Vegetarians Debate Cannibalism At Royal Institute
A controversial address at the Royal Institute in London features Dr Hopkins and critic Eustace Miles arguing over cannibalism as a protein source. Miles denounces the theory as ridiculous while noting the dangers of consuming waste and the dubious health claims of cannibalism. Bernard Shaw is mock-interviewed about who he would eat, revealing sharp satire on critics.
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Gorwaed Hawkins
Royal Insumiview
Lomion
Hopkins
Eustace Miles
Jopkxin
Franklin Square
Spectral Rider Haunts New Jersey Trolley Car Aboard
A New Jersey trolley crew on the Caldwell to Newark run reports a phantom passenger on a late night trip. Motorman and conductor watched a bowed figure drift along the tracks, vanish under an electric light, and reappear before disappearing again. No body was found after the encounter.
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Thrilling Exerrierse
Motorman
J. Crrchuster
New Jersey
Iletela
Hoffiman
Hoffman
Shaw
Ile
Bien
Edison coinvented the phonograph after a finger cut
The story recalls how an injury to Edison's finger while testing a telephone mouthpiece led him to notice vibrating paper scratches recording letters. He describes lifting the steel point and the paper marks forming the alphabet, revealing the phonograph principle.
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Edison
Mr.Edison
Smith
Brown
Unprofitable Convert in Rangoon Burmans Desert Case
A Burman infantry major in Rangoon deserts, later turning up as a soldier who joined a Buddhist monastery. After months of study he returns to hunting, defying Buddhist precepts, and is expelled by the monastery authorities who inform his regiment of his behavior.
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Tn Burman Dhe
Rangoon
Tim
Kyasa
Oreendes
Buddhis
Phoonshees
Eptrary
Jamaican coconut oil soap and mirrors in rustic shaving lore
The passage describes Jamaica natives using Cocoanut Oil Soap and home made lye for shaving. A mirror is replaced by water in a mountain pool and a shard of glass serves as a razor. It notes extreme rainfall in Cherapunji and surrounding Bombay areas.
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Jamaica
Laaet
Fio Feirrer
Sailing on the Dead Sea A Twenty Foot Boat Carries Passengers
Abraham Abraame of Jerusalem and London describes a single small sailing boat as the only vessel on the Dead Sea. He notes its trips from the north end to the eastern tongue and the risks in strong winds. Passengers pay about one meredis per trip, and some plan a small steamship line for better Jordan commerce.
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Dead Sea
Abraham
Abraame
Jerusalem
London
United States
Jericho
Jordan
Camerales
Tattooer’s tale and lessons in a troubled city
A tattoo artist explains removal methods for crucifix ink and discusses rising prices for electric needle tattoos. The piece includes social commentary on women in business, gender bias, and a street scene with a man feeding sparrows, revealing urban hardship and prejudice.
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Tate Tooer
Hugo de Bathe
Langtry
Sewing Becomes Charity Mission at Sammar School
Miss Jennie leads a sewing class of 50 girls to craft warm garments for a poor family. The effort follows a visit to needy children, with donations of coal and food secured by care from Mrs. quality of care. The project includes pink tea and a Christmas tree funded by the girls.
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Sammar
Jennie
Peds
Jsll
Mies Jeanoie
Pgivla
Rincard
Bradly
Aday
Mita
Jennie Eayne
Milles Standish
Priscilla
Bertha
Miss Jennie
Phebe
Misa Jennie
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Aoman
Mr. Mises
Flopkins
Bernard Shaw
Miuuches
Shaye
Japan
England
Duke of Northumberland
Smithson
Ercy
Lansdowne
Aorrice
Chervapanji
Assam
Bombay
Debunduselha
Kamernn
Woman In Business
Derety
J. A. Naughton
Hurst & Co
Macaroni
Domino
HURST
R. M. C. Crochet Cotton
Sae Electric
Electrical Department
Hercules
Greencastle
Indiana
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