Patriotic thievery and Swiss railways dominate notes
A long column surveys global trade and policy topics. Switzerland plans national rail nationalization with bond-financed expansion. Paris Exposition preparations and global shows are discussed. A St Louis burglar returns loot after a note praising soldiers, amid broader remarks on industry milk inspection and work safety studies.
Enchanted Country in Stories Edward Desires
A poetic vent by Mary Brent Whiteside imagines a country of fair people where heroes abound. Edward longs to meet the wondrous boys and angelic girls described in tales and to witness deeds of valor and kindness in a land of imagination.
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The Curious 142 857 Multiplier Mystery
The Golden Penny highlights the odd number 142857. Multiply by 1 through 6 yields products with the same digits in different orders. Each product begins with a different leading digit, and 142857 times seven equals 999999, ending the strange pattern.
Trick Dog on London Bridge Outwits Bootmen
An English army officer in London observes a poodle repeatedly begging by his polished boots then rolling in Thames mud to attract a bootblack. The dog’s trainer confesses he taught the trick for customers. The officer buys the dog, takes it to York, then the dog escapes and later returns to the bootwork on the bridge.
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Courageous Horse Intervenes to Save Donkey from Mastiff Fight
A horse in a neighboring field witnessed a mastiff attacking a donkey. The horse leaped over a hedge and charged the dog, seizing it to pull the animal away from the distressed donkey, ending the savage attack.
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Donkey and Horse Duel in a Dogged Display of Pride
In a rustic scene a horse rounds on a donkey and parades in triumph while a mastiff retreats, tail between legs. The display shows a humorous power clash among animals with the horse asserting dominance and the dog avoiding confrontation.
The Flying Squirrel Pet with a Cozy Cage Memory
A narrator recounts fostering a young flying squirrel as a pet in a large airy cage. The animal fed on milk then nuts, enjoyed wire-top exercise, and slept wrapped in a blanket. After five to six years the squirrel died peacefully, leaving the invalid narrator and family saddened but grateful for hours of companionship.
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A Warm Hearted Fox Terrier
A Boston Journal report recalls a fox terrier’s love for a baby, the dog’s nightly bath troubles, and a bold plan to end the baths by placing the baby’s rattle in the mouth. The tale, claimed as true by the administrator of the baby’s bath, ends with the dog seeking quiet away from the crying infant.
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