defeated Annapolis 6 to 4. Mrs Nicholas Longworth cheered for the army while Miss Ethel urged the navy eleven.
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Longworth
Army
Ethel
Navy
Philadelphia
West Pointers
Annapolis
Batle
Nicholas Longworth
Tuberculosis Show Opens in New York
New York November 30 The tuberculosis show of the International Tuberculosis Congress held in Washington was opened with public ceremonies Governor Hughes and Slayer McClellan delivering addresses The exhibit aims to demonstrate prevention and cure methods from the United States and abroad Exhibitors total about 449 from the US and many from South America Europe and Japan
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New York
International Tuberculosis Congress
Washington
Hughes
Slayer McClellan
United States
South America
Europe
Japan
Newspaper synopsis of Hale interview lacks basis
The New York World says its published synopsis of the German emperor interview with Dr. William Bayard Hale had no convincing factual basis after a painstaking investigation. It notes the piece was published and later suppressed and sent a cable to Chancellor von Buelow denying the synopsis.
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New York
New York World
William Bayard Hale
Chaneccor von Buelow
Admierer Kills Ex Husband Blamed Over Woman
In Carthage Missouri on November 30 Lew Holle was chosen to stand trial for murder after Albert Rutter identified him as the shooter before dying. Rutter had attacked Holle following a meeting with Mrs. Rutter, now divorced. Recover Gold From Ramrod Steamer. Panama liner Finance hull yielded 160000 in gold and silver for canal zone payouts. Twenty-one Chinese detained on immigration status escaped from a shed. four recaptured.
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Carthage
Lew Holle
Albert Rutter
Holle
Rutter
New York
Finance
Ceorele
Panama Canal Zone
Ilegally
San Francisco
Cal
United States
Cattle From New York Arrive in England on Armenian
The steamer Armenian brought 1,200 head of cattle to Lickenhead England from New York. An inspection found no trace of foot and mouth disease.
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England
Lickenhead
New York
Record Snowfall Strikes Colorado Region
Denver November 30 report says portions of Colorado endured one of the heaviest snowfalls in this area with some locations setting new records in daily snowfall, prompting travel disruption and school closures as crews work to clear roads.
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Colorado
Denver
Osstern Porion
Pile remedy touted with first application relief
An advertisement claims Man Zan Pile Remedy provides relief from piles after the first use. The offer is guaranteed and priced through Price Co. It is sold by H J Moogk and C P Guenther.
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H. J. Moogk
C. P. Guenther
Daily Journal Delivery Ad
The Daily Journal is delivered to any part of the city for 10c a week.
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the Daily Journal
Pigs for Sale Near Yellow Creek Brewery
Six Poland China male pigs for sale one old. Call W. J. Duileman three quarters of a mile east of Yellow Creek brewery. Old phone number 277.
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Poland
China
W. J. Duileman
Yellow Creek
Hand painted china for Nmas gifts at Gift Shop
Hand painted china is the very thing for Nmas gifts at Gift Shop 11-16d2w.
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Nmas
Postmaster General Reports US Mail Deficit and Auto Collection Trial
Washington November 30 Postmaster General Meyer reports year receipts of 208 351 886 with a 16 873 223 deficit the largest in department history plus 37 076 losses from fire burglary and other causes An automobile collection trial in Milwaukee shows collectors double output vs horse drawn methods and faster mail pickup A temporary centyard trial in Washington and Indianapolis is noted for the current year
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Washington
Meyer
Shugo Oan
Milwaukee
Washington, D.C
Inciamapolis
Hens Roast Hopes With Summer Logic in Winsted
Woodford proposes a scheme to persuade hens their environment is summer by installing asbestos coated steam pipes as roasts. The plan aims to calm birds and align their laying with warmer months, a notable experiment in poultry husbandry at his chicken house.
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Woodford
Fined $1,000 For Eating Army Fare
Washington dispatch reports John Nicade mus enlisted in St. Louis then refused service after government meals. He traveled to Peoria and Bloomington for more free board before being arrested. The supreme court upheld a $1,000 fine and imprisonment.
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Washington
John Nicademus
St. Louis
Jefferson Barracks
Peoria
Bloomington
Supreme Coort
After Athletic Records Men of Muscle Meet In Indoor Championships
New York November 30 indoor championships of the Amateur Athletic Union will be held at Madison Square Garden tonight and tomorrow night. Don Leshy the Irish jumper entered Leahy trains hard to win back his laurels from Harry St Porter who beat him last year. Mat McGrath the giant policeman for the New York A C will face well known weight tossers. last year McGrath broke the record for this event.
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New York
Amateur Athletic Union
Madison Square Garden
Don Leshy
Leahy
Harry St. Porter
Mat McGrath
New York A. C
McGrath
Ketchel Plans Christmas in Grand Rapids and San Francisco
Nov 29 report says Ketchel will spend Christmas in Grand Rapids while also visiting San Francisco. Stenley Etchel laments netting only 84,000 after losing to Billy Papke who earned 12,050. Melbourne tennis duel notes lack of condition cited by Americans Alexander and Wright in Davis Cup defeat.
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Grand Rapids
San Francisco
Stenley Etchel
Billy Papke
Ketchel
Melbourne
J. B. Alexander
Peels C. Wright
Maher Closes Season With 1389 Firsts in Riding Monors
London reports Danny Maher, American jockey, ends season with 1389 firsts to his credit, while closest rival Wooten tallies 129 winners as the campaign wraps.
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Maher
London
Danny Maher
Wooten
Boys Frozen to Death in Ventura County Mountains
In Ventura California on November 30 three youths died from freezing, believed to be Cuba Tharp nine, Clifford Tharp seventeen, and John Blatz thirteen. They reportedly climbed the Santa Paula mountains to see the snow and collapsed exhausted then slept.
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Orerce Grove
Ventura
Cal
Cuba Tharp
Clifford Tharp
John Blatz
Santa Paula Mountains
Two Thousand Ovens Resume
Huntington W Va November 30 More than two thousand coke ovens long idle for almost a year have resumed operations in a large energy revival effort affecting local industry and workers.
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Huntington
W. Va
Bomb outrage in Portugal at Villa Nova de Portina
A dynamite bomb exploded at a printing works in Villa Nova de Portina Portugal wrecking the establishment and causing likely damage to the site and surrounding area. Local authorities investigate motive and suspects as reports confirm the incident.
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Portugal
Liston
Villa Nova de Portina
Weather Forecast Summary for Midwestern Regions
The forecast calls for generally fair conditions in the southern portions. Wisconsin and Iowa expect rain and likely snow, signaling wintry mix across the region.
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Waois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Becomes Popular Laxative Syrup for Coughs and Colds
Beech Bees Laxative Cough Syrup provides quick relief from coughs colds hoarseness whooping cough and bronchial throat troubles. Mothers especially recommend it for children. Pleasant to take gently laxative. Sold by H J Moogh and C Guenther.
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H. J. Moogh
C Guenther
Hand for Sale Cakes and Puddings by Mrs Smith
Mrs J R Smith offers homemade mincemeat fruit cake and English plum pudding. Also custom cakes and cookies at reasonable prices. 45 Union Street. Sale notice appears in local listings.
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J. R. Smith
Union St
Poor Chollie Mollie Is That Chollie at the Door
A fragment from Yonkers Statesman portrays a tense domestic moment with Mollie unsure about Chollie at the door. The lines capture a strained exchange and a sense of fatigue or inability to perform simple tasks.
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Chollie
Mollie
Pollie
Yonkers Statesman
Sunny the Quaint Fellow Ponders Money Under Head
A verse from the New York Press quotes a young man named Sunny joking about sleeping with cash under his head and whether a man retires on his money. The line plays on wealth and bedtime imagery in a light, ironic tone.
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Sunny
New York Press
Got Him All Right. City Sport Blaze at Deer
A tense city hockey scene features Cholly Seaver yelling and cursing as fans ask, Did you get him? The reply, You bet I did, echoes amid the rapid action and crowd noise described in vivid diary style.
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Cholly Seaver
Puck
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