Adventure in the Rockies Ends with Bear Attack Rescue
A Colorado hunting party in Middle Park faces a grizzly assault after Joe Bruette is grievously wounded. Peter Bruette and Dr. Lewis assist, improvise surgery, and secure a wagon to transport the survivor. The bear is slain by Pete and companions, with the camp left to recover.
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Isto
George Town
Colo
Middle Park
AK Vouoks
Joe Bruette
Peter
Cary
Willams River
Williams River
Lal
Tim
Dir
Bewis
Pred
Reid
Lin
Chen
Joe
Hhunter
Deaton
Pete
Dr. Lewis
Antnl
Rel
Model Husbands and the American Marital Myth
A critical column explores the ideal of the model husband in American society. It paints married men as perpetual providers who sacrifice personal comfort, noting wives' influence, social expectations, and the rigid division of leisure and duty. The piece questions gender roles with satire on ballroom, opera, and social routines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Benedict
Bear Attacks Intercepted by Gunshot Ending Fatal Threat
A hunter recounts a near fatal bear attack in which a mate was killed. Peter's timely buffalo rifle shot into the bear's open mouth killed it instantly, allowing the party to recover and skin two heavy hides before returning to camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cap
Lewis
Reid
Jove
Peter
Pete
Cooper
Myself
Tom
Jon
New York Ledger
Scientific miscellany and social notes from a past issue
A collection of curiosities and scientific facts touches on mountains, lunar motion, oceans, and polar depths. It cites Berlin streets lit by electric lamps, Leyden jar oscillations, climate and skin color, polar geography, Russian needles, artillery weights, and a quirky Halle idea for entertainers with price scales for dancing and social roles.
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United States
Tismea Seres
Roatan
Ait
Mexico
Herr Pulus
Europe
Maine at Havana Personal Narrative of the Maine
Captain Sigsbee recalls the Maine in Havana harbor describing courteous Spanish officials and cautious salutes. He notes visits to Admiral Manterola and General Parrado, the careful handling of official introductions, and the prudent checking of whether salutes would be returned before firing.
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Sigsbee
Havana Harbor
Charles D. Sigsbee
Maine
Havana
Caval Pee
Manterola
Alfonso NI
J. H. Holdeb
Lee
Manteroln
Parrada
Bhinen Weing
Oldan
Blanco
General Parrade
Parrade
Parrado
Olony
United States
Foretelling the Weather with a Water Jar Instrument
A curious barometer used in Germany and Switzerland uses a jar of water a frog and a lithe ladder. When the frog lifts from the water and sits on the steps a real storm will soon occur as described in the whimsical device.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Switzerland
Unclear Social Praise For Bread Making And Dancing
The text laments that sensible accomplishments like bread making and bowing receive less public attention than dancing and pig farming. It reflects a tone of social commentary on cultural priorities and publicity.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rockies
Nansen
North Polar
South Polar
Alaska
Wilsiik
Russia
Woodh
Nature
Toulouse
Halle
Bedigz
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