A Monster Flag Over London and Other Snippets
A London Tit-Bits item describes the Victoria Tower flag during Parliament sittings, a massive 60 by 45 foot banner with a 16 ton mast and 350 foot ascent, plus a humorous conjuring mishap and a Dewey era anecdote about a coal purchase and a comic marriage reply.
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London
Victoria Tower
Westminster
Duke of York
St. Paul’s Cathedral
Janks
Abstract of Statement North Dakota 1909 Insurers Summary
Abstract of 1909 financial position for North Dakota insurers including The North Dakota Fire Mutual Life and Mutual Company and United States Life Co of Chile. Details cover capital stock assets liabilities premiums and reserves with asset values, premiums earned, and dividends. Documents name officers commissioners and legal attestations from state authorities in Hartford and North Dakota.
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Hepolly
Minnekota
Tuaurassee
North Dakut
Halen Walter
Leach
Vrestitente
Alvin
Robert von
Jamey Atrowit
Stabenk
Beereniey Wal Lahliaw
Peineial
Minneapolis
Minn
Sepule
Dirkstas Sins
Loom Ten
Tismarek
Ante Or Incorporated
Tota
A. D
Nw Hott Mire Insurance Company
Martford
Conn
Connecticut
South Dakota
Mkd
Erinchat
Pearl Street
Hartford
Coun
North Tikata
Nahie
Loccutlon
Bismarck
Uinatel
Ee Btm
Real Eatute
Ceereiee
Tn Havik
Tntred
Fife Tis. Co
Chile
Eng
Hinata
Nort Dakota
Akdent
Monty Ay Siler
Beexteit
Croditeee
Chterse
Mueevhothue
Cooper
Wisimerk
FC. Cooper
North Dakota
Salt Inns
Thrifty Dublin Tradesman Outsmarts Messenger
A thrifty tradesman in the Dublin docks area, famed for frugality, bargains with a messenger over a letter delivery price. After the messenger quotes one shilling, the tradesman insists the path is lonely and proposes a deal of eight pence to accompany him, adding companionship as incentive.
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Dublin
Bantry
Ballycastle
Patrick
The Water Wheel and Ancient Power Storage
The water wheel is described as one of the oldest methods to obtain mechanical force. It explains progression from river flow to falling water and the use of damming to create continuous pressure for drought resilience, noting small losses from evaporation and rain replacement. The Roman water clock is cited as an elaboration of this stored-force concept and as their sole motor.
Waste of Food on Big Liners Sparks Ocean Fare Debate
The London Chronicle notes large ships waste food at sea. Second class passengers demand equal menus and steerage travelers insist on same fare, leading to meals discarded overboard to avoid class inequality.
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The
London Chronicle
Youth's Companion Blesses Hopeful Actress in Paris
An American resident in Paris secures an audience for a western young girl with Constant Coquelin of the Comedie Francaise. After listening, the famed actor places his hand on her head and advises, My dear child, marry soon.
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Paris
Our
West
Constant Coquelin
Comedie Francaise
Goodby
Araminta’s Rejected Manuscripts Stir Conversation
At a reception the professor notes Miss Araminta’s literary leanings. She reveals she wrote for Bugle Magazine last month and proudly says she addressed all rejected manuscripts’ envelopes.
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Araminta
the Bugle Magazine
Harper’s Weekly
The Book of All Passions of Our Lord Christ
A unique vellum cut text volume titled The Book of All Passions of Our Lord Jesus Christ With Characters Not Composed of Any Materials. Rudolph II reportedly offered 11000 ducats for it, but the offer was refused. The book bears English arms on the cover yet is believed never to have been in England.
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Rudolph II
England
New York Times
Gentle Complaint On Neighboring Pets Causes Garden Woes
A gardener and a poultry farmer become neighbors with clashing hobbies. The fowls devastate the flower bed while the gardener endures conflict without complaint. A light exchange ends with a pun about keeping the bed alive and feathered.
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N. Dak
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Prop
Wm. Rosenberg
M’ngr
the Chronicle
Billings County
Beach
London Mail
Dewey
Bureau of Equipment
Navy Department
Bradford
Washington
Olympia
Manila
Warn
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Elstree
Uae
Trosses
Rome
Orme
BEA
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Natite Dakota
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Anita
Reube
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TNO Amer
Thom
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CaOnEr, Hisam Af Thsupay
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Dakobt
Actua, Son
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Avorttalie
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