Syracuse woman claims 27 signs foretell weather without tools
Mrs Eva Frances Smith Wilkin of Syracuse says she reads the heavens to predict weather with 27 signs, better than the Weather Bureau. She surveys clouds each dawn from a high point, claims ten day forecasts with no instruments, and plans a balloon study with Major Hersey.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Major Hersey
Washington
United States
Eva Frances Smith Wilkin
Henry Dwight Wilkin
Weather Bureau
New York Globe
Metropolis
Iersey
National Weather Bureau
Wilkit
Atrs. Witkin
Betrothal Bracelet A Delicate New Fashion
The piece notes Prince George of Greece revived the betrothal bracelet custom. It cites Princess Marie Bonaparte as an early wearer and says European suitors follow suit. The bracelet features two gold bands in antique design with diamonds and sapphires and heart clasps.
Mammoth Oil Painting by Guido Horvath in Proctor
Hungarian artist Guido Horvath completed a mammoth oil painting in Proctor Yt titled Washington at the Battle of Tren ton. The 210 feet long and 11 feet high work is claimed to be the largest single picture on any subject in the United States. An English traveler notes natives claim flying snakes in Sumatra with descent abilities observed.
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Guido Horvath
Proctor
Washington
Trenton
United States
Humbled the Princess in a South Sea mock pageant
In Biloxi Herald retold anecdote of a German party where a dark skinned woman posed as a South Sea princess. John Sharp Williams, a student from Esteldethere Germany, pressed the ruse asking in a southern drawl where she came from, prompting a tense, race charged moment.
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South Sea Ialands
John Sharp Willams
Esteldethere
Germany
South Sea Islands
John Sharp
South Carolina
de Luwis
Biloxi
The Bastille as a Prison and Its Notable Inmates
The Bastille hosted inmates with varied fates and strict rules. It was reputedly better kept than Picestre or the Chatelet, with underground cells and bread and water, while main rooms offered meals and wine. Notable prisoners like Voltaire and Abbe Morellet found it a cradle of fame despite harsh vows upon release.
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Bastille
Picestre
Chatelet
Tlow
Voltaire
Abbe Morellet
The
Encyclopedia
M. Molin
Frederic Harrison
A Feat For Blondin in a Dinner Club Tale
A Chicago anecdote recalls a man who after a long dinner walks in the street between car tracks. He declines sidewalks and declares, Do you think I am Blondin? The remark is used by a congressman to illustrate a point about walking the straight and narrow path.
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Blondin
Chicago
John
Saturday Evening Post
Hayload Humor Ends In Quick Resignation
A rural tale describes a farmer hiring a town hand who follows him to the hay field. After unloading a load, they prepare for another, prompting the worker to quip he will resign. The exchange ends with the farmer agreeing to the hiring decision and the hand quitting.
Pat and the Lava Joke From the Kitchen
An Irish servant returning from Italy is asked what lava the master talks about. He replies with a pun, saying it is only a drop of the crater.
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Italy
Pat
No Advance Copies Given Out
Gwendolen questions Archie about his proposal while Esmeralda notes a message that the declaration will not be released before 12 30 a m next Thursday night.
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Gwendolen
Archie
Esmeralda
Chicago Tribune
Indian Wrestlers Build Strength On Milk And Flour Diet
Article notes Indian wrestlers and athletes gain strength through a diet comprising milk, goat flesh, and rich flour-based foods, emphasizing ample nourishment for performance and stamina.
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India
Large United States Army maneuvers open at Fort Benjamin Harrison
The full maneuvers of the department of the lakes United States army opened at Fort Benjamin Harrison near Indianapolis. Eight regiments of the Ohio national guard are in camp with the regulars. Federal troops include the Tenth regiment and battalions from the Twenty-Seventh and Twenty-Eighth Infantry plus cavalry, hospital and signal units in proximity to the advancing guards from neighboring states.
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United States Army
Fort Benjamin Harrison
Indianapolis
Ohio National Guard
Twenty- Seventh Infantry
Thirteenth Cavalry
Ohio
Apatrong
Illinois
Tondana
West Virginia
Wentucky
Michigan
Wis
Paring Guide People and the Graveyard Joke
Two boys divide a catch of fish at a cemetery gate while a frightened old man and his minister debate a devil and the Lord parceling out people. The Deacon flees, then returns to verify the moral as the boys continue their division just beyond the gate.
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Deacon
Pellmell
Augusta
Penguin Battles for Mate in Duel on Shore
Penguins fight for mates in regular duels on their arena grounds. They use flippers as weapons, protected by feathers and blubber, exchanging blows until one yields. The bouts are rarely fatal, though flipper strikes can draw blood from a human hand.
How Models Make Pictures
The artist credits his model a shopgirl with shaping the kiss scene in The Kiss. He says models contribute the abandon and pose that elevate pictures, noting a medical student helped with the pose. The Times-Democrat quotes him on models making or breaking masterpieces.
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Kuls
New Orleans Times-Democrat
Burmese bull racing and boxing among Burmans noted
The Calcutta Statesman reports Burma favors bull racing with a prized bull owned by a native sportsman who refused 10 000 rupees and is valued at 25 000 rupees earning 12 000 to 15 000 rupees annually. Burmans also like boxing though not by Queensberry rules with observers noting rough, chancey blows.
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Burma
Queensberry
Calicutta Statesman
The Wrong Lady
An Argonaut report describes mischievous youths hailing shopgirls with dubious compliments. A warning from an older boy warns the crowd that the wrong lady could come along and break a face if their behavior continues.
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Argonaut
Family Feud Over Duty Sparks Court Remarks
A judge remarks on a conflict within a family noting obligation to discharge a nephew despite kinship. The exchange reveals strain as the brother’s son faces dismissal while the mother’s tolerance is cited in the dialogue.
Preparation and Marriage Toast at Church
A keeper reports a fellow keeper Page is to be married, noting he was prayed for in church for the second time last Sunday at London Mall.
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London Mall
Unclear Historical Drug List with Prices and Ailments
Fragmented OCR shows a price list for medicines and remedies, including fevers, worms, colic, diarrhea, dyspepsia, coughs, eye issues, influenza, whooping cough, and other ailments. The text mixes spellings and numbers, with scattered fractions and misprints.
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Maleria
Caas
Paneays
Deneen of Illinois Governor Receives Broad Endorsement
The piece praises Governor Deneen as a strong, active leader shaping state institutions railroads and municipal questions. It notes his renomination by Republicans and outlines editorials defending his nonpartisan record and competence. It contrasts Stevenson’s nonpartisan promises with Deneen’s proven governance.
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Stevenson
Repubican
Rockford Register-Gazette
Deneet
Repubiican
Illinois
Deneen
Jetter
Flo
Hainets Herald
The
Herald
Mr. Deneen
Mr. Stevenson
Currants Served Cold After Simple Sugar Cure
A Paris hotel waiter explains the currants with soft cream cheese and bread were not cooked. The large red and white currants were covered with sugar and left three days, producing a sweet, dre cient result. They should be served very cold.
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Paris
Luo
Doan's Ointment Endorsed by Freeport Reader
Freeport residents praise Doan's Ointment for itching skin and eczema. M M Mayer of 351 Homer Street relays eight year satisfaction after curing a stubborn eczema with two boxes from Emmett's drug store. He urges others to use Doan's and note it relieves itching promptly. Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the product in the United States. Remember the name and avoid alternatives.
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Freeport
Dean
M. M. Mayer
Homer Street
Lll
Doun
Emmett
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United States
Death of G I Morosini Banker and Philanthropist
Giovanni P Morosini a New York banker and philanthropist died suddenly of heart failure at his Riverdale country home aged seventy four He is survived by a son and two daughters His wife died in 1803 Victoria Morosini his youngest daughter previously caused a sensation by eloping with the family coachman Rehitting and disinherited by her father Giulia Morosini the other daughter is a noted horsewoman His life in America began at sixteen as a sailor in Clifton Staten Island where he saved a boy later revealed as Nathaniel Marsh secretary of the Erie railroad Marsh rewarded him with a position and industry for figures helped his rapid rise
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New York
Giovanni P. Morosini
Riverdale
Morosini
Victoria Morosini
Rehitting
Giulia Morosini
Morostat
Clifton
Staten Island
Nathaniel Marsh
Erie
Marsh
Umpire Sheridan Attacked After Safe Call Sparks Riot
Umpire Jack Sheridan of the American League was assaulted by baseball fans as he left the park in St. Louis. Police dispersed the crowd after one man struck Sheridan while he defended himself, the incident linked to his ruling McIntyre of Detroit was safe for the winning run.
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St. Louis
Jack Sheridan
Sheridan
McIntyre
Detroit
Plague Riots Rage in Azores as Officials Targeted
Reports from Lisbon say serious disorders broke out in the Azores where bubonic plague rages. In Horta and Angra crowds burned with anger over authorities failing to take preventive measures, injuring several government officials.
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Lisbon
Azores
Horta
Fayal
Angra
Terceire
Baseball scores from early 1900s city games across venues
Baseball box scores from Boston Chicago Philadelphia New York St Louis Brooklyn and other venues show hits errors and batteries for teams including Boston Chicago Philadelphia St Louis Pittsburgh and Cincinnati. Players noted include Spade McLean Bresnahan and Mathewson with varied runs and outs in multiple matchups.
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Boston
Chicago
Brown
King
Lindiaman
Bowerman
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Wittsburg
Maddox Gibson
Corridon
Doolin
New York
St. Louts
St. Louis
Sallee
Hig
Brooklyn
Cinciunatic
Philaelphia
Washington
Schlitzer
Lapp
Cates
Street
Detroit
Bratteries
Mullin
Schmidt
St Louis
Howell, Smith
Cincinnati
Pan
American
L. P.O. Netrolt
Cleveland
Chicago St. Louis
Philadelphia c
Soo
New York Names in Uneven Draft Spelling List
Fragmentary OCR item lists scattered names and places including New York entries and several surnames such as Heaton and Wilson with unclear context. The text appears as a garbled roster or index line from a historical page, offering no clear event or outcome to summarize.
Efficacious skin tonics for tan and freckle removal
Advertised remedies include a benzoin musk ambergris tincture with spirits and orange flower water for cooling skin and fading tan. A second cream combines honey glycerin rectified spirits citric acid and ambergris to soften whiten and prevent roughness for hands and face.
Hanging Pictures For Wall Backgrounds
Do not hang pictures against figured wallpaper when the figures are large and distinct. Plain side walls provide the best background, especially in gray tones. Do not hang pictures too high. Hang portraits at eye level on a jewel if possible. Avoid placing watercolors with oil paintings or engravings close together.
A Cooking Hint Uses Marbles For Fruit Cooking
A kitchen tip notes placing four or five large marbles at the vessel bottom before fruit helps keep shape and prevents burning during boiling. The marbles also work well for making jam and catchup, with a silver dollar suggested by some as an alternative.
Simple Door Check Uses Rubber Ball and Cord
A brief note describes a screen door check using a small rubber ball attached to a stout cord hung on a ball driven into the door casing to prevent slamming.
Door and ball interaction illustrated in sequence
Figures show the door at a point where only part of the ball extends into the doorway. The door strikes the ball in one frame and in another the ball swings free as the door closes.
Value of Whole Cloves for Household Storage
Sprinkling cloves among furs woolens carpets and rugs helps deter moths. A quarter teaspoonful placed on cloth over hot fruit before sealing prevents molding and spoilage.
The Dinner Table Elegance Over Flashy Decor
The article argues that simple tables with well cared-for linen china and silver, plus a touch of flowers or ferns, create a more elegant impression than overly elaborate setups with lace ribbons and costly centerpieces.
Pillow Design Note for Invalids
An instruction describes making a pillow reaching from shoulders to hips to prevent bed sores and provide comfort. It suggests smooth materials like sateen and filling with ground flaxseed to avoid lumping or heat buildup.
Split Hair Care Guideline From Grooming Tips
A hair with a split end stops growing and should be cut back several inches to restore health. Singeing can be preferable to cutting, but it requires experience before attempting the procedure.
How to Clean Cut Glass Properly
To wash out glass use a soft brush to reach cracks and crevices. Wash in hot soapy water to remove all residue, rinse in clear cold water, and wipe dry with a very soft cloth.
Foxes Rarely Leave All Kits in One Den
Hunters note it is unusual for foxes to keep all their young together in a single spot. They typically scatter their brood to distant retreats and avoid raiding roosts near dens while traveling far for food and masking paths.
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