An American Journalist and the Rennes Duel Gone Wrong
In Rennes during the Dreyfus Affair era Mortimer of the Herald and a British Times man plot a prank that spirals into a duel with a French lieutenant. A staged American code using boxing gloves leads to a tense morning contest in General Bruhlmierre’s yard and a safer, humorous twist revealed by the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manfred J. Berliner
New York
Ciipper
Harrington Mortimer
Sewapaper
Mortimer
Rennes
The
Herald
Jackeem
Timea
Gillogre
Treyton
Remses
Paris
Europe
France
Anxlova
Bonneur
Jovkese
Privis
Tam
Thomas
Hla
Lycee
Bing
MS Face
Offeer
Meer
Republic
Dabola
Jackson
Matt
Davis
Tar
Wdanea
bin Sida
Jack
Amy
Ona Tha Cholon
Weapomat
Bertinep
Mercier
Generel
Mor- Amers
Jadeen
Fellows
Mortimer Sary
Chicago
Polies
Peane
Diemal Eilenre
Dubuip
Yorder Geallomwan
Mortimer Mortimer
Engle
Aeid
Monsisar
Ddeppe
Monsieur Mortimer
Brumlerre
Scone
Pripetpal
Evesing
Jockoon
Palmer
London Telegraph
Mort
Warner
Bagatelle
Mortimerom
United States
Mori
Olpalia
Dubole
West Point
Elne
Menttion
Beyer
Charry
Messieurs
Monsieur Jackson
Ubeeprang
Garis
Berrloh
Rurel
Ged
Rome
Charapaigoy
Bru
Manson
Jay Mortimer
Dubois
Bhosel
Eaid
A Medicine and a Poison From Camphor
A health note discusses camphor sourcing from Sumatra and its varied effects. It describes small doses as energizing and stimulating, moderate doses as cordial and warming, and large doses as causing restlessness, fainting, or convulsions. It notes camphor’s use in fever, throat infections, and hysteria, with caution about overdose, and mentions combinations with opium or alcohol for specific reliefs. It also covers dental use with turpentine mixtures and typical dosing ranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumatra
Two Westphalian Exiles Try English at an Inn
In Westphalia, two once-local youths who built fortune in America return home and visit an inn. One charm off playful English backfires as the landlord blends German and English, leading to a comic misunderstanding and a chorus of laughter among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heya
Westphalia
Americs
All Joo
Ming
Bagileh
Remedy Advice From a Health Guide Fragment
The fragment discusses simple health tips to improve appetite and well being through daily food adjustments and rest. It notes fatigue arises from sedentary work and lack of exercise and urges moderate activity and proper nutrition to restore strength.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tony
Glamis Castle Haunted Room Explained By Skeptic
A Victorian discussion on Glamis Castle recounts legends of a haunted chamber called the "haunted room" linked to feudal refugees and eerie sounds. The piece questions the reality of ghosts, arguing most minds reject unembodied entities and favor scientific explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glamis
Strathmere
Uae
Mana Orson
Amd
Eugene Epa
Lord Strathmore
Ira
Glamis Castle
O'or al
Ani
Schkence
Newton
The Dairying Problem of Paspalum In New South Wales
The Assistant Agronomist notes how paspalum boosted North Coast dairying and land values from 1800 to 1907. It displaced native grasses and weakened stock nutrition, though white clover partly offset deficiencies. Rhodea grasses failed to challenge paspalum in coastal districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New South Wales
Department of Agriculture
Succes
Wall Experiment Farm
Drying the sultana demands better colouring and picking
An Australian Department of Agriculture officer urges growers to improve sun dried sultana colour by careful cultural methods and weather control. He notes hot or cold dips matter less than overall conditions and advises staged picking and separate handling for unevenly coloured fruit to lift grade and yield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sultanas
Australia
Department of Agriculture
Aubanna
Agricultural overviews on feed crops and drying methods
Reports discuss paspalum, lucerne, Kikuyu and grazing practices in coastal hilly districts. Drying methods for fruit crops are compared hot versus cold dips with specifics on temperatures lye strengths and drying times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conata
Sara Orna
Lucerne Agrera
Lucerne
Agricultural And Pastoral Notes Inquiries To Under Secretary
Farmers can address queries to the Under Secretary of Agriculture in Sydney for quick written replies. When topics of general interest arise, responses will be reproduced in these notes as far as practicable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Scale Pests of Citrus Control Arguments in Favor
The article argues fumigation with calcium cyanide as a widely recognized, economical method to control scale pests on citrus trees. It notes large seasonal use, discusses cost elements, and compares fumigation with dust forms, concluding economics favor fumigation for growers with substantial crops. It cites an officer from the Fruit Branch of the Department of Agriculture and cites national data on fumigated acreages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Agriculture
Tien Ur
Howseheld Hints and Home Pest Remedies
Faded text offers tips on repelling cockroaches fleas and mice with cayenne pepper and other remedies. It references pest control advice, warns against dangerous methods, and briefly mentions hot water and frequent cleaning. Names and places are obscured by garbled OCR.
The Plague Heard Across The City In Vivid Warnings
The article describes a mass fear of plague as crowds gather to witness a public demonstration. It details reports of rats spreading infection and villagers worried about transmission via contaminated goods and air. Authorities urge caution and emphasize containment measures.
Fragments Describe Odd Water Jar Folk Practices
A curious, fragmented account details villages in Literior Nigaragua and Mexico where women manipulate water jars, cooling them through hands and joints. Descriptions cover jar construction, moisture effects, and the strange ritual of drawing and cooling water amid unusual regional observations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Literior
Nigaragua
Caltatheulys
Mexico
Homa Hows
Mve
Cariboo of the Philippinas and Their Uses
The text describes cariboo in the Philippine Islands used as transport and draft animals. It notes their strength and endurance, water needs on dry trails, and varied utility in farming and labor. Observations include their behavior, handling, and relationships with carriers and guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Buffalo
Philippine Islands
America
Cariboo
Dom
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Herraux
Jaykesn
Dubs
Perich
Jachevo
Bubola
Ainn
Lil Moyatery
London
Washington
Buffaye
Dieppe
Mortiever
Phel
Paspalum
Agricultural and Pastoral Notes
Wales
Fatah Acacia
Rais and the Pimgure
Mayer
Ted
Philippinas
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